It took me a few days to start unwinding from the grindingly busy work routine that has come to define my world for many years. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been very good at maintaining the mental and emotional boundaries between work and other aspects of life.

It is a challenge to hire a pathologist these days. Most organizations seek a seasoned pathologist to cover the most demanding services with low pay and little autonomy. The experienced pathologists that organizations seek are starting to retire, while others have realized they have other goals or just want to shift the direction of their lives. The ideal pathologist is a rare find.