You know, I was thinking about the whole lifestyle issue based on a discussion I had with a fellow lab member today. Thinking of lifestyle isn't a hell-worthy trespass. The way I see it...medicine is a job just like any other job. Not to harsh on you yaah, but who are we to judge people because they choose a career or a job based on the lifestyle issue. Sure, people should choose a job they enjoy. That's fine. I won't argue there. But I think part of what makes people happy is balance in life. If you have a good life outside of medicine, I think this will make it more likely that you find enjoyment in the job of medicine.
Nonetheless, if people who are going into pathology for "lifestyle" let this mentality affect their work during residency, then we have a problem. They can goof off but if it is at our expense (i.e., we have more work to do because they're slacking off), now we have an issue on our hands.