Your journey into the clinical laboratory profession should feel guided, not overwhelming.
Suggested service for working lab professionals thinking about career growth, burnout, research, writing, industry, or leaving the bench.
Lab Career Strategy Session - $200 / 70 min
For working MLS professionals who feel stuck, burned out, underpaid, or unsure what comes next.
Best for: Those considering leadership, specialist roles, research, or new starters who want to plan for the long game.
It’s time to ask yourself what your true desire is.
Do you still want to stay in the field?
Many people choose their first jobs based on immediate necessity or societal pressure. By your late 20s to early 30s, you gain a clearer sense of your actual skills, interests, and tolerance for certain environments. The initial "hustle" phase of early adulthood can lead to exhaustion. Many switch industries to find better compensation, healthier boundaries, and jobs that better support their personal lives.
Do you see the “ceiling“?
An MLS degree will give you a bench role, and a few additional years of experience may allow you to work as a technical specialist, but what’s after that? I can help you draw a plan to grow your current role or a backup plan that can grow outside the box.
FAQs
Can you help me make a good first impression that benefits me in the long run?
Yes, and you are already asking a question that many new grads don’t realize they should be asking! The first few months in your new job are way more important than you think, not just for your probation evaluation but also to learn the culture, clarify boundaries, find your “allies“, etc. However, everyone has their own personality, so the method will differ for each person.
I have been staying at the same level for too long. Should I just quit?
That should not be the first choice unless you have some specific reasons in your current role that prevent you from moving forward. We should definitely start by diagnosing the real problem before just running away from it. It brings two benefits: first, you might not need to find a new job; second, it helps prevent recurrence in your new job even if you still decide to quit.
I don’t know if I like my job anymore, but what else can I do?
Do you like animals? Many wildlife research and protection facilities also hire MLS or MT. Do you enjoy “me time“ a lot? We can also discuss remote options. Or do you just love studying new things and taking on new challenges? The research industry might be a better fit.