How is life as a doctor in Singapore?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

To be fair most Drs pay is still above average in Singapore.
Even fm Drs earn close to 200k/year. (The lowest paid Dr or all specialities).
It is just unfortunate that in sg now, an above average salary can't get you an above average lifestyle anymore.

From the perspective of a single, above average lifestyle = own 2 ocr condos, 2-3 holidays a year (fly in business class), regular restaurant meals etc.

Of course, we can still afford an average lifestyle (hdb, hawker meals regularly, 2-3 holidays a year in economy class etc)

So it's not so much that we are paid poorly compared to older generation of Drs, just that inflation has eroded into our QOL.

Technically wage growth should track inflation.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

To be fair most Drs pay is still above average in Singapore.
Even fm Drs earn close to 200k/year. (The lowest paid Dr or all specialities).
It is just unfortunate that in sg now, an above average salary can't get you an above average lifestyle anymore.

From the perspective of a single, above average lifestyle = own 2 ocr condos, 2-3 holidays a year (fly in business class), regular restaurant meals etc.

Of course, we can still afford an average lifestyle (hdb, hawker meals regularly, 2-3 holidays a year in economy class etc)

So it's not so much that we are paid poorly compared to older generation of Drs, just that inflation has eroded into our QOL.

2 ocr condo is 4mil, u need 32k salary per mth to defend 4mil condo (ie 3mil loan)
2 biz class trips to tokyo is abt 12k. Plus accom Maybe need 24k a year or 2k per mth

I think earn 34k a mth is possible

Originally Posted by Unregistered

2 ocr condo is 4mil, u need 32k salary per mth to defend 4mil condo (ie 3mil loan)
2 biz class trips to tokyo is abt 12k. Plus accom Maybe need 24k a year or 2k per mth

I think earn 34k a mth is possible

34k hard for doctors in their 30s.
Single Dr mostly earn 20-25k (fm prob less). 34k need a couple (i.e husband and wife doctors)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

34k hard for doctors in their 30s.
Single Dr mostly earn 20-25k (fm prob less). 34k need a couple (i.e husband and wife doctors)

Need find a niche or specialise.
Gp dont pay well coz mbbs can do the same as you

Need a niche area
Specialist in pte earn much more thsn 34k

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Need find a niche or specialise.
Gp dont pay well coz mbbs can do the same as you

Need a niche area
Specialist in pte earn much more thsn 34k

Is working in government restructured hospital less stressful? Lower pay but better working hours?

Or actually is better pay and better hours than private? Have your cake and eat it situation?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Is working in government restructured hospital less stressful? Lower pay but better working hours?

Or actually is better pay and better hours than private? Have your cake and eat it situation?

Use common sense and you'd get your answer

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Need find a niche or specialise.
Gp dont pay well coz mbbs can do the same as you

Need a niche area
Specialist in pte earn much more thsn 34k

Specialist in pte how much? 40k? 50k? 100k?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Specialist in pte how much? 40k? 50k? 100k?

Depends on specialty. If geriatrics probably cannot

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Depends on specialty. If geriatrics probably cannot

Why geriatrics probs not? I tot it's the general peds that doesnt pay much

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Depends on specialty. If geriatrics probably cannot

To be honest, what Geri can do, Fam Med can also.

Cos Fam Med sees so many elderly anyway.