Optometrist
Examine and treat eye conditions.
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5.0May 2021
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Optometry/Bachelor of Science
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
I'm self-employed
Specialisation
Primary Eye Care
The good things
This is a career that offers much flexibility in hours and days. Don't do it for the money. The best thing about it is the satisfaction you get from helping patients, looking after them long-term, var...
The challenges
You won't make millions unless you get very creative with business and expand. However, you can make a decent income. There are many retail pressures, and many of my colleagues are burnt out from work...
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3.0May 2021
Reviewer's Qualification
Master of Optometry
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Healthcare & Medical
The good things
Great work life balance, comfortable job while helping the community.
The challenges
Lack of upward mobility in career prospects. Once you are an optometrist there is very little career progression in most companies. Pay caps at a certain point, comparatively to your peers in other in...
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