Join the FIRE movement. Live like a resident and save/invest a lot and you might be able to retire before burn out( maybe )
If you don’t like Pulm, don’t do it, save a year. You will be fine with Ccm alone.
I cover a week of nights a few times a year and you are describing typical issues. Just ride the elephant and do the best for your patients.
If it makes you feel any better wake up a consultant from time to time on a recorded line if they pull that “consult x” to the nurse after you give them...
Don’t talk about total compensation, discuss salary and bonuses.
If they bring in total conversation the numbers will make your eyes sparkle but they will be ripping you off.
400+ should be the bare minimum you take. I know a place paying 430k plus bonus for that, 13+ weeks off a year.
I wouldn’t do it for less than 450, depending on the city. Everything is negotiable, interview well, be yourself( unless you are awkward and can’t hold a conversation and look...
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