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That is part of the reason I want to save as much as possible. If things get bad, I want an out. As multiple above have said, gaining the FI is the most important part. At least then there are options. I will be looking for a job at the same time new legislation really kick in. I don't know...

It is quite a journey. His background in pharmacy will help him immensely, especially if he decides to pursue internal medicine or one of its subspecialties. There were a few former pharmacists in my medical school class and attendings LOVED having them on rounds. Most of the pharmacology...

No, no, no...that isn't what I meant. It was in response to haha's post saying that medicine in different than "shoving paper around". I said I agree with him, but the people involved (doctors and whoever you want to call a "paper shover") both have the same desires in life. We all want the...

Why shouldn't physicians be allowed to consider finances? If I took a job in engineering out of undergrad it would be okay for me to retire, but not since I went into medicine? Why are my friends in law and business allowed to desire reimbursement for their work, but I can't? I understand that...

Thanks for the welcome. I may have to check that book out from the library. I enjoy medicine, but am at a point where I am getting tired of being a "student" (just started residency year 3 out of 5). Constant work, night call, weekend call, studying, board exams, trying to please attendings...

Yeah, the faculty I hear talking about never being able to retire are also the ones who drive a benz, have a beach home, a cabin, and live in a mcmansion.

I appreciate the heads up. I will try and convert the jealous energy into motivation to join them! :)

Hello all! I have been reading this forum off and on for the last year or so and it is rather nice to find like-minded people. Most of my family and friends look at me like I have two heads when I tell them I want to at least have the option of retiring by the time I am 40. It never gets old...