I'm in lawschool or going to btw If you haven't watched the infiniti website, DO IT!
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Sorry guys, I didn't mean to get off the subject. Simply felt it might be a bit helpful to those who are currently facing the med or law school struggle and have posted on here making comments of such. Having been there, wanted to add a bit of insight / encouragement.
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Originally Posted by Mr_Ryte
In other words, you should try to represent entertainers, athletes and others filthy rich people that seem to ummmm....."attract" trouble.
How did this thread get so off topic....oops. Oh well.
it was supposed to be a thread about their little slide show. it's a great slide show on the infiniti website about the '08 G.
anyways I guess I got side tracked looking down the line at a doctor's pay.
anyways I guess I got side tracked looking down the line at a doctor's pay.
Originally Posted by DropTopGal
I remember those days, seemed like it would take forever to get through. In 3-4 years, the light will start to shine at the end of the tunnel. Once you are past the intern-first year and are a 2nd year, life gets better; slowly but surely. Hang in there! Yes, it is well worth it...for many reasons.
BTW... don't be over zealous paying back student loans. Consolidate with a 30 year payback. Interest rates for student loans are low and when locked into a low rate, you'll find the $400/month note to be no problem to make. Also, a portion of student loan payments are an itemized deduction (in time, you'll be looking for every deduction possible). Wouldn't you rather have the sum of the loan in your bank?
I have not practiced full time for nearly 12 years as my hubby is in the same gig and does very nicely. He is one of "those"..Columbia NY Med, I studied in Manila. Coming from two who are just a bit ahead in the game than you..."go for it and have fun doing it" (med that is).
Another thought for those who are in med or law... My hubby was Air Force before med then returned as an officer once he was done. Not only was his training exceptional, but more than half of his loans were part of the compensation package. Something you may want to consider.
For the attorney to be...we have a few siblings and two first cousins who go by the title, "esquire" or "barristar". They practice international / corporate law, family and trust law, general tort law, and one who is criminal law. While they all make a comfortable living, international / corporate seems to be well ahead when it comes to $$$$, representing large companies; big names such as Shell Oil. It took him a CPA, then JD, then Harvard International School of something (don't recall), while networking throughout the years. Perserverance pays.
BTW... don't be over zealous paying back student loans. Consolidate with a 30 year payback. Interest rates for student loans are low and when locked into a low rate, you'll find the $400/month note to be no problem to make. Also, a portion of student loan payments are an itemized deduction (in time, you'll be looking for every deduction possible). Wouldn't you rather have the sum of the loan in your bank?
I have not practiced full time for nearly 12 years as my hubby is in the same gig and does very nicely. He is one of "those"..Columbia NY Med, I studied in Manila. Coming from two who are just a bit ahead in the game than you..."go for it and have fun doing it" (med that is).
Another thought for those who are in med or law... My hubby was Air Force before med then returned as an officer once he was done. Not only was his training exceptional, but more than half of his loans were part of the compensation package. Something you may want to consider.
For the attorney to be...we have a few siblings and two first cousins who go by the title, "esquire" or "barristar". They practice international / corporate law, family and trust law, general tort law, and one who is criminal law. While they all make a comfortable living, international / corporate seems to be well ahead when it comes to $$$$, representing large companies; big names such as Shell Oil. It took him a CPA, then JD, then Harvard International School of something (don't recall), while networking throughout the years. Perserverance pays.
Really!!!???
That's really reasonable.
I was looking at mine and to pay it off I was looking at like $2500 a month At $2500-$3000 a month I'd be eating ramen noodles until I'm 37 or so.
Well I guess that was planning on paying it off at 7 years under a 10 year plan.
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My med was greatfully covered by my parents as my father is a Doc as well. My hubby on the other hand, Columbia NY Med ran a whopping 185k, or there about. He then served as an officer in the Air force where he did dual residency in adult/peds trauma and family prac. Then was the pain mgt fellowship. After the AF assumed 100k of his loans, he was left with 85k..over 30 years, he pays 370/month. His early retirement check alone more than covers it. Now he is a hospitalist, but occassional does trauma and pain mgt to keep his skills. But boy, that G7 looks sharp! lol
Originally Posted by DropTopGal
My med was greatfully covered by my parents as my father is a Doc as well. My hubby on the other hand, Columbia NY Med ran a whopping 185k, or there about. He then served as an officer in the Air force where he did dual residency in adult/peds trauma and family prac. Then was the pain mgt fellowship. After the AF assumed 100k of his loans, he was left with 85k..over 30 years, he pays 370/month. His early retirement check alone more than covers it. Now he is a hospitalist, but occassional does trauma and pain mgt to keep his skills. But boy, that G7 looks sharp! lol
oh yeah and one of the best parts about the new G is that interior and screen that integrates all the components of the car from AC to audio
I don't know why they never did that in the past!!! Honda even does that on their accords!!!
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hahaha. You guys are hysterical.
Thanks for the insight DropTopGal. Some advice for future "esqs", do not pick a field based on salary alone. There are several factors to consider: usually in the corporate environment, you net big salaries, but this does come at a cost. You are a number, and your life will be your job. Any thoughts of family will suffer, however, if you are a bachelor or bachelorette, this may not matter to you just yet. So, if you are planning to go corporate, do it while your young, and get out. Then find a practice that will allow you the "freedom" to actually live your life and enjoy the fruits if your hard work. Either way, make the best decision for you. Don't get caught up with statistics. As you see on here with the G37 v. 335i argument, there will always be pros and cons. Heck, that is one of the things that keeps the legal profession going...
Thanks for the insight DropTopGal. Some advice for future "esqs", do not pick a field based on salary alone. There are several factors to consider: usually in the corporate environment, you net big salaries, but this does come at a cost. You are a number, and your life will be your job. Any thoughts of family will suffer, however, if you are a bachelor or bachelorette, this may not matter to you just yet. So, if you are planning to go corporate, do it while your young, and get out. Then find a practice that will allow you the "freedom" to actually live your life and enjoy the fruits if your hard work. Either way, make the best decision for you. Don't get caught up with statistics. As you see on here with the G37 v. 335i argument, there will always be pros and cons. Heck, that is one of the things that keeps the legal profession going...
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Originally Posted by Initial G
hahaha. You guys are hysterical.
Thanks for the insight DropTopGal. Some advice for future "esqs", do not pick a field based on salary alone. There are several factors to consider: usually in the corporate environment, you net big salaries, but this does come at a cost. You are a number, and your life will be your job. Any thoughts of family will suffer, however, if you are a bachelor or bachelorette, this may not matter to you just yet. So, if you are planning to go corporate, do it while your young, and get out. Then find a practice that will allow you the "freedom" to actually live your life and enjoy the fruits if your hard work. Either way, make the best decision for you. Don't get caught up with statistics. As you see on here with the G37 v. 335i argument, there will always be pros and cons. Heck, that is one of the things that keeps the legal profession going...
Thanks for the insight DropTopGal. Some advice for future "esqs", do not pick a field based on salary alone. There are several factors to consider: usually in the corporate environment, you net big salaries, but this does come at a cost. You are a number, and your life will be your job. Any thoughts of family will suffer, however, if you are a bachelor or bachelorette, this may not matter to you just yet. So, if you are planning to go corporate, do it while your young, and get out. Then find a practice that will allow you the "freedom" to actually live your life and enjoy the fruits if your hard work. Either way, make the best decision for you. Don't get caught up with statistics. As you see on here with the G37 v. 335i argument, there will always be pros and cons. Heck, that is one of the things that keeps the legal profession going...
LOL....Listen to us...
I bought my car my 2003 coupe from a lawyer that went to USC. He bought preordered it before he even saw it and payed it off in 6 months, and he had a modest nice home at 30.
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Originally Posted by DropTopGal
Or option "B"... for those who can, just stick with Medicine. While every job has one answering to another, at least with Medicine, the doc is positioned at at the top of th totem pole......
Originally Posted by smokedhen
can you give me the link to the slideshow?