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Today 03:13 PM
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Specialist in pte how much? 40k? 50k? 100k?
Depends on specialty. If geriatrics probably cannot
Today 02:34 PM
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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?
Today 10:33 AM
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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
Today 08:26 AM
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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?
Today 03:02 AM
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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
Yesterday 09:59 PM
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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)
Yesterday 08:50 PM
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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
Yesterday 05:04 PM
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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.
Yesterday 03:10 PM
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Era of doctors earning super high pay has long gone.
Insurers suppressing doctors pay.
Salary has not kept up with inflation over the years.
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.
Yesterday 06:25 AM
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There is more than 1 overseas doc for sure. I am one.
Some of the posts about overseas work is not me howevet
My job pays well and I work for it.
You are THE ONE overseas doctor always trolling here
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