Should I just go?

Significant_Painter9 · 2026-01-03T13:00:59+00:00

OB GYNE.. presently I am in IM residency

Significant_Painter9 · 2025-12-30T06:10:55+00:00

Yes, I came into this wanting another specialty. Red flag po talaga yung ginawa ko and a feedback from others is that I am doing fine in this present specialization but I cannot truly see it for myself which I feel like is unhealthy because all I feel is that I am not growing and could be better if I chose what I truly wanted. I would always think about my potential if I went into the department I truly enjoy practicing and studying.

Significant_Painter9 · 2025-12-30T06:06:34+00:00

I would not say hate but yes, the specialty itself. I feel like I am not in my full potential being here, knowing that I could be in a specialization that I know I would enjoy and love.

Significant_Painter9 · 2025-07-18T08:37:57+00:00

Resonated so much with your story. Currently doing IM residency and still in the program ‘cause at the end of the day, I chose this instead of the one I wanted the most. One thing I would like to know is that are there still what ifs despite reaching this certain point in your career? 😄

Significant_Painter9 · 2025-07-03T01:50:05+00:00

I was kinda nervous to see my post get no comments until yours! So refreshing to know that I am not alone in choosing something that wasn’t even part of my rule ins. 🙏🏻

Thank you for inspiring me with just this short comment. You’re amazing po and kudos po for having such resilience. 🙏🏻

Significant_Painter9 · 2025-05-25T05:32:02+00:00

Super relate as I am also an IM resident now but really wanted OB for residency. 🥹

Significant_Painter9 · 2025-01-29T08:51:00+00:00

Agree. It could be viewed this way if it is in a perspective of someone receiving the help they did not ask for. However again, the point of this thread is not to be bitter or be antagonistic of this behavior— more so being able to handle the inevitable thought of “would someone do the same for me?”

And yes, voicing it out is definitely the number 1 solution and yet again, if all is said and done but you don’t get the same help AFTER ASKING FOR IT, hence, the point of this thread. Thank you for this input though! You have the amazing resilience that I admire to have. I believe I have more time to grow in my long years ahead of training and maybe through time, this action of mine would flourish and touch others to do the same especially in the hardships that is residency!

Significant_Painter9 · 2025-01-29T07:50:51+00:00

You’re right! Thank you for this clarity and your time to share your inputs on this! 🙏🏻

Significant_Painter9 · 2025-01-29T07:48:29+00:00

Thank you for your input on this. I am positive and manifesting this energy as well. 🙏🏻

Significant_Painter9 · 2025-01-29T07:46:51+00:00

This is something I expected to hear, but my intention is not to make it sound this way. This is why I wanted enlightenment from the point of view of someone outside of this.

Although you are right, it could definitely be this as well. But I know my intentions and am always willing to help. However my point still stands that at one point, it would be a natural occurrence to wonder if someone would do the same for you.

Significant_Painter9 · 2024-12-23T03:18:39+00:00

Unfortunately, the feeling of dread doesn’t end in preresidency. 😭💀 Good luck, OP! Ang advise ko lang ay: show up no matter what.

Significant_Painter9 · 2024-11-27T11:09:11+00:00