Flexible Working
Like many parents, medical and non-medical there are several pressures on the work life balance, but the most important thing will always be family.
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Balancing our professional responsibilities and childcare (with our growing family and number 2) has been challenging but we have made it work for us.
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I am a cardiologist and in January 2020 I chose work more flexibly to provide childcare for my 3 children who were 1, 6 and 8 years at the time.
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It allows more time for CPD and reflection and I would definitely recommend it!
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We each work three days per week, overlapping on the day of the TOE list, which we share.
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I have found working less than full time very fulfilling.
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At the end of a career as a cardiologist, I won’t look back at missed clinics.
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I feel incredibly grateful for our current situation.
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“Work-life” balance flexibility has been one of the most important commodities for me.
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My non working days have allowed me time to have head space.
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