Why do so many of you want to become doctors / or dentists?
Because people are legitimately retarded if they genuinely don't have a real interest at it without influence from people.
Although the pay is decent enough for the hours working on average 105 hrs out of 168 hours per week.
And if you want a really good pay (200k+), then more years and internships of studying and work before you become a surgeon etc.
By the time you're 40, you'll finally be earning a lot, but you'll be out of energy and other factors in life come into play (children/time).
Oh yes, and the Uni fees too.
EDIT: Who cares if you're disowned. It's your own choice of life, and as long as you're realistic and have a backup, it's fine.