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I am actually visiting this forum from Psychiatry because it seems that very few psychiatrists have had experience with working a "7on/7off" schedule. Since you guys have more knowledge of how this works from having actually lived it yourself, I was hoping you might have some advice (or warnings) about it before I commit to this.
Sure, having a solid week off at a time seems fantastic. However, do you feel that working 7 days at a time all the time becomes too stressful/disruptive to make it worth it? Obviously psychiatry doesn't have the acuity of IM, but I am expecting that I would end up working similar hours on my on days based on the number of inpatients/consults/admission calls I'd be taking.
Is this one of those situations where it is better for young, energetic single people and might be a major drag on an older person with a family? Or do you feel that the time off makes up for the stress and gives you enough flexibility that even with a family it would be worthwhile?
Thanks for any insight!
Sure, having a solid week off at a time seems fantastic. However, do you feel that working 7 days at a time all the time becomes too stressful/disruptive to make it worth it? Obviously psychiatry doesn't have the acuity of IM, but I am expecting that I would end up working similar hours on my on days based on the number of inpatients/consults/admission calls I'd be taking.
Is this one of those situations where it is better for young, energetic single people and might be a major drag on an older person with a family? Or do you feel that the time off makes up for the stress and gives you enough flexibility that even with a family it would be worthwhile?
Thanks for any insight!
