u/Humble-Transition175

Hey everyone, I’m in a spot I never thought I’d be in. I’m a non-traditional student with a degree in Biological Sciences, and after years of grinding, I actually got the medical school acceptance.

It took me 10 years to finish my undergrad as I worked and had major setbacks. I graduated with a 3.3 gpa 499 mcat. I never really liked studying. I was usually part time and dreaded the long study hours. Most of the pressure to attend medical school was from my parents. I don't love medicine, but I don't hate it either. I really want a career with some sort of work/life balance that from what I've seen, medicine doesn't offer. I'm already 33 years old and won't really be making any money until my mid 40s.

I'm afraid I'll regret not going. Especially after so many years getting to this point. Idk what to do. What would I even pivot into? If it's not a physician I don't think I would want to do PA or nursing. Maybe regulatory affairs/biotech.

A little background about myself: a non-traditional student (32 years old) still financially dependent from my family. It took me 10 years to get my bachelor's degree as I worked full time etc.

The truth is, I don't know if medicine is actually my passion. It was more about the pressure from my parents. I'm a huge introvert who would prefer to work from home if possible, earn an income within a year or two, and not be tied down by the long study hours.

I've considered pivoting into something else. I was looking into a masters program in regulatory science where I'd still be in the pharma/biotech industry that pays well.

Am I crazy for walking away from med school after a decade of grinding for it? Is it just the "sunk cost fallacy" talking or is it smarter to choose the path that actually makes sense in my life at 32?

Thank you to anyone who reads/replies to this.