Why Many Doctors Feel Broke at 35: The Debt Timeline vs Engineer Head Start

Описание: Ever feel like your career choice is holding back the life you want? In this calm breakdown, we look at the real financial math behind the "become a doctor" pressure so many middle-class families push—long years of training, massive debt (~$216k–$225k+ average med school debt in recent data), low resident pay (~$68k–$75k), and delayed milestones like buying a home (first-time buyer median age now around 40 in the US).
Compare that to the software engineer path: 4 years to full-time work, entry-level salaries averaging $90k–$105k (often $100k+ in moderate areas), quicker debt payoff, and earlier equity building.
We explore the psychology—status validation, delayed gratification bias, family expectations—and the long-term impact on net worth, freedom, and life choices. No shortcuts, no hype—just honest numbers and perspective shifts.
If you're a student, young professional, or parent debating careers, this might make the trade-offs clearer.

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