Hey, im a junior in High School and I wanna pursue something in the medical field...BUT...i don't no what
Im honestly scared to death about the longggggg time spent in school. I mean college, med school, residency and all that...and im nervous about being a doctor because when ur a doctor, u dont really have a life outside work...
And i wanna be RICH...but i also wanna find something that i love doing.
I want to be some kind of doctor, but...i dont know what. Sometimes, I'm like, I want to be a doctor and other times im like No, i dont wanna be a doctor.
Can you please help me and if your a doctor, tell me all about it...Ur experiences, ur hours....everythinggggggg
THx babez
2007-07-19 09:24:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
OH and tell me how much u guys make....
2007-07-19 09:27:36 · update #1
I always balk when someone asks how much the job pays. It takes everything you thought about and more. The hours are relentless, no vacations, no sleep, no recreation, the college cost alone is inhibiting, and the desire has to make you grind your teeth. If you have more determination than anyone else you ever knew, then maybe you can make it. But it takes 12 long hard years and then some, and you have to have a strong stomach and a mind for science. If you only care about the money, you will never make it. You have to Keep Your Eye on the Prize at all times. The Prize is Not the money because you will spend all you want of that soon enough. And studying and educating yourself will never end. Just start in that direction and you may branch off around your Masters Degree into something that doesn't take over your life as much as being a doctor will. Many people are much happier having found another path along the way.
2007-07-19 09:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by Dovey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor, but I can tell you there are pros and cons in every profession. You seem to be undecided at this time, so I would suggest that you obtain as much information as you can. Most doctors are too busy to tell you about their experiences and finances, etc., but you can probably find a lot of information on websites. I think it takes a very dedicated and humanitarian type person to go into the medical profession, and you're right about the lengthy educational process. So be absolutely sure before you make any commitments. Meantime, explore other occupations in the medical field, such as nursing, technicians, paramedic, scientific research, etc. Good luck!
2007-07-19 16:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a physician's assistant (this is very different than a medical assisitant, do some research into it), a pharmacologist, or some sort of technican? A psycholigist or counselor? What about some type of research specialist? What about marine biology? Good luck to you!
2007-07-19 16:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by BLM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forget medicine! become a doctor of philosophy then you might just know something important...and you could still win the lottery!
2007-07-19 16:28:22 · answer #4 · answered by mlsgeorge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHIROPRACTOR! Lots of money!
2007-07-19 16:34:21 · answer #5 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋