Most people leave the profession not because they lack ability, but because they leave just before things start to change.
In optics, that moment often comes quietly. It might follow months of doubting yourself in a busy multiple where testing times feel rushed and Saturdays stretch endlessly. It might sit behind another unsuccessful interview for a role you truly wanted. It might be the fatigue that creeps in after juggling pre-reg supervision, patient complaints, staffing gaps, and commercial targets all at once.
