ultrasound tech or paralegal?

Question

i am having a hard time trying to decide btw the two. i would like to live overseas and ultrsound would allow me to do so , but there are potential work injuries such as carpal tunnel related with ultrasound
on the other hand , paralegal is a good solid career field .i only see stress and having to dress up for work as the only vices.
both pay very well and do not restrict me to a specific part of the US.
i just dont know ? can anyone help??

Answer 1

I'm going for my general u/s.

All I can say is if carpal tunnel scares you, then you might want to rethink being a paralegal too. I personally love the medical field and enjoy all aspects. You can become a traveling technician, which is soooo great! That's my goal. You can go anywhere.

It's whatever your goals are...I think carpal tunnel is a stupid reason for deciding between to completely different fields. paralegals spend lots of time typing too! See my source below.......

Answer 2

I am a paralegal, and think you might have a hard time moving from state to state in that career due to the differences in the law. A coworker moved to NY from another state about 10 years ago, and had to learn (and sometimes still has to double check) the correct procedures.

Carpal tunnel is a concern if you are in a paralegal job that requires significant keyboarding. I input most of my own work. I would imagine that ultrasound techs have ways to prevent such injuries, just as we (a law office) have changed out setups, etc. in order to do so.

Answer 3

I have investigated the ultrasound tech job - If you are in a college town, the field is pretty saturated. However, if you are single with no particular ties, there is a lot of work for a "traveling ultrasound technician", You can go to a place for a few months at a time, they will arrange for accomodations and pay you a LOT of money.

Answer 4

I even have worked for small regulation companies, courts and state and federal government. working for the state or feds, i replaced into by no skill required any extra time in any respect. by no skill! working for regulation companies, you have gotten some extra time, if there's a large case. I by no skill worked numerous extra time regardless of the indisputable fact that. The artwork of a paralegal is exciting and assorted. perfect now with the economic device being undesirable, the call for for paralegals has dropped.

Answer 5

I don't know about the job prospects these days for either, but I have heard that to get a job as a paralegal, once must have a bachelor's degree in either paralegal or another field and have gone to school to learn about paralegal.

Answer 6

Honestly both are amazing careers that will always be in demand. I think that the Ultrasound tech would be a better choice. You can go anywhere and get a job very easily!!

Answer 7

supply and demand..check your state.
ultrasonographers are in great need here in calif. over 40.00 per hour with many medical and health benefits. You can get into a program for just U.Sound and you will be on your way to more options...a traveler has most expenses paid for and a great salary while traveling the states..
Yes, there are precautions one has to take to prevent all types of work related injuries.
Good Luck.

Answer 8

ultra sound....You could make someone happy, with a pic of baby, or take some fear out of people worries. Paralegal----who is happy in the court room. Do what makes you happy.

Answer 9

You must follow your inner desires or else you will not enjoy your career choice.