Well Im still in high school and about to graduate and i was thiking on doing EMT stuff but ive found that EMT people dont get payed good so i need help choosing a career. I want a career that i will like ofcourse and that get payed like around ($50,000-$80,000 a year) I mostly like doing things with my hands and i like to help people so please any suggestions on carrers that would fit me and also please specify the salary of the career and some info on the career. Ty very much for your help I really appreciate it.
2007-01-29 14:30:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A career that wont take too long in college
2007-01-29 14:32:41 · update #1
I live in Virginia
2007-01-29 14:48:09 · update #2
It can be hard to find a job that pays well without too much training or education.
I'm a paramedic, and you are right, the pay is not so good. But there are very few paramedics who are in it for the money...it's one of those jobs that has to be more of a calling than anything else.
If you enjoy medicine, you might consider becoming a nurse. That's only 2-4 years of college, and nurses right out of school start at $20 a hour.
I've heard that radiology techs start out at $18 an hour, and all you need is an associate's degree.
If you really have your heart set on being a paramedic, you should look into offshore oil rig paramedic jobs. Working on the North Slope in Alaska will earn you about $60,000 a year. Those jobs can be hard to get, so be prepared to work at a regular paramedic job for awhile to build up experience. I've also heard that flight paramedics make fairly decent money.
Another field in medicine is respiratory technician. I've heard they make pretty good money, and you can find RT's on air ambulances and critical transports, not just in the hospital.
Hope this helps...
2007-01-30 09:57:20 · answer #1 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you are interested in the medical arts so how about nursing? You'll never earn 80K as a nurse but 50+ certainly. Are your grades good enough for you to consider being a doctor as well? My best to you.
2007-01-29 22:47:40 · answer #2 · answered by acesfourpal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fireman (Paid good in big cities)
Teacher (In some parts of Texas you only need to have passed the grade you teach)
Buying/Selling houses
2007-01-29 22:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by breenras 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well im not positive were u live so it kind of differs in area but i just got my house remodled and the carpenter got paid about $10,000 and he used his hands alot
look into carpentry or tatooing if your good at drawing
2007-01-29 22:39:46 · answer #4 · answered by VLR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋