The Layoffs That Proved Our Workload Was Unsustainable

When I landed a position at a large primary care practice, I was confident I had done my due diligence. The interview process was thorough: multiple rounds with decision-makers. I asked about workload, administrative time, and support staff. I asked about the company’s financial health. They pointed to their opening of a new site as evidence of growth.

What they told me was true. It was far from the whole truth.