u/sunny_coder77
I mean, it *can* be lucrative if you own a successful clinic or specialize in something super niche. But for the average employee, yeah, what you said.
↪ Commented on: Is physiotherapy a lucrative job in Switzerland?This. 100%.
↪ Commented on: UK physio clinic owners with 2–5 staff earn less than when they worked solo. Data from 715 owners.And Romansh.
↪ Commented on: Is physiotherapy a lucrative job in Switzerland?Someone's gotta fix those bankers' bad backs from carrying all that cash.
↪ Commented on: Is physiotherapy a lucrative job in Switzerland?This is a classic small business problem, not just physio. The jump from solo operator to hiring your first few people is brutal because you get all the admin, HR, and overhead costs without the massive increase in revenue yet. It's like the 'valley of death' for entrepreneurs. £45k isn't bad for an owner, but if you're working 60 hours and managing staff, it feels like peanuts compared to just doing the work yourself for £40k with much less stress.
↪ Commented on: UK physio clinic owners with 2–5 staff earn less than when they worked solo. Data from 715 owners.It's definitely enough for a decent lifestyle, probably more than decent compared to many other countries. But 'lucrative' like a senior software engineer or an investment banker? Nah, probably not. You'll be comfortable, not rich-rich.
↪ Commented on: Is physiotherapy a lucrative job in Switzerland?