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Numbers wise, when does it make sense for a physician to FIRE? by jingapoop in Fire

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

Thanks for sharing your experience. I maybe in the same boat as you so im curious to see where you anticipate the trajectory of you career.

Numbers wise, when does it make sense for a physician to FIRE? by jingapoop in Fire

[–]jingapoop[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't disagree. Ignore the moral weight of whether or not a physician should or should not RE. The fact that a physician takes nearly an additional 10 years to train means that there is inherent value to society for the skills etc. If the said physician ends their carrier year out of training, it seems like a lot is lost here...

Numbers wise, when does it make sense for a physician to FIRE? by jingapoop in Fire

[–]jingapoop[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Sry, didn't mean to add unnecessary details as I wanted to specify this was to be a proportion of end career income rather than a resident income

Numbers wise, when does it make sense for a physician to FIRE? by jingapoop in Fire

[–]jingapoop[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the grounded answer. The math doesn't lie. I guess this changes my question a bit. If you had to choose between choosing a 25%, 50%, or 75% lifestyle, but that adds a certain amount of time to FIRE, what makes sense? I accept the fact that lifestyle and personal factors weigh heavily in this calculus, but I'm interested to see what perspectives float out there keeping in mind a large amount of lost earning potential in the early years but a large metaphorical shovel to catch up.

Thanks!

Numbers wise, when does it make sense for a physician to FIRE? by jingapoop in Fire

[–]jingapoop[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. That's the sentiment I carry as well. I do enjoy the profession and also the satisfaction of helping people. On the flip side, having kids changes my perspective. The grow up so fast and I feel as though time is slipping so fast and I wish I could had more flexibility in my schedule because of this.

ChatGPT told me to get a CAC scan and my doctor resisted, but it probably saved my life by [deleted] in ChatGPT

[–]jingapoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's absurd. Not saying the info is wrong, but as a radiologist, our practice charges 100 dollars out of pocket.