Originally posted by: docdocgo
@kaapi- haha.I just remembered by own words from a few years back,when things were rosy in my head and I wanted to do everything for free and be a no charging doctor, a volunteer teacher ,caretaker and a lot of other things.
I had no understanding of why I had to earn money as my parents were both working and I felt it was enough for us to survive decently.But once I passed out I realised that even among my colleagues,someone working with nonprofit is considered a substandard doctor, not confident about his abilities.Having a high income generating primary job with secondary voluntary activities is considered good work.But when I communicated with my friends about working full time in rural areas I was laughed at for committing professional suicide.Much later I got out of the romantic idealism and realised my motivations in life were different and yet one can't be dependent on parents and spouse for their entire lives .Also I was answerable to others attached to me.Hence compromises and mid grounds.I still treasure the dream of doing the same at some later age with lesser responsibities.😊