Matthew Said:

Help me choose a career, please!!!!?

We Answered:

You don't mention your age, which is somewhat important when you are considering making a change like this.
I would not choose nursing:stressful plus ALOT of gossip-the hours not great when you have small children
Surgical tech: ARE YOU KIDDING? Stress to the max. Let me put it to you this way-anything that is in a hospital environment, you run many risks:hepatitis,HIV,Staph, viruses of all kinds that you will not only be exposing yourself to, but your family as well.
Child Life Specialist-great, but not alot of money
Social work>Stress, and depressing.

Have you thought about writing a book for us laymen on finance? And some important things you've learned, the do's & dont's, etc?
And why not start your own "finance" business? As a consultant to the wealthy?
If you are keen on contributing to society-volunteer at a soup kitchen every once in a while.
Or volunteer at a Battered Womens Shelter and give a seminar on how these women can better their lives financially> Call it "Baby Steps to Big BUCKS" Hmmm, maybe I should write THAT book. Sitting here thinking about your life is inspiring me to up my own ante! LOL!

I do hope this helps you, and one thing I KNOW is what Oprah and some of the very wealthy teach: Follow your passion and the money always follows. I have lots of green BAX....money is like a Hobby to me. I like to find new ways to multiply my stash.
When the right decision comes to you-everything falls into place...not one pebble out of line-your soul will know. One day-it will just "come to you" like Oprah mentions that "AHA!!" moment...plus, pray about it. God really DOES know what you are to do, after all, HE created you to love the things you love, so ask HIM.

Emma Said:

Health professions - Physical therapy, radiational therapy, etc.?

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PT programs are generally 3 year graduate programs. You do about 30 full time weeks of intership during that time. Once you graduate, you are eligible to take the exam immediately (and pay for the state license). If you pass, you can call your self a PT and work immediately Visit www.apta.org under the education tab for info and schools.

OT is a 2 year graduate program. There is a lot of overlap between the 2. www.aota.org

Sports med is a degree not an occupation. Not able to really get a job with it.

x ray tech is an AAS degree (2 years)

Medical school is for Doctors. There are many in the north east.

I suggest you shadow these professions. Since most are grad program, your undergrad degree the first year or so is the same so you have a little time

Ruth Said:

I would like a question answered about a Ultrasound Technician position?

We Answered:

There is alot of math while you are in school, but not so much while on the job. Mostly measuring organs on the screen, but the computer does all the math for you.
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Naomi Said:

Which of these careers is better for a shy/quiet person?

We Answered:

To answer your question; Radiation Technician would be your best bet. However, I am a shy person and I have a job where I have to talk with people face-to-face all day. I love it because it sort of helps me, it's a face my fear kind of thing. Once you start talking with people at a job it really helps. Like now I can talk with anyone, whether it be someone walking by or someone I am meeting. I strongly encourage you to get a job that you have to talk with people, because if you never start talking with people you will be one of those people that never have a life and are at home when their 80 with a bunch of pets, lol. Anyhow, what ever you decide on I wish you the best of luck.

Johnnie Said:

What are some classes i can take online that aren't too hard?

We Answered:

because you don't know what you want to do. It might be best first to figure that out. You can take a medical terminology class to let you know off the bat weather or not you even want in the medical field, then you will have some direction. As far as online they are only reputable if it is a Major college or university. Good luck!!!!!