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Post by TimVS on Nov 20, 2008 9:35:16 GMT
Hi Andy, Success generally rewards those who work hard and are good at what they do. It may be a long time coming but stick at it and you'll get there. I think it's an excellent idea maintaining your current profession while building up your FHP work. I did the same 10 years ago when transitioning from paramedic to podiatry/chiropody. From memory I think it took about 2 years before I could go full time. Do your market research carefully. Look at population demographics in your area and nearby ones too. Consider travelling to areas that are poorly served by footcare professionals. Network any way you can. Get yourself known by writing to GPs, other professionals, etc. Finally, invest in your business's chief asset - YOU! That means get more training, read books, go on courses, accumulate knowledge. Keep an eye on the courses and seminars offered on this forum for example. It sounds like you already have a broad base of knowledge already from your existing profession, so build on that. Finally, ignore the doubters and moaners. chiro-politics has been grinding on in this business for years now and probably will for another few until the diehards retire or curl up their toes! Keep yer head down, work hard and concentrate on being the best. It's a cracking job you've chosen, and I wish you all the best. Regards, Freebie
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Post by robertisaacs on Nov 20, 2008 11:19:25 GMT
Great Post tim. Good advice. Karma for thee. I would add that this type of cpd (and of course, using forums, check out www.podiatry-arena.com if you've not already done so) are the best way i know to keep your business not just successful but enjoyable too. If you are constantly learning every patient becomes an enjoyable challenge and an oppertunity to apply what you've learned. Do CPD as a paper exercise twice a year and your job will quickly become dull and grindingly monotonus. Of course never paying for anything helps a business as well . Kind regards Robert
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Post by dtt on Nov 20, 2008 17:07:13 GMT
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ipod
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Post by ipod on Nov 21, 2008 19:17:20 GMT
Oh dear DTT, I am having trouble following your convoluted logic, but I will try.
I am told that I can post what I like here as long as it is polite. Good start, I'm all for free debate.
However, as your post continues a hidden set of rules emerge.
DTT Rule#1.There are to be no debates with "agendas".
Everyone has an agenda including you. So the only way to avoid them is to live on a desert island.
DTT Rule#2.There is to be no mention of the economic situation.
If you choose to be in denial about the recession because "your phone keeps ringing" that's your choice. I can assure you that practitioners in other regions are not as fortunate as you.
DTT Rule#3. There is no moving the debate to another site to "score points."
This is an open site and therefore no-one has any control about where the posts may end up. If posters don't like their posts being aired elsewhere then maybe they should watch what they post.
DTT Rule#4. All posters must buy into and promote the dream marketed by the private trainers that there is so much work about that all the pods in UK can't cope, and the public are hobbling around just waiting for an FHP to help them out of their misery.
Now we are getting back to the idea of "redundancy-proof careers" for FHPs. Notice they don't say "recession-proof."
DTT Rule #5. Any criticism of FHPs is now to be called "FHP bashing" and is regarded with the same distaste as discriminating against other minority groups.
So much for free speech.
DTT, when you want a debate that is not subject to your own brand of censorship please let me know.
regards ipod
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Post by Admin on Nov 21, 2008 20:49:00 GMT
Thread closed.
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podmum
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Post by podmum on Nov 22, 2008 22:35:26 GMT
Thank you
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Post by hurleygirly on Dec 1, 2008 19:44:25 GMT
Hi there, Only qualified this year as FHP, but did call local chiropodists/pods to say hello, and ask if they would be willing to take on any cases that needed more knowledge/experience etc. Was definately a good idea, have received many referrals from some of them, who are so busy they cannot fit anyone in at least a month in advance. Seems to be plenty of work to go round where I am. My book is already half full Good luck you X
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