Right now I am trying to decide between going into business or going into medicine. I am leaning toward medicine because a) good average salary b) good job security and c)you can go home with the knowledge that you saved someone's life today, or at least improved it
I like the idea of business because there is no ceiling on your success.
What I don't like is that there seems to be low job security. Also, in business, do you mostly have to live in NY to make the big bucks? I know there are exceptions, but don't most of the rich investment banker guys ($500k+) live in NYC?
What I am worried about for medicine is the health care bill. I know salaries will probably decrease by 20-30%, and some specialties will still make 200k+, but no one knows for sure. I know you shouldn't go into it for money, but I am worried that after going to school for 8 years and 4 years residency, I'll only be compensated for a middle class life.
If you go to a top business school (top 10 or so), are you mostly guaranteed to make a higher salary than in medicine? Is going to a bschool with a great reputation very helpful?
I like the idea of business because there is no ceiling on your success.
What I don't like is that there seems to be low job security. Also, in business, do you mostly have to live in NY to make the big bucks? I know there are exceptions, but don't most of the rich investment banker guys ($500k+) live in NYC?
What I am worried about for medicine is the health care bill. I know salaries will probably decrease by 20-30%, and some specialties will still make 200k+, but no one knows for sure. I know you shouldn't go into it for money, but I am worried that after going to school for 8 years and 4 years residency, I'll only be compensated for a middle class life.
If you go to a top business school (top 10 or so), are you mostly guaranteed to make a higher salary than in medicine? Is going to a bschool with a great reputation very helpful?