Originally Posted by
KiloDelta
not comparing the skill sets, just stating the similarities in training. Although pilots and doctors are different, its the same kind of system in that a large investment is required upfront, followed by a period of paying your dues in order to get the "dream job."
This is a great comparison, Kilo! Doctors/NP's and Pilots share very similar hardships in the profession.
I watched my mom sacrifice years of her life to get where she is as an FNP; working all nighters, in the ER, volunteering, medical politics, research, kissing ass, laid off, dealing with lunatics and not to mention the expenses of getting there. Same goes for my pops with the airlines; years of sacrifice, expenses, paycuts, union crap and getting pushed into the dirt only to get up and have it happen all over again. Doctors/NP's and Pilots make a decent financial living but at a great sacrifice. The nature of the professions is completely opposite but both must go through years of hardship to get to the "dream job."