Why Joining the Military Cost me over 2 MILLION Dollars..

[@ondreiat6674]

Hind sight is 20/20 . Yes money matters but your experience in the military shaped you in to the man, doctor and husband you are today. Somethings are priceless!

[@hihai4751]

100%!! That 2Million will never be able to buy him those experiences of his

[@superduperjoi6800]

My guess: because those are 4 years you could have been working as a 500k/yr ortho surgeon

[@brianyi2995]

You have to account for taxes though. After taxes on a 500k salary, u are at like 300k lol

[@cohenfromdiscord2551]

brian yi Chill think about deductions

[@steviesosa5617]

@@brianyi2995 Dude, taxes is like 20% of your income in the USA. Which means if he makes $500k a year as a surgeon, his annual net income is $400k(after tax). $400k a year over 5 years is $2 million. It's weird you think your math is better than an Orthopedic surgeon, who is telling you about HIS personal experience and finances. He would know.

[@brianyi2995]

@@steviesosa5617 wtf, you know we have a progressive tax system. 500k u get taxed 37%. This is not that hard math to do... You also have to consider living expenses, and other factors. You arent going to pocket 400k and save that, he has Bills, family, rent, car payments, etc.

[@camilabaxter2543]

on the other hand if he got his md through the military, he didn’t have med school loans and got payed more during residency .

[@howtomedicate]

2 million well spent though! It made you the man you are today 🤔👍

[@blonothanjano7008]

Spent, past tense.

[@howtomedicate]

@@blonothanjano7008 thanks 😅👍

[@initialize21]

Meh, I was in the military as well and am starting medical school this fall. Sure I’m a little older, but the traveling experiences and GI Bill made it worth it.

[@cameronmahaffey3798]

Yep, also it helped me mature and become a more successful person. Couldn’t imagine going to med school when I was 21 lol

[@darkmagician1710]

@@cameronmahaffey3798 Everyone is different though and some people mature faster than others.

[@Ahn-mu3db]

Does the GI Bill pay for med school??

[@j.p9155]

@@Ahn-mu3db yeah. G.I.Bill + yello ribon

[@Lily_faith227]

@@j.p9155 you have to enlist right?

[@blueq4324]

Hi Dr. Webb, it's awesome that you were in the military prior to medicine. You bring a special expertise to the field!

[@michaelreyes2301]

I feel you man. I did 8 years on active duty in an Infantry brigade and it was nearly impossible to go to school since I had to keep dropping my courses to go to the field. I went straight into school when I got out in 2014 and will now be starting PA School this coming January.

[@lsv99822]

I really enjoy all you stories, and I've been in awe of your success. I'm in legal IT at the moment and working in a law firm. I've been studying for the MCAT and I thank you for the inspiration, it truly helps me to keep pushing and be disciplined.

[@lzshow]

What is legal IT

[@lsv99822]

@@lzshow good question. It's IT focus on managing Law Firm's inner workings, such as: document management systems, ethical walls, user data (internal and external), new technology implementation within the law field, Etc...

[@NM-ze3dh]

Because of the Military, you are what you are today!Thanks to Military!!!!

[@rustedgreen5916]

Considering the military cost people their lives, you got off easy. You choose a noble profession, because doctors (mds) are the real life savers.

[@nikolai3620]

And paramedics, nurses, police officers, and firefighters. Don't forget about them!

[@akent6393]

Dr. Webb, BUT, would you be paying lots more in debt? You served your country...big THANKS from me! My feeling, you made the right decision. It will pay off...keep at it!

[@jackchueh1231]

Maybe going to the military was what gave you the discipline and maturity to follow through doc?

[@snipa3772]

he said that, he just said that..

[@Amada__]

Wow so many of your family members went to prison. Kudos to you for breaking the cycle!

[@juniorq9068]

Imagine growing up in the trenches seeing pure decadence and the stone hearted reality of this world; your mom getting locked up, your siblings, and losing so many beloved ones... All for some dumb bitch to say "kudos" to you LMFAOO

[@timclark2925]

money ain't everything....and we thank you for your military service....you're probably a better man today for taking the route you did....

[@thelenny38]

I have lot respect for this man

[@LegitlyGenuine1022]

I am in the same boat. I just got out the Navy after almost 8 years. I am 28 years old and barely started college. I keep telling myself "I'm twenty fcking eight, surrounded by 18 year olds, I could be something so much more now". However, I do not regret joining the military at all. The military has taught me many valuable lessons such as leadership, teamwork, discipline, honor, couragement, commitment, etc. The military, in short, was a time machine, as it exposed me to everything life had to offer in that short amount of time. Coming out of the military, I knew nothing could faze me. Some people mature much faster than others. The hardest question in life is "what do I want to be when you grow up?". The military really gave me the time to think about my life and my future; thus, I was able to make wise choices when I got out. I know for a fact if I attended college after high school, I would have ended up dropping out like the rest of the losers out there with no ambitions. Yes, we may have lost some time, but what's more proud of saying you served your country?!?! Is the other doctor a veteran!!?? NOPE!! And you caught up!!! You should be proud!!

[@IronMan-wz8dx]

dont compare yourself to those 18 year old. You have more money, experience thus less anxiety than they do. They may have potential but its not a race between you and them unless you want to set unrealistic expectations which I hope you dont.

[@darkmagician1710]

@@IronMan-wz8dx Facts. Some of the 18 year olds might even have rich parents and a full ride through college, but I don't envy them. It just gives me the opportunity to share my wisdom with my children in the future, God willing.

[@creativecircles6497]

Amen!!!!

[@darkmagician1710]

Some people will take your words out of context, but as a fellow veteran I know where you're coming from. I'll probably go for my PhD after I finish my master's degree but I understand where you're coming from with the "what if" scenario. I like to think that God prepares us for situations before he places us into them so that we can succeed once we get there. Keep killing it.

[@kevinlelong8908]

Man you look younger than I expected. really I was countig in my head how old you should are, and is not that easy cause I'm french and medical school are barely different,one year after your high school degree and you can integrate a medical school if you pass the contest the average is about 1 spot for 10 student, nevertheless medical school is free. (In france a doctor earn about 4000 by month at the beguining, a teacher in high school 2000/month at the beguining, and a basic worker or a millitary about 1200/month) Your story really inspire me, I dont know were you took all that motivation to reach your goal but if its true thats impressive. I'm gonna be honnest with you, it sound wierd to me when you say almost all your familly ever been in jail. But i know in US this kind of things happen (Im straight Caribbean , french caribbean , come from Mada, and your story inspire me to finish my path and become a teacher).

[@mnstube]

Don’t feel bad Dr. Webb. I went to the military as well and I happen to be one of the few older guys in my class, I sometimes wish I had done this earlier but in retrospect I wouldn’t change a thing. I’m currently using my GI bill for med school and they’re paying for all my tuition. The GI bill is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I wouldn’t have had this opportunity if I didn’t spend those 4 years in the military

[@richie5200]

Hey Dr. Webb I want you to know the introduction of your book is by far my favorite of all the books I've read. I just want to say there's a price to pay for every route you take. Yours may be $2M. Others had to pay with their marriage, lives or even family. It's your story so own it. The rest of us will take note and be grateful for it.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@andrewramcharran5433]

God saw you through these tough times of your life.. God Is Good. Dr. Webb you are an amazing inspiration

[@SuzannaKiraly]

Different things are right for different people at different times. Also, it may seem like your friend is ahead now, but you never know what will happen in the future. You might end up being the one who lives much longer.

[@mosesyi5523]

Those lost 4 years you could make 2 mil as a orthopedic surgeon earlier!!!!!! Time (and health) is your greatest assets!!!!

[@drunkdonutboy]

I graduated with an engineering degree and I was tempted on going to the military to see if I could make the cut in a special forces program. As I grew older though a lot of those temptations started going away. Lots of guys that served cant find jobs when they get out, and if and when they do depending on what they did while they were in it it's usually dead end retail opportunities. They still got money to fall back on as they never really had to pay mortgages or rent on apartments but I say they got short changed. Even with a degree a lot of the degree specific jobs seem a little menial with not a lot of transferable job skills when you try to get a job outside of it. If you're not gonna do your 20 you're better off not bothering at all. Even the retired guys dont know what the fuck to do with themselves after a while either.

[@gioacevedo5]

Herb Bees this comment is so wrong. I was going to start pointing out every mistake but then my list got too long and I won’t bother addressing each mistake. But don’t spread this nonsense. Every job in the military is unique and has its own skill sets. Nearly everyone I used to serve with makes over 100k a year. And they’re all in their mid 20’s. The soft skills you acquire are worth their weight in gold. If you never signed the dotted line, don’t speak on behalf of the people that did. Smh

[@drunkdonutboy]

@@gioacevedo5 I'm sure there are but I've heard more bad than good. Apparently after 3 years in the border patrol you can also make over 100k there with a degree. Yet nobody wants to do it...I wonder why

[@LegitlyGenuine1022]

As a veteran myself, I agree with this comment. If you don't plan on staying the full 20, GTFO before you start wasting your life away. It's also true that retirees, don't know what to do with their lives as well. Most of them end up working on base never really leaving the military world behind. I was an E-5, and I had a retired captain O-6 and E-6 working for me. It was a job that any high school grad could do.

[@mosesyi5523]

Army recuits low IQs high school drop outs. Medical school recuits the smartest and ambitious out of college. Thats the big difference.

[@driedupastrey1966]

Thanks for the Videos Doc, ur my favorite youtuber

[@kid2519]

No path is linear. There are life experiences that we can put a price tag on

[@lawv804]

I'm from Shreveport too. The Highland neighborhood. Joined the military to get out. Didn't become a doctor, but I got a degree and have a very good fed job now while old friends have not lived good lives. Some living paycheck to paycheck, others been in and out of jail the last 20 years.

[@senpai538]

Wow Dr. Webb Thank you for showing us the reality of these paths. Not that the military is bad, but it is not the more profitable path if you’re looking at the monetary aspect of your career.

[@edgaresquivel2147]

Cool story! I want to hear some military stories...

[@kevinfranzen9733]

I was 2 years into college when you graduated high school. I already did 4 years in the Navy by then. Now I am contemplating going back to school because of your videos this fall to maybe be a MD just not sure if starting either MD DO at 44, 45 is worth the ROI then up to a 5 year residency in radiology. Long road. I love your channel.

[@bluethunder9102]

Kevin Franzen Have you though about being a PA?

[@Shahyee]

Where will you be if you don’t? Time will still pass by.

[@KS-cl8br]

What did u do?

[@cristinajacobs1211]

It is good to keep in mind the opportunity cost of your time.

[@MiVidaBellisima]

The title is kind of misleading. You simply took a different route to prepare you for the long road ahead. I do appreciate the words of encouragement at the end. I do sometimes get discouraged that i had to take a break in school and now I'm getting back in, yet all my friends are further ahead if that makes sense.

[@resilientlife7680]

Yeah but being a vet comes with numerous benefits such as GI Bill money for college, Home Loan Guaranty, no PMI for home loans, Voc Rehab, treatment at VA Hospitals, and Disability Compensation just to name a few. Plus the travel, experience and Honor of serving your country is Priceless.

[@rentekj9001]

We all walk different paths in life.

[@Baldwinthefourth-1176]

Thanks for this video, I really appreciate your motivation in these videos!

[@thepianofamily8304]

I like this ... Good job.

[@theconquistador8862]

We all have that moment when we look at our past in retrospect and start pondering whether we made the right decisions in life... Kudos to you Dr.Webb Becoming an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon is no Small Feat. Medicine is very competitive in the 21st Century and you have accomplished a lot!! Originally I also wanted to become an orthopedic spine surgeon but scores are not up to par. Great Videos

[@doc_ofalltrades2444]

The Conquistador What did you go with?

[@aky19832001]

A military was a neccessary tool. Dont compare yourself others. I'm 35 and I'm doing clinical rotations. I switched from the buisness world.

[@laurarichardson4251]

I am curious to know if you also subtracted the cost to attend college since military pays for your undergraduate education. I think you’re right...everyones path is and should be unique to provide the necessary experiences that will help you develop even if you ultimately end up in the same place.

[@yvonnewilliams8800]

For whatever reason God planned for you to go the route you went. God was perfecting something else in you that you wouldn’t have gotten the other route. God bless!

[@Cable069]

Thank you....

[@Trinetteblue]

Dr. Webb, did you take advantage of the GI bill. that help pay for your college.?

[@TweenTime101]

Trinetteblue following

[@Takiasmommy]

I think a lot of people don’t realize how the GI bill works. there is actually a limit for the GI bill, it doesn’t pay a lot towards graduate programs. It pays out about 22,500 per year between tuition, books, and housing stipend. Medical schools are about $80k per year for the four year program. That doesn’t include application and travel fees as well. You don’t always get the entire $1,000 Housing allowance either. That depends on time of service and the percentage that they have you at. So it’s about 36 months of school that they pay for. Most of the time that is exhausted with the bachelors degree needed in order to apply for med school

[@Ahn-mu3db]

@@Takiasmommy thanks for that explanation!

[@Lobi10879]

I would not say the military cost you that much money because it will discourage people from considering the military. I did 4 years, now I’m going through undergrad completely free, I’m actually getting paid 2 checks to study cause of the military. My stress is much less than a normal student and me and the wife were even able to buy a house because of it. The military even has the option to pay for medical school. I would say it’s a means to a end when most people wouldn’t not even have the opportunity to do so.

[@Freedom_LoneStar]

“To know in the past what I’ve learned in the present is to envision the future with the steps of today.” 🦉

[@kurchwinrispel5953]

Dang

[@penzc2120]

Great video.. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@Carlos6392ful]

Thanks for your videos!

[@WD-ti5cn]

What you learned in the military is priceless/ you automatically assume you would have made it through Med school w/o joining. Think about it, your grueling routine of getting up early in the morning and getting home late at night, staying focused and disciplined is what the military taught you. The military taught you order, and why leadership is important. Money is not everything, this video could be titled " I lost 2 million dollars b/c I didn't have the discipline and focus to spend the money I earned as as Doctor wisely". Think about what you learned in the military the habits you developed, they drilled it into you so when you left and went to med school, the habits you learned took over. I know when people were stressing in med school you were in chill mode. If you were a combat medic its the norm to be in a grueling environment so when the stress appears its the norm for you and so you look at it differently, having no affect on you. I guarantee that your friend would probably pass out if he had to do surgery with bombs being dropped around him. When I read the title of this video and watched it I was disappointed; why, I grew up as a military brat and learned from a young age that when you hear Reveillie at 5 pm everyday you stop and you do not move, no matter what. That's discipline, being up before the crack of dawn, working until the job is done even if it takes 2 days to get done, thats diligence. Respecting people for the rank they have earned and understanding that everyone works as a team and that although it may not look like it everyone has something great to offer but you just have to look. I think you were fortunate to be accepted into the military and be trained by some outstanding individuals to advance in your career. I have been to school, I have two degrees worked in the corporate world and have met a lot of people who are grimy, money is all they think about and how they can use you to get it. When they see you they have an equation in their mind and they try to figure out what you have that they can use to create money for themselves. The military is a great stepping stone for advancement in your career but its your perspective. I would give up my two degrees and the time I spent earning them to go back and join at 18 years of age b/c I know I would have been better trained in that community than in the civilian world where dog eat dog is so prevalent. Where people have titles and no integrity, where people advance in their career by the conversations they have at dinner versus actual work being performed. I would tell you to re-look through the lens of those glasses your wearing, I think you might see some things that you missed (Habits developed, Goals achieved as result of those habits developed). One more thing, please don't think that the money you earn as a Doctor will fulfill you, the fulfillment comes from (1) the people you help, (2) the problems you solve and the money is just a result (1 & 2). BTW your vids are awesome, I'm older but I am inspired by some of the vids. Keep posting them.

[@Gooseblitz]

I enjoy your videos. Did you use the GI Bill or Green to Gold to pay for college? The other advantage is you are emancipated by joining military which means you get all the need based financial aid in the world. My first son went right to college he had a 3.7 HS GPA and get $500 a year in merit scholarship and the rest are paid by loans or dad. Not a great deal for a kid. Son #2 just got a 4 year ROTC Scholarship he will likely consider HPSP for med school coverage. The service tradeoff for no college debt or med school debt is worth it.

[@friscomorsegmail]

The video title says “$2,000,000 wasted”. I was expecting you to lament that time. I am glad you make these videos to help younger men and women realize that a disadvantaged background is NOT an impediment to success. Against all odds I went to medical school and now enjoy a successful hospitalist practice.

[@TweenTime101]

U should just be thankful that you had the opportunities to do all the things you’ve done .

[@silasketgaskets8709]

so right, you should have cut your losses and done family practice 😂 used to be a civilian contract doc for army. medics, nurses, staff damn nice people.

[@I61void]

Bruh, I've been following years since I was a freshman in high school. I remember watching your military videos and thinking damn thats cool but I don't need to join the military. Fast forward I'm a freshman in college about to complete 43 credits his first two semesters (including summer) and my dad wants to kick me out. Dads an idiot, was always jealous of me because I am mentally more capable, he hit me all my child hood and verbally abused me. Now I am 18, I have a solid GPA, I am applying to jobs everywhere, can't get any. I help around the house and I do my best to be the best son possible but this bozo is kicking me out. I was 6 months away from getting a job/internship a google because I am also into programming. I have nowhere to go so I decided to join the airforce. At first I wanted to do 4 year contract which would end right when I'm around 23 which is the time it would take to finish college, maybe less If I add more credits. I was looking at the pay though and it sucks so much. Online university is gonna cost me around 22k per year for 36 credit hours. I'm getting paid up to like 24k a year barely. Airforce only covers like 5k for those 20k... If I were to do 6 years I could make like 35k which would be better (not including bah or food)... but like its taking away from my youth and wanting to be in med school, I would be like 25 when I leave. I honestly don't know what to decide... And then there are people telling me that the wifi sucks on base, like how am i supposed to follow through online University if I can't even get decent wifi speeds... idk its just giving me a headache.... Also I scored high on asvab so I can choose whatever job I want almost so I wanted to ask if you would choose medic or something like cyber. I know being a medic would look better on med apps but like idk, cyber gives you bonuses and stuff...

[@paytonmalcolm6234]

But didnt going the military help you not take out student loans and therefore help with staying out of debt.

[@antoniowebbmd]

No, still over $500k in debt. Military only covers a small portion of tuition kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJS9i4RqlMmDo6s

[@marilynp.708]

This is the exact same thing I had a doctor tell me. He started in the Air Force. Everyone isn't third, or fourth generation doctors.

[@HOPROPHETA]

Did you consider joining Uniformed Services University? You could have had a free ride with a requirementt of 7 years military after graduation. Less money overall but *Zero* debt.

[@richie5200]

But that 7 years of service will cost your more than $2 if you choose high earn specialities. Cause the Army will not pay you $500K per year as an officer despite being debt free.

[@HOPROPHETA]

@@richie5200 Better to live comfortably and debt free than be a high earner with high debts.

[@richie5200]

@@HOPROPHETA I agree with you on that one

[@JamesBond-io3ux]

Hey Dr, I was just wondering about your step scores and where you got your residency. I really want to become an orthopaedic surgeon but fear that I won't get in as an img due to increased difficulty, any tips?

[@antoniowebbmd]

Hello, I don't have much experience in that arena but I would say the best way to get into a US residency is to find programs that accept foreign graduates and rotate there. If you can get more when one rotation set up, that would be better. Long as you get your foot in the door then work extremely hard/make connections then that may help. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions! Check out this video and interview with Dr. Tishangi Kumar, a IMG, graduate of Ross University and now Cardiologist! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6qrc4yIlq5ng8U Dr. Webb

[@OfficiallySarabi]

I'm just gonna pretend I didn't see this video 😀 I love the "make your own path" part at the end but i am poor and that money would be useful lol

[@Gross126]

He should rename this series "Reaffirming the stereotype that Doctors are bad at managing money."

[@larsenjennings7324]

This is crazy! I have been watching you for a while and I had no idea you lived in Shreveport! My dad worked there before I was born in 2001! I now go to Caddo Magnet High. My dad's name is Mr. Jennings. I dont know if you had him but this is crazy to me.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Awesome! His name sounds familiar. Did he work at Southwood?

[@larsenjennings7324]

Antonio J. Webb, M.D. not sure. But it’s still cool I guess haha

[@LucasDimoveo]

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you now? I'm 27 and I'm going back to school to get my undergrad. Eventually, I'd like to get my PhD. Thanks!

[@internettroll7497]

38

[@loridavis518]

Well he graduated in 2001. So....🤔

[@issamaza]

hope you guys are still friends

[@tommy123333]

Yeah my decision not to set up Google cost me about a billion

[@9manny99]

It is a loss from a certain perspective but for all you know you might have matched in Peds in a different life. Those 5 years will always be up in the air due to the Military.

[@edwardcarter9811]

Did the military cover all your expenses while in service as well as pay you a salary?

[@johncollin8822]

But the military give him discipline like he as today

[@beccac5167]

I’m looking on going to school to be a doctor after I get out of the military. Did the GI bill cover all of the costs for college and medical school?

[@njpme]

Most likely not. From scratch to the ends of med school is 7 years. GI bill covers 3 years. VA educational benefits max 4 years

[@jonajuliusdottir2849]

How did you loose it? Did you pay those money to be in the military? Evryone can say like I lost x amount for going to uni instead of making earnings at Mcdonald for those years. Or whatever people work at. You didn't loose those money, you just didn't earn as much as him. As I am from Iceland and there is lot of fish factories and fishing ships. So I could say I lost 10000000 millions of not getting the fishing boat and get the benefits from the fish it catches. No I didn't loose anything. I just didn't earn it as I went other way. I never lost it as I didn't have the money to start with. So if you had those numbers you talked about you lost and lost them then of course you lost them. Not earning the money is not the same as loosing it. Or costed you, you probably got paid in the military so it probably didn't cost you much. The salary someone else gets doesn't cost you anything.

[@ahmedanderson5480]

Preach

[@k99876]

How old were you when you got into medical school?

[@antoniowebbmd]

27 yrs old

[@alvaroescandela4495]

I know that feel, i think I lost 2 years of med school, in 2017 I decided to move from my country and try to finish med school, but shit happens. Now I decided to return and finish what started. But I think this feeling of lost 3 years will never go away. I'll be 27, yes pretty young, but could it be at 24.

[@alvaroescandela4495]

@ thank you!

[@ss-pw4zj]

Did the military give any schooling benefits like the gi bill?

[@calebross3790]

Funny, im stationed in Shreveport right now lol

[@Mr.Whites_Forex]

Lol I literally joined the marines because I thought it was smart to have the stipend and the assistance while going through school oh well

[@obriantomlinson2776]

🤣 would have been better off joining the Navy like me bro lol

[@amirjamshaid8033]

Whats your age now? And in which year of you are in ortho fellowship

[@WD-ti5cn]

I think you gained over 2 million dollars by joining the military, its how you are measuring what you learned in the military. Hindsight is 20/20 you think you would have become a doctor earlier but your maturity level was not there. How you get there is not as important as what you have to get you there. Discipline, focus, leadership if you learned that in the military thats priceless. Do you know how many doctors come out and think they are leaders but treat people like s@#*, because they have a title but no leadership skills. Most are broke because they don’t have the discipline to spend the high salaries they make. They have no idea what it is to be focused because they only had a goal to pass the test instead of understating the material. Dude you got 3 skills that will help you in your career that most people who understand would die for. Im not even talking about the self control you learned during basic training. You earned over 2 million dollars during youre time in the military. You just have to monetize what you learned.

[@omarkhamis523]

Tbh you still look very young

[@ArmyMedicRN]

If your goal in life is purely making the most money possible in the time allotted...sure you POSSIBLY lost out on 2 million, but who's to say what circumstances would've befallen on you in that time period.

[@heavenabove300]

What about his debt vs yours? Benefits etc?

[@kmiller656]

The background music is terrible. It does not fit this video at all.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thanks for the feedback

[@kmiller656]

@@antoniowebbmd No problem brother. Good luck.

[@theghettoreviewer5917]

Everything happens for a reason

[@ladiesman6fly]

Your time in the military didn't help with paying school loans or anything like that?

[@BigRed2]

Cost you $2 million? No the military is the only reason you became a Doctor

[@antoniowebbmd]

Lol And what makes you think that?

[@richie5200]

Only reason? What a loser you're.

[@jacobl5488]

You lost more than that buddy. Spine surgeons can see more than a mil a year which I believe is what you're doing your fellowship in.

[@ahmedanderson5480]

What type of debt is your friend holding? Dont look at it as you lost out.

[@מיכאלמרטיןבנדיקטוס]

Bro, with such a great personal story, who cares about a measley 2 million? You have darn well turned your life from precarious condition to inspiring others.

[@decoranddesign33307]

But at least you don’t have student debt like he probably does

[@ptxaholic]

1996 HS grad here so you're not that old 😃

[@thorgaming9310]

My mom wants me to be a lawyer. Well just to piss her off I'm going to go to Medical school. I'm sure it doesnt matter to her she has made good money as a lawyer but becoming a doctor would be more rewarding for me. Btw I'm 15 and want to learn anatomy any recommendations where I should start.

[@safiaomar5544]

You always mention about that friend who also became a doctor. Can I see him in your video him explaining his journey ?

[@TweenTime101]

safia Omar following

[@nicholascampos3301]

What about HPSP?

[@gracehilbig5668]

There's a typo in the thumbnail. Million not Millon. Not hate :) I love your videos!!

[@clair233]

It's about experience, not money, surely?

[@omarkhamis523]

Yeah bro but you lose all your youth. So for stupid people say dont do it for money. Fuck em. Everyone needs money no matter what commitment or your job is

[@kylesexton3033]

30-40k per year, plus an enlistment bonus, plus free housing, food, and health care. If you made 40 k, and saved and invested in S&P 500 30 k a year, roughly speaking at 10% return each year you would make 348k. Or you could buy a 300, house each year, with 10% down rent it out, and first house 71k, 2nd 66k, 3rd 60k, 4th 54k, 5th 49k, 6th 44k, 7th 39k, 8th 35k= 418k in equity, total assets= debts + equity= 1,982,000 + 418,000= 2,400,000. So their is your two million that you could have had, while being active duty, in real estate. 17% equity as a total in 8 years. Plus 70k for college, and additional money if you enlist in Texas, Hazelwood act, not to mention VA benefit, and you can say you are a veteran. I guess you got stuck with a crappy MOS, or didn't look at all the branches. I'm surprised that medical school put you in debt, you could always commission as an 03, as a doctor, and work for the military. And I'm sure you malpractice insurance is for free too right? And life isn't all about money, especially being a doctor or nurse. If you want to make more money, go into medical supply, or manufacturing. I haven't seen any doctors on the Forbes list lately. But it's in poor taste too blame someone else for your lack of funds, resources, or achievement.

[@kylesexton3033]

@C B Right you are Sr, you sign on the dotted line, saying you are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.

[@uniqwiab8679]

Kyle Sexton sounds like you’re hating and how is he blaming anyone. Dude is about to be a surgeon. You must be a new subscriber.

[@kylesexton3033]

@@uniqwiab8679 You can't blame the military and say they cost you 2 million dollars. He should have thought more about the content, or the head line in the beginning, he didn't do enough preparation. Honestly I'm enlisting specifically to go back to school, I'm a Nurse now, still have student loan debt, and I'm done acquiring more debt, due to education. I'm going to be a surgeon as well in the air force. And I'll be 20-30 years ahead of conventional medicine. Also a realtor, and I didn't account for all costs, associated such as vacancy, repairs, and management fees.

[@kylesexton3033]

@C B And how do you know what technology the military has or doesn't have? Yeah I know how it works, I don't care where I'm assigned, because I want to work 7 days a week as a surgeon. And I'm going to eventually open up my own hospital, to treat people for free. My Mom works for a private construction company that produces a filing system for Air Force Medical facilities.

[@kylesexton3033]

C B The military should be slow to adopt some things, we are having many problems with drugs being cleared by the FDA, yet they are killing people or causing severe problems. And you just you were in medical sales you didn’t even describe what you sold. X ray machines, MRI machines, lab equipment, stethoscopes, the Da Vinci operating system, or whirl pool therapy for wounds, or hyperbaric chambers. Etc etc. Also depends on your security clearance as well, if you have at minimum, but too sell anything cool you are looking at secured or top secret. You know Truman had a phone in his Air Force one right? That’s why Kelly Johnson developed the SR 71 Black Bird for the Airforce, and one of my patients was a retired Air Force flight medicine doctor. If only I could ask him questions now. For the Marines and Army, I can see that being the case. Air Force has the most money, and Navy has advanced technology. But Air Force leads in cyber security and space war fare.

[@Londonbridge978]

Time is precious. Even a billionaire can’t buy time.

[@aaaaaaa4821]

Owners buy time workers sell time

[@johnbod]

Great video, but may have been worthwhile to factor in the numbers a bit more in regards to loans and interest on those loans.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Loans would not have been affected. I was enlisted and then separated in order to go to medical school. Would have loans either way.

[@myitt4864]

Yo mom is out of jail you visited her on mother’s day

[@CollinBennettMD]

Actual title should be "Why taking 5 gap years cost me 2 million dollars". Your title makes the military seem like a bad option for someone which I do not think is your intention here. I took 3 gap years before medical school and couldn't imagine not having all the experience I gained in those years of my life.

[@LuizR1913]

So this video about missing out on $2 million dollars is you crying cuz you just want money and you don't care about your patients?! Ok koo dude! Most doctors are like you and only care about paychecks! Unlike me and other residents who want to work as a doctors to fix the disease and help the patient. Don't worry I'm sure you got your $2 million and a lot more after. Thank you for your service btw 🇺🇸

[@ArghRawrWhoa]

Hmm

[@CetribeaBurundibwiza-tz5le]

I believe in God, I I believe that God chose you to go in military first to protect you from the danger you was going to meet. I also believe that even now your friend is a Dr too, you have a great resume than him. Please, I am not saying that your friend's resume is not great, but I think you have more of acknowledge.

[@Modusoperandicod4]

Boo fucking hoo