Choosing medicine in India is pretty brave, so brave that it’s almost stupid.
Back-breaking number of years are spent in doing the most rigorous work. What’s the drive?
It’s not money.
It’s the status, respect and sense of fulfilment. No amount of money would drive an Engineer to put in 36 hours of continuous work in a hick-town hospital.
But nobody in the extended family would reach out to the Engineer with folded hands at 2am in the night asking why Amma is not able to breathe properly.
Doctors are treated as God’s incarnations, given they are not stealing kidneys. There are some bad apples. But that’s true with every discipline. Ask the civil engineers.
Even if you compare the 99th percentile of both disciplines, it’s stark.
Doctors barely have a liquidity event, like an Engineer working in Nvidia, No ESOPs, no sudden wealth, they have a steady accumulation. No 28 yr old doctor would be seen driving a Porsche. But high chances of a 45 yr old driving a Merc. The 99th percentile would be finishing their shift in Chandigarh, and not at Bellagio in Gurgaon.
It’s the sense of fulfilment. Saving a life is an amazing feeling, when the relatives look at you the gratitude in their eyes, elevates you 2ft above the ground. Divine. And they send you mangoes every season.
It’s almost stupid, but it’s this intangible benefit, this purpose, that’s saving our life at 4 am in the night. Kudos!
One of the important characters in Veer Savarkar's life was Madan Lal Dhingra,a hero who actually deserves a biopic of his own.
Hailing from Amritsar, the sixth born of the city’s Civil Surgeon, two of his brothers were doctors, while two other were barristers. Coming from a well to do and influential family, Dhingra, could have settled into a life of luxury and comfort.
Your idea of luxury is not the same as your parents’ idea of luxury. A lot of kids when they start earning well, tend to impose their own ideas, on their parents. Who out of courtesy bear with it, and don’t complain.
They don’t like a secluded Five star hotel, they like a place where they can access a bustling market after just stepping out. That’s how they did tourism all their lives. They have been value conscious all their lives. Sure, you can afford a Rs 600 ka Masala Dosa on the in-house restaurant menu, but they can never appreciate the taste after knowing the price.
Unclench your butt, you don’t have to prove a point, let them live, just be a facilitator. :)
May they be happy with their arrogance, lies, pessimism and ignorance. But..
⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Beware of their divisive agenda. An old habit of 70 years can’t go away so easily. ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️
Also, such is the wisdom of the people that they have to be prepared for many more meltdowns ahead. 😀😀😀😀😀
#WATCH | A customer outside the Apple store at Mumbai's BKC says, "I have been here since 3 p.m. yesterday. I waited in the queue for 17 hours to get the first iPhone at India's first Apple store. I have come from Ahmedabad..."
Another customer, Vivek from Bengaluru says, "...I am happy I am getting my new iPhone 15 Pro. I am very excited..."
Aan from Ahmedabad says, "I flew in yesterday. I was here at the store at 5-6 o'clock...I was at the store opening a few months ago where I was fortunate enough to meet Tim Cook for the second time..."
Samvatsari underscores the power of forgiveness and unity. Let us set aside differences and may compassion and togetherness be our guiding lights always.
Michhami Dukkadam!
Greetings to all hardworking engineers on #EngineersDay! Their innovative minds and tireless dedication have been the backbone of our nation's progress. From infrastructural marvels to tech breakthroughs, their contributions touch every aspect of our lives.
@meetishah Agree, I've witnessed this 1st hand. I am in a group with my ex-colleagues (most of them british).It's literally hilarious to watch how they are loosing their mind over it & the biggest irony of it is they all work in the UK in a company owned by an Indian😂😂😂
The World is indeed round. Things come full circle. 76 years after wresting our freedom from the British, an Indian CONDUCTS their finest orchestra in a tribute to our Independence. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 No better to wish you all a very Happy Independence Day
There is no way you can't feel a lump in your throat as that vegetable vendor clams up and tries to hold back tears. Tragedy is that it is used to advocate socialist policies (as if India had/has anything else) by folks who think they are his saviors (no, you're the very reason, and you'd be irrelevant if poverty ceases to exist; so subconsciously and selfishly you want him to remain that way), while those who may have some solutions bring rationality (macroeconomics, market forces, etc.) and appear insensitive.
"Every nation across the globe is now keen on working with India, recognizing its potential for success and growth" - Christopher Hayward, the policy chairman of the City of London.
There are enough dark spots on moon, why to add more? 😂😂
Also, why to waste #Chandrayaan3 made by our great scientists from @isro on people who are practically waste!!!😂😉
Hey @isro you guys can do a trial landing of Chandrayaan 3 at this place. @mybmcRoads @mybmc Have built this just before monsoon started😭🥹 @mieknathshinde@Dev_Fadnavis Please help. What is this good governance and good roads? Just for your speeches?
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