> I'm not sure how to parse your statement about status-seeking. A lot of people who go into medicine are status seeking. My point, I suppose, is that spending

> I'm not sure how to parse your statement about status-seeking. A lot of people who go into medicine are status seeking. My point, I suppose, is that spending an extra 7+ years in school/residency and taking out a ton of debt is not a very efficient way to get money and status unless you plan on being among those who get into a hyper-competitive residency. I agree that working remotely would solve my problem, but I have serious concerns over (1) long-term stability; (2) being totally isolated from coworkers.