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Medical professionals often work long hours on awkward schedules that are hard to plan around. Hospitals don't shut down on nights/weekends/holidays.

• solardev 4y ago
  Ah, that makes sense. Is that automatically the case with most doctors, or only with like on-call surgeons?
  • martin_a 4y ago
    That's the case for probably all doctors, nurses etc., basically everybody working in a hospital Source: Dated a nurse. :-D edit: Also they might be changing/rotating shifts, so for some time my date and me could only meet in the mornings on weekends.
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  • sshine 4y ago
    Doctors, nurses, wet nurses, ... Anyone who works with people whose health condition can change any moment. Night shifts, holiday restrictions, inflexible hours. Anyone who is married to a health professional will plan around their schedule.
  • yellowapple 4y ago
    It usually depends on the specific practice/specialization or facility, but yeah, most doctors are in the category of 24/7 essential healthcare - especially when they're first starting out and lack any semblance of tenure.