Why is there such a "God complex" among doctors?

Doctors are definitely being bribed at this point... I honestly don't get how a high school teacher can pull in the same salary as a physician. Even those professors who aren't working full hours still end up making $1667 and they never stop complaining about it. It’s a joke. And let’s be real—about 90% of them haven't cracked a textbook since the day they walked across the graduation stage. Clearly, something in the system is broken.🙄

🙂 Just my luck

I had to head to the hospital for a checkup, and naturally, there wasn't a single parking spot to be found in the entire complex. I finally snagged one, parked, and stepped out, only to have some woman in a heavy coat yank open my Volvo door and start screaming at me... apparently because people like me (presumably the sick ones) are taking up space she thinks she deserves... as if I should just hand over my spot on command.😂😂 😂 😂
She looked under 40. I didn't even bother responding; I just kept walking. Truly pathetic. I wonder if she realizes that people like us—the patients—are the reason she has a job, a designer coat, and a Volvo in the first place... and since she's perfectly healthy, maybe she could manage a little more walking than someone who actually isn't...
It just goes to show that a degree or a "prestigious" career doesn't mean a thing when it comes to being a decent human being. It all comes down to character.

Kevin Lopez13 said:🙂 Just my luck

I had to head to the hospital for a checkup, and naturally, there wasn't a single parking spot to be found in the entire complex. I finally snagged one, parked, and stepped out, only to have some woman in a heavy coat yank open my Volvo door and start screaming at me... apparently because people like me (presumably the sick ones) are taking up space she thinks she deserves... as if I should just hand over my spot on command.😂😂 😂 😂
She looked under 40. I didn't even bother responding; I just kept walking. Truly pathetic. I wonder if she realizes that people like us—the patients—are the reason she has a job, a designer coat, and a Volvo in the first place... and since she's perfectly healthy, maybe she could manage a little more walking than someone who actually isn't...
It just goes to show that a degree or a "prestigious" career doesn't mean a thing when it comes to being a decent human being. It all comes down to character.

Exactly. You don't pick up basic manners or common decency in a lecture hall; anyone with enough tuition money can walk through those doors. I've never understood why people think graduating from some Ivy League school suddenly turns them into an intellectual overnight...😕 ☕

Anthony Stewart22 said:Don't lecture people on things you don't understand. I've assisted in surgeries while running a fever more than once. Patients can't always wait, and there aren't enough doctors on call.🙄

Nurses making 8-10 $0.00??😂🤣
Nothing beats watching people talk nonsense about medicine when they clearly have zero clue. Even students and interns earn $2667.😂🤣

And "carelessness" usually happens because people are exhausted. 🙄

So, what exactly were you operating on? A toe? Or just stitching up a scratch?

Residents make $4,500. Everyone else makes significantly more. It's basic math: base salary + bonuses = ??? (well over $8k-$10k).
I’m not saying doctors shouldn't earn more—they certainly deserve it, and society should value their work. But it applies to every other profession, too. It should be based on merit and hard work, regardless of the field!

Susan Rodriguez72 said:So, what exactly were you operating on? A toe? Or just stitching up a scratch?

Residents make $4,500. Everyone else makes significantly more. It's basic math: base salary + bonuses = ??? (well over $8k-$10k).
I’m not saying doctors shouldn't earn more—they certainly deserve it, and society should value their work. But it applies to every other profession, too. It should be based on merit and hard work, regardless of the field!

Even judges at a local county court pull in over $100,000. $0.00 And all they do is pile up an endless backlog of cases.☕

Walter Lewis5 said:Of course—you don't learn culture in a lecture hall, and honestly, any random person can enroll in a university program if they have the tuition money... I've never understood why people assume that walking across a stage with a diploma automatically turns them into an intellectual, it’s always baffled me...😕 ☕

It’s something that has always fascinated me as well. 🤣 🙄

Walter Lewis5 said:Exactly. You don't pick up basic manners or common decency in a lecture hall; anyone with enough tuition money can walk through those doors. I've never understood why people think graduating from some Ivy League school suddenly turns them into an intellectual overnight...😕 ☕

A bit off-topic, I know, but if I may jump back in here—what was just said is the absolute truth.

I have a great deal of respect for every profession out there, regardless of the title, but I frequently run into a specific situation when utility workers—the folks handling our electricity, water, or gas lines—come by the house to perform repairs. Whenever a bit of confusion or a misunderstanding arises during the job, they always seem to emphasize the exact same thing:Hold on a second—I actually have a degree in this, so I think I know what I'm talking about.So, what am I supposed to do now? Bow down and kiss the ring? ☕

I tip my hat to you for earning that degree, truly, but I have to wonder: what’s the actual value of waving a diploma around if it doesn't align with the work being done? It feels a bit hollow when someone tries to lecture others with credentials that have absolutely nothing to do with the practical, hands-on reality of the job at hand. 😠

... honestly, some people won't be any smarter than a bag of hammers just because they have a degree... if they're carrying them around like nothing more than extra weight in their pants... excuse my language...

Degrees are earned by those with persistence, not necessarily those with intellect. 😁 Only snobs and small-minded people believe that true intelligence is tied to a diploma.

redharbor23 said:Degrees are earned by those with persistence, not necessarily those with intellect. 😁 Only snobs and small-minded people believe that true intelligence is tied to a diploma.

My experience? I’ve met plenty of people who are genuine heavyweights—people holding high-level positions who are actually grounded, decent human beings. They don't feel the need to shout about their credentials from the rooftops. On the flip side, you have those who are clearly miserable within themselves; they’re clueless, yet they feel forced to constantly broadcast how educated they are just so anyone will notice them at all.🤣

I once had a friend—thankfully an ex—who was working as a waitress at the time, though she’s actually a professor. One night, while she was serving a guy, she remarked that he would definitely be interested in her if he only knew she was a professor and not just a waitress. Me and a few others just sat there 😲 watching her brag about it so loudly. She’s a good-looking woman, but honestly, the guy wasn't even looking her way, so I highly doubt knowing her academic pedigree would have changed his mind about her. People can be so delusional.😂

Since I’ve got family living in Brazil, I can give you some actual comparisons:

In Brazil, a doctor with a master’s or PhD pulls in about 9,000 reais a month
(roughly 1,600 $200), working 52 hours a week, which puts their hourly rate at $43.

A doctor without those advanced degrees makes about 6,700 reais a month (around 1,200 $267), also working 52 hours a week, meaning their hourly pay is $32.

The hourly rate for doctors here in the States is roughly $10. It’s honestly ridiculous—a barber makes more in an hour than a surgeon does:

Brazil handled things by making 99% of hospital meds generics. That way, the government saves a ton of cash on brand-name drugs and can actually reinvest that money into new equipment and paying doctors better.

But American patients insist on the big-brand names, and they get them for a tiny co-pay (like 10-$6.75, instead of paying the full price of $800-$333). Because of that, the government overspends on meds, basically handing money to Big Pharma on a silver platter while paying doctors peanuts. You’d make more per hour working a temp gig through a college agency.

So yeah, it’s perfectly normal that doctors are frustrated. The healthcare policy is a mess.
You want the original Versace? Fine, pay up. You want the brand-name drug? Pay out of your own pocket. The government can provide you with a generic that works just as well, so make your choice.

driftingbadger5 said:Since I’ve got family living in Brazil, I can give you some actual comparisons:

In Brazil, a doctor with a master’s or PhD pulls in about 9,000 reais a month
(roughly 1,600 $200), working 52 hours a week, which puts their hourly rate at $43.

A doctor without those advanced degrees makes about 6,700 reais a month (around 1,200 $267), also working 52 hours a week, meaning their hourly pay is $32.

The hourly rate for doctors here in the States is roughly $10. It’s honestly ridiculous—a barber makes more in an hour than a surgeon does:

Brazil handled things by making 99% of hospital meds generics. That way, the government saves a ton of cash on brand-name drugs and can actually reinvest that money into new equipment and paying doctors better.

But American patients insist on the big-brand names, and they get them for a tiny co-pay (like 10-$6.75, instead of paying the full price of $800-$333). Because of that, the government overspends on meds, basically handing money to Big Pharma on a silver platter while paying doctors peanuts. You’d make more per hour working a temp gig through a college agency.

So yeah, it’s perfectly normal that doctors are frustrated. The healthcare policy is a mess.
You want the original Versace? Fine, pay up. You want the brand-name drug? Pay out of your own pocket. The government can provide you with a generic that works just as well, so make your choice.

And let's be real, there is a massive difference between a compact car and a Mercedes-Benz😁
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Just to clarify, are generics simply copies of the original brand-name drugs?

I realize things aren't perfect in Brazil either, but here in the States, people are struggling just to afford their medicine, let alone being charged full price without any insurance coverage... I wouldn't "want" to get sick under those circumstances, and I suspect you wouldn't either.

The way things are headed, we are getting dangerously close to a purely American style of healthcare: pay up and you're "treated," but if you're broke—you die! (though not quite like 🙂)

steelrider16 said:A bit off-topic, I know, but if I may jump back in here—what was just said is the absolute truth.

I have a great deal of respect for every profession out there, regardless of the title, but I frequently run into a specific situation when utility workers—the folks handling our electricity, water, or gas lines—come by the house to perform repairs. Whenever a bit of confusion or a misunderstanding arises during the job, they always seem to emphasize the exact same thing:Hold on a second—I actually have a degree in this, so I think I know what I'm talking about.So, what am I supposed to do now? Bow down and kiss the ring? ☕

I tip my hat to you for earning that degree, truly, but I have to wonder: what’s the actual value of waving a diploma around if it doesn't align with the work being done? It feels a bit hollow when someone tries to lecture others with credentials that have absolutely nothing to do with the practical, hands-on reality of the job at hand. 😠

That’s why you see the local contractor driving a Mercedes-Benz and living in a mansion, while the young guy with the Ivy League degree is stuck renting or drowning in a thirty-year mortgage just to afford a tiny apartment.☕

Anthony Stewart22 said:That’s why you see the local contractor driving a Mercedes-Benz and living in a mansion, while the young guy with the Ivy League degree is stuck renting or drowning in a thirty-year mortgage just to afford a tiny apartment.☕

😂 Haha.

I'll be the first to admit it: I drive a Mercedes-Benz. Well, okay, let’s be honest—it’s actually just a high-end Burago die-cast model!
I find myself drifting into all sorts of daydreams lately, especially now that I have quite a bit of free time on my hands while being between jobs. ☕

People actually want the work you do. There’s money to be made. The real question is whether you’re actually putting in the hours, or if you're just one of those people collecting unemployment checks while picking up side gigs under the table.
Then, in their downtime, they love to tear down doctors and intellectuals.
It was the same back in the old days. People used to mock the educated class. They’d talk about how it should just be the laborers, the farmers, and the "honest" working class.🙄

It seems you took my initial post somewhat personally, though I find myself wondering if you truly sat down to digest the substance of what I actually wrote. Did you really take the time to process the core message I was trying to convey in that text?

I wasn't attempting to criticize or disparage everyone with a college degree—as you put it—and I certainly didn't mean to imply that. As I’ve mentioned before, I have nothing but respect for anyone's hard-earned credentials or their education. My comments were based strictly on a few specific experiences I've had out in the field; these are individual cases, though it's clear I'm far from the only one who has encountered such arrogance in professionals. The fact that this topic is being discussed here suggests that my personal encounters aren't as isolated as I once thought.

The crux of my argument was this: imagine an electrical engineer stepping in to lecture a seasoned veteran on how to manage water systems—someone who deals with that infrastructure every single day, someone who holds a specialized degree in the field and possesses decades of hands-on experience. This expert practically lives and breathes the mechanics of it, yet they find themselves being patronized by some engineer who tries to "optimize" their process under the guise of, "Well, as a degreed engineer, I know better..." It’s a classic case of someone hiding behind a credential to lecture a professional on something that has absolutely nothing to do with their actual expertise.

I wouldn't mind at all if a civil engineer sat down to explain a better way of doing things to a seasoned mason, but this initial premise just doesn't hold water... though I suppose, coming from you, it actually does make sense. Time for another cup of coffee. ☕

Do these opportunities always seem to pop up even when the construction industry has completely hit a standstill? 😕
With so many people from that region currently out of work, even if a few small opportunities finally open up, only a handful of them will actually manage to land a job.
And when you say, "It’s fine by me, the government is picking up the tab..." — that's where we really need to pause and think. May everyone find peace and comfort within their own homes.!

I was genuinely happy during my time working—until I was laid off late last year—and while I still had my steady monthly income, I never once considered being idle. I have absolutely no intention of sitting around waiting for things to happen; I am actively pushing myself to find new freelance gigs or a permanent position at a firm. To be blunt, the unemployment benefits provided by the government only lasted me a few months before they ran out, and frankly, that amount isn't even enough to cover basic living expenses, let alone anything else.

You can keep spinning those fairy tales about how everything is going perfectly because of the current job market, but the numbers tell a much different story. With over 300,000 people out of work and thousands of small businesses and local shops shuttering their doors across the country, the reality on the ground certainly doesn't support your optimistic view.

Anthony Stewart22 said:People actually want the work you do. There’s money to be made. The real question is whether you’re actually putting in the hours, or if you're just one of those people collecting unemployment checks while picking up side gigs under the table.
Then, in their downtime, they love to tear down doctors and intellectuals.
It was the same back in the old days. People used to mock the educated class. They’d talk about how it should just be the laborers, the farmers, and the "honest" working class.🙄

Yes, I suspect you’ve attacked the wrong person. Read his post again. 🙂

Well, I really appreciate it, redharbor23! 👍

It feels good to finally be believed... 😁

steelrider16 said:Well, I really appreciate it, redharbor23! 👍

It feels good to finally be believed... 😁

😍 For what it's worth, I side with the doctors. I'll actually be receiving my own medical degree in about a month, but that doesn't change the fact that I can't stand arrogant people who think they're God's gift to humanity just because they have a diploma.

steelrider16 said:Well, I really appreciate it, redharbor23! 👍

It feels good to finally be believed... 😁

I read your post carefully. My takeaway was that people with fancy degrees tend to get arrogant, acting like they have all the answers. Then you brought up your main point.
Personally, I can't stand any kind of manual labor. It’s just exhausting. So, I guess I’ll generalize too. Most contractors out there cut corners, use cheap materials, but bill you as if they used top-tier stuff. Honestly, I wouldn't trust most of them with my house keys—I’d rather they just showed up, did the job, cleaned up, and called me when everything was perfect. I don't have the patience for the mess.😲
And the last thing I want to do is sit there explaining to a pro how to do their job.😂🤣