I love science, have 12 A*s at GCSE, 4 As at AS level, am predicted 3 A*s at a level (biology, chemistry, maths) and am involved in many extra-curriculars (mentoring, sport, orchestras, grade 8 distinctions in instruments etc.). Basically, I'm a stereotypical med school applicant. The problem? I really, really, really, really, REALLY don't want to do medicine (I think). My social/people skills are pretty abysmal, I'm selfish and uncaring, I don't find the nobility/helping others/prestige of medicine appealing and I just generally feel I don't have any of the key qualities/personality traits needed to be a good doctor. Furthermore, I'm fairly certain I wouldn't enjoy the job - the degree may be fine for me, but the career after it wouldn't be. My parents and many of my siblings have done medicine (so I guess I have some first-hand experience of its 'reality'
and I feel this is the only reason I've ever considered it. That and the money and job stability. Sorry for rambling on so much...
Basically, I told my parents I wasn't doing medicine. Perhaps predictably, they exploded. The past few days have been filled with screaming, financial and emotional blackmail, screaming, threats, screaming, and them saying (screaming) that I'll never get a job/house/decent wage/car/fridge/microwave/private jet etc.
I've been looking into science degrees (I really enjoy chemistry and biology so I was thinking biochemistry - any advice/experience/recommendations would be amazing) but I am worried about job opportunities/stability/wages (perhaps just a product of my parents' brain-washing over the years that medicine is the only route). Research seems like something I'd enjoy, but I don't come from a wealthy background (and my parents won't be supporting me at all, apparently) so I don't know how I'd afford to do a PhD. (Really sorry for rambling again).
Essentially, what I'm asking is:
Should I do medicine?
Nope, Its not what you want and i don't think it will beHow do I get my parents to accept me not doing medicine?
No idea, My parent have always been open about what i want to do and have always left it up to me to decideAny recommendations for science (chemistry/biology) degrees?
Not a chemistry or biology person so idk. But biochemistry or maybe just pure biology or pure chemistry would be fine.What are the jobs/job opportunities/stability/wages like?
No clue but as long as you can prove yourself different among others and highlight your ability, i believe you would definitely be able to land a job you like and have decent payAny further life advice? ( I need it)
Its your life and its your choice. Be firm with your choice. Dont be like me.(Im still choosing between mechanical or electrical engineering or physics.)Thank you very much in advance for your responses (and I'm very sorry for the whiny, rambling, fwp post).