Note to self #1

I finally became a dietitian after 6 years and now in the workforce as a dietitian. I thought that's all I wanted, but I always ask myself if this is what I want to do forever.

Ever since I started, I didn't enjoy it as much. I always compared it to to my internship. I slowly learned that dietetic internship is not a true representation of being a dietitian, especially entry-level dietitian. Like any job, you do one thing or maybe a few, but nothing like the internship where you rotate every 2 weeks. Things are always new. I was getting bored and unchallenged at work... always saw the grass on the other side being greener; but is it?

For the longest time, I thought I was alone (except with my manager), but after attending the orientation, I learned so much. The organization orientation was very inspiring. I met dietitians, patient service managers etc. A good thing with this company is you can learn a lot from other hospitals since they manage it. I could ask for help. There are many opportunities within the company even being a dietitian. For example, the facilitator went to school to become an RD and now she became a senior trainer for new employees; the VP of some sector is an RD; a dietitian moved from rehab to corporate wellness etc. 

I am too impatient and close minded. I just want to get to where I want to be (but I don't know where) and want to be successful right now! Life doesn't work that way and I just need to take my time and get work experience. For now, I just need to keep up with the literature and try to stay current and updated.