I need careers advice.

I'm 16 and have just started my A levels. I'm considering a career in medicine, perhaps something to do with the brain. However, I also like the idea of business and economics. My question is, which one pays better? Bluntly.

I'm currently doing maths, further maths, physics, chemistry and biology. Would, I have to drop a subject and take economics if I did change my mind and wanted to do business?

Medicine can be very hard work - firstly the degree is longer than most degrees and after you graduate, you will still have to work long hours and sometimes be on call. If you enjoy it and have a passion for helping people, go for it. If you are only in it for the money, you will find it very hard to get through it.

Businesses can make a lot of money, but it depends on the nature of the market and the nature of your business. If you have a good product, work hard and sometimes with a little luck, you can make a lot of profit.

Have you considered anything like accounting or banking?

I have not looked too much into accounting or banking. Also, I'm not shy of work. I am very persistent :P

Good to hear! Accounting and banking can lead to good salaries depending on how you progress. Again you need a great deal of interest to stick with it.

Also, have you considered dentistry? My friends who took dentistry considered it to be a better work/life balance than medicine, but I am not sure how true it is.