The Power of Career Escape Hatches & Alternative Income Sources (Even If You Love Your Job)

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we can’t control what happens in our day jobs. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our leverage is only as strong as our next best alternative. Building options and creative escape hatches into our lives gives us more confidence, freedom and a cushion in case things go wrong. There are many ways to create alternative sources of income and employment so that we never feel stuck or limited. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What are some of the ways to further monetize our skills or even tap into our non-clinical hobbies? How do we create an escape hatch without seeming flighty or uncommitted? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I talk about the power of career escape hatches, and how to use them to feel more empowered.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /> <br /></span></p> <p><strong>Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><strong>- The power of having a financial buffer or career backup</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why is it so important to have an escape plan, even if you love your job?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><strong>- How to create a non-clinical escape hatch</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our clinical skill set isn’t the only thing we can monetize. What are some of the creative side hustles, businesses and ventures physicians have found success in outside of medicine?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><strong>- Why an escape hatch gives us the confidence to leave a bad situation</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why do toxic or unhealthy job situations weigh on us a lot more when we don’t have other options in our back pockets?</span></p>