Why do people post this? Why don't people do it strictly for the love of what they do rather than how much money will I make in my lifetime? If we all wanted to be rich you would think we would have went into finance and not medicine!
I can't wait to be able to provide free healthcare to homeless patients, or people who can't afford it. Or be able to stitch neighbor kids for free, or be able to offer my services to make a better community in which I live.
I think this question is a bit childish! If you came out of school and made five hundred thousand dollars a year and hated your life, that would suck! But if you came out of school and sure had to work harder then others in health care, but had an awesome life, that is totally worth it!
I don't know of a single Pod. that is hurting when it come to finances. Every one that I know also loves his/her life. But I know plenty of MD/DO who are stuck working for a corporation/hospital and they have to bow down to some MBA and kiss his butt.
I know this is a whole lot of rambling, but if you are going into it for money....do something else!