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>No wealth is 'earned'.

What about the crazy hours that doctors often work?



This is probably the fairest way to earn big money but it's still not fully earned. The number of spots available in universities to become a doctor are limited based on some arbitrary rules (math and physics test-taking ability?) that have nothing to do with what skills are actually necessary to be a good doctor. There are some significant political shenanigans at play here too.

If the system was fairer and doctors experienced close to 'free market' competition, then I would agree 100%, but it's not the case.

I'm sure it's very difficult but doctors have it really good compared to other professionals who also work late and have to compete on a global marketplace with no professional protections/regulatory constraints.




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