Dentist earns up to RM1,500 a week driving e-hailing after clinic hours
The clinic owner says he starts a 'second shift' behind the wheel once his practice closes at 6pm, treating the extra income as pocket money.
PETALING JAYA – A dentist has drawn public attention after revealing that he drives for an e-hailing service once his shift ends, despite having run his own dental clinic for the past six years.
The dentist, who uses the handle @Dr_syedzaf on social media, said he begins his "second shift" as an e-hailing driver as soon as his clinic closes at 6pm.
He said the side job brings in between RM1,000 and RM1,500 a week, which he considers pocket money, while his clinic income remains untouched.
"I recently got my licence to do e-hailing. Previously I closed the clinic at 10pm, but now I finish my shift at 6pm and then continue with e-hailing," he said in remarks translated from Malay.
He admitted he would rather his passengers did not know what he does for a living.
"If possible, I really won't tell passengers that I am a dentist. If I tell them, they would surely be shocked," he said.
The dentist said he aims to collect only about RM120 a day before heading home, and is grateful that his wife understands his decision to take on the extra work.
"I'm lucky because my wife understands. I target just RM120 a day, then I go home. Are there other doctors like me?" he asked. – KOSMO! ONLINE
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