Why I Quit My Corporate Job to be a Doctor 

I admire anyone - such as you Dr. C. - who doesn't allow fear to control them in seeking change. After 20 years as a social worker, I resigned & returned to school & entered education. It's not easy, especially as a single parent, but I can't fathom the alternative. The sacrifices were soooooo worth it. Kudos to you, Dr. C.

I left my desk job last year for nursing and have no regrets! :)

I am in the exact same position now and so scared to go back to studying and having no financial security, but also so, so excited to be in a job that actually fulfils me. Great video!

Traded in the desk job for.....another desk job kidding luv u.

I'm in this process now. Took me 7 years in the corporate world before finally making the first steps towards a career in medicine. Took my nursing entrance exam today; now we wait for acceptance! 🤞 Its reassuring to hear that others have realized that the corporate world isn't fitting, just as I am realizing the same.

I am in the exact same position you were in 1.5 years into the corporate world (specifically finance), so this video spoke to me on another level. I am currently in the process of virtually shadowing doctors to see if working in the medical field is the way to go, but the reasons why you chose to make that career move - wanting a more fulfilling career and helping others - are exactly why I want to make the move. Thank you so much for your insight!!!

Great story! I felt a lot of the same things you mentioned when I switched from being a theatre actor/singer to being a doctor (ENT resident here). Thanks for sharing!

After finishing my business administrator school quit my office job 1st day in.. also quit my ex, moved in back home and last september started my bs in nursing turning just 25.. no regrets and it's never too late to start over agin.. maybe only harder once u got a fam and other people to take care for

I studied econ as well at University of Washington and I'm currently trying to switch careers (literally just corporate to corporate). I was feeling down about not using my current degree. Glad to get the perspective of someone who made it to the end 💯 love your realness man, subscribed!

You’re not crazy! I like working with the public and I would compare it to motherhood...I have to help ppl make financial decisions for their families and I always keep mine in mind to make sure I’m making the best decision for my members. Great video!!

I'm 22 in that same exact boat. I just joined the army to eventually pursue medicine, because I ain't got it like that 💰 lol I love this story, I always assume most doctors knew what they wanted in high school, and became doctors fairly young. Good to see there's hope 🙏

Thanks for the video. I'm a current M1 and actually left a career in healthcare consulting for very similar reasons! Very glad that I took the plunge into clinical medicine.

I’m in corporate America now , trying to leave in about 30 days to finally be a full time Realtor, but sitting here seriously considering Medicine and how to become a Doctor…WOW… life is strange!!🤩

I work at a hospital and I love our IR fellows and attendings. they are always so professional, genuine, even tempered and just good at what they do.

I was in the last year of international relations and working at a multinational meatpacking corporation when I decided to become a doctor. It hasn't been easy since, but now I'm in a great med school and doing what I love!

I see the Uncle Nearest in the background! Great choice Dr. Cellini!

This video has been such an inspiration for me. I moved into the oil industry in Engineering as an expatriate, because it sounded glamorous. Guess i was wrong. In my current job my brain feel like a mash patato, as there are no incentives, a lot of uncertainty, no freedom or opportunity to be creative and challenged. And the covid issue is compounding it to such a degree where the working environment has become miserable. Thanks for the inspiration!

I can totally relate with your bartender analogy. For me, I worked as a Computer Technician and I loved how different every customer was. Every issue was unique and it would always feel rewarding to creatively solve it. My colleagues would even joke with me about being the "Computer Doctor". Thanks for the video because you now have me considering medical school with a computer science undergrad.

Your videos comes... And I just felt that now I got know something new..!

Best radiologist RU-vidr on the planet!! No one can compare to you! Stay safe out there! 🤙🔥🙏

Thank you! I just recently got a job at American Red Cross and while I love the company and helping others, I'm starting to see how political everything is behind the scenes (and I've only started a month ago)! I've been debating starting med school but I think this vid really helped me to realize that corporate life is not the life for me and I should continue my education to one day be a DR.! I don't usually write sappy comments but I really needed this video lol

4:01 So totally unrelated. So cute how the screensaver absolutely stopped you in your tracks. Borderline OCD behavior. I recognize it. I would have done the same thing! I'm actually thinking of getting my MRI certification. Love doing X-Rays (always will) but at 14 years and counting as an x-ray tech, I think it's time for me to now expand my educational horizons and challenge myself. I think I'll go for it! Thanks for the pep talk, Dr. C! 😃

This is such a great video, except I was in the field of Media. Learning all about media law, ethics, all to work for someone else and to help them grow as a company. Very burned out and I knew i always wanted to go into medicine just didn't know which area. So after doing volunteering and gaining several certifications, and work experience in Cardiology allowed me to see that becoming a PA is something I want to do and now I'm pursuing it. Best decision ever! Thank you for such an amazing video.

Great video! Thank you for sharing your experiences. This helps solidify my own decision as a premed going into medicine.

You know the past 3-4 semesters of college and grad school have been ruff for me and just make me think of my goal to medical school, but how crazy that I always come back to this vedio and Dr. Webbs story to always help me get hope to never give up and keep going no Matter what happens

YES!!! I was a bartender for several years of my 20's, and stopped a couple of years back, and guess what, TODAY I got hired for a scribe position!!!!! That ending made me super happy! I've always said that the customer service skills from bartending/the communication with others will help in the long run!

I am an Entrepreneur and trying to keep myself motivated at 11:30pm. There is no one else in the office right now, but I have tons of stuff to do. So, your YT video is very interesting & motivating. Thanks!

I went to school for Culinary Arts, through out my 6 years of working I realized that I enjoyed it and loved it but I did not see myself in that position for long term, so I spoke with my mom about how I want to take a mental health break while I was focusing on other paths that will well suit me long term, along with loving it and enjoying it. I am glad Radiology took my attention and I really do appreciate the information and guidance per paths of different ways and jobs to get into Radiology. I will say even if you liked your job and don't see yourself in it long term don't give up regardless of age you will achieve greater things. :)

Exactly one year ago I, myself, did a change. I stayed on medicine, but I swtched area. I'm board certified in internal medicine and I choose pharmacovigilance as I worked as a research investigator. Now I'm a safety physician at a pharmaceutical company and I couldn't be more happier. Kudos!👍

Thanks for sharing this! I'm at the beginning of this same career change and planning to start a post bacc program this summer.

Really Inspiring ✨

very informative! :) love your videosss

When u are creative enough to point out similarities between being a doctor and a bartender.😀 Great inspirational video Dr cellini 🙌 Hope u are doing well 🤓

I got laid off twice while working in the financial sector. The second time was reason enough for me to leave a field that is willing to lay off its employees in order to compensate its board members and share holders.

That is a true calling for you!

Old Forester Prohibition Style is soooooo good!!

That’s dope! I actually work in IT. 6 figures job, but I want to switch to medicine so bad. Also go Dawgs!

....and, you would never have met Adrianna had you not gone into medicine; so we're all glad you did, because we enjoy learning tid bits about the two of you, well as radiology.

I was a Clinical Psychologist. My one friend was a Physiotherapist. Many only realise medicine is for them after they have matured and experienced life a bit.

Like your precise approach [e.g., list @ the start noting subject areas to be convered].

Right on Dr Cellini, I find many similarities in my thought process as I’m contemplating a big move from software dev to medicine. Affirmation needed though as it is a lot of commitment.

Had similar reasons. Fulfillment is so important

Another good video! Thanks!

The selection of drinks in the background is impressive

im glad you made this video. Doing realestate sounds all rainbows and sunshine but who wants to work on other people's terms...

As a first year student who is majoring in Management and thinking about switching majors to Kinesiology, this video is actually very helpful. Before even starting my first year at university I was questioning whether or not I was ready for corporate life, and I'm definitely not. After much consideration and talking with my older brother who is a nursing student, he suggested that I major in Kinesiology at my university and consider going to PA school afterwards. Quite frankly I'm terrified because I don't consider myself a studious person, but in order to do something I'm actually passionate about, I think I'm willing to take the challenge. Thank you for this video!

I used to be a bartender and now I am a radiology registrar. Totally get it!!

Definitely in a similar boat. I majored in Econ and got a job in finance after college. Hated that and now I work in tech. I hate it here and want to pursue a career in medicine so I’m starting my post bacc program in a few weeks! It took a few different jobs and trying different industries out to realize what makes me excited. I’ve thought about engineering, law, and more but medicine is the only thing that gets me going. Gonna suck it up in tech for the next couple years as I do my course work bc the pay is really good, but I dream of the day I get to leave.

I hope your corporate boss sees your video here. And she goes….wow…what am I doing in my life😱😱😱

Totally agree about the bar tending and medicine reward. You are so cray cray 😜

In the finance industry (got my masters in finance) I like it but....I’ve been wanting to try to be a PA for a while... I LOVE your videos! You and your wife look so cute together! ❤️

I recently came across your channel and started watching a bunch of videos. I can relate to calculating how much time is wasted on commute. I drive 40 to 45 minutes to work and could get weeks back if I had something closer. There are some other jobs closer in my current field but some I know are bad jobs and others are very hard to get into because there are so many bad manufacturing jobs. I am challenged in my job but not in a way that I like. The only way to move up would be to go to the corporate office which I am not interested in. I try to help out our operators and make their jobs easier and more efficient but everything goes to making the company ridiculous amounts of money. Now I know heslthcare systems make ridiculous amounts of money but there is some redeeming value in the day to day work in helping patients. I realized I didn't like it that much early on but kept telling myself it was me and that I didn't appreciate it ( some of that comes from the culture). I have been working on prerequisites for much longer than I wanted to. Probably 5 to 6 years now and I am in my late 30s. I haven't been able to accelerate that due to financial reasons, but I am hoping to not bomb my organic chem final and apply to one school shortly after and then take biochem and apply to another. Unfortunately I have low PCE and do not know exactly who to use for my LORs. One thing I liked about being a PCT is that it is different people every day. Including co workers depending on the setting. I feel like I would learn a lot more. I think I have similar reasons to you. I just am not going to become a doctor. Maybe if I was still in my 20s I might try the MD route but being in late 30s and a dad and the ability for a PA to change specialties easier and less schooling is a bigger plus for me. I appreciate your videos

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You certainly made the right decision ☺️

I used to work at Starbucks and was then premed so I can 10000% relate to your analogy at the end. Except now, even after taking the MCAT, I've decided to start business school in August. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

Your videos legit make me laugh EVERY time! The screen going black 😂🤣

Dr. Cellini: "I didn't like being on someone else's time" Also Dr. Cellini: goes into residency where none of his time is his own lmaoooo

Benefitting others.... challenging your 🧠. Good choice! 👏👏👏

“This sounded a lot better in my head” -Me anytime I say anything weird

I was thinking of going to med school, now I'm just gonna become a bar tender lol

Anyone who has you as their doctor is lucky indeed!!!

I just cant imagine u doing anything else but doing IR u are the type who needs to be challenged. U can see that in your videos. Economics I'm sure helped in some way like study habits. Yes do what's best for u and your pts. U do have the personality of the need to be your your own man! I get the bar association! 💖❤

That music in the middle was nice. Can that be the background music for every video.

Worked in corporate administration after leaving high school...hated it. Studied small business management, wasn't for me. Then I worked as a bar tender & went to university/college at 21 to study a Bachelor of nursing, Worked as a Radiology & NICU Nurse, then did my postgraduate diploma in Midwifery, wasn't for me. So after a year as a Midwife, at 28 went back to do another postgraduate diploma in diagnostic medical Sonography...8 years now in Ultrasound & loving it! I agree, bar tending is great practice for working in Medical...you deal with all kinds of people.

I related hard to that bartending comparison so hard. I've found a sort of liking to it while in Med school ~ also sounded better in my head ~ but it's neat to have that knowledge and directly apply it yourself; to be the one to start and finish that process without needing to go to any other person. Only difference here is that the trial and error process only leaves you with a mediocre cocktail rather than risking a life 🤣

I did not know you are from Georgia! I am from Marietta, Ga lol

I love watching your videos

I work as a paralegal now but will be transitioning into becoming a physician assistant hopefully in these next few years

Follow your dreams!

really like you talking about the investment!!! Please do more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome video! Just a suggestion to do a reaction to "I Don't Know Med School Parody"

I'm a high school senior in georgia and I plan on going to community college first to get my interdisciplinary studies degree in health. If I like it, I want to start as a radiologic tech and try to work my may towards physician assistant.

Hi Dr Cellini At what age did you start your medical school?

I'm glad I found this video. I have been working a corporate job for a couple years now and have always dreamt of medical school and becoming a physician. I relate to pretty much everything you said so I guess that is a sign for me to try and pursue it. Thanks!

Excellent video. Where did you go for med school pre reqs and how was that experience…

The bar tender comparison works 😂

Lol the 20% was pretty funny 😁

Doc what do you think, I am taking biochem in summer, do I need the lab? I have seen most schools don't require it, and some recommend it?

Dilemma resolved: I need to ditch corporate and become a doctor. But also need to get out of debt first. WIP: smashing debt from my prior degrees.

I went to UGA 😂 thanks for this video! I’m 31 looking into a career change from corporate

Dr Cellini I keep saying it but these videos just keep getting better and better, I hope you and your wife are still doing well and that Andriana is enjoying her new job! Also the intense music at 7:40 had me cracking up 😂 anyways loved the video as always thank you for the great content!

Loved the story doc! Wants me to not give up with my tough road to medicine! I'm taking some courses for my MCAT currently and it's going great but occasionally I get those self-doubt thoughts and idk how to great rid of it. I know medicine is right path but I still have these thoughts. Any advice on how I'd go about it?

Boy I'd love to change careers but student loans scare the poop out of me 😬

You're a pretty smart guy dude, put sleep settings for your pc to a longer setting lol

You are great

Hey doc!

Shout out to all the former NCAA swimmers now in medicine !!! WOOT!!

Your comparison to bartending makes perfect sense, I understand

The music at 7:35 is priceless

I have a friend who is a doctor and owns a bar .... I get the analogy 😂

I'm in the same boat but don't get student loans. I finished my bio degree but have no way to afford medical school.

Blue night yellow day.morning sunrise yellow.mid night blue winter time.

Traded a desk job for a tractor and a shovel😂 i make my family so proud lol. Jk they are happy i am happy but it is funny because everyone just thought I loved the job i was in ( it paid really well so i loved tye Ifestyle but i felt my soul leaving me every day i had to spend inside when i just want to be outside doing farm girl stuff)

Period Dr.Cellini !!! Lol

I am applying for pre med track. I have been a cna in the past worked in a few hospitals, and I think I would be a good psychiatrist.

(Sigh) I miss bartending too.. was such a fun job

Being creative is so important in everything in life!! So glad God placed you in medicine.

This is fun

Can you do a desk/computer and peripherals setup video?

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