I can't decide if i want to get a medical degree or my teaching certifict. What are some pros and cons to the industries?
2007-02-16 12:36:44 · 14 answers · asked by Big-D 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Depends on how much money you want to make... Teachers don't make much money... but the get the summer off!
2007-02-16 12:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, very different careers! I'm a teacher and a very close friend is a doctor (we're both 29 years old). Both jobs can be very stressful (doctors moreso!) but also very rewarding. Obviously, doctors get more money, but teachers get more time off (nice 2 week breaks and a long summer holiday). I guess you need to think about what you want and why you want it. Teaching is quicker to train in, usually about 3-5 years. Medical training can take 10 years, so if you don't have other income or a rich family, it can be hard. Good luck!
2007-02-16 12:41:36 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I can tell you that the medical industry and the education industry are both in high demand for jobs. I am actually an enrollment counselor for the University of Phoenix online school and I enroll for the Health Administration degree. We are doing a lot better with our number of students enrolling that the education department. It is up to you and what your desires are, you should choose the field that makes you not dread waking up every morning and saying YUCK I have to go to work!
2007-02-24 08:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by April F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a teacher. People who make a career of teaching really love what they are doing. They definitely don't get into this occupation for the monetary rewards, because there really aren't too many. Most of the teachers I know work a second job because they can't make ends meet with just one job. I would check out the job market in the area where you are thinking of getting your teaching certificate, as well. Many areas are laying off teachers because of the budget problems caused by charter schools, poor economies, and budget woes. If schools in the area you plan to teach are hiring and growing and you are sure that you are going to love your job, go for the teaching. But if you have any doubts about whether you will love it, I wouldn't get into it. Also, ask some teachers where you are thinking about getting a job how they feel about their school district and their job. Teachers have one of the highest levels of job satisfaction...66% of teachers report that they LOVE their job...but you really do have to love this job to work for the amount of money that we get in this field.
2007-02-16 17:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by fourthrules2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u go 4 medical then u'll have 2 do 5 years in a medical college.but if u go 4 a teacher ,its just 2 years.if u hate kids, u have 2 do another 2 years so as 2 b a professor in a college.
2007-02-24 08:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
medical pays alot, but if u like children or want a job with not as much streesss. try teaching
2007-02-23 13:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have a job security in both because both are in very high demand. Both are rewarding but the pay is like night and day.
Teachers do not make the money in which they deserve which is tragic.
2007-02-16 12:41:27 · answer #7 · answered by MrsJune 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Health care professions earn the big bucks.I never heard of any teachers getting rich, even college professors with Ph.D.'s
2007-02-16 12:40:54 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
medical pays more but teaching is more rewarding, I have both types in my family
2007-02-16 12:40:15 · answer #9 · answered by twysty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medical because there will be more and more sick people with the environment declining and the boomers aging.
2007-02-16 13:07:38 · answer #10 · answered by franklyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋