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Are you thinking about returning to school to pursue a new career? Not quite sure which profession will have jobs when you graduate? This decision is one that haunts not only the twenty-two year olds who are graduating, but the mid-lifers who are treading new water in trying to survive layoffs, down-sizing, a divorce, or a host of other mishaps forcing a return to school to find a job. Which professions look good for 4-5 years from now? While no one has a crystal ball, aiming your ship for one of the following areas should certainly pay off with a decent job.
Accounting is always a winner. Believe me when I say that computers have not produced the promised “end of paperwork as we know it.” In fact, IRS rules make it increasing necessary to have professional help to do your taxes, file reports, and meet deadlines. Add to that those who have full-time and part-time businesses and you realize the need for accountants will only increase in the future. If you are looking to become an accountant, be sure you like numbers and work towards getting your CPA designation.
Nursing seems to be the perpetual jobs producer. A nursing degree means you can almost choose where you want to work and how much you can earn. A bachelor's degree with a nursing major means you can earn $70,000 annually. Be sure you like working with sick people and have the patience to deal with people when they are at less than their best.
Elementary and Secondary teachers promise a number of vacancies in the coming years with a large number of current teachers looking forward to retirement. Unlike their college counterparts, public school teachers do not usually remain beyond retirement age due to the high stress of teaching children.
Software Engineering will continue to be a huge part of our lives. No reason to expect this career will run aground anytime soon. It seems that each year computers become more and more an integral part of our lives. Software engineers will be in demand to feed this growing dependence.
Financial advising is a growing field of endeavor. Most of today's workforce have retirement funds and with more and more downsizing, layoffs, and job issues, individuals will increasingly need to make decisions on dealing with their retirement monies. Consider this field only if you like working with people and enjoy helping others make money.
Dental Hygienists are currently in high demand and the trend promises to continue for the future as more and more individuals realize the benefit of taking care of their oral health. Dentists rely more and more on the hygienist to spot problems, and cue him in on potential threats. Training for this type job is not as long because certification as a dental hygienist does not usually require a 4-year degree. Check out a local technical college to see if this program is available. You can usually take these classes in the evening and weekends.
Environmental jobs will be the next big wave of the future as more and more companies seek to “go green.” Monitoring pollutants and wastes is just becoming a larger issue and companies will not have no choice in filling these jobs. Talk to a guidance counselor at your local technical school or community college to determine which program will put you in line to benefit from this new and promising field.
Physical Therapy, along with nursing, will continue to be in great demand in the coming years. The current generation is one of the most active on record, and continues to play hard as they get older. Injuries and rehabilitation require trained individuals who can work with people and jump start their recovery. This field not only pays well but is interesting and challenging as new techniques are developed.
My sage advice is that if you are not currently preparing for your next career you are already behind. Today's workers will average three careers in their life time. Times have drastically changed. Our parents had one career and usually worked one job all their lives. There is no finish line on improvement. Today's workers should resign themselves to continual training throughout their work life. If you think your job is disappearing, the time to start looking was yesterday.
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