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I see this all the time but you can't compare apple (doctor) to orange (software developer). Doctor is more "trustworthy" (perception-wise) as they get older w
by edwinnathaniel 11y ago
I see this all the time but you can't compare apple (doctor) to orange (software developer).
Doctor is more "trustworthy" (perception-wise) as they get older while Developer is more in-demand when they're younger.
Doctor also technically made way more money than Developer (in general though, the statement may not stand if you compare Silicon Valley but you get the idea, even in other countries, Doctor probably made more than Developer).
Doctor also keep their job longer than Developer.
Doctor can read but does not necessarily have to demonstrate that to their prospective employers while Developer can't just say "I read Objective-C for Dummies therefore I am an expert of Objective-C".
These were just ones of many things that I can think of.
- ryandrake 11y agoYou forgot: Doctors have a strong professional organization that works for them, handles things like certification, keeps the labor supply favorable and wages high. Developers, on the other hand, swallow the "unions are bad" mentality and compete with each other in the usual "labor race to the bottom".
- ElysianEagle 11y agoI wish I could add more, but you've nailed it. Upvoted!
- gozur88 11y agoI don't think the AMA has much affect on employment of older doctors. He's right - older doctors are in demand because they're assumed to have acquired some wisdom along the way. The same is not true of software developers.