Has anyone entered this field only to realize they made a mistake?

Basically the title. Graduated X-ray school 8 mos. ago. Did really well in the program, but knew I didn’t want to stay in X-ray so went into another modality right away. I like new modality a little better but I think I’m realizing I don’t enjoy the patient facing side of healthcare (it’s not so much the patients themselves, but more so some of the other healthcare workers and the expectations placed on us by management - I’m in mammo so productivity is a big thing and causes burn out). I have an introverted personality too, so I’m sure that plays a role.

I’m just trying to figure out my next move. I feel kind of stupid for wasting 3 years of my life pursuing a career I’m not in love with. Has anyone else been in this situation, and if so, what was your move? I’m considering other modalities, or going into something like health informatics. I have a background in marketing/analytics so some of my skills could translate well into that. But those jobs seem few and far between. Or perhaps I just leave healthcare altogether.

Anyway, just looking for stories/insight from anyone who’s felt the same.

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