Can my career progress after a break?

Ask for what you needLucy Henshall, GP and founder of Welcome Back to Work (www.welcomebacktowork.co.uk), says, “It could be made so much easier to return to work after a break. Imagine a world where doctors feel supported to flourish, where they are appreciated as unique human beings and valued for their talents. Aren’t those the doctors we would prefer to see as patients?“It’s time to change the conversation around career absences. Instead of the system automatically viewing time out as something people should feel embarrassed about or apologetic for, we need to embrace the truth: that doctors are human too.“Life is neither predictable nor linear. Best laid plans can be derailed in the blink of an eye by circumstances beyond anyone’s control.“Some doctors take time off work because of unexpected, life changing events like a serious illness or accident. Some take time out for caring responsibilities. Others may choose to…
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