health care for one. feeding the homeless and things of that nature. i work in nursing and i am rewarded everyday because i make a difference and help people with all kinds of issues and problems.it is definitely a rewarding and worthwhile career
2006-07-08 17:57:40
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answered by curious 2
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In my experience, many ppl wind up in careers they hate because they used the wrong criteria in choosing at the outset! Of course, money is chief offender. Did you know that a large worldwide study a couple years ago found that once folks have enough income to provide basic food, clothing and shelter, there is NO FURTHER CORRELATION between income and overall happiness or contentment? Some of the happiest ppl in the world live in relatively poor areas, such as the state of Kerala in India.
Ppl who are happy with their work are those who have chosen occupations that draw upon and enhance their innate personal strengths and proclivities. I know that sounds "obvious to a duck," but you'd be surprised how many young ppl just ignore their own inner leanings. Do you love being with ppl and find alone time boring after a short while? Do you really hate being cooped up indoors? Do you find yourself solving maths puzzles in your head when you're trying to fall to sleep at night? Do you always notice when the combo hits a wrong note, or when someone's outfit is mismatched? These are the kinds of considerations that should be First and Foremost in choosing your career. There are some not-bad tests you can take to help guide you in this: two of the most "traditional" ones are the "Kuder Inventory" and "Strong Preference Test." Unforunately, they are both subject to big distortions depending on how you feel on the day you take them! (I had just been turned down by a girl I desperately wanted to date when I took the Kuder, and it told me I should be a Librarian!)
A second line of thought that's too often ignored is geography. Many if not most ppl just naturally think in terms of getting a job where they've lived or gone to school. Especially today, with webcams, Skype and IM, why should that be? Unless you have specific family or other obligations you just can't abandon, "the world is your oyster," as the saying goes (though who would want to live in an oyster?). RU good with your hands and love mechanics? Why not go where industries are booming, and diesel mechanics make more than doctors, e.g. China? (It took dummkopf me DECADES to figure out that if I hated cold winters I could just move my **** (and the rest of me too) to where there aren't any!)
I hope this has been helpful. Don't hesistate to contact me if you wish to talk further.
2006-07-08 18:13:41
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answered by arag0rn111 2
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Worthwhile to you or someone else? rewarding as to money or satisfaction?
What do YOU want to do? What do you have to accomplish to get there?
Now that you have a plan, get started
2006-07-08 17:59:34
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answered by besttaxexpert 2
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Forest Ranger
2006-07-08 18:56:53
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answered by fatsausage 7
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family. don't work your life away.
I know so many idiots (that are nice guys but..) that work a ton and forget to live. shoot for the 9-5 and weekends off.
go for the skilled jobs so you're always in demand somewhere.
consider opening a business working to make people happy- like a travel agent or budget planning or house cleaning services.
work for a non-profit, or start one.
good luck
2006-07-08 18:06:14
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answered by Empowerment 3
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any job where you can help turn someone's life around and make a difference. Social Worker, Psychologist, minister ect. But there is no perfect job.
2006-07-08 18:00:25
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answered by klay43701 1
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nursing is a career that really would be rewarding.
2006-07-08 18:10:19
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answered by biwilly 1
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any job that you glad to get up and go to in the morning and happy while you are there.if you don't spend your weekends or days off dreading going back to work you have a good job.
2006-07-08 18:04:36
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answered by oddyerdy 3
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Find out.....
2006-07-08 18:17:22
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answered by Anonymous
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