A doctor in China walked away from a more than two-decade career in medicine to run a steamed stuffed bun shop, a career switch she says has left her happier despite working more than 10 hours a day.
“When I was a doctor, the thought of quitting often crossed my mind. She later returned to Wuhan to help her mother manage a private clinic. After her mother retired, the clinic was shut and the family returned to their hometown of Tianmen in Hubei. Dong subsequently worked as a doctor and also served as the legal representative of a small community hospital. Besides treating patients, she had to handle administrative responsibilities and frequent inspections by government agencies. “As a doctor, I faced considerable mental stress.
Now, running a bun shop keeps me busy and tired, but I am so happy that I can’t stop,” she said. (Also Read: MP doctor walks out after argument with patient’s family, IPS officer supports her ) Dong revealed that she graduated from Wuhan University School of Medicine in 1999 and began her career as a gynaecologist in Shenzhen. Because she was the hospital’s legal representative. (Also Read: ‘We would have had to suffer there’: Indian doctor compares healthcare in India, UK after husband falls ill ), she also described the pressure surrounding medical disputes in China, saying that she bore responsibility for such cases.
Dong said that her decision was driven less by money and more by the stress and responsibilities that came with her medical career. She said that the role came with considerable mental pressure. In addition to treating patients, I had to devote significant energy to managing non-medical affairs, such as dealing with frequent inspections from various government agencies,” Dong said.
