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re: Why would anyone become a Doctor?
Posted on 9/29/21 at 12:27 pm to NIH
Posted on 9/29/21 at 12:27 pm to NIH
If you break it down to an hourly rate of active work, docs make multiples vs any profession as a group. Sure, tradesmen can run a business and make money off the organization; that’s how you become a $250k+ plumber. You don’t make $250k sweating pipe, there aren’t enough hours in the day. Running a successful business is not a given or everyone would do it.
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Posted on 9/29/21 at 12:30 pm to pjab
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If you break it down to an hourly rate of active work, docs make multiples vs any profession as a group.
strenuously beg to differ, yes they make great income but the hours/day days/month is hard to compare to my job
Posted on 9/29/21 at 12:40 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
Not a Dr.,a murse( retired).I ‘m of the same mindset as BigPap,It’s an extremely interesting career field.Rarely a day went by that something new didn’t show up in our ICU..It’s also very rewarding to take care of a critically ill patient and later on run into them in a store or on the lake .
I obviously could have made more money in one of the trades but I would have been bored out of mind.I compensated by living a frugal lifestyle and learning the stock market.My wife makes a good salary and is tight as hell,that helps.
I am sure my net worth is equal to or exceeds some Drs.I don’t live in as nice of a house or drive as fancy of cars but I want for nothing.I have land in the country,a nice boat,tractors,too many guns and fishing rods.
I retired at 60,I wasn’t really ready to but working in hospitals had become miserable because of the profits at all costs business model.My shoulders were in horrible shape from pulling up and turning the ever increasing numbers of morbidly obese patients.
The final straw was electronic medical records,I absolutely couldn’t deal with that.
I was lucky to be able to walk away when I couldn’t deal with it anymore.
I obviously could have made more money in one of the trades but I would have been bored out of mind.I compensated by living a frugal lifestyle and learning the stock market.My wife makes a good salary and is tight as hell,that helps.
I am sure my net worth is equal to or exceeds some Drs.I don’t live in as nice of a house or drive as fancy of cars but I want for nothing.I have land in the country,a nice boat,tractors,too many guns and fishing rods.
I retired at 60,I wasn’t really ready to but working in hospitals had become miserable because of the profits at all costs business model.My shoulders were in horrible shape from pulling up and turning the ever increasing numbers of morbidly obese patients.
The final straw was electronic medical records,I absolutely couldn’t deal with that.
I was lucky to be able to walk away when I couldn’t deal with it anymore.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 12:41 pm to toofache
I originally planned on ortho. Back then LSU would generally take 2 from LSU and 2 from out of state into the ortho residency. I was 6th in my class and had 2 guys ahead of me who also wanted ortho, and I didn’t feel like applying out of state. I didn’t even apply - I decided I’d work a year then apply. Once I started working and collecting nice paychecks, there was no way in hell I was going back to school. The backup plan was to just do a bunch of limited ortho in general practice - then I realized I hate working on kids.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 12:45 pm to LSUA 75
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It’s also very rewarding to take care of a critically ill patient and later on run into them in a store or on the lake .
I was in fresh market one day and the doctor that treated my dad for cancer was in there with his daughter. I went up to her and told her that her dad saved my dad's life. She looked at her dad and he smiled at her. The look of pride on her face when she looked back to me was priceless.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 12:46 pm to stout
quote:you know business owners who make 250k.
I know plumbers making $250K+ plus per year right now. Granted they own the company and do new construction plumbing only but trades are in demand.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:00 pm to pjab
the people who wear white coats in hospitals usually aren't doctors. NPs, PAs, and pharmacists love sporting the white coat.
i haven't ever worn mine except when required for pics. i wear scrub pants and a t-shirt.
i haven't ever worn mine except when required for pics. i wear scrub pants and a t-shirt.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:07 pm to TDTOM
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I was in fresh market one day and the doctor that treated my dad for cancer was in there with his daughter. I went up to her and told her that her dad saved my dad's life. She looked at her dad and he smiled at her. The look of pride on her face when she looked back to me was priceless.
Well he didn't work for free, did he?
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:12 pm to CoyoteSong
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No, you are a moron and an idiot.
I heard a car mechanic make this exact same statement.
It's a movie quote, you stupid motherfricker.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:13 pm to CoyoteSong
The broke Dr's are the ones thats been in multiple marriages and paying alimony and child support.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:14 pm to Champagne
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Get that ridiculous thought out of your head and stay in your lane. Do your job. Nobody wants you to share your extracurricular ramblings. You have better things to do with your time anyway.
You, too, are a stupid motherfricker.
This post was edited on 9/29/21 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:15 pm to yellowfin
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I’d just marry one before becoming a doctor…..much less work
No shite. I am about to put the moves on LSUtwolves.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:19 pm to CoyoteSong
My nephew and his wife are both doctors. They are about 37 years old. They had $1.2 million in combined student debt. They paid interest only on the debt, which was about $8,000 per month, for three years. After those three years they were both getting their full salaries. They are paying off the $1.2 million in 3 1/2 more years at about $24,000 per month. Even with that, they bought a second house as a weekend getaway, and are now looking at $2 million homes as their primary residence. In a little over a year their debt will be completely paid off, and they will be enjoying a combined income of about $1.1 million per year.
That, and the fact that everyone thinks that they are god-like, is why they became doctors.
That, and the fact that everyone thinks that they are god-like, is why they became doctors.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:20 pm to Penrod
I've had pretty good ride so far
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:20 pm to CoyoteSong
Most thoughtful people don't make career decisions based purely on a financial math formula, those that do often have a miserable life.
I am very much a find your avocation person. I know a lot of attorneys that are miserable and would be much happier if they made 1/3 as much (or even less) and did something they enjoyed getting up to do.
As for doctors my wife absolutely loves her job and is that type that thrives in the (at least in our area) good old boy system that is CT surgery. We often sit outside after work and usually talk about our days, 2-3 times a week she talks me through an interesting case she had that morning. The absolute joy she has in her voice and eyes reminds me there is no career she would be more suited to. The only thing she ever complains about are patients that she replumbs then they go right back to abusing their body the same way as they did before. I remind her they will be frequent flyers and will finance many post-retirement vacations, though she is not amused.
I am very much a find your avocation person. I know a lot of attorneys that are miserable and would be much happier if they made 1/3 as much (or even less) and did something they enjoyed getting up to do.
As for doctors my wife absolutely loves her job and is that type that thrives in the (at least in our area) good old boy system that is CT surgery. We often sit outside after work and usually talk about our days, 2-3 times a week she talks me through an interesting case she had that morning. The absolute joy she has in her voice and eyes reminds me there is no career she would be more suited to. The only thing she ever complains about are patients that she replumbs then they go right back to abusing their body the same way as they did before. I remind her they will be frequent flyers and will finance many post-retirement vacations, though she is not amused.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:32 pm to CoyoteSong
The better question is - why would a dude want to become a gyno? I know Im not alone thinking these guys are just creepy bastards. Notice how more men were gynos back in the 70s-80s and now today-more women.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:33 pm to Obtuse1
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Most thoughtful people don't make career decisions based purely on a financial math formula, those that do often have a miserable life.
I am very much a find your avocation person. I know a lot of attorneys that are miserable and would be much happier if they made 1/3 as much (or even less) and did something they enjoyed getting up to do.
As for doctors my wife absolutely loves her job and is that type that thrives in the (at least in our area) good old boy system that is CT surgery. We often sit outside after work and usually talk about our days, 2-3 times a week she talks me through an interesting case she had that morning. The absolute joy she has in her voice and eyes reminds me there is no career she would be more suited to. The only thing she ever complains about are patients that she replumbs then they go right back to abusing their body the same way as they did before. I remind her they will be frequent flyers and will finance many post-retirement vacations, though she is not amused.
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Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:38 pm to 777Tiger
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strenuously beg to differ, yes they make great income but the hours/day days/month is hard to compare to my job
You see my post a few pages back? I think becoming a commercial pilot is the best investment long term someone can make if they want to have a lucrative career, without the stress and BS of most other high paying professions.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:52 pm to Obtuse1
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I remind her they will be frequent flyers and will finance many post-retirement vacations, though she is not amused.
Exactly. Amazing how much you can love a job once you have the money side. Most people work jobs they aren't crazy about, but the money can smooth it over.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:55 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
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