[Thursday Shift]: I’m Scared to Leave a Guaranteed Paycheck

23/10/2025 5 min
[Thursday Shift]: I’m Scared to Leave a Guaranteed Paycheck

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Episode Synopsis

Leaving an employed position to start your own practice sounds exciting… until the fear of losing that guaranteed paycheck kicks in.
In this short but powerful episode, I break down the truth about financial “security” in medicine — and help you reframe fear into freedom. You’ll learn why your paycheck isn’t as guaranteed as it seems, how to rebuild confidence in your own ability to generate income, and one quick mindset exercise you can do today to shift from fear to control.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I can’t afford to leave,” this episode is for you.
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