Quitting Being an NHS Doctor After 1 YEAR | Was it Worth It?

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
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    00:00 Intro
    03:00 What she enjoyed about medical school
    03:56 What she didn’t enjoy about medschool
    09:40 Does medschool prepare you for being a doctor?
    13:00 What was it like when you started as a doctor?
    17:02 Why she left medicine
    24:15 Issues with the medical rota
    33:17 “You signed up for this, you shouldn’t complain”?
    36:35 When did you decide to leave and how did you plan to?
    44:20 Was it a problem with the system or being a doctor?
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Komentáře • 31

  • @isensiblehumanist993
    @isensiblehumanist993 Před rokem +31

    These are the next generation of doctors who will form the backbone of any future service and the UK is literally gifting them to other countries by treating them in such an intolerable way. The lack of long term strategy is shocking.

    • @partnermammoth2562
      @partnermammoth2562 Před rokem

      the long term plan is they privatise the uk like the us and it remains shite

  • @adrianavlasceanu9288
    @adrianavlasceanu9288 Před rokem +10

    I have so much respect for you, guys! I see on the ward how hard the doctors work, running after the consultants ( max 2hrs on the ward- seeing patients and giving advice on what should be done), and being always there for the patients.
    Thank you for being SUPERSTARS 🌟🌟🌟

    • @DoctorKenji
      @DoctorKenji  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much!

    • @adrianavlasceanu9288
      @adrianavlasceanu9288 Před rokem

      @@DoctorKenji Thank you also for your writing essay online course! You are such an amazing person!
      Chapeaux bas 🎩✨

  • @Adb.nutbiz
    @Adb.nutbiz Před rokem +24

    I think this kind of videos should also be seen by those who are decision-makers in NHS.. THIS is not normal. Doctors shouldn’t be going through this.

  • @liddobear1125
    @liddobear1125 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Thank you Helena for being so brave by being fully transparent about your journey and for vocalizing the vulnerability doctors are facing with respect to the workload. I know it must have been extremely hard making the decision to no longer pursue medicine im on the same sentiment. Anyways goodluck💚 youre going to be amazing in no matter what you decide to pursue

  • @dreambig326
    @dreambig326 Před rokem +5

    I felt the same, I hated going to work everyday because it's so demanding. I've never enjoyed it and I've also changed a lot in a negative way, I was(am)often nervous and impatient, which is not normal for me. After a few months I decided to switch from internal medicine to anesthesiology(mostly because it's simply not as chaotic bcs you only have one patient at a time in the OR), starting in 2 months. But luckily I live in Germany and there's really lots of options here. In the UK unfortunately one can only do their training in the NHS and yes, I could definitely not imagine sticking up with it.

    • @jen_81
      @jen_81 Před 3 měsíci

      How's training in Germany differentfrom UK?

  • @Dandelion_flight
    @Dandelion_flight Před rokem +6

    Thank you Kenji for this episode to help us balance our perspectives. I would definitely get my son to watch this. He’s studying hard to enter into Medicine 😂.

  • @bashirauwal5825
    @bashirauwal5825 Před rokem +27

    Since I have learned how to save, invest, and put my money to work to increase my income, I am not worried of losing my job as an RN (registered nurse) or leaving my employment. I want freedom to live my life as I see fit, not just financial gain.

    • @bashirauwal5825
      @bashirauwal5825 Před rokem

      ​@KartyYeah I make 3k as extra income from my investing trying so hard to build more side hustle and extra income

    • @bashirauwal5825
      @bashirauwal5825 Před rokem

      There's a lot of investing options real estate, crypto ETFs but my best advice get a professional lead you into profitable one and make good financial decisions

    • @albertcharles4415
      @albertcharles4415 Před rokem

      That's a great idea, an expert will help you make the best decisions about investing

    • @albertcharles4415
      @albertcharles4415 Před rokem

      I can't just wait on my 9_5 job. I do more to earn $$ I think everyone should too

    • @bashirauwal5825
      @bashirauwal5825 Před rokem

      Yeah I work with Rachel Blanc, she's a great expert and has been influential in my financial journey, I recommend her to everyone

  • @lookatcha
    @lookatcha Před 10 měsíci

    The lady is an absolute angel and an inspiration

  • @kedressguest9387
    @kedressguest9387 Před 7 měsíci

    I believe we do many amesed to see you now just interviewing others , this is sore more valuables that you will find more people like this lady very genuine who will be willing to share of her experience and her knowledge and this will help many people to find other ways to leave
    Thanks so much Dr Kenji
    Trust me , many people will love your views more than before ❤

  • @nyrrrwoods4599
    @nyrrrwoods4599 Před rokem +1

    I have worked as a nurse for 40 years and I have hardly had any Xmas with my family, and the unsocial hours are terrible , I talked my children out of going into medicine

  • @drdanbeese
    @drdanbeese Před rokem +8

    Hey kenji. Great video as always.
    I've also just left - recent video on my channel. It's not easy and think you are right that the profession can sometimes be glorified online. This isn't deliberate but when people ask how things are you don't want to let them know how much things are difficult, amongst other reasons.
    Would be great to connect if you fancied a collaboration. Love your stuff and work ethic - banging out quality content all the time whilst being an F1. Respect.
    Bw
    Dan

  • @SpiderShot07
    @SpiderShot07 Před rokem +5

    Been a nice listen so far! Timestamps for this long of a video would be great pls!

  • @petertownley7296
    @petertownley7296 Před rokem +7

    disgusting how junior doctors arre being treated should be a cap on 48 hours pw only for any staff nhs doctor bawa garba case is a prime example of risk & matt crocker case was shocking over worked laura hyde foundation is great but really shouldnt be needed

  • @worldview730
    @worldview730 Před 3 měsíci

    You are a survivalist. & wonderful person

  • @dukeluger8274
    @dukeluger8274 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I agree practice in the UK is terrible. Low pay and no prestige as is in America. Observing from America, why would anyone go on strike like in the UK. Unthinkable here. Dermatologists in America can easily make $600,000 to $1,000,000 a year and live a comfortable and easy life with a good work-life balance, making it very hard to enter in the States. When we are Specialist Attending doctors or "consultants" in America life is great. The highest pay in the world and you are the boss because it is a private dominated model and not a socialized health care system which is terrible for patients and doctors. I hated residency too but willed through it as Americans do. As an orthopedic surgery resident in America at a top ten prestigious hospital, some weeks worked 132 out of 168 hours.

    • @esvedra2419
      @esvedra2419 Před 25 dny

      Not so good for regular american residents though, that enormous salary come from their pockets. Feels great to receive that paycheck knowing it costed someone a house.

  • @LeahRebecca
    @LeahRebecca Před rokem +1

    so sad