How We Saved £62,500 | Expenses as a Junior Doctor in the NHS | 5 Budgeting & Saving Tips for IMGs

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 17. 07. 2024
  • We have been asked many times to discuss the expenses of a junior doctor in the NHS. We've already talked about the salary of a doctor in the UK, as well as looked at the payslip of a junior doctor, but knowing how much you may spend will help you create a goal and a plan to save.
    Budgeting well and knowing how to save towards a goal is not difficult if you ensure you know where all of your money is going. That is how we were able to put aside £62,500 in a year and a half towards a down payment on our first house.
    📖 CHAPTERS:
    00:00 Intro
    00:57 Look at my expenses
    04:54 How much we were able to save
    05:26 Other possible expenses
    08:39 Budgeting & Saving Tip #1
    09:23 Budgeting & Saving Tip #2
    10:48 Budgeting & Saving Tip #3
    12:50 Budgeting & Saving Tip #4
    13:45 Budgeting & Saving Tip #5
    14:20 How we put together £62,500
    ✅ Relevant Videos:
    👉🏻 Doctor's Pay in the UK: • Doctor's Pay in the UK...
    👉🏻 Doctor's Pay Slip in UK: • Doctor's Payslip Expla...
    👉🏻 Buying a House on Tier 2 Visa: • Buying a House on Tier...
    ✅ Articles to Read:
    👉🏻 How to Budget: roadto.uk/33cH
    👉🏻 How to Save Money: roadto.uk/C2ER
    😮 Get a FEE-FREE Transfer up to £500: roadto.uk/wise
    😮 Get £5 when you open a MONZO account: join.monzo.com/c/nljljl0
    ☕ BUY US A COFFEE: roadto.uk/coffee
    📅 Book a PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE session: roadto.uk/session
    📱 Social Media
    Like us on Facebook: roadto.uk/fb
    Follow us on Instagram: roadto.uk/ig
    Follow us on Twitter: roadto.uk/tw
    📰 Stay in touch with our weekly newsletter:
    roadto.uk/newsletter
    👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️ About us: • About Us: Get to know ... ​​
    #roadtouk #plabjourney #doctorvlog

Komentáře • 157

  • @Derry_Aire
    @Derry_Aire Před 2 lety +37

    I'm British and my only contact with the NHS is if I'm ill - I don't work for them, but I find your videos fascinating! That's down to you being a very good communicator.

  • @MrGangaboba
    @MrGangaboba Před 2 lety +7

    This couple are my motivation! Love you both!

  • @Bhanu-zx6bx
    @Bhanu-zx6bx Před 2 lety +34

    A big ❤️ from dr.ibreez fans association of India.

  • @gorantasic4914
    @gorantasic4914 Před rokem

    Wow, amazing video, thank you so much. This is so eye opening regarding junior doctors actual earning and working lives. Unbelievable

  • @harshkhatri92
    @harshkhatri92 Před 2 lety +8

    A perfect example of healthy living and budgeting! 👏🏻

  • @beautifullife5562
    @beautifullife5562 Před 2 lety +1

    Your video's are really helpful for everyone who are wishing to pursue their career in uk ❤️

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks so much for saying so 😊

  • @SB-qe1ne
    @SB-qe1ne Před 2 lety +12

    Its so fortunate you both have each other, you bypass so many issues like loneliness and loss of direction just because of that.
    Also do a video on how you guys manage time. :)

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      Sure :)

    • @suisui7481
      @suisui7481 Před 2 lety

      @@RoadToUK are you friends or partners?

    • @NMA635
      @NMA635 Před 2 lety

      @@suisui7481 are you trolling?!

    • @suisui7481
      @suisui7481 Před 2 lety

      @@NMA635 no genuinely asking, i don't want to assume

  • @neilmorrison7356
    @neilmorrison7356 Před 2 lety +7

    Yes I was surprised how much you need to spend on paint, curtains, curtain rails etc when we bought our first house!

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      Exactly! We got lucky with the curtains, but everything else really added up.

  • @beastmaster69420
    @beastmaster69420 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm a currently an A level student in Malaysia,am planning to get my MBBS in China and then eventually practice in the UK. So I'm on my road to UK as its my main goal,and therefore I've found your videos very helpful and fascinating! Will definitely book a personal session when the time comes. Nonetheless,keep up the good work!

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +1

      Good luck on your journey! Hope to have you here soon :)

  • @blessedvona
    @blessedvona Před 2 lety

    You guys are fabulous!

  • @fatiac7353
    @fatiac7353 Před rokem

    Thank you very much,
    I work in NHS trying to save money as well....❤❤

  • @shariful.plabon
    @shariful.plabon Před 2 lety

    Thanks for your video!! Regarding IMT, do you need to complete your MRCP? How many years take to finish your training?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      Please see: czcams.com/video/o_m21_37o1U/video.html

  • @omarfaruk-rr9hj
    @omarfaruk-rr9hj Před 2 lety

    Really inspiring.. Love from Bangladesh

  • @busyguy8266
    @busyguy8266 Před 2 lety +1

    That intro was awesome

  • @sabanoor1685
    @sabanoor1685 Před 2 lety +5

    please do a video on nhs discounts, taxation and tax saving tips as well

  • @naz6736
    @naz6736 Před 2 lety

    Love you guys !

  • @yash2050
    @yash2050 Před 2 lety

    Hey! Just needed to ask if you guys have ever made any video on where exactly do you get jobs in the UK? Like is England or Whales or others and if you gotta work in the rural type areas around the big cities? Great work btw🌸

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      Yes, we have a series on applying for jobs!

  • @junaidahmadj
    @junaidahmadj Před rokem

    I highly appreciate ur budget plan

  • @dr.tabassumshahrukh87
    @dr.tabassumshahrukh87 Před 2 lety

    You guys are astounding. 👌

  • @shubhamgarg8951
    @shubhamgarg8951 Před 2 lety +3

    Can you make a video about investment opportunities for a doctor as an IMG in UK?

  • @bhavin2807
    @bhavin2807 Před rokem

    Very good advice

  • @arzoosood915
    @arzoosood915 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi I wanted to ask this for long...how long does it take to get PR for a IMG Doctor in UK?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      You can apply for indefinite leave to remain after 5 years in the UK.

  • @reemasajan
    @reemasajan Před 2 lety

    Hey, I have been trying to open your website page and it’s not loading. Is the server down?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      We have been running maintenance. A safe mode of the site is up now!

  • @seneshpaliyaguru1840
    @seneshpaliyaguru1840 Před 2 lety

    Is there an Alevel requirement to do the plab exam?
    Is so what is the result needed at Alevels to do plab?

    • @zariftahmid3403
      @zariftahmid3403 Před 2 lety

      There isnt any A level requirement as far as i know.

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      No. Please also see: czcams.com/video/iRTJu1rB3Io/video.html

  • @chiragpatel7223
    @chiragpatel7223 Před 2 lety

    Great video ma'am, can you please tell us the city in which you worked before settling in Plymouth

  • @aqsaali123
    @aqsaali123 Před 2 lety

    Is it really easy to get locums? Where and how can one find them?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      You speak with your hospital's rota office. Our hospital has an app that lets us book locums but the rota office also sends out a locum list email.

  • @nativedeenfan
    @nativedeenfan Před 2 lety

    Hi 👋. Just to clarify. You saved this much over how long? 2-3 years?
    P.s I love your videos ❤❤. Please keep going

  • @garv_15
    @garv_15 Před rokem

    Hello Dr, I have been working in the casualty department of a government hospital in India as a medical officer for 7 years. At what level I can get a job in NHS. Designation? FY2 or CT1 ? I want to know the Pay Scale.

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před rokem

      Please see: czcams.com/video/TG0gJGlICD4/video.html

  • @pradyumnaduttpurohit2448
    @pradyumnaduttpurohit2448 Před 2 lety +5

    Hi guys!
    I’ve been following you guys for sometime now and I’m taking my plab 1 this November. And I’m in my internship period
    I’ve always wanted to know how you landed a CT1 grade job with just internship? What extra things did you do to skip through the FY2 post. I’d really appreciate that
    Thanks

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +2

      We didn't really 'skip' the FY2 post per se as it isn't mandatory, but what we did do is look at all the job posts for CT1 levels and see if they met our capabilities.
      Please also see: czcams.com/video/SJkSaQ5FApM/video.html

  • @nimrajamil1383
    @nimrajamil1383 Před 2 lety

    I am kinda confused what to opt in coming year.. I am a niqabi with a lot of ambitions.. But I don't know if I should opt for UK.. As far as I know they don't allow practicing veil for a doctor... It's much of my concern.....

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      Just weigh your pros and cons and see what is best for you.

    • @nimrajamil1383
      @nimrajamil1383 Před 2 lety +1

      Sorry for getting personal..but. How much do you face for your hijab in the hospital setting?!?!

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      @@nimrajamil1383 Never had a problem.

  • @AS-nh9ep
    @AS-nh9ep Před 2 lety

    Helloo mam. How did you start directly as ct1? Can you please make a video on that ?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      Sure we will cover it in a video!

    • @medfreak
      @medfreak Před 2 lety

      Plz make a video on this

  • @amulcool7229
    @amulcool7229 Před 2 lety

    Hello mam !! Can we do locum jobs while doing CT training.. ?? And can we do locum jobs in other hospitals ??

  • @junaidahmadj
    @junaidahmadj Před rokem

    In which city are u working dear?

  • @nivedhapillai1984
    @nivedhapillai1984 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for yet another great video! Just a Follow up question, you mentioned the monthly rent for your hospital accommodation was 600 pounds. Was that for a single room with an en-suite bathroom where you share the kitchen and living space, or a mini flat of your own? I’m trying to understand the cost of hospital accommodation so I can plan finances a bit better. There isn’t too much information on the web i could find either.
    Thank you :)

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +2

      It was a two bedroom, one bath, with a kitchen and living room. No shared space.

    • @nivedhapillai1984
      @nivedhapillai1984 Před 2 lety

      @@RoadToUK Thats an incredible deal! Thank you so much for sharing that information. Feeling a whole lot mentally better :)

    • @karthiksreddy999
      @karthiksreddy999 Před 2 lety

      @@RoadToUK Could u please make a video or blog on hospital accommodation. There is very little information about it on web.

  • @pikusarker1359
    @pikusarker1359 Před 2 lety

    Do your combined household income 100k pound sterling? Nice video. Please reply.

  • @ayantolasaheed7425
    @ayantolasaheed7425 Před 2 lety

    How does one get into surgical residency training in UK?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      Please see: czcams.com/video/SXA5u-Tm60w/video.html

  • @jyotisharma-ue7fx
    @jyotisharma-ue7fx Před 2 lety

    Can a foreign dr after clearing Plab run his or her own clinic or Hospital in UK ?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      What qualifications would you have to run a clinic or a hospital at that stage?

  • @pikusarker1359
    @pikusarker1359 Před 2 lety

    Mam how much medical student loans do you have? Nice video. Please reply.

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      We don't have any student loans!

  • @jawadfarooq1
    @jawadfarooq1 Před 2 lety

    Thankyou love from Pakistan

  • @dr.diptyroy5977
    @dr.diptyroy5977 Před 2 lety

    Looking Like - news presenting ☺️

  • @sadiqbashao7
    @sadiqbashao7 Před 2 lety +1

    Working in NHS as a junior doctor
    How locum hours can a doctor work practically ???
    Pls reply

    • @phoenix-xu9xj
      @phoenix-xu9xj Před 2 lety

      Nothing like that book “ this is going to hurt” Adam Kay

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před rokem

      Depends on your work schedule.

  • @garysmith1206
    @garysmith1206 Před 2 lety +2

    At this moment in time £62500 is about $86000 US.

  • @pikusarker1359
    @pikusarker1359 Před 2 lety +1

    Mam what is your level in nhs? Nice video.

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      I'm an internal medicine trainee 😁

  • @aika5163
    @aika5163 Před 2 lety

    Can you suggest an online coaching for plab

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      Sorry we aren't aware of any.

  • @tilakbhandari8503
    @tilakbhandari8503 Před 2 lety

    How many Locum shifts can a junior doctor do in a month?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      It depends on your availability, shift availability, and ensuring you aren't breaking rota restrictions.

  • @sakshikohli5393
    @sakshikohli5393 Před rokem

    Is the bus free for all NHS doctors all over UK?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před rokem

      No. It was just something offered locally.

  • @paediatriciandoctorzahidhu8360

    Thanks again for great explanation.... I am doctor with wife and three kids above Nursery age..My wife is Home maker,
    I been offered Job for 76000 GBP before tax nearby Manchester area.,.. please Suggest....
    My kids in primary School... plz suggest how much average I can save in UK after tax, rent, groceries , travel etc etc Avarage life .,...

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před rokem

      You will need to research the area you are looking to settle in. All of this information is available on the internet.

  • @jarintasnim6156
    @jarintasnim6156 Před 2 lety

    Hlw..can couples reside in hospital accomodations together?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      Yes if they allow for couples. Most are single or couples. We've not heard of any which take children, but there may be some.

  • @enscebose8466
    @enscebose8466 Před 2 lety

    Hey smart and beautfiul budgeting. Congrats on the new house. Also are you two a bit minimalistic in nautre??

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +1

      Not really, no! More like realistic tbh! Know when to spend and when to save :)

    • @enscebose8466
      @enscebose8466 Před 2 lety

      @@RoadToUK wow that is actually more wise i guess.
      Did you guys also manage to go beyond saving some for your house goals and also invest some money in a compounding interest related index funds/etf account??? Maybe a video related to that.

  • @medicalbiochemistry_
    @medicalbiochemistry_ Před 2 lety

    Good job

  • @rutabasiddiqui2549
    @rutabasiddiqui2549 Před rokem

    What about if we have 2 kids their schooling and all ?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před rokem

      What do you mean?

    • @rutabasiddiqui2549
      @rutabasiddiqui2549 Před rokem

      @@RoadToUK means is their expenses or schooling will be free ? What about nurseries in uk ?

  • @sanchitturaga3376
    @sanchitturaga3376 Před 2 lety +2

    This only really applies to international graduates who don't have medical debt. Most British medical graduates have £50,000 upwards of debt with repayments to be made in addition to other costs. Sure it's possible if you keep your costs very low and you live in a cheaper area of the country.

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +2

      Yes we are a channel for IMGs, but the main concepts of budgeting and saving still hold. And it's not as though IMGs may not have debt or external costs either.

  • @alial-isawi8590
    @alial-isawi8590 Před 2 lety

    Both of you spend 600£ for accommodation?
    Or is it 600£ for both of you?

  • @sajidmahmud_
    @sajidmahmud_ Před 2 lety

    Is NHS discount card/ Blue light card a real thing for NHS employees? Hope to get a video on that topic!

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +2

      One will be out soon covering NHS perks :)

    • @sajidmahmud_
      @sajidmahmud_ Před 2 lety

      @@RoadToUK waiting eagerly!!

  • @adfernand987654321es
    @adfernand987654321es Před 2 lety

    Does NHS I'd work for taxi fare ?

  • @adilshaikh.as835
    @adilshaikh.as835 Před 2 lety

    How to find job from india to UK....on tier 2 visa

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +1

      Please see: czcams.com/play/PLXt2ODIQqEogSRd08yXsdg-KkFsPypSL4.html

    • @adilshaikh.as835
      @adilshaikh.as835 Před 2 lety

      @@RoadToUK I am trying to apply finding jobs in UK. Whats about linkedin profile...

  • @wm9669
    @wm9669 Před rokem

    I am not a doctor but I am glad I have watched ,I have realised how bad I am with money .

  • @peteranekwe9402
    @peteranekwe9402 Před 2 lety

    What's CTI🤔 ?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety

      It's a working grade. FY1>FY2>CT1/ST1 etc

  • @salahelhaddad4872
    @salahelhaddad4872 Před 2 lety +1

    But how to save when you're on Ur own with a non working partner ?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +1

      You can still utilize the same strategies mentioned in the video.

  • @silverstarlight9395
    @silverstarlight9395 Před 2 lety

    Can we save money to buy a house if we're not married? Very few unmarried ladies buy a house, especially international ones. Is it because a doctor's salary is less?

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +2

      Yes, you can save your money just as well as anyone else. Being unmarried or a woman doesn't preclude you from keeping to the budget tips we've given in the video. Salary for an individual is not based on their marital status or gender- so the salary won't be less.
      As mentioned in the video, find a range for which you'd be willing to pay for a place, and save towards it.

  • @avinashawasthi2214
    @avinashawasthi2214 Před 2 lety

    Your website is down

  • @cataztropher
    @cataztropher Před 2 lety +1

    Hey u didnt talk about CZcams income!!! ;)

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +1

      This was more about expenses tbh and we don't get much from YT! We may do an income video at some point in the future though 😁

  • @alkazkaz941
    @alkazkaz941 Před 2 lety +2

    150/month for food? Did you never go out or get take away on nights? I do not have your will power!

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +1

      Hahah, we made it work within the budget!

  • @busyguy8266
    @busyguy8266 Před 2 lety +1

    POCO X3 nice phone

  • @user-ir2ox2wq5c
    @user-ir2ox2wq5c Před 11 měsíci

    Thz , for ,yr, information,,Dr”
    Thz,

  • @dr.g7612
    @dr.g7612 Před 2 lety

    Mam plz there is sneaky man hand behind your heads

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, it's looking for more money!

  • @nallabothulaparamesh3615

    Joe to get a job after giving plab

  • @silverstarlight9395
    @silverstarlight9395 Před 2 lety +1

    So basically, if you want to save money, find a husband and combine your money.

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +3

      We saved our money on our own- so you don't need someone else if you have a defined goal of what you'd want to save towards. But yes, there being two of us, we could save more.

  • @famp3690
    @famp3690 Před 2 lety

    don't understand an intereption during the video disgusted 😒 by that

  • @woodenseagull1899
    @woodenseagull1899 Před 2 lety +1

    You are so obsessed with money. Just an observation from an Artisan who loves my job. It is very depressing to listen to you from a potential patient perspective. Can you talk about the wonderful work you do, in a profession you are preferliage to be in,instead of money money money!!! It's very off putting.

    • @RoadToUK
      @RoadToUK  Před 2 lety +5

      We have several videos covering our 'preferliage' but at the end of the day- we need a salary to survive and thrive. And it's important to know how to save! Thanks for watching :)

    • @mohammedshafiqulislam7334
      @mohammedshafiqulislam7334 Před 2 lety +2

      As a person,whose parents went bankrupt before i turn 18,this is exactly what i need.my passion is medicine and the reason i choose this career is because i love the fact that i can help someone in physical or mental pain.
      But also don't want to go bankrupt.
      And
      Austria and the country this youtuber comes from isn't similar.
      Austria is beautiful, violence free,literally a dream for many
      Its not the same for many people.
      Doctors want to care and earn.
      Nothing to be depressed about.
      I think its depressing from a doctors perspective that patients want to sacrifice your happiness for them.
      🙂🙂my dad cared too much.didn't save and didn't invest.
      I had hell for the last few years.
      Being privileged is a thing

    • @akshatsharma6507
      @akshatsharma6507 Před 2 lety

      Go home kid …she is doing her job and not money minded..jesus ..ppl like u suck dude