And what does one become then? Master of? Field of specialization? I really have no idea. What do you earn then? Presumably well above average. Aren't you also privileged then? Can't you use such an education to get into other fields? For example, pharma... Doesn't sound like you're satisfied with your job/employment. Regardless of income.
I am a psychologist + psychotherapist + trauma therapist. Permanent jobs are rare (I live in Belgium, it's no different in Germany). A salaried job is okay in terms of earnings (around 2500-3000 net, depending on additional qualifications and experience). I am self-employed and earn just under 2000 euros after taxes per month. Yes, I am very satisfied with my job. It grounds me, it is fun, it is something meaningful, I have many freedoms, I enjoy and take pleasure in the conversations, the world becomes so much bigger when I hear what people go through, what they struggle with. Yes, of course I would like a bit more income. But I am quite allergic to the ego trip: I work, therefore I have a fabulous right to take something for myself. But I have arranged my life so that I choose my luxury in a limited way (for me that is quality living) and let go of the rest that I would also like. And having to let go of something is very healthy. It is indeed difficult, but on the other hand also easy. I don't need mindfulness training because my life, due to the manageable finances, takes place on a small scale. (No car, little travel, lots of moderate endurance exercise in everyday life, little sitting (except at work) is all that keeps me mentally healthy and would keep most people healthy. I am quasi “forced” to engage with my local environment. So I enjoy the nature on the roadside, can name the everyday plants, watch the squirrels, cycle through the forest to work in the morning, sometimes get very wet. Just things like that. So, I work hard (responsibility, emotional strain, number of hours) but working hard is not a currency with which you can justify something else?