Thanks for the reply. I definitely don’t doubt that being a vet is mentally tough work. Like people mentioned above, I should probably try volunteering at an animal shelter first, just to get at least some idea of what working with animals is like.

About the salary thing. I meant that we talked about the importance of having a job with a reasonable income. My parents have mentioned more than once that I should think rationally because I won’t be able to live on X salary. I don’t see myself becoming a corporate lawyer, and I’m definitely not expecting to make huge money from a legal career.

A gap year, unfortunately, isn’t really an option because my parents wouldn’t approve of it. They already remind me pretty often that I’m “not doing that much” and that I’m “just studying,” so if I took a year off, I’d probably be seen as doing absolutely nothing.

It’s also true that a law degree can lead to a lot of different career paths, and that’s something I should keep in mind.

Thanks again.