I'm a doctor and I have enjoyed reading the posts. You can almost tell by reading the posts, if the posters are doctors, which part of the hierarchy they are in. The MOs usually complain alot, its true they are usually overworked especially if in a busy service. The registrars are senior trainees who are about to see the light at the end, so they will slog out for just a bit more. Life as an associate consultant and above becomes significantly better, because of higher pay and shorter hours and less "active" calls. But responsibility is greater, so its not all cruise and enjoy. Btw, doctors are paid well because we have skills that are specialized. It takes years of training, hardship and delayed gratification to develop these skills.
Ps: doctors are not all money minded, but we do care about money. There is nothing wrong about wanting to be paid well for a job well done. And we are in a salary forum afterall. Of course we ll talk about money