Work Frustration

Feeling frustrated at work can be a very real and draining experience. But don't worry; there are plenty of things you can do to alleviate those negative feelings and bring a sense of calm and focus back to your work day. One key is to appreciate that you are gainfully employed and have a job to do. It can be all too easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day frustrations, but taking a step back and...

Wisconsin Hospital Sues to Stop Employees From Going to Competitor (Video)

A Wisconsin court has blocked seven healthcare workers from accepting jobs at another hospital to prevent them from leaving ThedaCare, an Appleton-based facility.The decision was made after ThedaCare requested a restraining order against these personnel changes because it would lead to direct competition with their own services and offerings, as well as jeopardize their Tier 3 ranking if the employees...

Hospital Burnout Before and After the Pandemic (Video)

Earlier this year, I made a video about why people were leaving the medical field. This article on Becker's Hospital Review basically reinforced what I was saying. Burnout did not start when the pandemic started; it was already there. Pre-pandemic healthcare had lowercase burnout and uppercase burnout. Uppercase burnout is the textbook term coined in 1974 by American psychologist Herbert...

Catching Hell as a Unit Secretary (Video)

One theme that I keep seeing in my YouTube channel's comment section is from new Unit Secretaries and their work frustrations.   And I'm not talking about the usual stress of working at a hospital. I'm talking about the extra pettiness from other co-workers.  After seeing one too many of them, I said to myself, "These new secretaries are catching hell." So I made a video...

Frustration at Work and the Health Unit Coordinator (Video)

Are you frustrated at work? You're not alone. In the video below, I share some of those tips. ...

I Don't Want To Be a Health Unit Coordinator Anymore

I've been feeling this way for some time now. Sometimes, I thought I was working too hard and was the only one working. So, I had to ask and answer a few questions. Should I leave? No. Do I want to be here? Yes/No. Am I burnt out? No. Is my personal life interfering with my work life? No. Am I frustrated? Yes. Do I see the light at the end of the tunnel? Yes.Appreciate that you are gainfully...