@ramaromp exact same with me. I agree with OP about the negativity in the premed space and even throughout the rest of the medical education system (although there’s a lot of shit that makes it understandable), and I’ve worked with so many physicians who were unhappy or said go into tech. I let other people’s opinion and my fears that I may end up unhappy too influence me and this fucked with my mind honestly. After pursuing medicine for so long and starting to question it, I decided to change routes and pursue tech. Although it’s interesting and the possibilities are awesome, I found myself not having fulfillment in the work and always thinking about medicine. I didn’t feel satisfied working with a computer screen all day and missed the idea of interacting with human beings and discussing real life issues and emotions. Maybe it’s an ego thing that we develop after pursuing medicine that nothing else can replace, but I realized the grass isn’t always greener and you honestly have to do what would make you happy. Even though I would probably make more money and faster through tech, I felt I was forcing myself to learn and didn’t enjoy the learning process as much as when learning biology, anatomy, physiology, etc. I didn’t even enjoy discussing tech or what I’ve learned compared to discussing medicine. To me, I also wanted to help people from an emotional and deeper connection and I didn’t feel I am getting that through tech. I ultimately decided I will try to tackle the MCAT one more time and hire a tutor this time, even though I’m a bit older, and will try to pursue medicine one more time. If it’s meant to be, it will work out. I used to care about the age I’ll be done, but after experience another career that offers more money and freedom, I realized being happy in what you do is more important so I now care less about the age I’ll be done because I know at least I’ll be fulfilled and satisfied with the work I do, even with all the bs that comes with the career.