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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Aussie junior doctor pay is higher but overall SG is better financially. In Aus, the procedural specialties and surgical stuff and stuff that makes a lot of money are almost impossible to train in. So even though pay is lower in SG, you reach consultant faster and make more overall.
Where are you training now?
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The auzzie system is a bit unique.
Their taxation is v high.
45 percent above 180k.
Every dollar U earn is 45 cents gone.
So really no point struggling 5 years to get into surgery. Traine another 5 to 8 years
Then no consultant spot when U come out
Become a fellow for another 3 to 5 years waiting for some consultant to die or retire because a spot opens up.
By the time U make 500k annual, maybe ur career left 10 years only
Tax takes away 45 percent.
Vs gp training. 3 years finish.
Pgy4 U can make 200k
Tax not so high. Maybe about 40k tax. left 160k.
Nowadays I see gp job in auzzie quoting 300k to 500k annual so maybe overall package improve
Start to enjoy ur life earlier. Invest earlier.
Probably have more money at retirement than a surgeon.
Me?
Doing this forum's fav.
Fam med lo.
Failed fellowship.
Stuck at AC forever. Gg