| - extreme longevity of a career (if that appeals to you) or retire early (if that appeals to you) - ability to help people and even work directly with/in international communities to promote global health (eg, doctors without borders) - dictate your schedule including working minimal hours - answer a calling (life is more than money) - ability to work in any area of the country or world (every city needs a doctor) - solid job security and pay for your entire life - respect / social status (people want to have a doctor as their friend / spouse) - ability to develop and maintain social skills (ie, be more "broad") which are exercised as a physician significantly more than (in my experience) as a software engineer - have months of vacation every year without any consequences - life time of growth and learning |