For quite a while I have wanted to become a doctor. I would go into pediatrics and have my own practice, therefore making my own hours and I believe the pay on private doctors is slightly higher than others.
I have also, however, wanted to go into a Government agency, like the CIA or FBI, or especially the Secret Service. I am concerned about the pay here, however, and I don't really want to go to all of the rigorous training and physical requirments for such a low pay check, you know?
Law has always been another option for me. I suppose I could become a lawyer, but I just don't know...
I'm a little stuck. If you could offer your opinion that would be great!
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
PS. Don't mind the name, please don't let that sway your answer. Let's not be biased, here.
2007-07-06 15:53:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I should also inform you that I have always wanted to open a restaurant or something, I just don't know where the money comes from to start one! I think that's why I wanted to go into the medical profession.
2007-07-06 15:53:52 · update #1
Well, obviously don't let money be the only factor in your decision because if you love what you do, then the money will come in most cases. Also, the money system pretty much works one way in most cases: the more education you have and the more demanding your field, the more money you can make. Anyway, from the sound of it, all the things that you would like to do require a minimum of a bachelor's degree...so you have a little while longer to ponder upon this question....believe me....you will change your mind a lot (this is based from experience). Some questions that helped me to choose included "Can I see myself doing this for the rest of my life," "Am I willing to go to school for 8-12 more years," "Am I willing to pay the money it will take to become certified in the field," "What kind of life would I like to live? Do I want to have a family someday and risk not seeing them as often as I like." There are many other questions that you need to ask yourself in addition. Try doing an internship of some sort such as working as a volunteer in a hospital, shadowing a lawyer, etc. This will give you a great idea of what life would be like if you decided to take on that particular career. For a while, I couldn't decide if I wanted to be a researcher (scientist), translator, teacher, or a doctor, but I knew that I liked biology and french. So I majored in those two subjects and eventually by my junior year I knew that I like medicine and research after doing research internships and shadowing a doctor. Now, I'm applying to several M.D./PhD programs....but only because I fell in love with both areas. Hope this helps.
2007-07-06 16:13:22 · answer #1 · answered by DBSII 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have a wide variety of potential directions here. A few years back I came across a book called "How to Decide What You Are Really Good At" or words to that effect. It contained a battery of tests that identified your strong areas and connected those to potential careers. You might not find that exact book but you could potentially find one like it. Your guidance counselor at school might have something like that as well.
In the meantime, don't be too concerned about money. Figure out what you love to do, and pursue that. CIA/FBI-type jobs might pay well if you have a college degree under your belt. You'd probably start out on the low end, like anywhere, but as you climb the ladder you might find the pay to be fine. I'm in the Navy and that definitely applies.
Doctors might make a lot but getting there is a long exhausting road. Then there is malpractice insurance, which could well bring your net pay down into the FBI range or lower.
Bottom line, find what you love, and pursue that. If you are doing what you love, you stand a much better chance of being good at it, and eventually, the money will come.
2007-07-06 16:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by ready4sea 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Don't go into medicine just to get rich. You have to be dedicated and do a helluva lot of school to get to that point.
If you want a career that pays decently in the short term, investigate the career paths at your local community college. My local community college offers a radiology 2 year program, and those graduates will come out making $50,000-$60,000 after only 2 years of school. You could work a 9-5 job in a clinic or lab or hospital and have time to pursue your other interests.
2007-07-06 16:12:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, focus on getting an education. Very few people with average intelligence and a high school diploma make alot of money in the USA. Only educated and smart people are the average $200,000 + per year earners in the USA...
I want to make a lot of money. I have a passion for actuarial science and I am better than most people are at mathematics. The average person with 10 + years experience and FCAS makes over $200k per year.
2007-07-06 16:51:36 · answer #4 · answered by robert f 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have some great ideas on what to do with your life, working for the government has so many perks, and the pay is good in this area, the ex husband still works for them I know what he makes, he's been there for 25 years, and it's not hard to break into this area to get a job, but you must have a clean record, college degree is a must for advancement.
2007-07-07 01:13:31 · answer #5 · answered by kim t 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My personal opinion is that uniforms take away some of the students' freedom of expression. I like seeing all the band shirts, all the rainbow shirts, etc. They show personality. Uniforms are a waste of money. What purpose do they serve? Think about it. They just make the students look like a bunch of dull bots, and the uniforms cost hard-earned money. There's my argument. Just make it more formal, and there you have it. XD
2016-05-20 02:47:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋