Yesterday I hoped for change.I hoped for a better tomorrow. Today is here,it is already tomorrow. Nothing has changed.I have to work an entire 80 hour on call shift.There is still a shortage of health care professionals and resources. My mind is beyond exhausted and as a result my entire system is beginning to shut down.My knees hurt and my back is sore.
This monthend my salary will be the same $2639.14 with an additional on call allowance of $86.50 per 24hour shift.meanwhile a labourer makes $100-150 per 8 hour shift and I’m reconsidering my career choice.This is rather hilarious isn’t it? The doctor who became a construction worker? I mean it’s more money and less hours! This is absolutely absurd and highly disrespectful to any doctor whether you’re and intern or not!
I studied medicine so that I could help heal the sick with the strength and might of YAH. It’s not about the money but for crying out loud we need cash to survive.Many of us are drowning in liabilities.Is this how I should continue living? In debt? God forbid.I dedicated most of my youth to study medicine.A humanitarian and divine career. At no point in my life plans did I ever think of escaping my home land.My services are required in Dominica and I promise that I’d serve this nation with all of my heart.
However, today I feel the need to invest into another country where my talents and expertise will be greatly appreciated. There is a dire need to specialize and continue contributing to the improvement of our health system.This nation is at great stake if no advancements are made in the health system.I am appealing to the health care administrators to stand up for adequate access to health care services, revival of the primary health care system, an accredited hospital, advanced medical technology, the employment of all foreign medical graduates, appointment of native consultants, increase of salaries and decrease of working hours. Health care providers deserve better working conditions.
We are humans too.We have families to take care of.We have emotions like every other person and when we say we are tired we are tired physically and mentally.Shall we continue migrating because no one listens to our petitions or shall we remain in Dominica and fight for what is right and just? I still hope for a better tomorrow.God shall cause His children to rise upon the High places of the earth.Be hopeful my people The Most High God still sits on the throne!
Another brilliant mind forced to seek gainful employment elsewhere in order to provide his family with a better life.
Its is sad to see our great doctors leave Dominica
My heart goes out to you Dr., and others like you who suffer tremendous financial losses living in Dominica under this government
All i can say is continue to trust in God, but do what you have to do for your family.
It is sad indeed but doc although you wanted to give back to your country sometimes its best to spread your wings some where else it can be good or bad but right now anywhere is better than Dominica …I’ve been living outside most of my adult life and was proud to say I’m a Dominican but now i ready to sell this passport i have now and feel no way doing it
Good day
I too got many opportunities to migrate in my younger years but said no I will stay and assist to develop my island – Tourism chose me where I have worked for 14 years! and I regret to say I am considering moving away from Dominica to seek something else. The economy is stagnant and not encouraging.
I see many persons struggle to make ends me and something one of my Managers said to me once, we should not work to be broke at the end of the day and sadly this is now I have felt for the pass 14 years and now I should face another 5 years of this? I don’t think I can, the next opportunity that comes my way I am out of here!!!!!
Be of good courage all is not lost dont loose hope Dominica will rise AMEN
Exceptionally depressing reading about the sad state of affairs more-so on the toll being exacted on many of the professionals who choose to remain with the well being of the island in mind rather than jump ship thereby adding to a brain drain. What other choice or option do they have? It is OK to put love of country first, but when this is not a two way street, then ones well being is all that matters and becomes the priority.
You see that is what happens when you and many like you stay in your offices etc when the union or ppl call you out to protest. You think the ballot will be chance but that is too late….you all had join buju them in the night vigil and even before that Lofty outside di parliament to affact that change.
I fear that is too late now. We are in never.
Dominica is cruel place! You sacrifice now, render service selflessly and get this treatment…Then, you leave for greener pastures and find that the same bad minded bastards will be the ones who will want to disenfranchise your ass…What a country ! Cavalege tete chien it is…