Why are professions like lawyers and doctors looked so highly upon?

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Panic Procul Pervideo

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Nearly all of them are self-centered, materialistic jerks. lol! My sister's a doctor, and once she got to med school, her ego shot sky-high (not even kidding) and she hasn't been the same since. It only got worse when she graduated.

Sure, these people are helpful to us 'average folk,' but it's JUST a service they provide. Anyone, really, could be a doctor or a lawyer if they really wanted to be. The entire world isn't stuck up.

So why do people admire and deem the self-ish, egotistical, high-paying jobs (doctors, lawyers, and celebrities) so...glamorous?

I'm almost in college, and over the past year I've found what I love doing most in the world. But recently I've been feeling A LOT of pressure because I'm not choosing one of the more 'elite' fields of study. While I'm intelligent enough, I'm trading in the opportunity to be 'respected' for a career in...*gag me* writing. How lame is that, honestly?

I love writing. It's like my weird version of sex. lol! But I still feel pressure. Why?
I guess what I'm really asking is how can I make myself feel more comfortable with knowing that, while my career choice isn't respected at all, I'll still be happy.

Am I the only one that's going through this?
 
You've stated the most important thing. You'll be happy. Money isn't everything. I don't make a lot of money, but I'm happy with what I do. I'd say those people are insecure about themselves if they need the "prestige" of a certain profession to feel good about themselves.
 
You've stated the most important thing. You'll be happy. Money isn't everything. I don't make a lot of money, but I'm happy with what I do. I'd say those people are insecure about themselves if they need the "prestige" of a certain profession to feel good about themselves.
 
You've stated the most important thing. You'll be happy. Money isn't everything. I don't make a lot of money, but I'm happy with what I do. I'd say those people are insecure about themselves if they need the "prestige" of a certain profession to feel good about themselves.
 
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