should have known the deal before they chose that profession.

I know that if I am an associate at a large law firm, I will be expected to bill 2,000 hours (which means working long hours and weekends), but the pay will be good and eventually I may be a partner and some of that time in the office can ease up.

I know that if I work retail, I will have to work holidays and weekends and if I do it long enough I may become a manager and have more control over my schedule.

I know that if I work as a teacher, I will have a lower salary, but I have 2.5 months off every summer.

If I go to the military, I will probably move around every few years and I may be sent to a war zone, but I can retire after 20 years with 50% of my salary for life.

Generally, people have a pretty decent idea of the pros and cons of a chosen profession prior to entering.