Two important stories were in the Wall Street Journal in
recent days, both related to jobs. One is about jobs of the future, and one is
about why medical doctors are unhappy and not recommending their profession.
Check out this article if you have a student facing college
or already in college but unsure of what to do. The article is based on a
report by the Conference Board. According to that group:
“Our extensive database of occupational data points us to the U.S. industries most at risk of labor shortages. Topping the list are: healthcare, including hospitals and nursing facilities; transportation industries, including ground passenger, water, and rail transport; utilities; social assistance; and mining and construction.” The report also cites skilled labor occupations.
I run into lots of students who think they want to be
doctors. Their reasons vary from “I like babies” as a reason to be an OB/GYN to “I want to be rich” as a basic reason for wanting to go to medical school. This article, written by a doctor, describes why doctors are disillusioned with
their field and often don’t recommend others pursue an M.D. Share this with a
student you know.
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