Asking for help and advice is something that even senior consultants can struggle to do. It’s confusing and overwhelming when everyone has their own viewpoints on what they think you should study. Speaking your worries and concerns out loud to someone else who will actively listen can itself change your views. Vocalising your doubts with someone you trust is a way to hold a mirror up to yourself and occasionally the right thing to do becomes blindingly obvious. Although frustrating, speaking to someone who plays devils advocate may open your eyes to perspectives and ideas you were otherwise oblivious to.
Your parents are likely to be hugely influential in your career decision. Often parents have their child’s best interests at heart but remember you have no obligation to fulfil their wishes.
There will always be some influences who have a strong aversion to the idea of you swapping out of medicine. Listening to their point of view is important but consider whether they may have a biased opinion. Ultimately it is your decision to make; if you are miserable in your career then you, your friends and family and in time your patients will suffer. It is a matter of trusting your own instinct based upon guidance.