earthwalker7

as a top 10 MBA myself I can tell you that simply getting an MBA is not a guarantee of anything. Maybe not even a job. Half our MBA class didn't even have a job at graduation.
It's become a highly commoditized and devalued degree. Too many schools, and even the top 10 schools have expanded their classes so the actual number of people graduating has swelled dramatically.

The MBA is not really a professional degree - that is to say, it doesn't teach you to do anything. It is a series of classes really - macroecon, accounting, corporate finance, marketing, etc. Then you have to find some way to make some use of it. Good luck there. Will it teach you to start a company? No. You either have that desire and are able to figure out a way to start a successful company or you don't. Actually better to be an engineer if that's the route you want to go. Will it guarantee you a job? Not really. You have to try to find a corporate job, and see if you can perform. Maybe the MBA classes you took will help, maybe not. Most of the classes probably won't even relate.

earthwalker7

I object.

I know LOTS of unemployed lawyers.
it's highly deceptive to post the starting pay at a Big Law lawfirm.
Those jobs are few and hard to get.
Sure the pay is good... IF you can get the job.
Perhaps this is similar to looking at the top salaries at a highly competitive specialty.
Looks like great numbers on paper... if you can land that elusive fish.

Weeknd

Lawyer firms are HIGHLY picky based on your schools prestige and your ranking etc.
Whereas being an MD is basically "Guaranteeing" you get a job in some hospital

Shrinkrap

"I'm still in practice nearly 30 years now, and anyone interested in getting my perspective on the field is welcome to ask."

How long has your practice focused on medical marijuana, and why?

Would the link to your homepage be considered an ad?

Shrinkrap

I see. I have been in practice at least 22 years (not counting medical school, residency, and fellow ship), and here in California, I have spoken to many kids pursuing medical marijuana cards, and a few physicans looking to share office space. I do not do provide that service myself, and I thought it would be an interesting perspective on practicing medicine today.

earthwalker7

in the business world you still have PLENTY to worry about. Believe me. I'd trade it for an MD today if I could and give up life savings to do so. Even now, as I'm on the fence at the age of 35 as to whether to go back for the MD, my biggest concern is time, not money. I want to have a family, and being fully engaged in the activity of becoming a doctor (2yrs post bac, 4 yrs med school, 1 year internship, 3 yrs residence) will mean I'll never see wife or kids. And I'm not sure it's worth THAT, because my wife means everything to me. But if I were 22, or 27, or whatever, I'd not think twice about it.

OperationIvy

My entire education is paid for by my parents. My tuition, food, gas, housing, everything is covered. I was extremely fortunate to be born in the home that I am. I am considering going into medicine. I'm not doing it for money, more as something to fulfill my life. I'm willing to put in the work, and actually love the work/learning process of it. Any downsides considering my circumstances?

Princess'Dad

Operation
If you have to ask, is it what u want