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"Just 22% were satisfied with their career options and growth opportunities,

Only 41% were satisfied with their clinical scope and autonomy,

Only 37% believed their practice had sufficient staff with the appropriate skill set, and

Just 23% were satisfied with their income.

These levels fall well below international benchmarks, where optometrists report job satisfaction rates of approximately 60−75%, and general practitioners around 70% (or 63% post-COVID-19 pandemic)."

HSU membership is ≈$600–$700/year
(tax-deductible) and provides:

• Employee-focused workplace and legal support, led by members and backed by experts

• Optometrist workplace delegates, formally trained and protected to represent you

• Transparent member fee use

• Professional Indemnity Insurance and PLI

• Other member benefits and discounts