Gretzky

a) Accountant
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- The good thing is accounting is still one of the most sought after professions. In prosperity or recession, you still need good accountants.
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- Not as good as it used to be. Lawyers specialize in business/international laws are better off  today. Don't trust the TV shows, criminal lawyers are not as romantic/easy as the shows portrayed. Unless you work for the crown, future is not that good.
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c)Medical Doctor
0 p0 b; H# g$ x5 s- Supplies are over the demands. The only place on earth where you get good paid with a basic G.P. is remote areas in N. America. % U% U8 Q6 w4 y2 M
- Don't even consider medicine unless you want to be a specialist/researcher beyond the basic G.P. training. Patients rights are at the highest in history. More docs get sued than people get bite by dogs. # z1 u7 A5 v! F& `
-Training required: varies depending on country....from 6 to 12 yrs (excluding residency).