I'm not a rich doctor...but

[PaulY]

When I took early retirement when I was 55 years old, my co-workers gave me a card that they all signed.

The front of the card began "Want to make hundreds of dollars a week for doing absolutely nothing?"

The question was answered when I opened the card.

"Don't quit your job."

I still have the card and smile every time I read it.

Whoever thought up the message on this card was wrong, of course. I may have been paid hundreds of dollars a week, but I had to be there 40 hours a week to collect my paycheck.

And, now that I'm retired I get the richest rewards of all by being able to spend my summer days on Montana's rivers chasing trout, and I don't waste any time in getting them. I'm one rich guy!

John

John,

I'm not a rich doctor either. But I am a doctor and I have a lot of time and money invested in my chosen career. The term "rich doctor" implies that none of us work too hard for our financial rewards.

You have one thread where you applaud your early retirement and another where you gripe about your dental bills.

Before you categorize people with your misconceptions about our chosen professions I suggest you do some research into both the time and financial commitment instead of jumping to conclusions.

PDY