<p>Overrated jobs are, I guess, jobs that sound glamorous (and probably once were glamorous) but have been caught in the downdrafts caused by globalization, technology, and recessions. Some primary care physicians love their jobs, but most seem to be dissatisfied as the pressure of weakened economics means they have to see patients in 15 minute slots. One told me “I have to spend most of my time with my back to the patient typing the answers to questions into the computer.” Income has declined and the work has gotten worse. I think the same is true for many lawyers, but not all. I’m working on a deal where one of the lawyers involved, a star in his field, has apparently bought himself a private island somewhere near Hawaii. And, some, like missypie, like it. Though when we ShawSon said, based upon his Moot Court and debate team experience, that he might become a lawyer, our lawyer friends tried to dissuade him. And, they are now outsourcing grunt legal work to India.</p>
<p>This is a pretty simplistic article, but I think identifying jobs where competition has increased or will increase, rewards have declined or will do so, and working conditions have declined or will despite a potentially glamorous reputation could be a service.</p>