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Just when you thought you were ready for adulthood, the learning begins
Stepping into a career as a ‘fledgling’ adult can be an abrupt introduction to the hard-hitting realities of being a grown-up.
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As a student, life was much simpler, says the writer.
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Faye Ng Yu Ci
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Just over a year ago, I stepped away from the cocoon of being a medical student and into the shoes of a medical doctor. I had a bunch of doubts and reservations. One year in, I can’t say I’ve mastered the art of “adulting”, but I’ve learnt some things along the way.
The first thing that hit me as a “fledgling” adult was how I had real responsibilities.
