There's no connection between how much money somebody charges for their services and the quality of the services that they in turn provide. Much of the worst p

There's no connection between how much money somebody charges for their services and the quality of the services that they in turn provide. Much of the worst professional service I've ever received, despite paying them a lot of money, has been from the example you gave, doctors. Doctors aren't alone, of course. The most expensive restaurants I've ever been to have been some of the worst dining experiences I've ever had, while friends or relatives inviting me over for a backyard barbecue have been among the best, for example. I've also found this to be the case for lawyers, accountants, teachers/professors, mechanics, and other well-compensated "professionals". Software hasn't been an exception, either. I've had more success with free software than I have had with the equivalent paid offerings many times over. In general, I've found that service quality is far more tied to the provider's level of passion for the task at hand, rather than anything to do with the amount of financial compensation that may be involved.