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Re:Why doctors in America earn so much by winrid on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @03:26PM (#38103557)
She has better job security than you, however.
Re:Why doctors in America earn so much by tenpies on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @04:42PM (#38104862)
And career longevity. A 40 year old developer is "old". At 50 you're ancient.

A 40 year old doctor is insanely young. A doctor in his late 60s can easily be in their prime, especially in some practice areas or research. Provided they are okay health-wise, even an 80 year old doctor can still be working, especially if they have a strong team. They'll probably be in a mentorship role or a more laid-back practice, but they'll still be earning a meaningful income and having a very real impact on their patients.

And generally speaking, doctors in the West live longer than the general population, so that longevity is better as well.

Re:Why doctors in America earn so much by SkyPuncher on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @09:21PM (#38107747)
You are absolutely correct.

So far, that really hasn't been a factor for us. It is worth noting that job security becomes much less important as you build wealth. It's a lot easier to build wealth when you're not racking up debt and being underpaid in your 20's.