Finding Your Dream Job
Franchise Owner
You can now buy anything from a fast food business chain to a store that sells children’s resale items. You will have quite a bit of independent responsibility but will usually receive support from the corporate owner. You’ll need a significant investment to begin a franchise but in the right market, the earning potential is high.
The Good-Givers
Psychologist
This job requires at least a Master’s Degree but gives you flexibility, a high salary and the opportunity to make a huge difference in people’s lives. You will need patience and the ability to handle difficult situations, as your patients may often have complicated emotional issues.
Physician Assistant
Make an average of $75,000 a year and do all the daily tasks doctors enjoy without the paperwork and added responsibility. You’ll counsel patients and perform medical tasks, and in some cases even prescribe medication.
Funeral Director
This job is not just for the morbid. Being a funeral director means handling the details for families who are in mourning and supporting them through the grieving process. Plus, it’s unlikely that your job will become obsolete.
Speech-Language Pathologist
This job requires a Master’s Degree and your role will be to help people talk more clearly and work with the patient to be better understood. You may also perform research regarding speech disorders.
Social Service Manager
Plan and coordinate events for social service programs or community outreach organizations. You’ll work with social workers, counselors and probation officers to help plan programs that make a difference for people in need and get paid an average of about $64,000 a year.
Downright Cool Jobs
Cruise Director/Tour Guide
Whether you’re giving dolphin-viewing tours on a boat or double-decker bus tours, you’ll get to see the sights many people only see on vacations. Entertaining and outgoing personalities are a must.
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