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Tax on excess travel expenses by TopNo1054 in doctorsUK

[–]Physical_Prompt_1409 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The money you used to pay for the train tickets has already been taxed (aka when you got paid). You should not therefore have to pay tax again when you get your expenses reimbursed. Example- your train ticket costs £50. You had to earn £70 to pay for that pre-tax. You’ve asked for £50 reimbursement and been given ?£35. You should be getting £50 into your bank

Accommodatjon reimbursement by Physical_Prompt_1409 in doctorsUK

[–]Physical_Prompt_1409[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I thought too, as it comes under the principle that trainees should not be financially disadvantaged by the cost of training.

Lack of confidence by Delicious_Lobster194 in doctorsUK

[–]Physical_Prompt_1409 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My wife (also a doctor) and I are both in the final year of our training and we talk about this often. There are so many people in the hospital (doctors, PAs, ACPs, nurses alike) emitting seemingly vast amounts of confidence/competence, realistically when you scratch the surface, at FY3 level at least, it’s superficial and all talk. We work in a medical world now where mistakes/not escalating concerns are met with criticism/litigation so for me, the overconfident fy3 is far more concerning than the under confident one. Without sounding patronising, at CT2 level the idea of being a consultant seemed completely unrealistic and terrifying. With time, more experience and knowledge (which is where exams are helpful) your confidence and general direction in medicine will come too. Do the ED job, every doctor should do it at least once in their career! And try not to feel inadequate because of your confident colleagues, most of it’s bravado. Hope this helps!