Career Transition Plan

Current Status

Current Role: Healthcare Data Analyst, II at Boston Children's Hospital

Last Working Day: December 1st, 2024

Time To/Since Last Day:

1. Job Search Strategy

Daily Activities (2-3 hours)

Review job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, Biospace)
Submit 2-3 tailored applications
Network on LinkedIn (30 minutes)
Research target companies (30 minutes)

Timeline

Weeks 1-2: Update resume and LinkedIn profile
Weeks 3-4: Create target company list
Weeks 5-12: Active application and networking phase

2. Personal Projects Management

Project Priority Order:

Monetizing Cover Letter Writer (Highest ROI potential)
USPTO chatbot (Professional relevance)
Skyrim chatbot (For portfolio demonstration)
Laundry Room Monitor (Practical application)
Wearable Magnetometer (Long-term project)

Weekly Time Allocation

Primary project: 10 hours
Secondary project: 5 hours
Documentation and portfolio updates: 2 hours

3. Health and Self-Care Schedule

Daily Routine:

Morning: Dog walk (1 mile minimum)
Evening: Shower and basic grooming
Mon/Wed/Fri: Gym sessions (1.5 hours)
Sunday: Deep grooming routine
Thursday evening: Designated "veg out" time
Weekly: Flower purchase and date night

4. Professional Development

Master's Program Priority:

Dedicate 15 hours per week to coursework
Schedule study sessions during peak mental hours
Join study groups for challenging courses

Skill Development Focus:

Advanced SQL optimization
Machine Learning in healthcare
Cloud computing platforms (AWS/Azure)

Potential Challenges and Solutions

Time Management:

Challenge: Balancing multiple priorities

Solution: Use time-blocking technique and weekly planning sessions

Financial Management:

Challenge: Managing expenses during transition

Solution: Create detailed budget and emergency fund

Motivation:

Challenge: Maintaining momentum

Solution: Weekly progress reviews and accountability partner