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Thank you in advance! Please ask me for clarification, if necessary.
I recently began a position working with a greatly under-served population of clients, suffering from addiction and seeking rehabilitation (willingly or unwillingly). I am really excited to work with these clients due to personal reasons. This also builds on my research experience working in alcohol and substance abuse, as well as my motivation for becoming a physician.
However, this position is paid. Would my compensation for this job belittle my altruistic intentions of serving this particular population? I could volunteer, but I would like to spend more than 5 hours a week with this work during my time off before medical school. I also do need an income.
I recently began a position working with a greatly under-served population of clients, suffering from addiction and seeking rehabilitation (willingly or unwillingly). I am really excited to work with these clients due to personal reasons. This also builds on my research experience working in alcohol and substance abuse, as well as my motivation for becoming a physician.
However, this position is paid. Would my compensation for this job belittle my altruistic intentions of serving this particular population? I could volunteer, but I would like to spend more than 5 hours a week with this work during my time off before medical school. I also do need an income.