Vantaggi
Strong technical foundation. Daily exposure to large patient sample helped develop efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
Svantaggi
Limited career progression. You will only be able to rotate to a limited sections in the lab, as a result task becomes highly repetitive. Frequent high sample volume can lead to stress and fatigue. Excessive working hours - 6 days a week / ~48 hours weekly, with frequent overtime, especially during high census or staffing shortages. This results to poor work life balance. Compensation is also not proportional to the workload handled, considering the level of responsibility, workload intensity, and extended working hours.