How would you act in my place? (Career)

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Would you try to become a doctor? The most realistic option seems to be becoming a family doctor (because the training course is somewhat shorter).

I see that I enjoy medicine, I find it interesting, and I grasp everything related to medical terminology fairly quickly.

However, a long road awaits me. Even going back to school exams—biology, chemistry, mathematics. I don’t even know if, for example, I could pass math smoothly…

It’s such a long path.

That’s why I’m asking—would it be too difficult?

Wouldn’t the whole process take too long?

Six years of full-time medical bachelor’s studies—it would be extremely hard to manage alongside work… unless I worked nights, or evenings with a lighter load.

The environment encourages me, but I’m not sure if I’ll commit to it, even though I want to!

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For a long time, I wanted to be a doctor, but I don’t know how to handle the schizophrenia well enough to try. In your case, it seems psychosis has been a one off therefore it’ll be more manageable to try to juggle school and studies but I would say, only do it if you know it’ll work out.

don’t worry about the maths for a medical degree. It’s the same level as the numerical work as most white collar workers. practice will make it simpler

life feels more fun when you have a challenge but that might depend on the person

only you can decide it for yourself

I would be careful with the idea if you’re afraid of not putting everything into it. I have a cousin currently doing medicine and a friend who is studying it too. They both have very little time!

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It sounds like a great sacrifice to become totally dependant.

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To be honest, I like my current position—in a way, it’s an amazing experience—but still… I would like just one thing: to make personal decisions regarding treatment plans, etc.—basically, to be more of a decision-making person.

So, my current role is a great experience for delving into everything and learning from the best.

For example, the chief doctor, the clinic director, is an amazingly professional and beloved cardiologist from whom you can learn everything: from calmness in the workplace to professionalism in treatment methods, and the patients who adore her help! Simply a commendable doctor.

In some ways, I already feel that I’d like to be similar to her in terms of professionalism—whereas in my own life, I’ve hardly had a “role model”… I never really liked comparing myself to anyone.

@MisterApple @Trooper

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Is there a head nurse position in the system? Maybe it’s less expensive and stressful but will allow for the decision making to be exercised more?

In Britain there is also something called “Physicians Associate” - is that something in your country? A bridge between nurse and doctor

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Specifically, one colleague, kindly encouraging me to pursue my dreams, also suggested this path.

It is an existing specialty in my country, and I plan to look into it further.

However, many people try to dissuade me from becoming a nurse. Almost everyone says that over time it won’t satisfy me, because it involves a lot of hard work, and respect for nurses is not always present (the nurses themselves say this).

But I will try to review all the possibilities.

@MisterApple

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I’ve know people who didn’t go to med school until they were in their 40’s, but they also said it was very hard, especially because they were also working.

Is it possible? If you believe it is and want it bad enough it is totally possible. Just be realistic of the effort it would take and the sacrifices you would have to make.

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Having role models that have success and quality s is crucial for me. I am 55 but still at a point in my life that is very Important for the rest of my life. My role models don’t fear hard work they tell me it is all opportunity. They trust themselves and won’t lead me to destructive relationships. They won’t lead me to a destructive lifestyle.

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