hey guys
im from malaysia ..migrated to aus in 2005..

just wanna let u guys know that pharmacists earn around 60k when first graduating..although not alot, but if u convert it to malaysian ringgit..it's quite alot. (approx RM180k)..thats around RM15k a month

Actuarists earn alot more in a long run (up to AUD 200k if ure a senior)..thats RM600k..around RM50k a month ..but u start off around AUD 60-70k a year as a graduate.

The employment rate for actuarist and pharmacists here are very close..pharmacist being 99.4% employment right after graduating..and actuarist, virtually 100% employment

however, from what i've heard, it's very difficult to pass actuarial studies in university. thus, if u pass, u'll definitely get a job..most of the time, employers grab you even before you finish uni.
It's mainly an office job = ie no people interaction (which might become boring after a while)..I know some1 who dropped it because it was way too boring.

I've got an offer from ANU to do actuarial studies and another offer+scholarship from monash to do pharmacy/commerce...and right now i'm leaning towards pharmacy/com mainly because i can't stand sitting in an office all my life despite having a good pay.

There are pros and cons for both..hope this helps =]