How is life as a doctor in Singapore?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

for those retiring today at age 65, about 8mil including property.

How about those retiring in say 20-30 years? How much of that 8M is from property appreciation vs. investments/savings?

A little bird told me there is a upcoming salary adjustment for the AHP and nurses. Doctors? Slowly wait.

Typical gp make about 20k per mth at age 35
We assume no pay increment

With a saving rate of 12k per mth
mixture of equity and fixed income at 4% interest

At age 65, the value is 8.3mil

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Yes. I have also encountered that and seen my colleagues do it to other drs.
Toxic culture in medicine.
You're not alone.
Take care.
We need to cheer more in our work.
Show appreciation for taking more time with diffocult patients
And support those who have been abused by patients

Since this is an annoymous forum, can I also ask a qn, and share something personal?
Is it common for doctors to have really low self esteem?
I am unfortunately a doctor who has really low self esteem and don't have confidence in myself at all. I am taking the mmed exam next Saturday but totally have no confidence in myself. I seems to always feel inferior to my peers despite no objective evidence that I am? (My posting grading, ite scores are all similar to my peers, also have gdfm whom many of my peers don't)

I am also always jealous of people who completed residency and achieved their milestones (be it career in the form of post graduate exams, or life be it marriage, kids, house etc) earlier than me .
I know that confidence is everything in an exam, but I seem to be stuck in this vicious cycle of belittling myself. Personally I don't think I am depressed or burn out, its just that I have no belief in my abilities at all. I am not sure if it is because I am little older in residency compared to my peers (spent a few years mopex around) and hence feel that I have achieved nothing compared to people of my age.

My workplace people are very nice, constantly encouraging me, but I think it's me that just can't get over the mental hurdle of inferiority... Was wondering if anyone experienced something similar?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Since this is an annoymous forum, can I also ask a qn, and share something personal?
Is it common for doctors to have really low self esteem?
I am unfortunately a doctor who has really low self esteem and don't have confidence in myself at all. I am taking the mmed exam next Saturday but totally have no confidence in myself. I seems to always feel inferior to my peers despite no objective evidence that I am? (My posting grading, ite scores are all similar to my peers, also have gdfm whom many of my peers don't)

I am also always jealous of people who completed residency and achieved their milestones (be it career in the form of post graduate exams, or life be it marriage, kids, house etc) earlier than me .
I know that confidence is everything in an exam, but I seem to be stuck in this vicious cycle of belittling myself. Personally I don't think I am depressed or burn out, its just that I have no belief in my abilities at all. I am not sure if it is because I am little older in residency compared to my peers (spent a few years mopex around) and hence feel that I have achieved nothing compared to people of my age.

My workplace people are very nice, constantly encouraging me, but I think it's me that just can't get over the mental hurdle of inferiority... Was wondering if anyone experienced something similar?

I think it is very impt not to compare, and to continue striving for what you think is impt
Now is all abt mental health positivity

Don’t Instagram too much , don’t look at social media
So what if your peers got
Hot wife / hot husband with. 3 kids and a landed property , early ac , early fellowship

Maybe they have done better in their past lives, so they enjoy better things this life
I mean it is easy to be envious of their families, their intellect, their circumstances

But do acknowledge the fact that despite all your circumstances (poor social support, low see, ugly looks, poor body physique ) you have done well to complete fm residency
Give yourself a pat on shoulder

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Since this is an annoymous forum, can I also ask a qn, and share something personal?
Is it common for doctors to have really low self esteem?
I am unfortunately a doctor who has really low self esteem and don't have confidence in myself at all. I am taking the mmed exam next Saturday but totally have no confidence in myself. I seems to always feel inferior to my peers despite no objective evidence that I am? (My posting grading, ite scores are all similar to my peers, also have gdfm whom many of my peers don't)

I am also always jealous of people who completed residency and achieved their milestones (be it career in the form of post graduate exams, or life be it marriage, kids, house etc) earlier than me .
I know that confidence is everything in an exam, but I seem to be stuck in this vicious cycle of belittling myself. Personally I don't think I am depressed or burn out, its just that I have no belief in my abilities at all. I am not sure if it is because I am little older in residency compared to my peers (spent a few years mopex around) and hence feel that I have achieved nothing compared to people of my age.

My workplace people are very nice, constantly encouraging me, but I think it's me that just can't get over the mental hurdle of inferiority... Was wondering if anyone experienced something similar?

It is important to recognise your feelings.
Envy is start of improvement
Envy provides motivation

Go fight for your what is yours.
Set up your own clinic, take a plunge and leap of faith
Go do aesthetics , or go do fellowship
Continue to challenge yourself

Yes. There is no denying
you are really below average when compared to your peers FOR NOW
But if you continue to work hard
You will be in a better position ten years from now

Life is a marathon.
You are just at the 5km mark, your peers r just a few minutes ahead.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Since this is an annoymous forum, can I also ask a qn, and share something personal?
Is it common for doctors to have really low self esteem?
I am unfortunately a doctor who has really low self esteem and don't have confidence in myself at all. I am taking the mmed exam next Saturday but totally have no confidence in myself. I seems to always feel inferior to my peers despite no objective evidence that I am? (My posting grading, ite scores are all similar to my peers, also have gdfm whom many of my peers don't)

I am also always jealous of people who completed residency and achieved their milestones (be it career in the form of post graduate exams, or life be it marriage, kids, house etc) earlier than me .
I know that confidence is everything in an exam, but I seem to be stuck in this vicious cycle of belittling myself. Personally I don't think I am depressed or burn out, its just that I have no belief in my abilities at all. I am not sure if it is because I am little older in residency compared to my peers (spent a few years mopex around) and hence feel that I have achieved nothing compared to people of my age.

My workplace people are very nice, constantly encouraging me, but I think it's me that just can't get over the mental hurdle of inferiority... Was wondering if anyone experienced something similar?

Not common
Most doc only think too fully of themselves.
I often think too fully of myself and need to check myself
Very often I meet a lot of corksters junior and even medical students
The field tends to draw over-confident alphas.
What is old?
We have PhDs starting duke at 33 to 34.
38 year old graduate and starting residency at 40.

U need to find inner peace with urself tbh
Ur inherent personality, the insecurity that had self fueled itself is something only u can handle
Social media is evil. Avoid at all cost.

The m.med is nothing.
Pass stay ops get 200k a year
Fail go private also get 200k a year minimum

End of the day, be happy and that starts with being content.
Saw Ur dad or mum after a long day? Take delight..because one day they will not be around
Had a snuggle with Ur boyfriend? Take delight ..becuase he might cheat on you tomorrow

Had a cheese cake
Take delight...becuase next week uight be dx with diabetes and that is your last ever piece

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Since this is an annoymous forum, can I also ask a qn, and share something personal?
Is it common for doctors to have really low self esteem?
I am unfortunately a doctor who has really low self esteem and don't have confidence in myself at all. I am taking the mmed exam next Saturday but totally have no confidence in myself. I seems to always feel inferior to my peers despite no objective evidence that I am? (My posting grading, ite scores are all similar to my peers, also have gdfm whom many of my peers don't)

I am also always jealous of people who completed residency and achieved their milestones (be it career in the form of post graduate exams, or life be it marriage, kids, house etc) earlier than me .
I know that confidence is everything in an exam, but I seem to be stuck in this vicious cycle of belittling myself. Personally I don't think I am depressed or burn out, its just that I have no belief in my abilities at all. I am not sure if it is because I am little older in residency compared to my peers (spent a few years mopex around) and hence feel that I have achieved nothing compared to people of my age.

My workplace people are very nice, constantly encouraging me, but I think it's me that just can't get over the mental hurdle of inferiority... Was wondering if anyone experienced something similar?

You are not alone. But usually drs will not admit this.
Medicine attracts narcissists and Cluster B types.
Why is it Drs want to buy all these sports cars and properties and luxury goods?
It's not just Drs. But Singaporeans in general.
Insecure people rely on material wealth. Look at salaries. Achievements etc.
Look at simple positives in life.
Go google "gratitude louie schwartzberg" and watch the video s://..com/watch?v=4115qFsdWKQ

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Not common
Most doc only think too fully of themselves.
I often think too fully of myself and need to check myself
Very often I meet a lot of corksters junior and even medical students
The field tends to draw over-confident alphas.
What is old?
We have PhDs starting duke at 33 to 34.
38 year old graduate and starting residency at 40.

U need to find inner peace with urself tbh
Ur inherent personality, the insecurity that had self fueled itself is something only u can handle
Social media is evil. Avoid at all cost.

The m.med is nothing.
Pass stay ops get 200k a year
Fail go private also get 200k a year minimum

End of the day, be happy and that starts with being content.
Saw Ur dad or mum after a long day? Take delight..because one day they will not be around
Had a snuggle with Ur boyfriend? Take delight ..becuase he might cheat on you tomorrow

Had a cheese cake
Take delight...becuase next week uight be dx with diabetes and that is your last ever piece

Like you lah. Those arrogant know it all thumb others down. Tsk tsk tsk.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Like you lah. Those arrogant know it all thumb others down. Tsk tsk tsk.

Ya. Like me
I admit in my post
But I got insights.
Unlike you...ahahaha