Sara - I went to see a new FS at Monash today (my current FS is at Melbourne...and I think I can now call her my First FS or my Old FS), as I am making the switch - I already paid the Monash admin fee and set up some of the required appointments. I can explain why and what she is doing - I will come back here tonight and post - it's too long and I'm pressed for time at the moment. I can tell you that I was very reluctant to change - thought it would be a hassle, thought I'd have a hard time telling my current FS and getting my file, thought it would set me back, etc. Not one of those concerns was valid. I have no basis for saying the following, but I am not sure how much of a difference a different FS at the same clinic will have - they share info, use the same lab, and follow similar protocols (that is just my opinion and I don't mean to discourage you). I do think that by going to a different FS at a different clinic there is more possibility of really shaking things up and finding a different approach.
We too are taking a holiday - just waiting for
DH's leave approval to come through, mine already has which I'm thrilled about.
I don't get it - how can they sack 22 but hire 15 - why not just sack 7? unless the skill sets are different, but really can't imagine that as the clinic only does 1 thing. Also, as you said, if they are anything like I've seen here, they certainly aren't hurting for business. It's sad that you won't be seeing the faces that you are comfortable with...although sounds like you may be sacking the whole clinic!