To quit or not to quit?

Here I am again ranting about my life because I have no one to talk to. My bestfriend is preparing to take the Physician licensure exam and I don't really want to bother her with my problems. I passed the boards a year ago and I'm currently a 1st year OB Gyne resident in a tertiary hospital. Sadly, this residency is not what I imagined it would be. The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on us and I was one of the residents physicians who tested positive albeit asymptomatic. I'm currently on quarantine and I'm itching to go back to work. My parents, however, have a different opinion. Since March, they have been pestering me to resign from my post or to take a leave of absence. My mother often says that she has been losing sleep and appetite from worrying about me. I love my parents a lot but I just cannot bring myself to quit my job. Becoming an Obstetrician has always been my dream. Before this pandemic, I had no problems in gaining their approval with regards to my profession and chosen subspecialty but now they want me to go in hiding amidst this pandemic. I just don't know what to do anymore and I'm tired of arguing with my parents about the matter. What should I do?

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Mimille
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Hi dear! I want to commend you for being brave and strong for your duties to help the people. Thank you for your hard work. I think that all of us should chase after our dreams and this is what you are doing now, but you should also consider your parents (not saying that u aren't!) just try to make an extra effort in understanding them, they only want you safe. Maybe you can rest muna. And if you really do want to pursue your path now, you can talk to them about it AGAIN lol reassure them that you'll be extra careful and will stay safe. Paintindi mo te na bet mo talaga haha pero syempre in a malambing and nice way. During your shifts before and after, message them as much as you can just to keep them posted to lessen their worries.

Kaya mo yan te gurl 💗


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