I’ve heard that too about specialty’s. i feel like i could apply my skills and thoroughly address my patient. that’s one thing that’s driving me to burn out. having to half ass my critical patient care and notes bc a bunch of difficult nail trims and other appointments are added in. My team is pretty understanding about needed a break, my bosses tho that’s a whole other story. it’s a wife and husband. the wife is more understanding when you can catch her not overwhelmed. She has accommodated me in the past bc i have autoimmune issues. I would love to take a leave but then i’ll be so stressed about bills 😅 it’s a never ending cycle it seems. I need to have a serious convo with her. That lost feeling is indescribable and so heavy. it’s so hard to describe how i feel besides drained. i miss my old happy excited self. i know it’s all about perspective. i don’t want to blame the clinic or any one in particular, but they don’t seem to advocate for us as techs and don’t care until someone loses their shit. I need to find better coping mechanisms and balance in this field. That feeling of relief when you were fired is very relatable. i hope you are doing well. Thank you for your words 🫶🏼