Beschreibe eine Phase in deinem Leben, von der du dich schwer verabschieden konntest.
My time working in the OR was one of the most intense — and at the same time one of the most beautiful — phases of my professional life. What may sound like constant stress, long nights, and high-pressure situations to outsiders was, for me, a time full of purpose, teamwork, and unforgettable moments.
The 24-hour shifts were, of course, demanding. There were nights when the pager never seemed to stop and when you hovered somewhere between exhaustion and pure adrenaline. And yet — or maybe exactly because of that — those shifts had a very special energy. Walking out of the OR in the morning, completely drained but deeply satisfied, knowing we had truly made a difference — that feeling is hard to put into words.
The emergency cases shaped me the most. Those moments when everything suddenly had to move fast, when every step had to be precise, and the entire team functioned like a perfectly tuned machine. The focus, the tension, the shared determination — that was teamwork in its purest form. And every time a patient left the OR stable, it felt like a small victory for all of us.
But what truly made this period one of the best in my life were my colleagues. I have rarely experienced such strong camaraderie as I did in the OR. We pushed through together, laughed together (often exactly when we were completely overtired), and always had each other’s backs. In many moments, coworkers became real companions on the journey.
Looking back, it wasn’t the ease that made this time so special — it was the intensity, the responsibility, and above all the powerful sense of “we.” The OR was more than just a workplace. It was a place where you grew beyond your limits and where a team often felt like a small family.
And that is exactly why this chapter of my life will always hold a very special place in my heart.