Do all anesthesiologists work long hours?

Question

Do all anesthesiologists work long hours?

Answer 1

There are many different opportunities once you finish training (by which time you are about 30 years old).

I'm an independent contractor, so I can take off as much time as I want.  However, if I don't work, I don't earn any money, but the expenses continue.

Many of my colleagues work 60 hour weeks.  Some work part time, maybe 24 hours a week.  What you gain in lifestyle, you lose in income.

So the answer is no, not all of us work long hours.  Some do, some don't.

Answer 2

They may work long hours on the days they work,  but as independent contractors or as members of a group  they can pretty well set how much they want to work.   If they have a large enough group,  they can get 2-3 MONTHS of vacation a year,  not including their regular days off.

Answer 3

It depends.  It is a field where you can do what you want if you position yourself correctly.