For Love or Money?
April 23, 2008 | by brett | Permalink
By Jules Christian Ko
In a perfect world, there are only two sides to every issue; however, in reality, there are numerous sides to every issue.
At some point we may have been faced with a choice of pursuing a career that would fill our bank accounts or fulfill our personal satisfaction. I want a career with a decent salary, but also something that will not bore me to death. I do not want to be a part of the statistics that say most Americans are not satisfied with their careers.
For me to be dragging myself to a job I don’t even like in the first place is just plain ridiculous. I don’t think that one is more important than the other. It is important to have a career that I like, but also something that has a decent salary for my family. I have always been passionate about pursuing a field in medicine and by doing research I had a number of options to consider, options that would give me a personal satisfaction and challenges every day.
I have decided to become an Anesthesiologist. The job overview and daily tasks satisfies my passion for medicine and the opportunity to work private practice. Also, it is a field where I can interact with diverse people on a daily basis as well as make a difference in their lives or their loved ones.
Economic security is also an issue when it comes to choosing a career. Based on my research, I found that Anesthesiologists make more than $300,000 a year. This would be a dream job for me since private practice would give me the flexibility to make my own schedule so I can spend time with my family. By knowing what I really love, I have found the perfect career that would give me the best of both worlds.
« Previous: How My Thinking Has Changed Since the Beginning of High School | Next: Helicopters or Computers »
RESPOND TO THIS INTERVIEW