Are doctors arrogant and self-righteous by choice?

[krazy kris]

Jive Turkey

No, nobody called anybody a JT he just called you a cock sucker he just said you like to suck cocks thats it

[Nash B.]

When they buy something with that $100 and get change back do they throw it out the window like I do pennies, or do they then have a smaller bill then a $100 in their wallet?

Or they pay with plastic

[Chopped54]

I don't know Dave off the board but I'm good friends with two doctors.

One has two homes. He didn't sell his last one because he required the storage for his car collection. He has a partial-lease on a G6. He drives a different model AMG each day of the week.

The other lives in a $2MM home with a tennis court. He also has a few Mercedes, a Ferrari, and a few 60s vettes.

Both are under 40. The smallest bill they carry in their wallet is a hundred dollar bill.

I consider myself upper middle class and in the top 2% of income in the US. They make me look like a fry cook at McDonalds.

At ~40 what kind of doctors are they? That is actually pretty impressive for ANY doctor. I saw your previous remarks about them earning more money on investments, I believe that...

When they buy something with that $100 and get change back do they throw it out the window like I do pennies, or do they then have a smaller bill then a $100 in their wallet?

But to answer the OP's question yes. The ones that don't are greatly out weighed by those that do. So buy default, YES!

[jdgregory84]

Jive Turkey

[davbrucas]

Arrogant: exaggerating one's own worth or importance in an overbearing manner.

I dont see myself as that. I am just confident because everything that I put forth an effort to do I do well...and I have the necessary drive to be successful.

Self-righteous: convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic.

I can see where some may think this about me but if that's the case, then everyone is self-righteous about their beliefs and opinions. I feel strongly about what I believe in and will defend them if needed. However, I dont feel that I put others down in order to make myself feel better. That's just not me.

[bcoop]

I think that's part of being good or successful in anything.

Exactly. I'm arrogant and self righteous. But I'm also very successful in what I do. It's necessary. Confidence, arrogance, etc. If you want someone to buy what you're selling, they have to buy you first.

[Nash B.]

For the record, I think a degree of arrogance and self righteousness is necessary to be a Dr. Or a good one, at least. Same thing with people in sales, etc.

I think that's part of being good or successful in anything.

[davbrucas]

LOL...good point.

[Skidmark]

I dont take offense to this...I can see where someone that doesnt know me could form such an opinion. I just like to stir up controversy every now and then but I think of most of you as friends. So dont take the shit I say personally. And I have never seen anyone's anus on this site and have never been in any orifice on here either. I am not self-righteous...just dont mind the label so that it gives others self-satisfaction as to my motivations on here. To answer the question...many doctors that I know are arrogant because if you tell someone that they are the shit long enough, they will tend to believe it. I look at myself as one that they let slip through the cracks...

You would say that you slip through the cracks, but isn't that part of the job anyways?

[davbrucas]

I dont take offense to this...I can see where someone that doesnt know me could form such an opinion. I just like to stir up controversy every now and then but I think of most of you as friends. So dont take the shit I say personally. And I have never seen anyone's anus on this site and have never been in any orifice on here either. I am not self-righteous...just dont mind the label so that it gives others self-satisfaction as to my motivations on here. To answer the question...many doctors that I know are arrogant because if you tell someone that they are the shit long enough, they will tend to believe it. I look at myself as one that they let slip through the cracks...

[chuckacosta]

In addition to my earlier post - I think he gets unfairly ridiculed as well. If nobody here knew he was a Dr, he'd be just another one of us. Most of the regular posters have a bit of arrogance and self righteousness. Why does that M.D after his name make any difference?

I couldn't agree more.

[SVT Lurch]

Agreed. I deal with engineers that think they are God's gift to engineering on a daily basis. Most of them are dumber than a box of fucking rocks. They don't understand that just because something looks good on paper, doesn't mean it works or is a good idea in real world application.

Not to mention the lack of social skills. My roommate in college was an electrical engineer. He was fine, but EVERY single person he brought over to study was just plain awkward.

[bcoop]

Believe me, doctors and engineers aren't necessarily smarter than anyone. Most are pretty intelligent, but many aren't by any measure.

Agreed. I deal with engineers that think they are God's gift to engineering on a daily basis. Most of them are dumber than a box of fucking rocks. They don't understand that just because something looks good on paper, doesn't mean it works or is a good idea in real world application.

[TENGRAM]

They are just smarter then most & know it LOL!

My dad is a engineer for Adtran in Huntsville, AL by Redstone Arsenal & he just has that im better then you attitude at times! But he is a great guy!

Believe me, doctors and engineers aren't necessarily smarter than anyone. Most are pretty intelligent, but many aren't by any measure.

[bcoop]

In addition to my earlier post - I think he gets unfairly ridiculed as well. If nobody here knew he was a Dr, he'd be just another one of us. Most of the regular posters have a bit of arrogance and self righteousness. Why does that M.D after his name make any difference?