A journey with ordinary story

When I was interviewed for new jobs and encountered with people after I resigned,  I noticed that most of them were curious about my decision. They couldn’t believe it, and some even think I might have made the wrong decision. All I can say is, you are not in my shoes. Hence I don’t think other people have the right to say whether or not I made the wrong decision. These are some of the questions frequently asked, and these are my answers to you. Why quit being a doctor? Being a doctor is not my dream, it was my parents’. During my time, when you have good SPM result, people automatically think of the professional career such as doctor, lawyer, or engineer. My family falls into that mentality, and I have taken the responsibility as being the eldest.  I had to quit my enrolment at a private university under a good scholarship, and pursued my medical degree as soon as I got the offer from JPA. It was not an easy path. I did try to drop out many times, but I continued studied anyway

When you plan to quit, you have to deal with people, either they are your loved ones (eg: parents, spouse, family members, friend, etc) or the people around you (your colleague, neighbours, bosses, etc).  Of course, the most challenging situation is telling your parents about your intention. I will not tell you how, because I am not an expert myself. I will jut share my personal experience about this and some tips. Parents. I think it is always challenging to tell our parents about any big decision. This will be one of them. Doctor is always a profession that people look up to and dream to be.  I bet any parents would be so proud to have at least one of their children as a doctor.  To break the news of quitting being a doctor is like breaking their heart I would say. Yes, initially it was hard for me. As I have shared before, after I have permission to take one week break, it took me three days to tell my parents about my intention. At first they keep asking me why was I on br

FYI I quit practicing medicine when I was a medical officer. Alhamdulillah, I survived my housemanship with no extension despite the lack of passion. How? I just do it. It was hard at first, because my heart not really into it. During the third month of my first posting,  I tried to get some advice and take some time off.  Luckily, my HOD (Head of Department) at that time was very helpful and understanding. Initially, I only asked for 1 week off to think things over and to tell my parents. It took me few days to tell them because it’s really hard when you feel like you are letting them down. However, I tried to find the right time when they keep asking me, how I could have a long break? Finally I took the courage to tell them them, crying, pouring my feeling out, tell them how I felt for the past few months. They was shocked initially, didn’t know it was that bad. Yes, I am not really good at showing my negative emotion or bad side to others actually. I was used to be perfect, ma