Sir, I write to commend the excellent opinion piece by Hassan and Nazar.1 The description of such a reasoned approach to career planning should give younger colleagues an excellent template as they make their way into practice. Beyond the clear benefits described in respect of the particular experience in this case, the application of loss aversion reasoning as a process would serve the wider profession well.

Decisions are seldom clear cut and there are usually trade-offs to be made. Consideration of the long-term benefits and deferred gratification can often help to prioritise. I would encourage practitioners young and old to read this piece and apply the same approach to difficult life decisions.