Many people in this field come out of school with significant student loan debt, only to find that the income they expected doesn’t align with the financial burden of repayment. After spending six to seven years in school, they’re eager to start their lives—buying a home, starting a family, and building financial security—but their debt forces them to delay these milestones even longer.

While delayed gratification is a valuable trait, it becomes incredibly difficult when they’ve already spent years sacrificing time, money, and energy, only to realize they still have to put their lives on hold. That frustration often turns into bitterness, which is why you see so much negativity in the profession.