Which Job is Harder: Police Officer or Surgeon?
(Note: Pros and cons are based on the advantages and disadvantages of each job. The cons were the key factor in deciding the more difficult career. The pros are around simply to state what helps ease one's mind while engaged in their respective areas, hence making the job slightly easier.)
Police Officer
Pros
Cons
Surgeon
Pros
Cons
Verdict
I believe a surgeon's job is more challenging than a police officer's, but not by much. Sure, both pay fairly well, and both have extreme risks. However, a surgeon's life is rarely at risk during an operation, while a police officer is constantly laying their life on the line during the pursuit of justice. Due to the guilt of failing someone's surgery haunts you for your whole life, that a police officer is more likely to die and be relieved of mortal guilt, and that surgeons are literally forced to attend medical school and other assorted, required schoolings and practices, I give the slight edge to surgeons.
Follow-Up
Do you care to agree with my results? Do you have a point of view that I missed? Would you like to debate my findings and side with the men of the law? Are you a police officer or surgeon wanting to add your side to the argument? Feel free to post below!
PS: Law enforcement employees and medical staff, I thank you heartily for all your work to keep society that much better.
(Note: Pros and cons are based on the advantages and disadvantages of each job. The cons were the key factor in deciding the more difficult career. The pros are around simply to state what helps ease one's mind while engaged in their respective areas, hence making the job slightly easier.)
Police Officer
Pros
- Officers of the law help the justice system stay afloat, at least for another day. The society relies on this sector to stay at least halfway balanced.
- The job criteria keeps one busy and physically active. The moderate pay levels, depending on rank and position, help as well.
- One's self-esteem rises with each capture, with each successful day on the clock. The majority of the community respects the local law enforcement agencies and their workers. Even greater, though, is the pride and joy the family takes in their proud officer.
- Many police officers remain active in visiting local schools and institutions, working with young and old alike to raise awareness about drugs, alcohol, and other important safety issues.
Cons
- Crime scenes are often grisly, decrepit, and perilous. Most are filled with things most civilians would not even fathom.
- The risk of injury is great. Gunshot wounds, stabbings, auto accidents, and many other unforeseen elements can cause serious wounds, paralysis, amputation, or, you guessed it, death.
- A police officer's family is always left guessing whether their kin is coming home from their job that day/night. The unknown factor is brutal, especially on young children. No salary can replace a loved one slain in their duties.
- Every case requires meticulous planning, flawless execution, and a proper follow-up to be a success. If even one variable is awry, civilian deaths, unnecessary damages, and personal injuries are likely to occur. Even one mistake is likely to put you out of a job.
- The hours are unpredictable, and one is liable to be called into the station at any time.
Surgeon
Pros
- Saving lives is one of the greatest feelings in the world. The joy you find, not to mention the joy of the families you keep intact, warms the heart and soul.
- The pay is quite good, though not at professional athlete levels.
- You have many colleagues with whom to share tips of the trade, and the job itself allows you to meet a wide array of people.
Cons
- Unsuccessful surgeries likely result in death. Not only does the guilty feeling hurt, but worse is when the families weep in front of you and/or blame you for their loss.
- It doesn't take a grievous error to botch an operation. A second's hesitation, a missed stitch... even placing something a millimeter off its designated point can cause a patient's life to be forfeited, possibly along with your job.
- The hours are sporadic at best. You may have designated hours in which you consult with patients, but operations are liable to happen at any hour of the day. This especially rings true with ER surgeons.
- This career path in general requires much more schooling than just about every other career imaginable. Successful internships are often a must to find a steady job
Verdict
I believe a surgeon's job is more challenging than a police officer's, but not by much. Sure, both pay fairly well, and both have extreme risks. However, a surgeon's life is rarely at risk during an operation, while a police officer is constantly laying their life on the line during the pursuit of justice. Due to the guilt of failing someone's surgery haunts you for your whole life, that a police officer is more likely to die and be relieved of mortal guilt, and that surgeons are literally forced to attend medical school and other assorted, required schoolings and practices, I give the slight edge to surgeons.
Follow-Up
Do you care to agree with my results? Do you have a point of view that I missed? Would you like to debate my findings and side with the men of the law? Are you a police officer or surgeon wanting to add your side to the argument? Feel free to post below!
PS: Law enforcement employees and medical staff, I thank you heartily for all your work to keep society that much better.
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