Landed the Jump
Posted on Wednesday 25th August 2010
When we emigrated three and a half years ago, it was with some risk. There was the element of unknown with great speculation as to what options would present themselves and what fortune would transpire.
Initially it was a 12 month contract, supervised practice, temporary residency and no promise of extension. But now it has all come to fruition and the gamble has paid off with permanency on all levels. Having completed training I gained full medical registration and residency earlier this year.
Now, the final piece of the jigsaw has fallen into place as I have been offered a consultant post. This is a permanent position conferring an indefinite contract. It also places me at the top of the medical hierarchy with the highest level of responsibility … and earning potential.
There is a palpable sense of relief in our house that all the concerns and uncertainty over the future has been allayed. Of course we work to live and not the other way round, but stability in the former allows comfort for the other … a welcome arrangement.
The added advantage of a permanent job is being able to book annual leave years in advance. So, very shortly I will arrange time off for our long overdue prodigal trip.
Congratulations Rick. Which hospital will you be working in?
Does this mean you can now get back to the important stuff of Body Pump reviews?
Warmest congratulations to you Rick… you have certainly earned your accolade…and will be an exemplary role model for others following in your footsteps. Dont forget to tell em just how great the ICU nurses are… Kudos Doc!
Kxx
Well done you!
…and looking forward to seeing you back in the UK next year!
Love to Regan,
Ed and Sam
Thats great news Rick! Big Congratulations on your new job as a Consultant!!!!
Anjali x
Congratulations and looking fwd to seeing you in the not so distant future.