I recently received a question from a veterinarian who was 5-10 years out from graduation and had worked in many different settings as a private practitioner and was trying to decide if a career transition into industry or government might provide a better lifestyle or make them happier.

I've been there and what I can share is that the grass isn't greener, it's just a different shade of green.

I advise anyone who is feeling unhappy, unsatisfied or overworked to go back to basics and start with "why." You may have heard about Simon Sinek's book 'Start with why' that walks us through what that means.