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Becoming a doctor isn’t just about acing exams or pulling all-nighters in wards—it’s also about surviving one of the longest, toughest career journeys. But what if medicos could make that ride a little more joyful? That’s exactly what a few doctors are now urging future medicos to do: live a little, love a little, and not wait for “someday” to start enjoying life.
Nihar Shah, a doctor now entering residency, recently sparked a conversation on X with a heartfelt post about how time often slips away during the medical grind. He reflected on how doctors dedicate their best years to the profession and start earning late, which impacts the most crucial factor in wealth creation—time. Inspired by his mentor Dr Tanmay Motiwala’s lesson that time is the strongest force in compounding, Shah advised aspiring doctors to start investing early, even from their pocket money. He credited his father for teaching him to save before spending, a principle that now lets him handle his own expenses comfortably.
His post quickly struck a chord among medicos, igniting a spirited discussion on the realities of money and time in medicine. Dr Aditya Gupta, a pediatric oncologist, didn’t hold back while responding. He called out the myth that a doctor’s income eventually “skyrockets,” arguing that it’s better to earn smaller amounts earlier in life than wait for bigger paychecks later, given the time value of money.
But it was Rishabh Jain, an AIIMS-trained radiologist, who took the conversation in a refreshing direction. He reminded everyone that the medical profession offers something money can’t buy—a deep sense of purpose. Drawing a parallel with teaching, he said both fields bring genuine fulfilment through the act of helping others. Jain’s message to young medicos was simple yet powerful: don’t postpone life waiting for studies or training to end.
He encouraged them to make memories along the way—propose to someone during MBBS, get married during senior residency, take that long-awaited vacation during training, and travel the world to present their research. For Jain, the journey itself is worth celebrating, not just the destination. And for many aspiring doctors reading his words, it was a timely reminder that while medicine demands sacrifice, it doesn’t have to cost your youth or happiness.
Nihar Shah, a doctor now entering residency, recently sparked a conversation on X with a heartfelt post about how time often slips away during the medical grind. He reflected on how doctors dedicate their best years to the profession and start earning late, which impacts the most crucial factor in wealth creation—time. Inspired by his mentor Dr Tanmay Motiwala’s lesson that time is the strongest force in compounding, Shah advised aspiring doctors to start investing early, even from their pocket money. He credited his father for teaching him to save before spending, a principle that now lets him handle his own expenses comfortably.
His post quickly struck a chord among medicos, igniting a spirited discussion on the realities of money and time in medicine. Dr Aditya Gupta, a pediatric oncologist, didn’t hold back while responding. He called out the myth that a doctor’s income eventually “skyrockets,” arguing that it’s better to earn smaller amounts earlier in life than wait for bigger paychecks later, given the time value of money.
But it was Rishabh Jain, an AIIMS-trained radiologist, who took the conversation in a refreshing direction. He reminded everyone that the medical profession offers something money can’t buy—a deep sense of purpose. Drawing a parallel with teaching, he said both fields bring genuine fulfilment through the act of helping others. Jain’s message to young medicos was simple yet powerful: don’t postpone life waiting for studies or training to end.
He encouraged them to make memories along the way—propose to someone during MBBS, get married during senior residency, take that long-awaited vacation during training, and travel the world to present their research. For Jain, the journey itself is worth celebrating, not just the destination. And for many aspiring doctors reading his words, it was a timely reminder that while medicine demands sacrifice, it doesn’t have to cost your youth or happiness.