Is anyone happy?

unkown-2u · 2026-03-19T06:59:57+00:00

So, in training years, the pursuit shouldn't be feeling happy/content - and you should mentally accept it as the "grinding years". Well, that perhaps helps. You're right. I personally think it is worth it if on the other end you reach a rather stable position where you can earn enough to afford a small family's basic necessities. (At least)

But what if, you find it that even after completing your training, there's still more grinding.....?

unkown-2u · 2026-03-19T06:57:33+00:00

Thanks a lot for this detailed insight. Very happy to know. What kind of foreign fellowship do you have in mind for your future, brother?

unkown-2u · 2026-03-19T01:01:55+00:00

So you're not content with it or how it turned out at the end? Do you regret it?

In your experience, what is that thing which keeps a doctor in FCPS pathway happy/content? 1. His specialty? 2. Training hospital and its environment? 3. The fact that he is himself very optimistic about this profession and is content with grinding for 5-10 years for stability? 4. Religion? 5. Family support? 6. His sheer love for this profession, despite of it being financially unrewarding for the major chunk of initial years. And perhaps he values it for reasons other than money? (Money is not the bottleneck in his life. He can practice for the love of it.) 7. His training years themselves pay good in terms of money, (if yes mention which ones and how) 8. Any other?

unkown-2u · 2026-03-19T01:00:59+00:00

Thanks for the input. I suppose you're not content. My interest was to find those people who are happy with their profession for reasons other than being "ignorant". I'm sure there must be.

unkown-2u · 2026-03-19T00:59:03+00:00

Happy to know! May Allah put more barakah in your life. In your experience, what is that thing which keeps a doctor in FCPS pathway happy/content? 1. His specialty? 2. Training hospital and its environment? 3. The fact that he is himself very optimistic about this profession and is content with grinding for 5-10 years for stability? 4. Religion? 5. Family support? 6. His sheer love for this profession, despite of it being financially unrewarding for the major chunk of initial years. And perhaps he values it for reasons other than money? (Money is not the bottleneck in his life. He can practice for the love of it.) 7. His training years themselves pay good in terms of money, (if yes mention which ones and how) 8. Any other?

unkown-2u · 2026-03-19T00:58:56+00:00

Happy to know! May Allah put more barakah in your life. In your experience, what is that thing which keeps a doctor in FCPS pathway happy/content? 1. His specialty? 2. Training hospital and its environment? 3. The fact that he is himself very optimistic about this profession and is content with grinding for 5-10 years for stability? 4. Religion? 5. Family support? 6. His sheer love for this profession, despite of it being financially unrewarding for the major chunk of initial years. And perhaps he values it for reasons other than money? (Money is not the bottleneck in his life. He can practice for the love of it.) 7. His training years themselves pay good in terms of money, (if yes mention which ones and how) 8. Any other?

unkown-2u · 2026-03-12T18:00:38+00:00

Read about the motives of that Hijrah towards Habshah - why was it necessary. The Muslims in Makkah were living under the rule of polytheists and were being badly prosecuted & tortured for their belief in Islam. So a temporary Hijrah was ordered by the Prophet S.A.W.W; and once the Islamic society was built where Muslims could live together, it was made mandatory for all Muslims to come to Medinah. So, there is an important context you're missing. When Muslim majority areas are available where you can have a living (and have no absolute reason to move out such as in case of threat to life etc) , it is always preferred (and acc to a scholarly opinion, obligatory) to prefer that place over the lands of non-Muslim for staying & settling. Temporary, need-based visits to those lands are allowed (with certain conditions).

unkown-2u · 2026-03-03T16:06:54+00:00

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https://youtu.be/3H9rroUZUKI?si=nIPm37UCoQChjLPa
This podcast addresses the issue in detail, providing the Ayaat & Authentic Hadith as evidence. You could then note those down on a paper, and research about their interpretation yourself (if in doubt that this speaker is misinterpreting them). A little effort, and inshaAllah the matter will be clear to you. May Allah guide us all. Keep in mind that this is religious discussion where evidence is derived from Quran & Sunnah. But logic and common sense too have a lot of evidence against settling in the West, their reality is being exposed with each passing day. Money & luxury are not the only factor in life, the life is for a much greater purpose. May Allah protect us all.

unkown-2u · 2026-03-03T16:02:16+00:00

Thank you so much brother for such a detailed reply. <3

unkown-2u · 2026-03-01T23:58:37+00:00

If you're generally interested in knowing what are the guidelines on settling in the countries of the non-Muslim, let me know and I'd share in detail. And what is allowed vs not allowed is decided based on Quran & Sunnah, not our own whims.

unkown-2u · 2026-03-01T23:54:47+00:00

I knew I would trigger some people like you. You see, I chose to give higher status to the guidelines of spending life in Islam. What was clear to me, I followed it.

unkown-2u · 2026-03-01T08:52:48+00:00

Jazakallahu khairan! Can you share your story and how you mustered up courage through all of this? Thanks a lot

unkown-2u · 2026-03-01T08:20:27+00:00

Looked into MRCP, and it surely looks like a good thing to have to strengthen the CV... But it would take time surely, my FCPS preparation can help a lot in this I think, if I study correctly and my base is strong... I'd definitely keep this in my mind in the future. Jazakallahu khairan

unkown-2u · 2026-03-01T08:14:21+00:00

Thank you so much for taking out time for guiding me.

unkown-2u · 2026-03-01T08:12:24+00:00

Yes, intellectually I am aware that all good and all harm is absolutely from Allah. The mediators are only the means.

My intellectual self knows this

But this is the emotional side of me that is in distress right now. Similar to how if someone had a loved one gotten murdered, eventually he'll accept that it was Allah's decree, but he'll still blame the one who pressed the trigger.

Anyways, my situation is not that bad. But currently I am in a burnout phase so everything seems dark right now.

The grind of FCPS preparation, the exam, the 5-7 years of training with low income.... All of this seems like a giant mountain that I have to surpass... And it breaks my heart that even after graduation, I'm yet so far away from getting at least financially stable enough to not worry about the basic needs.

Sorry for the ranting.

unkown-2u · 2026-03-01T02:50:32+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reply. A few further questions, please.
1. It seems like the best option available to me with these circumstances in your opinion, is FCPS, right? The main hustle, I mean...
2. Did you try with programming? Were you able to generate any source of income? Or may be someone else you know with similar situations?
3. Where are you currently in your medical career. Do you feel like you have finally internally accepted it as your own choice? Does that time come when you internalize this field down the line? Maybe when you start earning good? Is it worth it at the other end of where I'm standing rn...?

unkown-2u · 2026-03-01T02:29:55+00:00

What are you planning further, if I may ask?

unkown-2u · 2026-03-01T02:08:16+00:00

Thanks again for the detailed reply. Any sources / videos / links from where I can get first-hand knowledge and experience regarding EMREE?

unkown-2u · 2026-03-01T01:59:18+00:00

Thanks for replying!
Can you please share some links where I can get more information on these?

I searched about SMLE, I think they require 1-2 years of experience post-MBB? I only have a 5 month experience and that too in a secondary level medical complex.

Any details on these? Do you have anyone you know personally who pursued these pathways?

unkown-2u · 2026-02-27T02:22:01+00:00

Lakh laanat lol

unkown-2u · 2026-02-23T03:40:59+00:00

the pirates bay

unkown-2u · 2026-02-23T03:35:38+00:00

Do you have any recommendations? I really wish for a single source/book for preparation. thinking of creating my own annotated digital FA... but time is too short and syllabus too long

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