HomerJ
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I hate to break this to you, but that might be what a GP grosses, but that ain't what he takes home. I am not saying docs do not make a good living and I'm not saying some docs don't make a great living, but MD =! automatic riches anymore. Trust your buddy Piobaire on what docs make
You want a good specialty, one that is already in high demand and will just grow and grow over the next 30 years? Vascular surgeon. Of course, that is a tough gig to master, and I mean a real vascular surgeon, not a cardiologist pretending to be one. Trust your buddy Piobaire on this too, as an area that will be in huge demand.
^^ I agree.
According to the bureau of labor statistics, 1/3rd of physicians work 60+ hours/week. 37% of lawyers work 50+ hours/week. They both earn good money but not good enough considering all the life that's sucked from you.
You want to earn a decent living and actually have time to enjoy it? Do a 2 year associates in Dental Hygiene and get paid $36/hour. Work as much or as little as you want (most work less than 35 hours/week).