Josh Dorgan came from being a nurse in a Nebraska hospital to become a 7-figure Bitcoin trader. The former nurse’s success story is rare, but it is not the only one in the crypto business.
Amid a job market widely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, some professionals had chosen to change their formal duties to cope with this situation.
The 31-year-old male nurse, Josh Dorgan, is the main character of a success story among the thousands of Americans who have lost or quit their job due to the pandemic outbreak.
Dorgan was a pediatric nurse and hospital unit manager in a town based in Nebraska until he discovered that he could earn a better salary trading cryptocurrencies.
The healthcare professional revealed his story to Bloomberg. It all started in 2018 when Dorgan entered to explore the world of digital currencies to boost his finances.
He had come across a report stating that Bitcoin had approached a price of $ 2,000. The news caught his attention and prompted him to do more research on digital currency.
From Nurse and Now a Successful Bitcoin trader
However, the decision to leave his duties in the hospital to dedicate himself fully to operations with digital currencies would come two years later, with the coronavirus epidemic.
The Covid-19 outbreak pandemic in the United States of America arrived in early 2020 and complicated many things for Dorgan.
The United States of America has remained at the top of the most affected nations by the global health crisis. The high number of infections has collapsed hospitals, clinics, and health centers across the country.
Also, the staff had shortened their number considerably. The shortage happened due to the number of cases to treat, and in some cases, doctors have had to double shifts to meet the massive demand.
The increase and the pressure of work added to the possible fears about the risk of contagion motivated Dorgan to make his decision. In mid-2020, and after consulting with a financial advisor, the nurse proceeded to quit his job.
Although before, he also saved a considerable sum of money if it didn’t work out, he told Insider. While admitting he misses his hospital patients, Dorgan said he is ok enough with his decision. He now earns seven figures, has bought a vacation home, and has more time to care for his newborn son. The nurse was also able to start a better routine for his health and including exercise and meditation.
He also added that he has invested in some of the most relevant cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ether, and traditional markets.
An Unusual Case of Success
Dorgan’s case is unusual because although a massive number of Americans are reluctant to return to their formal jobs, not all seem to be finding beneficial employment alternatives.
The group, made up mostly of professionals, was in a rejective stance when accepting a part-time position when what they needed was a full-time job to cover all their needs.
They also highlighted dissatisfaction with the salary offers, which they say are significantly lower than before the pandemic, and say they live with government aid. Others said they were afraid of getting sick if they returned to work.
By: Jenson Nuñez
