Show Notes
Turning down a job, one that I considered to be my dream physio job was not easy...
But the right decision (I think!).
And it makes no sense!
Why would you spend years working towards a career goal, only to walk away when the opportunity finally arrives?
In this podcast episode I explain why I turned down my dream job...
Explain how your goals can (and will) change over time...
And why timing is just as important as ambition.
More importantly, I tell a couple of different stories to explain why you, as a new grad physio should be bold in chasing opportunities early in your career...
Otherwise you might miss the boat...
And never achieve your career ambitions!
So whether your ambition is to work in elite sport, climb the NHS ladder or build your own private practice, this episode will challenge the way you think about career progression...
And may even change the decisions you make right now!!!
Enjoy the show!
Andy Barker
The New Grad Physio Mentor
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