I think the most notable con about becoming a doctor is the great sacrifices you need to make for the greater good. I mean, don't get me wrong, helping others who cannot help themselves isn't what I would call a sacrifice but when you are planning on having babies, a husband or a "normal" family, then I think the sacrificed would majorly be them. My mother told me that if any of the emergencies were to take place, then she'd help me with the baby in case my future husband was a doctor or if I were a single mother.
But I don't really want to depend on her or anybody, but at the end, I wouldn't really want anybody else caring for my babies than my family. That's the biggest worry I have and my main hessitation of going to medical school at times. Well, destiny will oversee this. I just took my first organic test today. I finished everything on it and I have a decent feeling about it, but we'll see if I ace it or do an amazing job.
By this time next Wednesday, my life will be pretty much decided. I told myself I wouldn't settle for a B. And I won't. Anyways, I am starting to get nervous with the Yankee game here. The game is tied and the bases are loaded for the Twins. C.C. Sabathia better not sabotage this game or I'll be upset. And of course, Microbiology is waiting...
Cheers!
Hey there. I understand where u r coming from. As women, we have the dilemma of being professionals and mommies. It's a hard act to balance. I realize that the through law school and when my career just begins, I will have to sacrifice more time with Poops than I would like. but i refuse to be an absent parent. I will take a pay cut and not work in corporate America or work in corporate america but on a flextime or part time basis. that may not be an option for u, but plenty of female docs balance their families and patients. i have no doubt that your destiny will guide u in the right direction
ReplyDeleteI trully hope so. I work for a woman who is there for her kids but needs someone outside to help out. She's lucky I'm good to them because there aren't alot of kind babysitters out there anymore. I just want it all, family, babies, time and a cool career as a baby doctor, ped, or anything I decide I like in the end. It's just not always easy.
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