I quit my job as a hospital resident and got out of “the system” which elegantly and gruellingly and relentlessly gets one to becoming a specialist in a medical career and opted for being a locum doctor instead! So, my job doesn’t “count” towards specialist training at all - I’m in limbo, doctoring without “progressing” and I LOVE IT. I work when I want, get paid well to pay off my HEAPS of medical school debt, and travel to locations all across Australia for work with my partner (who dove in with me on this journey). Not progressing has never felt better. I feel so free. And so out of the grips of comparing myself or rushing to get to some desired goal for once in my life. I am now sooo much more comfortable with not sticking to the status quo, and can handle uncertainty with far more grace than previous. Can’t wait to continue this way in 2024. 💖
Thank you for sharing this interview. It was enlightening and I enjoyed hearing your "real" thoughts on several of the questions. Your vulnerability is one of the reasons I've followed your feminist work for years now and this (again) proves that point. I greatly appreciate your willingness to put yourself in new, challenging situations with authenticity and courage.
I always enjoy seeing the annual reminder—a selfie with you signing your book—of the time I saw you on your book tour in Seattle.
This interview was very moving. I admire how you allowed the world to observe you calming your anxiety, sitting with the questions, and committing to honest thoughtful answers. You didn’t succumb to the pressure to spit out an answer when you didn’t have one (which IS actually an interesting answer). Bravo 🩷
So sorry you had a vulnerability hangover. They’re horrible. Not sure how to avoid them without becoming a hermit 🤷🏻♀️
If you like Janelle Monae, you should listen to Lipstick Lover, it’s a good song!
adding to my list! :)
I quit my job as a hospital resident and got out of “the system” which elegantly and gruellingly and relentlessly gets one to becoming a specialist in a medical career and opted for being a locum doctor instead! So, my job doesn’t “count” towards specialist training at all - I’m in limbo, doctoring without “progressing” and I LOVE IT. I work when I want, get paid well to pay off my HEAPS of medical school debt, and travel to locations all across Australia for work with my partner (who dove in with me on this journey). Not progressing has never felt better. I feel so free. And so out of the grips of comparing myself or rushing to get to some desired goal for once in my life. I am now sooo much more comfortable with not sticking to the status quo, and can handle uncertainty with far more grace than previous. Can’t wait to continue this way in 2024. 💖
Thank you for sharing this interview. It was enlightening and I enjoyed hearing your "real" thoughts on several of the questions. Your vulnerability is one of the reasons I've followed your feminist work for years now and this (again) proves that point. I greatly appreciate your willingness to put yourself in new, challenging situations with authenticity and courage.
I always enjoy seeing the annual reminder—a selfie with you signing your book—of the time I saw you on your book tour in Seattle.
Loved this article!! Everyone should try expanding their comfort zone little by little.
This interview was very moving. I admire how you allowed the world to observe you calming your anxiety, sitting with the questions, and committing to honest thoughtful answers. You didn’t succumb to the pressure to spit out an answer when you didn’t have one (which IS actually an interesting answer). Bravo 🩷
So sorry you had a vulnerability hangover. They’re horrible. Not sure how to avoid them without becoming a hermit 🤷🏻♀️