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What careers do yall have? Do you love it? Decent pay? I'm looking at going back to school but dont know what I want to do. I love kids and animals but dont like blood. I like working at plants but dont want to make low income rest of my life. Thanks

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Just some friendly advice. don’t get into a career solely on the salary potential. You have to love and have a passion for what you are doing. Otherwise you’ll always feel like you are always working or under stress. An example. so many go into nursing or dental hygiene because the pay and benefits are amazing. However there are some people who are nurses who have no business being nurses because they do not have bed side manners or patient care at heart.  

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@barnie oh I'm not! I want to be happy in my job or else it's not worth it. I was just trying to get an idea of what I may like

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I mean I wouldn’t say the pay is amazing as a nurse but. it is good. The experiences you get as a nurse though are unlike anything else, and the field is huge so you can literally do sooooo many things with a nursing degree.  

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@barnie amen amen !  

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I’m an Approval Officer in the Practice Solutions department of Bank of America I never went to college and just worked my way up. I LOVE my job I make $98, 000 base and then get an annual bonus. Plus amazing benefits and 5 weeks vacation plus 10 personal days.  

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@vish710 I am about to hit my one year mark with the bank. Such a great company to work for! Can't wait to work my way up!  

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@panpipe699 March I was here 7 years! Such a great company! What department are you in? So many opportunities to grow!  

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@vish710 I started in June in ATM/Debit Fraud servicing. In October I was picked to move into check and digital fraud. I'm coming out of a totally different industry so I love that I learn something new everyday. I constantly look at other positions just to try and familiarize because there are so many!  

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@vish710 this is great. How did you get started? Entry level bank teller?  

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I’d love to hear how you started too! ‍♀️

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@vish710 me three!  

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@habitual I actually started filing in the mortgage department and after 6 months they offered me the opportunity to take a mortgage underwriting class and I was doing mortgage underwriting until that department close in my site so I was transferred to practice solutions which is the commercial credit department for doctors dentist and veterinarians practice loans as an approval officer. However the best way to get into the bank in this position or close to this position is either going into the credit department or becoming a commercial credit analyst. Both of them are entry level positions.  

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@panpipe699 that’s amazing! I would suggest try working your way to the credit side of the bank! Much higher pay and so much opportunity but in the meantime learn as much as you possibly can!  

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@vish710 understood. Thank you so much for sharing!  

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@vish710 I will keep that in mind! I recently asked my manager to get me credit trained since it's the only thing I can't service right now. Thanks for the tip!  

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I’m a teacher and it is not my favorite at this time.  

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@panpipe699 Marie Mecham same!  

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@panpipe699 Marie Mecham I agree. I quit to be a stay at home mom and I’m dreading going back  

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I was a middle school/high school math teacher making NOTHING in South Florida. Decided to leave and went into Ed Tech Sales. work from home, quadrupled my salary and I love it! Definitely something to look into as a teacher looking to get out of the classroom!  

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I just passed my real estate exams and sent in my paperwork to have my license sent to my brokerage. I’m also in school to get my elementary education degree. I have always loved working with kids and I’m certainly a mother hen, a nurturer if you will. Real Estate has also been an unusual passion of mine since I was younger so I decided to get my license this past year. It will help me earn the income I want while I’m still in school and while I’m teaching. I was tired of working in restaurants during my college years and I was not making enough money for the job I was doing.  

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@neighbor I thought about doing real estate but not sure if its steady income

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@debus It’s not unless you work for an agent and they’re paying you salary. As an agent you’re strictly commission.  

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@neighbor that's my concern. I have 3 babies at home that still need providing for

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@debus I understand! It’s not a career for everyone. We’ve certainly been planning for a while because I will now have a new monthly expense where I may not have profit to cover it that month. It’s also important to budget your commission to last for at least a few months and put money out of that sum up for taxes.  

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@debus I have been a realtor for almost 4 years. I was killing it in the beginning. Closed 16 houses my first 6 months. But I NEVER saw my family. I cut back to just doing it part time for family/friends or their referrals. I still do pretty good and work a lot less. I also stopped working with complete strangers because we always get emails from sheriffs and the association about creepy men, circumstances etc. I was a hairstylist for 17 yrs, so I have only worked on commission, so that wasn’t hard.  

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I am a Paramedic. Don't love it. Money is decent.  

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Graphic designer and eh lol

Answer 7

I’m a paralegal. Great pay, LOTS of stress.  

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@auraaural35 right !  

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@auraaural35 -contracting officer DoD. Same! Great pay LOTS of stress!  

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What does a paralegal do

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@debus a paralegal is to a lawyer, what a nurse is to a doctor. Specifics really depend on what type of law you’re in. I do tax and business planning for ultra high net worth individuals/families.  

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@auraaural35 what type of degree do you have

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@debus I have my bachelor’s in Literature and Writing. Went back to school for my paralegal certificate.  

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@auraaural35 how long did the paralegal certificate take? Is that all you need to do the paralegal side of things

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@debus Took me about a year and a half. I was working full time with a 2 year old and a newborn, so I could only do classes at night. You don’t just get a certificate and then you’re immediately a paralegal, able to walk into a firm and get a job. You definitely have to start at the bottom of the totem pole. I started working as an assistant to one of my firms partners while I was doing paralegal school. And then when I graduated from paralegal school, I was promoted to paralegal. That was almost 9 years ago.  

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@auraaural35 I’m currently going to school to be a paralegal

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Before I was a SAHM I was an RN working for my county healthcare center. Pay was 70k then on top of that I had all the benefits you could have. Health, dental, vision, life, short term insurance plus 11 paid holidays and comp time for my OT. I loved it! When we moved we knew I would be staying home and homeschooling our 4 kids plus the RN salary in Montana sucks.  

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I am a manager of a FedEx Office location in Austin, TX. I started with the company in 2017. I’ve been promoted 3 times. I make approximately $58, 000/yr plus quarterly bonus. I am the only manager in my district who has bonuses every quarter since I became a store manager. I dropped out of college after one year because I realized school just isn’t for me.  

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@trochlear5420 FedEx here requires you have commercial driving experience

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@debus Not FedEx Office. different branch of the company  

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@trochlear5420 I'm not sure there is one around here lol

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FedEx in general is a great company to work for. What are you interested in? What do you like? Are you a leader? I have only ever had two real jobs for an extended period of time. I was a GM for a McDonald’s for a long time and then now with FedEx. I am a leader. I like being a walking/talking example of how my employees should be. I genuinely enjoy working in a customer service type environment. My biggest piece of advice would be to find your niche. Once you find what your niche is you can apply it to almost any position. I like leading. It is my calling in life. Will I be with FedEx forever? Maybe. Maybe not. But I truly believe I will always find myself in a position of leadership. Good luck!  

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NYC Public school teacher. Love everything about the job - the kids, the work, the pay. And mostly bc of the pY it’s the best place to be a teacher.  

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I am a nanny and I love it! :)

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@septempartite I have 3 kids of my own so I wouldn't be able to pay other kids enough attention

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Anna, that makes sense!  

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Went to school to be a teacher and have my B. Ed. but ended up in finance - work as an analyst in the tech department of an asset management firm. Decent salary of $50k, 5 weeks paid vacay, annual bonuses and raises.  

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@trumpeter Gorrill that sounds really. Can you share a little bit more how did you get there? I graduated last December with Finance B. S but it seems no hope to find a job in field that I like

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@churchgoer It was a very unintentional path - I started in an entry level job with the firm in their client services department, where I dealt with client inquiries and transactions (the inbound customer service line) and was in some type of related job for the first five years. I moved into a training role after that where I was responsible for their new hire and continuous education training. Then when the analyst role in our tech department opened up, I applied and got it. A lot of my soft skills were transferrable - public speaking, project mgmt, etc. It's the technical skills that I'm working on and would have been an asset - I know if someone was moving into my role now, they'd be looking for someone with strong analytical and reporting skills paired with excellent knowledge of Excel. For working in a tech department, my job isn't "techy". I work in demand & financial management and work with project managers to get their projects approved by the higher ups.  

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@trumpeter Gorrill that sounds really cool! I'm looking for an entry position at any finance firm hopefully I can find something in tech department too!  

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I work for a hospital in their billing department on a call center and I have really good medical benefits. I earn 18. 00 an hour and we have bonuses too. Great people very supportive environment. There is room for growth too.  

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I’m a hairstylist. Money is decent, but I’d almost rather cut my arm off than go into work most days. But I have 3 kids to feed so I suck it up and go.  

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@histoplasmosis70 oh no! I’m a hairdresser too and I LOVE it. I’ve been doing it for almost 20 years. I make great money and have my own studio. I stay home during the day with my kids and work when my husbands off. I love being my own boss and being creative.  

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I’m an engineer and I love it. The pay is pretty great and my current role has good benefits. There’s a wide range of job opportunities so I never feel trapped or bored.  

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@soph if you don’t mind me asking. Engineer in what? Im working on an engineer career

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My degrees are both for industrial engineering but I am currently working in a mechanical engineering role doing production work. It’s a great field to be in best of luck with starting your career  

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@schach my son just graduated with his masters in mechanical engineering in Dec. his starting paying is 70k. He loves it. My youngest is in his JR year . for mechanical engineering.  

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I hope this works for me. I’m halfway there.  

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I work in higher education as a senior manager of campus ID card. Pay is decent. Benefits are fabulous. Stress level is moderate.  

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OT assistant 70k a year. Love working in hospitals and nursing homes. Although currently it’s difficult!  

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@upturned24604 this is what i am going back to school for pediatric ot  

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@erratum3581 I’ve done home health peds! It was great but I took a break when I had my kids and went back to adults  

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What does the job consist of

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@debus Occupational Therapy? Rehabilitation in a variety of settings  if you’re interested in health care it’s a great field and some programs are only 2 years (prereqs aside)

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@upturned24604 my son is in ot

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@debus I am the one who takes care of mama and baby. I help bring your baby into the world either with the doctor or not. I can also save both of their lives. I also help the grieving mother bring her precious baby sleeping into this world. And other nursing duty’s like cleaning you up when you need.  

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I work in the principals office at the local high school. Pay sucks, benefits suck, but I do it because it's what is best for my family right now. It's a job I can do that allows us to not need child care. We don't have family to watch our kids for free like most of our friends/family so I do what I have to for now til they are old enough to start being home alone. Which won't be for a long time

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@reverence I feel you. I have 3under4

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@debus we were 3 under 3, so I know how that feels❤️ I loved it and would do it all over again in a heartbeat, don’t get me wrong. But it comes with a particular set of challenges. They are 6, 7, and 8 now  

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@reverence mine will be 4 in august 3 in September and 1 in december

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Clinical Mental Health Counselor for a non profit - $55K

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In school for clinical care counseling, but fell in love with teaching. Pay isnt great at the moment, but the most incredible job!  

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I’m a Labor and delivery nurse, I love my job

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@s72705 I couldn't not handle the blood lol

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I’m a Senior Accountant for a specialty pharmaceutical company. I’ve got a bachelors and a masters degree both. I make 65K right now as my background was in payroll. Most of my coworkers make 70K plus annually. I’m very structured, routined, and I enjoy numbers. If you do not, do not go into accounting. Some of it is clerical, most actually when just starting out. I’m doing payroll accounting as well as expense accounting. We have a separate team for the revenue and cost of goods we sell. It can be very demanding especially at fiscal period closes, tight deadlines. Accuracy, details, questions, ability to learn all very important here. Dream job? No. I was in payroll for 11 years before finally scooting into accounting and getting this opportunity. I love animals and being creative, would love to do something more active but I enjoy this and it pays good. I’m only 34, plenty of years left to work and save and pay debts to move into my dream job

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@rhodes I actually like working with numbers lol

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@rhodes what pharma company do you work for?  

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I’m a teacher. Middle school science. It’s a ton of work during the school year, but I adore it.  

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I’m a 911 dispatcher and make really good money for the area I live in. Our center is union which helps with pay and benefits. I hate the hours I have to work, but I love the job. I’m currently in school finishing my BS in business management but I’m not sure what I’m going to do with it.  

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I own a childcare center my hours vary and the pay is great I made $80k last year this year I’m going for more  it works for my family my hubby is a train conductor so his hours are crazy my career works great since I’m a mommy

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@felicitous I have 3u4 so I don't know If I could handle alot more lol

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@debus I’m a mom of 5 kids my oldest being 16 and youngest 8 months . It’s really easy money and a lot of it I make my schedule around the times I want to work and go from there

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@felicitous I've thought about opening up a daycare once my kids got older. I love children

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@debus That’s how I started it’s amazing I get paid to make slime and color and bake all day  

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@felicitous are you running it in your own home?  

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@neoprene Yes

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I’m an inpatient pharmacy technician and I make good money now (56k per year). For about 10 years I worked in retail which is very hard. You have to stand all day, have thick skin and no set schedule. I went to the junior college in town and earned my certificate which helped me get my state license. I currently live in NorCal and plan to move to Texas this summer and am nervous about the pay difference.  

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@potentate8 pharmaceutical techs dont make alot around here lol

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Where do you live?  

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@potentate8 that’s pretty high. They sure don’t make that much in Ohio.  

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I’ve always heard Ca has a higher pay rate. When I was working retail I was getting paid $20/hour.  

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I am a pharmacy tech & we don’t make much in Mississippi.  

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Im a rx tech In central CA around here In retail depending on the Company you can start at $12-14 hr, I’m at $22. I have friends who work retail and make more.  

Answer 27

I'm a public health nurse and work for a school district. 99% of the time, I love my job. Right now is that 1%.  

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@dillion5 I know with all this craziness going on!  

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@dillion5 can I ask what steps you took to be a public health nurse? I’m currently working on BA in public health and exploring different paths and public health nursing was one of them!  

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@samphire sure, when I decided to get my BSN, I picked a program that included the PHN certification. I went Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. I worked with severely handicapped kids/ education in CA. Now I'm in AZ. If you don't go to a school that offers both the BSN and PHN, you can get the certificate online but I believe there are hours you still need to compete with it.  

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I have been a nurse for almost 10 years. I’ve done operating room for a few years. Then worked in after heart surgery and now work in medical cardiac. I love being a nurse and caring for patients. It can be very stressful at times. Depending on the form of nursing you do there is good pay. In MN it’s about 25-45$ an hour.  

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@hemipterous7 Schuster I'm not a blood and guts person lol. My mom was a nurse though

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I’m a senior paralegal for a corporate defense law firm and love it! Great pay and work in various areas of law.  

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@fordo1696 what type of degree and how much school did you have

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@debus my degree is in Paralegal Studies. I have an Associates Degree which took two years of school. My classes were short versions of law school classes.  

Answer 30

I do group health renewals at a broker agency. No license, all behind the scenes stuff. $52k, last year.  

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@parasitology how did you get started in that

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@debus I just applied for a job with a local broker. Seemed more administrative, by the description, but in the interview, it wasn’t, but sounded interesting, so I took it, when they offered.  

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@parasitology see I have no idea what to even look for when looking for jobs cause I dont know if I qualify

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@debus I had that worry, as well. Maybe write out your strengths and skills and see what direction that could take you in. I had been in healthcare for 20 years, with zero insurance knowledge or experience, but it was easy to learn. I’ve been there 2. 5 years and am studying for my health and life license, which will open up even more doors.  

Answer 31

I’m a Community Support Worker - social services. I currently am employed at a group home for children in the care of the ministry. I make decent pay, it’s not great but way above minimum wage, with room to move up. I only had to go to school for a year. I did my program to make sure I liked the field and now that I know I do, I will be going back to school in a couple of years to further my education. Although I am in Canada and I’m not sure it works the same/pays the same everywhere. Although if you aren’t a fan of blood it’s probably not the job for you, because depending on exactly where you end up as a community support worker, especially in group homes you see a lot of violence. (Clients harming themselves, housemates, or staff).  

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@smattering social workers here dont make well and it would prob break my heart to see some of the situations

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@debus for sure, I 100% leave in tears some days. I work with really young children too so it’s extremely heart breaking. Getting to be there for them and care for them, & show them they’re loved is the best feeling ever and it combats the sad most of the time Although when you’re getting hit/bit/kicked/spat on and verbally abused by the kid you care about so much it’s very mentally draining. I don’t think I’ll stay front line for too long, it does take an extreme toll on you. It’s totally not a job for everyone!  

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@smattering I get kicked and spit on by my own so that wouldn't bother me so much

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@debus kids can be nasty  it’s a much higher degree though, I’ve had a co worker who had been put off of work for months because of injury’s (broken bones, muscle damage etc) I’ve left with some pretty nasty marks myself, so bad I’ve had to wear long sleeves for weeks. And we work with the small ones!  

Answer 32

I’m the same as you, love children and animals and blood practically makes me faint, lol! The smartest career decision I ever made was to become a professional nanny. I went to an accredited school and received a certificate, but you don’t have to. It was hard work, but the pay and benefits can be great, especially if you manage the household (run errands, cook). Some nannies make over $100, 000 a year.  

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@agio70452 I cant even go shopping with my 3. Much less someone else's lil

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@debus lol, I didn’t realize you had kiddos of your own! That definitely limits your options. My other suggestion was to be a pet sitter, but with three children, that might be as hard as well.  

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@agio70452 yes lol I have 3u4 and 2 dogs  

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@debus wow! You have a full time career/job already, lol! If you belong to a mom’s FB group they might have suggestions.  

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@agio70452 I’m so thankful for nannies! Ours is heaven sent and 100% a crucial part of our family.  

Answer 33

Assistant Controller privately owned company w/ , 30 employees. Love #s $60k + EOY bonus which was $10k last year and I only started on 6/3

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Speech-language pathologist and love it! I now focus solely on providing therapy to the pediatric population with feeding and swallowing disorders, which is my niche and passion, but there are countless avenues to go down (Pediatric private practice, schools, hospitals, home health, therapy reviewers, etc. ). Pay varies greatly between about $40-$200/hr depending on your location and which sector you go into.  

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@disconnected exact same here. I love it. Pediatric feeding has become my favorite area.  

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How does someone diagnose a swallowing disorder and how is it linked to stuttering or speaking? Very fascinating

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@caen2551 Feeding and swallowing is under the wide scope of practice of an SLP just as evaluating/treating language skills, pragmatic social skills, speech, voice, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication), and cognition. Swallowing disorders are best diagnosed with some type of instrumental like a barium swallow study (X-ray) or endoscopic evaluation (FEES). It’s fascinating stuff!  

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@disconnected interesting. Would an ENT figure that out?  

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@caen2551 they diagnose more of the issues of the swallow related to the esophagus, whereas the Slp focuses primarily on the oral and pharyngeal stages of swallow. We refer to each other

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I wish I knew about this years ago. I would have liked it.  

Answer 35

I’m a registered nurse. Stressful job but I love my co workers and the pay is not half bad for being only 2 years our

Answer 36

I’m in Sales for a finance company in the automotive industry. Pay range in this field is 150k+. I love it work from home paid car allowance, gas card, cellphone, pension plan. I’ve been in the Industry for over 15years.  

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@udall8342 is that commission based

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@debus It is Salary plus commission. Salaries for example where I’m at starts at 70k

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@udall8342 and what does the job require. Like what are daily task

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@debus So we offer line of credits to Automotive dealerships. I don’t sell anything only offer money in order for them to buy their inventory and they pay back our company. I call daily group of prospects ask them if they are interested in getting more information. Get required documents and submit for approval. Make sure they get approved and ask they when they will be buying units. Then it’s handed off to the person that will manage account.  

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@udall8342 Does this require a degree?  

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@neoprene it depends either a finance degree of experience in the automotive industry.  

Answer 37

Try shadowing people who have careers you’re interested in! If I were to go back to school, I would want to make sure I love it (and would be getting a pay raise), so I would research both heavily before investing!  

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@wet709 that's hard with 3 kids

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@debus just a suggestion if you want to make sure your investment in your future career is worth it  I love my job, but the pay is much lower than others with less education than I have - wish I would have researched more!  

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@wet709 that's why I'm asking lol

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I’m a govt. investigator. Very lucky I landed this job @ 24 because my Bachelors/Masters job options are very limited where I live. ‍♀️ I love it, great pay / benefits but if I could redo college again I probably would have gotten more general degrees!  

Answer 39

I am between jobs. Left working as an ER nurse a week ago to work from home as a case manager. Gave myself a raise by doing this. I decided after 14 years I would have to look for myself.  

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I’m a 911 a dispatcher, I love it and depending where you are the pay is decent and you always have a job. The hours are hard sometimes and again depending where you are emergency’s take priority for you. Benefits are a great thing for me and a major selling point. The job is hard at times though.  

Answer 41

I work at Target as an ETL-AP (executive team lead - asset protection) essentially I am an assistant manager of the store. I really love the atmosphere and target pays their execs really well!  

Answer 42

I’m a nurse. I started in the Burn ICU, then went to the NICU and now I’m in PACU (recovery room) where I’ve been since 2005. I like it and the pay is decent.  

Answer 43

I'm a Certified Bookkeeper. Part time by choice. Love it. It can be stressful at certain times of the year but set it up right and it runs like clockwork. I get to pick and choose my clients, set my own hours and set my pay rate. I'm usually on site but I also work virtually.  

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How do you become certified? What entails a certificate for bookkeeping i suppose?  

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@velocipede how did you become certified? Is it hard? How hard is it to get clients? I graduated over 30 years ago with an associate degree in accounting and have thought about bookkeeping but I have to admit a but afraid of changes

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Would like to know also^

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@velocipede I’m curious too.  

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@velocipede would like to know too

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I’m curious as well.  

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I think all you really would need is the basic accounting courses for an associates. I have an AAS and a BSBA. I really think the BSBA is irrelevant. The CB is awarded through the AIPB. I had to take an exam at a public testing center that was a bear! I took a "boot camp" at a local community college based on the study courses before I took the exam. I knew I wouldn't get through them on my own. We're required to obtain 60 continuing education credits every 3 years to meet re-certification. It runs pretty much like CPAs. There was also an experience requirement. Check out the AIPB website for info.  

Answer 44

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been in the field for 20 years and have have had positions in child welfare, hospice and outpatient counseling. Currently i am a medical social worker for a PCP and have my own private (small) practice on the side I have excellent benefits (including 3 weeks of vacation)and pull in almost 6 figures. I love being a social. worker and could never imagine myself doing anything else.  

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I am a school bus driver and trainer. I like it for the most part. Worked with finances off and on for 20 some years then lost my job. Ended up driving school bus. I am Union and currently get paid a little over $25 per hour. The hours are in the beginning I work 4-6 hours with summers off. I now work in the office for 8 hours a day. I like it but like every job it has its good and bad parts

Answer 46

I work for state government (in a super specific niche area that I love but don’t recommend to anyone that wants to make money ). The pay in state government isnt great (low 40s) but there’s a ton of flexibility and I get 6 weeks off every year. Plus I have a lot of stability with my job in the current economic situation as a state employee. When my daughter is older, I can go do my same job for a private firm and make $10-20k more a year but I’ll have to give up the flexibility and security of government work.  

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@glop62566 I work in state government too. Pay is not very good but job security is great! Benefits are good too.  

Answer 47

Labor and delivery nurse here! Love my job!  

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@lely9363 Aarts striving for that !  this close to getting into nursing school !  

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@kirstiekirstin awe yay! You’ll love it!  

Answer 48

I’m a corporate lawyer. I do love my job, but it’s taken a lot to get here. And good lawd the DEBT. I probably would have taken a different path.  

Answer 49

I'm a High School Social Studies and English teacher st a SUPER small rural school. avg grad class is 40. Ending my 8th year and I love what I do. Missing my kiddos though! My pay is slightly below average from the bigger district's in the area and the drive over the mtns is murder on my brakes.  

Answer 50

I'm a teller for a credit union. Love everything about it. Great pay, coworkers, management. I make about 35k. Only customer service experience needed to get in.  

Answer 51

Between jobs at the moment (have to be home with the kids for now), but I'm a professional landscaper. It's my passion but it's a lot of hard work and the pay is only good when you finally get into management lol. Being bilingual is a plus too.  

Answer 52

I'm a CPA. Pay is great, potential for $100k plus. No kids, animals or plants. But lots of blood, sweat and tears lol. MSA was 5 years plus studying for exam was about 2 years. I love what I do.  

Answer 53

I’m in fundraising. Often times my job is focused mostly on relationship building and event planning. Fundraising is of course an important part and the focus of my goals for the year, but if your a great relationship builder the fundraising part comes naturally ☺️ Salaries in nonprofit work can definitely vary a bit. If you find a small local nonprofit, you’ll likely have a lot on your plate and minimal pay vs. going to a larger nonprofit where you could be considered entry level making what an executive director makes at a small nonprofit. I have worked mostly in healthcare nonprofit and have found its one of the better areas for nonprofit pay along with working in higher education fundraising. ☺️ My degree was a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations with a minor in Business Administration.  

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I am a microblader my husband and I both actually tattoo BUT we are hoping to buy and run a golf course in the near future.  I make very nice pay now. Enough that my husband recently started staying home with the kiddos full time. But like I said we have different long term plans  

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I work in media and advertising in a large city, making 6-figures. My area of focus is digital marketing planning, strategy and project management. I have a bachelors and working on an online MBA now. I'll be graduating this June debt free. Highly recommend online school, affordable and work at your own pace.  

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@empyema Matixonh I use to work at a media agency and I really miss it!  

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Amazing! I just went client side this year, definitely enjoyed my time while on the agency side too  

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Going back to school to be a health care administrator and sfyet a couple years I’ll get my masters to be a healthcare manager if I love it. I go to college online along with my two daughters and I highly recommend it and my degree is in an excellent program and it’s $2, 500 a term flat no books. You can tak as many classes as you want and get credit for years in the industry if you work in the industry your seeking your degree in . I’m not but I complete as many classes as I can each term and I have less than a year left of school

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I’m a finance director & love it! The pay is great; I started this type of work just out of high school & actually don’t have a degree. Edx. org has free classes. Maybe you can find an accounting one & find out if it’s for you. It’s an in-demand industry & I’m sure you could find something or farm yourself out. Good luck!  

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I am an insurance adjuster for workers comp. BS in secondary education but finding a teaching job in the grade level/subject matter I wanted in a specific community never happened so made a switch - sooooo happy I did! Started off $35k with only requirement a college degree. Quickly, after 3 years was making $55k, and after 7 years (and two babies later! ) $80k. Can be stressful at times but very rewarding and super stable job.  

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I'm a court reporter. I'm an official in my county courthouse. I really enjoy my job. I get to watch all the action up close without the pressure of being one of the attorneys. I get paid hourly and paid by the page on top of it for transcripts I produce. Happy to answer any questions of anyone is interested.  

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@enneastyle do u have to have a degree for it

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@fischer883 Alanna you need to attend a program online or in person to learn the language and then build up speed until you can pass a certification test.  

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@fischer883 Alanna just need a highschool diploma before that

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@enneastyle oh okay

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@enneastyle go for it!  

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@peppergrass Whats the average salary? I’d love to learn more

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@nympho it varies greatly depending where you are and whether you are an official or if you freelance. I’ve seen officials paid anywhere from 50k a year to 120k a year before transcripts.  

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Since people have listed jobs that make less than mine. I’ll bite.  I’m in shipping and receiving. My technical title is shipping clerk but I basically run the department and help in others when needed. Union job with pretty awesome benefits. 44k a year. No college needed. I basically just decided I didn’t want to be a base level warehouse worker anymore and found a boss who was willing to teach me something new. Went from picking on the floor to learning to bill loads and just built on that in different jobs. I used those skills to boost my resume and to get the job I have now. Definitely stable. To be honest I like it. I just have very specific goals and need to make more money to achieve those. I’ve been VERY fortunate to find my job at this pay rate since it’s not typical for this position. Going to school for web technology soon. Hopefully starting this summer. Expecting to come out of that into a career grossing another 20-40k+ a year depending on where I choose to go and what I will do. Would love to be a full stack developer in the next 5 years. and would preferably love to contract with a start up on the side once I get into my career. The sky is the limit!  

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I’m a mental health tech finishing up my schooling for Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Still keeping a small window open for other options though. I’m just not sure sometimes.  

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I'm a SAHM currently but starting on August I'm. hoping to go back to school to get my associates in science and be an ultrasound tech.  

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Right now I’m a SHAM but I was a stylist retired now but was/am a certified medial coder.  

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EMT + CBD online business with future add business in either online boutique or health club. You got to love what you do in order to be willing to wake up and feel excited to show up. Pay is good but it’s not the main priority. My focus is more on my passion-helping people and the money come

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Network Marketer - 7 years in counting and best thing I done was work for myself

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I’m an IT program manager (basically a higher level project manager). I enjoy it and it pays pretty well I think (lower six figures). I’ve been in project management for 10 years (and still can barely write a line of code! )

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During the day I'm a BII with my local school district and an adjunct instructor at a community College around here. During the evening/night, I work from home teaching English to students in China online! Teaching from home has saved me during this pandemic! I use this as my side hustle, but it's been helping out lots right now.  

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I’m an RV service tech (we build/ service large 5th wheels). I make roughly 75k a year. My area is the RV capital of the world so this is where the money is here. One day I hope to open my own grocery store though and leave the factory life.  

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@cathey where is “here”?  

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@hemipterous7 Fieder IN

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I’m an iOS developer (I make iPhone apps). Didn’t go to school for it (have a whole bunch of useless degrees), but did do an apprenticeship that opened doors for me. I make great money and can work from home, but it’s definitely not for everyone. You have to be really good with logic, problem solving and not easily frustrated by failure.  

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I make wigs and press on nails as well as work remotely for a telemedicine company.  

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I make just under six figures in government at 28. Health insurance is excellent. Retirement contributions are great. I’m sure I could make a lot more in consulting or on the private side, but it is a great career path. Challenging, fun and you see some great things happen in the communities you serve. I love it.  

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@agio70452 Keighley Gorham this is amazing! What exactly do you do (if you don’t mind sharing)?  

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@agio70452 Keighley Gorham following!  

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@habitual I work in local government management/city management. I’m an assistant city manager for a small-mid sized city. I have a masters in public administration. It’s hard work but I know it’s a career path not a lot of people even consider or know exists!  

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@agio70452 Keighley Gorham I have a friend who started as a city janitor and ended his career in charge of the water department.  

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@aphrodisiac yep! There is always opportunity to work your way up. It’s also a field with a lot of opportunity for young professionals.  

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@agio70452 Keighley Gorham thanks so much for sharing! I’m one of those who didn’t know of the job.  

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I work registration in the radiology department. And sometimes pick up shifts doing registration in the ER. I like it a lot. It’s easy and I make okay money, more than I’ve made at any other job.  

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My dad has worked in manufacturing all his adult life. He started out working on machines when he was 19. Today, at 59, he is the president of manufacturing at his company, and he will retire in a few years. Please don’t get into the mindset that working in a plant will only offer you low wages for the rest of your life.  

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I’m a teacher—Twenty years. Numerous degrees. I’m back in school learning ASL interpreting for my second career. I love it and wish I had had the courage to start twenty years ago ❤️

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I work in higher education and it’s okay pay for right now at least. I just completed all my requirements for my BA degree and basically done. My degree is very flexible, but I’m thinking of going back to school to obtain my grad degree in about 2 years or less. My pay at my current job and in the department I work for is very flexible. I have a boss who really gives us time off when needed and such. It’ll do for now though.  

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Registered nurse for 31 years! Love it. even during a pandemic :)

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Medical Biller & Coder. Working from home (right now, anyways  it stays that way) and make about $47, 000 a year.  

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@kilovoltampere127 @ferdelance I have been considering taking a course in medical billing and coding! Is it difficult? Currently a Registered dental assistant

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@entrance80498 Trevino-Rodriguez Once you have the medical terminology down, I don’t think it’s too difficult!  

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@kilovoltampere127 @ferdelance thank you! I have also wanted to look into dental billing and coding since I have experience, but haven’t found many programs available in my area

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@entrance80498 Trevino-Rodriguez I did mine completely online, at my own pace through AAPC. I know they offer a dental course as well  

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@kilovoltampere127 @ferdelance I will definitely look into it! Thank you so much!  

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@entrance80498 Trevino-Rodriguez You’re welcome!  

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Radiation therapist of 12 years. It pays very well but we also live in the Bay Area. I’m currently in school for medical billing and coding and graduate in few months. Yay! Ready to start this next journey !  

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@cummerbund Mowry Pugh I was looking into doing ultrasound technician for the hospital

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@debus if you have any questions feel free to ask

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Slot supervisor in a casino. I make a bit over $46000. I was overdue for my yearly raise and had applied for an assistant manager in a different department. I had just interviewed and would've been told the week we got shut down if I did or didn't get the promotion.  

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I'm a kennel supervisor and make about 35k a year :/

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I’m a nurse case manager. The opportunities in healthcare are endless.  

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I working in learning & development for a large tech/retail company and am making 6 figures. however, if i were to go back to school i would go for computer programming or software development engineering. I work solo a majority of the time and really love it.  

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I'm a speech therapist! About to graduate this Sunday!  starting depends on the setting you work in. Average is about 50k in Ohio and you need a masters.  

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Outdoor education Teacher/ experiential educator. I am working to own my own forest school/homestead camp. Money will not be that great but I'll be happy every day. I also currently work for VIPKID working 25 hrs a week. I make 20 an hr.  

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Financial advisor, the first 5 years are TOUGH, but I've built my business, have had 2 babies during this time period, my workload is demanding but my hours are flexible. Made 6 figures last year. It's my lifetime career. I have both undergrad and MBA degrees.  

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I'm an Ambulatory medication access Coordinator at a hospital for their specialty pharmacy. I have a degree in healthcare management. I make decent pay. About $29 an hour. I went back to school and graduated this February. If you can go back to school try HIM health information management. IT is where it's at

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@commines what do you do

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@debus I basically am the paper pusher for the specialty pharmacy. I fill out paperwork research grants and help people find assistance to cover extremely expensive medication. I also call and help the patients manage their care and work directly with the clinics to help patients manage chronic conditions

Answer 87

Software engineer here. first job out of my bachelors degree was $75k

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I was a SAHM but then decided to get a job at my kids' school as a Library Assistant. Pay is low but close to my kids and can pick them up everyday and not have to pay for after school care.  

Answer 89

Take an online assessment. Department of Labor tool mynextmove. org can provide you guidance.  

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Teacher, School Counselor, and principal (starting in July)

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I’m a civil engineer. Love It.  

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I work for a company called OSL they run the wireless dept. In walmart. I am in canada but they are in the states too. I get 15. 45 an hour cad. And then a TON of bonus stuff. Commission on sales incentives from companies and whole bunch more you should check it out. If you do apply put my name in and we can get bonus money i believe

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I’m an Admin Assistant but the pay doesn’t quite cut it for living in the Bay Area, CA so I run an essential oils business on the side. I love it and hope it’ll replace my full time gig one day!  

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Data scientist. Tech and analytics will only grow! Junior salaries are pretty decent too, at a Data Scientist intermediate level you’ll already be on 6 digits

Answer 95

I’m a librarian at a university. I have a masters in library science and starting pay for most areas is 45-55k for certified librarians. It’s what I’ve wanted to do since I was a little girl and I love it! My husband changed careers two years ago, from a very well paying job in communications (radios, towers, etc) to be a police officer. He’s much happier and more fulfilled but makes about 40% less. It was a big change but just proves that money isn’t everything when choosing a career.  

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I am a clinical research associate. It requires a lot of travel but I love it! And the money is also great which is a plus.