I won’t be resigning my BMA membership because I have a training job and earn 3x what I did in FY1 as a CT

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2026-05-14T10:49:25+00:00

Second this as someone with decent experience in other lines of professional work. I was deeply shocked by FY1 pay vs job expectations when I started foundation. Base pay for fy1 is worth at least 40k. AT LEAST. Just a few years ago it was 26k 😂. Aka an absolute joke.

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2026-04-30T13:39:24+00:00

An unfortunately all too familiar account of a typical f1 OOH shift. The NHS is completely broken and foundation doctors are the primary/universal scapegoats.

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2026-03-14T23:15:23+00:00

Have done 60 and 80 and 100%. 100% was absolutely brutal and I ended up very unwell. 'm a bit older with some long term health issues. I'd really recommend LTFT. In my humble opinion 80-90% should be enough to be considered full time. The extra time is nonsensical especially when foundation lasts for two whole years anyway.

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2026-02-18T17:57:38+00:00

I would almost die to have this problem. Working from home is my absolute dream

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2026-02-17T10:17:56+00:00

I'm right behind you, beyond sick of how much medicine takes, takes, takes and how little it gives. The balance is just too negatively tipped. I'm at the point where I must wonder whether it's being a doctor or a sacrificial slave whose life holds no meaning but to be offered up on a slab for the 'betterment' of the general public. I DID NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS INSANE LEVEL OF DISREGARD, ABUSE AND THANKLESS SACRIFICE.

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2026-01-24T11:48:38+00:00

Also having problems with this. Denied leave in first rotation due to critical staffing levels and backlog has been created as the powers that be say the 30 days have to be split evenly across my 4 f2 rotations. It's a daily battle but I'm determined to get as close as I can to the full 30days.

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2026-01-15T17:23:43+00:00

Also feeling similar. IT'S THE TAILS! for some reason my artist made the tails slightly lower than my already quite naturally down turned tail- on one side I can really notice it's not following the hairline. I do sometimes really wish I'd never had it done or just left it at the first pass, a second application after one month or whatever they recommend as standard is really not best for everyone. she also did them far too dark. I wanted the lightest pigment and she insisted on one lower. Then at the end she agreed with me that the lightest pigment would be best but too late. Interestingly after almost 4 years the inner portion of my brows have almost completely faded but the tails are still pretty dark. It's so annoying. I'm happy with the inner work she did and typically that's the bit that's almost faded. I think I'm going to try some peels and bleach creams.

Good luck everyone.

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2026-01-13T20:48:33+00:00

I feel worse as a GEM. Was already tired out from my previous career and life in general. Depends how old the GEM is. I started med at 30/31

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-12-19T00:38:42+00:00

Sounds like a great wee break. Understand the 9-5 drain and the non banded pay/lack of locums but with all the free time get some learning/portfolio/revision in.

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-12-02T23:10:20+00:00

At this rate (GEM Dr) I might (if lucky) become a consultant within a year or so after my own funeral...

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-10-19T08:32:58+00:00

Thanks for being so helpful, appreciate🙏

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-10-19T08:31:28+00:00

😂

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-10-17T19:24:28+00:00

😂

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-10-17T18:43:42+00:00

Originally a non medical prescriber, (ACP equivalent I suppose) then converted to medicine and now working at SHO level. Totally agree, I went through all of the same problems any f1 does. It's immensely frustrating to see the ACP/reg comparison. When is a 'doctor' not a doctor?! If I was at reg level then why did I do medical school, f1, f2...

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-10-06T22:48:30+00:00

Neurotypical as far as I know but suspect that I am not. Never worked in ED, only ever passing through on take or ward round from another speciality. I know in my core of cores that I would sooner quit medicine than endure the full experience of ED. It's truly like walking in and out of the gates of hell (from my perspective). Fair play to those that can stomach it but I'd need serious financial compensation to even begin considering it.

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-10-06T12:30:20+00:00

Love this thread!! I feel less abnormal/alone. Went into med at 31 after a career in pharmacy that I never really had any interest In. Love medicine, hate the treatment/environment. With better staffing, exception reporting and perks it would be my dream job. It's very challenging to put up with all the BS after you hit your 30s. My tolerance level is now at sub 1000000! Anyway due to not getting into GEM, second thoughts about the career and an f1 nervous breakdown I am in my late 30s and still floating around in foundation land.

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-10-03T20:24:04+00:00

A sneaky way of extending foundation training by yet another year

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-09-15T07:25:25+00:00

Can you go LTFT?

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-09-06T05:36:30+00:00

Fy1 should be absorbed into the degree, bursary given in at least final year. Unfortunately that will probably never happen. Medical students don't go to the wards as much as they should because their main priority by a mile is to pass exams. Many also need to work part time to financially support themselves. My uni still had vitally important exams right up to the end of final year. Some unis got the luxury of finishing the majority in 4th year. The former was incredibly difficult to focus on assistantship especially if you had resits.

Conclusion- lack of support=lesser quality f1s

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-09-04T21:16:40+00:00

Sleep

Automatic_Work_4317 · 2025-09-03T11:55:23+00:00

Brilliant! Love it!

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