My job title is i work as a Senior Physician. Most of the work is the main work of the profession, planning, documentation and problem solving.

My field is Healthcare.

This is year 14 for me.

I'd put the main work of the profession, planning, documentation and problem solving at the top of the list. It's not something I thought about before I started.

To get the work from an idea or a problem to something that actually works. That matters more than I expected.

I make things easier for the people before and after me in the process. Some coworkers would probably answer differently.

It changes. Yesterday was mostly the main work of the profession, planning, documentation and problem solving; today could be meetings and fixing something unexpected. My last job handled it differently.

Yes. Reviews and documentation repeat a lot. The actual subject of the work changes. It can be different at other places.

A few times a month for real pressure. Regular deadlines are more common than actual emergencies. It depends on the project, though.

I work remotely, with occasional in-person days. That's been my experience anyway.

For the actual work: standard industry software and equipment. It took me a while to get used to that.

It depends on the task. Some things need three departments; other things I can finish without talking to anyone. That's how it works on my team.

For someone starting now, I'd expect relevant education or training plus experience. That's how it works on my team.

Not necessarily for every employer. Licensing is different though; if the role legally requires one, that's non-negotiable. That's the part I notice most.

Attention to detail is probably the skill I use most. Communication is a close second. That's how it works on my team.

Normal business hours for me, with occasional longer days. I didn't really understand that until I started working.

The schedule is set more by the work than by me. That's how it works on my team.

Most weeks are fine. Busy periods can be rough. The exact mix changes from week to week.

Most weeks it's the same core group, with different customers or stakeholders mixed in. That's the part I notice most.

There are several ways to advance. Management is one, but becoming a stronger specialist is another. At my workplace, at least.

Mine wasn't a straight ladder, and I don't think most people's careers are. I didn't really understand that until I started working.

Once you know the industry, there are more lateral options than you'd expect. I notice it more during busy weeks.

Demand is pretty healthy for people with experience. I notice it more during busy weeks.

Keeping up with new tools while still doing your regular job takes effort. That's been pretty consistent for me.

The field should still be around. Some entry-level tasks may look very different. Some months are completely different.

AI will probably save time on first drafts and repetitive tasks. I don't see it removing the need for judgment. That's how it works on my team.

Compensation varies by employer, region and specialty, so a national average can be misleading. The exact mix changes from week to week.

Benefits are pretty standard where I work. Bonus depends on the year. It took me a while to get used to that.

Practice writing and presenting your work. People underestimate how useful that is. The job description didn't really explain that part.

A finished project is better than five half-finished projects on a résumé. The exact mix changes from week to week.

I changed direction after college and ended up liking this more than my original plan. It depends on the project, though.

I like that I still run into problems I haven't seen before. My last job handled it differently.

Scheduling. I spend more time coordinating calendars than I expected. I notice it more during busy weeks.

The stereotype is that you work alone. I talk to people constantly. It's not something I thought about before I started.

A person who can take feedback without getting defensive has an advantage. I didn't really understand that until I started working.

If you hate the normal daily tasks, the salary won't fix that. That matters more than I expected.

I was surprised that experienced people still ask each other basic questions. Nobody knows everything. Some coworkers would probably answer differently.

I would learn Excel properly. I kept running into it everywhere. I notice it more during busy weeks.

I wish I'd known that your first employer shapes how you see the career. One bad job doesn't represent the whole field. It can be different at other places.

A client came back later and specifically asked to work with me again. That's been my experience anyway.

I spend less time doing individual tasks and more time reviewing, planning and helping other people make decisions. It can be different at other places.

No regular weekends or on-call work in my current position. That's how it works on my team.