The economy is really that bad.... And it's only getting worse as it seems. The only thing secure right now is MD/DO. Everything else it seems is taking a hit. I doubt Physicians will be inclined to hire PA's in this economy especially with lower reimbursements as medicine starts becoming socialized, meaning less revenue, while costs are only going up do to inflation. Pharmacy seems to be becoming saturated, as well as PT/OT, there so many PT/OT offices in my area, probably more than 1 in every single town, i don't see a need for that many offices. Hospitals are shutting down and people are losing there jobs, esp. nurses. With a weakening economy, people are less inclined to worry about there dental insurance/coverage since health insurance is more impt, the major cities seem to be becoming oversaturated as well. There are cross-country truck drivers with a GED that make 100k+, no schooling, no debt. People def! shouldn't go into the health field for money, there are so many other ways to make the same amount if not more with a minimal amount of schooling/debt if any! Although ppl say they don;t go for the money, it really is all about the money, a person that spends 8-12 years in school doesn't expect to make the same amount as a person with a HS diploma
