In episode four, we had the chance to chat with Mark, an emergency nurse at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, and his daughter Sierra, a year 9 student exploring her career path in the health sector.
About The Guests:
- Mark is an emergency nurse at a children's hospital. He made a career pivot from being a business analyst to pursue his passion for public service and the health sector.
- Sierra is Mark's daughter and is interested in the health sector. She is considering becoming a paramedic and enjoys subjects related to health and nutrition in school.
Summary:
Mark, an emergency nurse at a children's hospital, shares his journey of transitioning from a career as a business analyst at PwC to pursuing his passion for public service and the health sector. Sierra, his daughter, discusses her interest in the health sector and her plans to become a paramedic. They also talk about the challenges and rewards of working in the healthcare industry, the importance of doing what you love, and the impact of their work on patients and their families.
Key Takeaways:
- Mark made a career pivot from being a business analyst to becoming an emergency nurse in the health sector.
- Sierra is interested in the health sector and is considering becoming a paramedic.
- Mark finds fulfilment in helping people on their worst days and normalising difficult situations for patients and their families.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges for healthcare professionals, but the industry is recovering and people are starting to enjoy their work again.
- Sierra enjoys playing netball and plans to travel the world in the future.
Quotes:
- "I think the most important thing about choosing a career is to do something that you love." - Mark
- "It's hard but I don't bring work home when I walk out those glass doors of the hospital at the end of the day." - Mark
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