Best in what way? Salary/earnings? Fringe benefits? Lots of entry-level openings? Opportunity for advancement? Job security? Interesting to do? High-status? Provides service to community? The "best" job for one person might be a nightmare for another. Alex
another example of twisted (and joking) replies by the members of this board to a fine simple question by a new member. Think what you people are doing to this board.
I would say working in the financial field as a Certified Financial Planner or something similar. The financial arena is supposed to be in the top ten earners within the next ten years. Nothing against higher education, but you only need to get your Life insurance license, Securities licenses series 6, 63 and 26, and you can make some big bucks helping people with their retirement plan, life insurance, etc.. And no, I am not talking about the Multi Level Marketing Primerica. I am talking about working as an independent professional agent.
Oh, very well. A few years ago, actuaries reported the best overall career satisfaction. Surgeons and lawyers hate their work. Happy?
The best career is what you enjoy doing. The most secure careers in the next 10 years will be in corrections. (although I do not recommend it unless you enjoy working with filth and scum) Crime scene cleanup seems to be growing. Also Morticians. People are always dying. Nursing - pays good but requires a lot of training. Or, WalMart greeters if you don't mind minimum wage with few, if any, benefits. (will work for seniors and students - not very good for a working person supporting a family)
gaebbongji, don't you dare to listen to me, but I think service- rather than product oriented jobs are likely to have more predominance in our Knowledge and Information Society. I would search in this direction. I think that very skilled workers, those who can easily translate data into information will be in high demand by organizations. But at the end of the day do what makes you happy as Mr. Engineer wisely suggested. That’s what will make your job be rewarding, never mind money, easiness to find jobs, managerial opportunities, social prestige, or other aspects.
My own opinion is: 1) Alex is correct 2) I agree with JLV 3) Start with the lifestyle you want and build from there. If you want to live on a farm it may be less than practical to pursue a career in the high tech industry. One goal or the other will suffer. Overall, I'd advise you to pay attention to the fact that research indicates that people change careers once or twice during their lives. In that respect I'd suggest you go for flexibility and develop a skill set that can be transfered to a variety of circumstances. Also, etech needs to lighten up just a tiny bit. You've criticized others for making unproductive comments (joking) but your own comment was equally unproductive for the original poster. Take a deep breath and... Jack
Here is my take and thoughts. I am a GM for a hotel and I feel it gives me most of what I need out of a career. Stability: No amount of technology can replace hospitality and management. salaries & benefits - Good to better than most bonuses & incentives: bonus programs are usually tough but can be acheived. No cubicles: you will be involved with plenty of people and every day filled with challenges & unexpected happenings. Never really boring or repititious. No worries about your skill being obsolete. Experience, although education helps, is the true basis of promotability and opportunities. just my thoughts.. like any job, it has its good & bad days.
I aim to be HAPPY in my career, whichever the field is. So, my personal thoughts are: - A career where I feel happy with what I am doing. - A career that outputs usefulness to me and others. - A career that implies originality. - A career done with responsability and respect. - A career where hard work, dedication, constant learning, friendship and fun are mixed up. My advice is: folow your wishes, make some research, discover the great opportunities awaiting you out of all that, listen, learn, share, make love and enjoy life... you will be happy with your career. Ralph
Mens Room Attendant for a Casino This is a good bet for career satisfaction and unlimited tips. And it only takes a little training.
Brewmaster (required to taste product of course) This is really a question with no answer--I enjoy the military, though it is starting to tire me out, but I also like accounting...soldier by trade, accountant by education, you on the other hand may not like either. Bill
be careful when going for the money I got into IT in order to pay off some school loans and buy my dream. I hate it. Imagine sitting in a room full of monitors and beeping lights and trying to figure out what the problem is! BORING! And stressful. Plus, I'm a people person, and most of my coworkers spent their freetime playing Everquest and watching Star Trek reruns. It was a nightmare. That is why I am going for a business career. My computer skills will come in handy, and the training I get will be transferrable to a broad range of occupations. I had never thought about it before, but JNelson467's job sounds like a blast. Hotel management. Think about it...you meet new and interesting people everyday. If you get bored of your location, find a hotel in France or Aspen, or Norway or Russia and see the world. Learn a new language. If you like seeing the world, think about the tourism industry. I like that sort of stuff. Money can be made in all industries, but often not if you work for someone else. You might make more money and get more job satisfaction out of starting your own business, like a personal mountain bike/backpacking guide through Europe (my dream)! OK, maybe not more money, but more satisfaction. I think I'll call my mountain bike/backpacking tour company...Microsoft! Stock anyone?
