Many of the doctors we speak to and many of our private clients started in medicine with particular expectations or visions for what life would be like as a doctor. We usually get into medicine for big inspirational reasons. Perhaps you wanted to travel and work in developing nations, make a big impact on the world or change the system or the way patients are looked after. Perhaps during your training you saw and learnt things you wanted to change and improve. We also had lifestyle expectations too. You knew you’d be busy but through that you’d have a bit more time with family and friends or at least see your kids grow up. Along the way, something happens. During the long years of your training, some of these visions are eroded. Find out more: