Another 1st Gen Doctor Rant

My parents keep pushing me to apply to residency programs that I don't like.

For context, I am newly passer, currently moonlighting, planning to pursue either public health or go into fam med residency. I've been very vocal about this to my parents, and they've been supportive at times. BUT, every now and then, they would hear stories from friends (some not even in the medical field) discouraging me from my future plans and encouraging me to pursue other residency programs. Minsan gusto ko isipin na pabiro lang nila sinasabi, pero paulit-ulit na lang, halos araw-araw, kaya naririndi na ako.

I know as parents they only want what's best for me, or they're only looking out for me. Pero matanda na ako, I should be able to call my own shots. Sana naman respetuhin nila yun.

I also have a feeling that the reason they keep pushing me to pursue a more lucrative specialty is because there's a sense of entitlement for them. Siguro kapag doctor ang usapan, ang naiisip nila ay yung typical na consultant na half a million and kinikita sa isang buwan. It makes me wonder if they will ever truly be satisfied or proud unless I pursue the dreams they want for me.

I know they would never understand kaya dito ko na lang irant. 🥲