Health Care Careers Are HotThis is Part 3 of a series on college majors that will make it much easier to pay off those college loans. These jobs pay well right after getting that first degree. Part Three is all about health care jobs that continue to be in great demand. With the baby boomer generation getting older, these jobs should continue to … [Read more...]
Are You a Hipster?
Probably not. I kept hearing about "hipsters" on a recent visit to Houston. I asked my 20-something daughter and son for a definition. They came up with some things that confused me at first. Here's what they said.1. cares about the environment2. is well educated3. keeps up with politics4. likes to wear vintage clothes from resale shops5. … [Read more...]
10 Good Paying Jobs with a Bright Future
Which good-paying jobs have the best outlook for long-term growth? Here's a list of career areas that pay well and seem to have a good future, according CNBC. The good news is that there are jobs for a variety of interests. The only one on the list that does not require 4 years of college is the career of dental hygienist. With only two … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Job Loss
If you would lose your job this week what would you do? Do you have a Plan B? And C? And D? If you have a Plan B ready to go you won't worry as much. What types of jobs would you apply for? Is your resume ready right now? What expenses would you cut? What would your action plan be? Would you use non-traditional ways to search for a job? … [Read more...]
Top 30 Fastest Growing Jobs
What jobs will be in demand by 2018? What careers will pay off most? Should you study or retrain for one of these jobs? Take a look at the list & see what you think.It's no surprise that many of these jobs are in health care. That seems to be the one sure thing for the future. My dh was in the hospital lately for a short stay (nothing major) … [Read more...]
Surprising Jobs Women Are Taking Over
Women are making their mark in fields that used to be dominated by men. If you are a woman looking to make a good salary in a career where you won't be kept back because you are a woman, consider these. Each is listed with the median yearly salary.* Meeting and Convention Planners--$42,000* Accountants and Auditors--$47,000* Tax Examiners, … [Read more...]
Thousands of Middle Class Jobs Going Unfilled in US
These jobs often pay $60,000+ a year. What jobs are these?"There's a long list: nurses, pharmacists, MRI technicians, energy researchers, accountants, health care workers, software sales representatives, actuaries, data analysts, physical therapists, electrical engineers, plant scientists and geotechnical engineers."Of course these jobs all require … [Read more...]