<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>Well, I was admitted into Wharton via the Life Sciences and Management program. Through it, I will get a BS in Econ and BA in Biology from UPenn. However, I kinda wanna have a general feel for the various career fields that may be open to me out of this program. So, how would a career in management for a for-profit healthcare company look in terms of stability and lucrativeness when compared with Ibanking?</p>
<p>Thanks,
Robbie</p>
<p>stability: yes
lucrativeness: probably not</p>
<p>but that’s how it usually works.</p>
<p>My suggestion would be to aim for working in a healthcare coverage group at an ibank (I think GS has the best). I’m not sure how much you know about banking, but often times banks have different groups of people covering different sectors. This would be perfect if you are interested in the healthcare industry but want a more lucrative career like banking. You will also have an edge in recruiting over students just studying finance.</p>
<p>stability: yes
lucrativeness: probably not</p>
<p>but that’s how it usually works.</p>
<p>My suggestion would be to aim for working in a healthcare coverage group at an ibank (I think GS has the best). I’m not sure how much you know about banking, but often times banks have different groups of people covering different sectors. This would be perfect if you are interested in the healthcare industry but want a more lucrative career like banking. You will also have an edge in recruiting over students just studying finance.</p>
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<p>Lol easier said than done (at GS).</p>
<p>I honestly find it gross that an 18 year old’s life goal is to work in a for-profit health care company. </p>
<p>I usually dismiss people who think working as an analyst is unethical as uninformed and jealous. Being an analyst is awesome training if you want to do all sorts of very useful jobs. </p>
<p>But for profit health care? You want to go into an industry with completely perverse incentives?</p>
<p>There’s plenty of upside potential and growth in health care management. If this is what interests you, get a related job after Wharton and see where it takes you.</p>