any suggestions on something thats fun and pays good in a 2 yr college? i have no idea what i want to do?? thought about vet tech, cosmetology, dental assistant....
2006-06-15 09:33:54 · 22 answers · asked by atl_diva 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you want to make really good money then you should re-evaluate just going to a 2 year school. Do yourself a favor and go to a communtiy college and get a associates in a field that you like. Then transfer to a 4 year school and get you Bachelor's degree. This will be better than just an associates. NO offense to people that are vet techs or cosmotologist or dental assistants, but they dont make all the money in the world. If you want to succeed, aim for the stars. I know that sounds cliche but i had the same problem. I got a associates because I did not know what I should major in in college. I got my associates in computer science, went and got my bachelors in computer science and computer engineering (yes double major because having all those other credits allowed me to double major). I graduated 2 years ago from Drexel University in Philadelphia and I work at a major software company making 60k a year just to start. And now I am going back to school in the fall for my masters in the same field and the company is going to boost my salary to over 80k. I know it is a different situation where I am at but it is a similiar path that I started out on. Try searching for something you like. If you want to be a vet tech, that is fine but nothing is stopping you from being a veternarian or something greater.
good luck
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dont go to school and take a bunch of classes for credits. When you find out what you want to do, sometimes those credits dont apply to the major that you selected
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I just turned 26 two weeks ago
2006-06-15 09:47:00 · answer #1 · answered by jack_daniels 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Health Physics of some type or Radiological field. In the next 20 years nuclear power is going to become the key. Either D and D decon and diassembly or new plants. Also with the age of our DOE plants there is alot and D and D and alot of new projects. Senior Radcon techs make around $30 per hr and Rad engineers make a whole lot more. There is a demand for this area in the work force.
Radcon is not for everyone!
2006-06-15 09:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by deserthawk238 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, what are your interests? What are some things you like to do in your free time? Think about what you are good at and look up possible jobs that would accentuate your skills. I think the most important thing is finding something you love to do. In my opinion, getting a job that you are passionate about is far more important than one that pays a ton of money. Reach for the moon and you will land among the stars! Good luck and keep us posted :)
2006-06-15 09:36:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have optometry, do that. Audiology is also easy and pays well. Electricians make good money, too.
Or you could take general ed classes, get good grades, transfer to a 4 year college, study business, get an mba, then make a million dollars a year. But, if you have no ambition, then maybe cosmetology is for you.
2006-06-15 09:34:54 · answer #4 · answered by whirredup 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are career and interest inventory tests that are available, and I recommend that you see a counselor to take one or more of these. The counselor (high school or college) could help you review the results of the tests. You should also look at your strengths (math, science, English, etc) to determine what fields match up with your academic strengths and interests.
You could also spend a day or more observing the work of individuals already in the professions that are of interest to you.
2006-06-15 09:52:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 04:54:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a counsleor
Often times there is a test you can take that will help you decide a career that fits your strengths and interests.
A guy I used to work for took that career placement test from the University of Utah and it told him a whole list of ideas. He took that list and chose one he felt passionate about. He is now a successful professional nature photographer with his own gallery on Main street. I used to work for him. I know that test can be really helpful.
2006-06-15 09:37:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know what you want to do, just get all the crappy general education classes out of the way first. You have to have the same 40-50 credits of courses no matter what degree you enter, so do those while you think about what you would like to do for the rest of your life.
2006-06-15 09:35:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Occupational Therapy Assistant. It's fun, you get to help people and if you want to advance you can. Plus it pays more right off the bat.
2006-06-15 09:36:38 · answer #9 · answered by Oracle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Healthcare is really hot right now. Think about a Radiology Tech. Maybe CT, MR, or Xray.
2006-06-15 09:37:09 · answer #10 · answered by Christopher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋