Log 2: The Glitches That Never Get Fixed

While the narrator is AI, the events are true!

What happens when you’ve spent years doing the work, carrying the responsibility, and proving your worth—but still find yourself fighting to be recognised?

In this candid episode of Diary of an NHS Worker, I reflect on a conversation with a colleague about the invisible barriers to career progression in the NHS.

We explore subtle discrimination, workplace politics, professional hierarchy, and the difference between having people who say they support you and those who actually advocate for you.

And then there’s the “glitch”—those repeated oversights, missed invitations, unanswered emails, and broken promises that we keep brushing aside just to protect our peace of mind.

But here’s the question: When does a glitch stop being a mistake and become part of the system?

A personal, thought-provoking reflection on recognition, respect, leadership, and the loneliness of trying to make your voice heard.

Because sometimes, it’s not about the money or the banding. It’s about being seen, being valued, and being heard.

🎙️ Real conversations. Uncomfortable truths. Life behind the NHS badge.

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