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It's important that i make the right decision now as there must be no looking back once it's decided. So i need help! Which is better? Accountancy or pharmacy?
My parents feel that pharmacists are more sought after and have more job opportunities...but i think otherwise. Who is right?
I'm neutral to both courses so it doesn't matter which i take. It just a matter of prospects not interest nor passion.
I don't want to end up jobless after completing my studies. What do you all advice?

2006-12-30 18:24:37 · 6 answers · asked by anirbas k 1 in Business & Finance Careers & Employment

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1st of all, ACCOUNTANCY isn't even a word. It sounds like you need a general education long before you'll be ready to decide on a lifetime career.

2006-12-30 18:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mary G 6 · 0 0

Overall I would say being a pharmacist is a high demand profession. Accountants are also in demand, but to be comparible I think you would have to get a CPA. The key with accounting, is are you going to try to work for a big company or an accounting firm?
As a pharmacist I think you have set hours, and are paid overtime if that is over 40 hours. You can probably move easier as it is more of "trade" profession, by changing jobs or just transfering with the same company.
I do wonder if pharmacists might get tired of the job after 5 years, where as accounting could be more varied, or you could change departments, or what you are doing.
Good luck

2006-12-30 18:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by Gatsby216 7 · 0 0

In all honesty, there is a huge difference between the mind of an Accountant vs. a Pharmacist.
They are both at polar ends of the spectrum.
Don't be concerned about employment; literally any post-graduate field will always have openings, because lets face it... people get tired and sick of school after their bachelors, right???
If I were you, I'd volunteer at both an Accounting office as well as a Pharmacy/clinic.
Work as a Pharmacy tech for a couple of months, try it out, see if you like it. Do the same for Accounting. And maybe along the way, you might realize what truly sparks your interest.

Best

2006-12-30 18:36:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You are talking about how you want to earn a living for the rest of your life. Accounting is a sit-down job, not much moving. Pharmacy puts you on your feet most of the time, but pays somewhat better. However, the choice is for YOUR life, so choose what will be more satisfying to you.

2006-12-30 18:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Choose something you're interested in. Otherwise, choose something you're good at. Try taking a job assessment test, talking to a career counselor, or interning at different jobs to figure out what you like and are good at. Also, will accounting work be outsourced in the future?

2006-12-31 08:33:07 · answer #5 · answered by wlh563 2 · 0 0

Um why not pick a career that you actually want instead of picking something that sounds good and will make you a lot of money. So my answer is neither accountancy or pharmacy.

2006-12-30 18:27:07 · answer #6 · answered by Dee 2 · 0 0

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