My best friend is married to a talented country music guitarist. He got out of the business about 5 years ago: he was tired of being surrounded by musicians who lost their passion and only cared about a paycheck. For someone of his caliber, with his resume, it was a big deal.

While I was in Nashville last weekend, Jeff pulled together the most amazing group of musicians to play for a small backyard July 4th cookout. Not only were these guys were fantastic, but they had a blast. They played for the sheer joy of it. (Then, they all rushed off to their paid gigs: the drummer even appeared on the Grand Ole Opry that night!) You see, after a short hiatus, Jeff is back in the music business, but he plays on his terms, and only with musicians who are passionate about their trade.

As Jeff and I were talking about this, I thought about therapy travelers. Many people leave their physical and occupational therapy jobs because they're tired of politics and red tape. Like Jeff, they are much happier when they're surrounded by people who share and appreciate their passion. So, make like a musician and hit the road. There are plenty of clients who will provide the right environment, and MDI Medical can match you with the right travel therapy jobs for your goals.