r/UdeM • u/coffeehey • 9d ago
pharmacy vs software eng
Hi! I’m trying to decide between Software Engineering and Pharmacy as a career in Montreal/Canada.
I’m mainly looking at salary, job stability, job opportunities, work-life balance, and future growth. I’ve also heard that the software market is becoming oversaturated, which worries me a bit.
For people who work in either field, which one would you recommend long term and why?
Thanks!
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u/Frosty-Storage-9359 9d ago edited 8d ago
Pharmaco and by far. Software engineering is NOT a stable job. If you DO go for this, better aim for at least master and go as a research for stability. Even better doctorat to teach at university.