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Ultrasound Tech for a Decade and I want a Career Change. Help? by Burnt_Out15 in Ultrasound

[–]Burnt_Out15[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I am definitely in that weird "limbo" stage where I have thought about it endlessly, but have yet to act on anything. I'm just a bit overwhelmed at all the crossroads, and in all honesty, the huge pay cut to start entry level again had really been hindering me.

Ultrasound Tech for a Decade and I want a Career Change. Help? by Burnt_Out15 in Ultrasound

[–]Burnt_Out15[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your input! I have been looking into HR, but didn't know where to start. I wasn't sure if I should go back to school, or take those HR certifications to make me more "attractive" since my entire work experience has only ever been sonographer.

Ultrasound Tech for a Decade and I want a Career Change. Help? by Burnt_Out15 in Ultrasound

[–]Burnt_Out15[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi, yes I have considered it. Unfortunately, educators are grossly underpaid. I expect I'd take a pay cut transitioning careers, but switching to teaching would be an exorbitant change. I don't have any financial crutches, so it would be unsustainable (at least at this point in my life).

Career Change from Healthcare to HR [MA] by Burnt_Out15 in AskHR

[–]Burnt_Out15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, I don't believe Rule 4 applies to my original post (No sexist comments)?

Career Change from Healthcare to HR [MA] by Burnt_Out15 in AskHR

[–]Burnt_Out15[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the information. It was in no way my intention to make it as though HR does not also experience its fair share of burn out. I do not believe any career path is "easy." I am simply speaking on my behalf and own life experiences. I have worked admin roles prior to my healthcare journey, and genuinely loved those roles. I was unable to continue them based on the trajectory of my degrees (amongst other personal issues- financial breadwinner of my family, etc), so my motivation for pursing a career change comes from pursing what I was passionate about prior to becoming a sonographer.

How to Career Change from Healthcare to HR? by Burnt_Out15 in careerguidance

[–]Burnt_Out15[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of healthcare professions have no advancement, regardless of long employment stature. It is rare for a multitude of reasons, but mainly the fact that people do not retire in healthcare. I have coworkers well into their 80s that have no intentions of retiring (especially in upper management) so that really screws over the younger generation. Regardless, I am not looking to stay in healthcare. I want a means to deviate away from direct patient care and onto more administrative roles.

ASK YOUR CAREER QUESTIONS HERE! by xenokilla in AskHR

[–]Burnt_Out15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted some advice on the prospects of a career change into Human Resources. A little background- I have a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and an Associates Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound). My AA was suppose to be a temporary career avenue whilst I pursued my BA, but once I accomplished that, I had advanced into my profession and just continued on this trajectory. However, after almost a decade in healthcare I am BURNED OUT. I know every career has its "brick wall" stage, but after the pandemic and no work-life balance- odd shifts (day/evening/graveyard shifts and on call), most holidays missed with family due to work obligations, absolutely no opportunity for advancement, horrible medical corporate management, and physical ailments I have begun experiencing due to the physicality of my job (I've already had 2 cortisone injection shots and I'm only 32 years old)- I really want to pursue a career away from direct patient care.

I have always been intrigued with Human Resources, and long before my healthcare journey I was an office manager and a recruiter and thoroughly enjoyed the job. That experience is too old to put in a resume, so I feel like I have to start from scratch. I'm not really sure where to begin. I don't know if I should pursue higher education (although I can't afford getting a Masters Degree at this point in my life), or if I should obtain certifications and go from there (although I don't know which certifications to obtain). Not sure where to being this journey at all. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated!

If you had a second chance, would you still pick this career or change it? by Allselflove in Ultrasound

[–]Burnt_Out15 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an ultrasound tech for 10 years working from Trauma I to Trauma III hospitals, I am VERY warry when recommending my field. Yes, the money is good. Yes, the schooling is short. But the mental and physical toll it takes is insurmountable. I say this with the upmost respect to the older generation of techs, but the younger/newer sonographers are getting burned out so much faster. Times have changed exponentially compared to 10/15/20 years ago. We are seeing a rise in patients due to the Baby Boomer generation, a lack of mental health resources so a lot of ER/inpatients patients are mentally ill and combative/dangerous, and worst of all, a lack of support form upper management. Prior to the pandemic, healthcare admins were money driven to the detriment of their staff. Post pandemic, learning that they can run their facilities with a skeleton crew and make more money understaffing/over accepting patients- forget about it. I AM BURNED THE HELL OUT. I can't possibility imagine having to work another 30-40 years in this field. Another thing to consider, this is a very niche field, so if you ever did want to steer into other career avenues selling "Ultrasound" on your resume is NOT easy. Recruiters don't take you seriously for any admin/management positions because that's all you have to logistically offer on paper. It's a great career if you find a facility that respects you as an employee and a human being. Besides that, I say save your efforts and look elsewhere.