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Ali’s Answer
Although I do not work in this field, I was originally planning on becoming a doctor so I learned a lot about the healthcare industry.
For starters, the amount of education required for many medical careers is above the traditional 4 year degree. That is challenging for many because you have more school, potentially more debt, and you lose out on money you could have earned if you would have earned another degree and started work earlier.
Once you become licensed, it can be difficult to balance work and life. Healthcare jobs are very demanding in that the hours can be long and you are constantly working. Depending on the type of employment situation, you may be on call and have to respond to patients at a moments notice. Also, dealing with sick patients can be emotionally taxing.