[bruce511]

With the caveat that doctors have to deal with sick people all day

So sure, if you're looking for high income and job security, and the work itself is irrelevant then that's one way to decide.

But clearly programming and doctoring take place in very different work environments, and are very different in many ways.

Personally I always enjoyed programming. Frankly, I don't like sick people, so I'd be a terrible doctor. I graduated at a time when Dr's were well paid, programming not so much. But the wheel turns, and I'm really pleased I chose the path I did.

40 years later, and I'm right where I'm supposed to be :)