Should I be a doctor because of my major or insist on the job I like??

@lily3753 (388)
China
August 13, 2008 10:33pm CST
I was graduated from a famous medical college majored in clinic medicine , and at school I got scholarship and excellent student every year . And I became an intern in a very good hospital for one year . That means I am qualified doctor. But in the year I practise in hospital ,I fond that I don't like the job in many reasons . I don't like the low income ( in China a doctor can't get many money), I don't like working so hard everyday ,and I don't like face the sad patient every day ,and I don't like saty in a city for my life (in China a doctor can hardly change her job). So after graduated ,surprised to everybody ,I am not a doctor . I am a project assistant of a big auto research institute . And I get the higher pay than my classmata , and I have weekends , I can go to different cities on business . And I can meet many foreigner in my company ,I can keep an opening mind easily. The first year , I am very happy ,because everyday I can learn and I can make great projress . But now I find that because my major , my boss wouldn't treat me as others . He though I can't be a good project manage because I am not understand auto very much . I try to learn more ,because I like this job ,but others can't see my effort . in there's eyes ,I should be a doctor . So ,what do you think ?
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@arp059 (32)
• India
14 Aug 08
I think you made mistake in choosing your profession. You are a doctor means, it should be a matter of pride for you and being a doctor is a social responsibility and social service. Better be a doctor....
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@lily3753 (388)
• China
14 Aug 08
I wonder if in college I choose the major as auto engineer or management . That maybe better .
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@arp059 (32)
• India
14 Aug 08
now, no use to think about past... just love your profession....
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@janpmb (16)
• Philippines
14 Aug 08
You should follow your heart desires because its the best thing that you can apply what you really like when you have a job.... Me, i'm a registered nurse but i really wanted to be an Accountant of an Engineer... but my parent wanted to have a nurse in the family... now, i'm working in a Finance Department... it that crazy... hey, by the way, i can explore myself on other works too... Think about it... it's your way to your life for success.... God bless...
@lily3753 (388)
• China
14 Aug 08
You are so great and nice . your news make me so happy . There is somebody act like me . Actually , I find I can work more and more easily in this work. I will learn more and more , and become a qualified project manage .
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@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
14 Aug 08
As long as your happy then there's nothing wrong with that. I mean, if you work as a doctor then chances are you won't be that good of a doctor -not because of your skills- but because your not enjoying yourself. I mean, it is YOUR life. Do what makes you happy. And its better to have a job that you actually enjoy.
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@lily3753 (388)
• China
14 Aug 08
Yes ,I am happy now , though there are some troubles .But most time I like my job , and I enjoy my life . Life is only once and only for yourself , so enjoy it .
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@olivemai (4738)
• United States
14 Aug 08
I think you can work where it makes you happy! Somewhere out there, a company or corporation needs a doctor to do research with them to tell them what is safe to humans something like a scientist! Enjoy your life.
@olivemai (4738)
• United States
7 Sep 08
I hope all is well with you!
@lily3753 (388)
• China
6 Sep 08
Thank you
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