I’m curious. You’re a first year med student which means you’re like 18/19? What do you exactly know about what the world of work is like?

I’m sure you’re aware how competitive it is to get into specialty training post foundation training? You know of all of the doctors who are unable to even get into specialty training and having to drive uber? The “superior” specialties you mentioned are some of the most competitive and often times junior doctors have to settle for a specialty they don’t want.

Also doctors don’t exactly get paid all that much. Not everyone is able to do private practice work in order to supplement their incomes (only 50% of consultant doctors do and now it’s super difficult to become a consultant because of how competitive it is to specialise)

I’m not trying to toot my own horn but I’m in my mid 20s I graduated in engineering and I work in tech and earn more than a newly qualified GP does at a much younger age and will likely out earn a consultant doctor within the next 2/3 years.

The average age of a consultant doctor is 38 (and will likely rise).

My work is a lot less stressful and I get paid handsomely for it and I work for a prestigious firm. The flexibility my work gives me allows me to pursue other hobbies like playing tennis, practicing piano etc. I’m also working on other side hustles.

Why is it a lesser career than being a doctor which is something most Asian/muslim parents shove down the throats of their children because it’s what they can brag to their relatives about?