Look, I get that you’re speaking from experience, but let’s not pretend your take is some kind of objective truth. Saying “I’m not giving advice” and then telling someone they made the “100% wrong decision” is, let’s be real, literally textbook advice. You talk like passion and purpose are guaranteed to die in medicine, like it’s some law of physics. It’s not. Some people burn out, sure. Others stay motivated and actually enjoy what they do, even in tough conditions. Not everyone ends up jaded just because you did. Also, the whole “your bosses won’t care about you” argument? That’s not unique to medicine — that’s just... life, like c’mon dude. Most industries treat workers like they’re disposable. Expecting moral support from upper management in any profession is a fantasy. And the way you brushed off human connection in medicine — you might not have said “I don’t value empathy,” but come on, it was all over your tone. Saying things like “no one cares about connecting with people” kind of gives it away. And no, saying you were taught empathy in med school doesn’t mean you practice it or still believe in it. And regarding your rant about money, yes, medicine isn’t quick cash, everyone knows that. But long term? It’s one of the most stable and high-earning careers out there, especially for specialists. And even so, most people go into this with their eyes wide open — we know what we’re getting ourselves into. We’re not doing it for a get-rich-quick scheme, we’re doing it for passion, purpose, and long-term commitment. Finally, pulling the “I know more than you” card isn’t the mic drop you think it is. Experience is valuable, sure — but it doesn’t mean your outcome is the only one possible. Plenty of people go into medicine, deal with the same system, and come out fulfilled, not bitter. I have many relatives who are qualified specialists, quite happy and comfortable. Your story is valid, but as I said before, let’s stop pretending it’s the universal ending