Are there even any "in-demand" careers left these days?
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Where do people come up with this BS? |
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If you've been out of the work force -- you'll need to start at the bottom. Unpaid internships will get you where you need to go to get experience in a field of interest to you. Or, you could open a childcare center...those will always be in demand. Women pay dearly for taking time off.
An earlier poster was right about plumbers and engineers being in demand. There aren't many other "full-proof" careers. Nursing isn't a bad option. You could work part-time to earn funds for your family. You could also start a concierge service for neighbors and do the duties no one else wants to do such as lawn care, cleaning the house, picking up dry cleaning, cleaning the pets, etc. (multi-purpose errands gal). |
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| It is pretty easy to find jobs in Accounting. |
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I'd be careful about this. As funds get tighter and the evidence on what therapies work evolves there will be more certifications for these folks and I suspect eventually they will go the way of PTs, etc. who need advanced degrees. Years ago you could get a bachelor's in PT and get a job, now you need a master's and people are saying in the next few years you will need a doctorate. I would recommend getting a recognized degree like speech therapy, OT, etc. and not just get certified in ABA. And let's face it, you have to be pretty committed and a special kind of person to devote a career to working with autistic kids. Not everyone is cut out for that. I imagine it would be very hard and draining. It's not something to get into because you need a job quick. |
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If you like to cook...I just read an article about a mom in N VA who started a meal service for new moms. All fresh foods with no preservatives, really healthy, etc. I would LOVE something like that in MD! And not just as a new mom but for hectic weeks etc. |
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I feel the same way about nursing. It seems like a very noble job, helping sick people, and, if I was to ever change careers, I'd love to be a nurse, however, I faint at the sight of blood. Bummer. |
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Admin. I was on the job market recently, and I got an interview for EVERY job I applied for. I totally had my pick, and I'm making as much or more than most of the careers you mention with truly stellar benefits. 40 hour weeks, lots of flexibility because I chose a family friendly company.
I know people scoff, but for a good salary and a good job to have when you have a household and family to manage, administration (executive assistant, office management) is pretty sweet. |
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| Speech language pathology is very difficult to get into -- the schools are getting tons of applicants and they don't have many slots because there is a shortage of professors. Once you have the degree, it's easier to get a job, though some must travel to patients and don't get paid for travel time. I think the key here is to find something you love and that has meaning and purpose. |
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Exec assistant schedules can be brutal though. If requires a hell of a lot of talent, for sure, but it's high pressure and the hours aren't always great since if the boss needs something sent out, something done, etc., you are that person. It may work if it is a well-staffed office and they have a lot of coverage so they can stagger schedules. But the head of my department's exec assistant is often sending out memos at night etc. General admin is probably more family friendly. |
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| My sister was (is?) a social worker. She quit when her son was 9 months because she wasn't earning enough to cover child care. Also, she totally regrets all the money she spent on her Master's since she SW never earn much anyway. |
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Mostly agree. My dad told me to go into HVAC and I wish I had. Engineers of all kids isn't entirely right. Civil and environmental - not so much. Petroleum engineers are off the charts though. |
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OP, very much agree that any autism - related occupation will keep you busy for many years!
Honestly, PP 50% of the population?!? You sound slightly well, crazy - like you actually WANT to believe this! Let's hope not, on both counts. Engineers, lawyers and finance are all WELL overpopulated (serious LACK of jobs!) right now. But you already knew that. Go for whatever everyone is NOT considering as the current/next big thing - some are in it for the money and are SORELY diappointed when they are the first to go! |
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Civil and environmental engineering are definitely in demand. Most of the workforce in public agencies and consulting firms are "graying out" and there aren't enough engineers in school to make up the difference. Engineering students are going into the $$ engineering -- electrical, computer, petroleum instead.
With transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure in as bad a shape as it is ("D" or worse), these types of engineers are needed, necessary and long term very valuable to deal with maintaining and improving roads, bridges, transit, water, waste water, etc. |
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What you all are missing here is that these "hot"careers now EVERYONE is going after. Nursing was "hot" and considered in short supply a few years ago. Now there is a glut of people looking for work.
You need to pick something you are good at. Talent is what finds you a job easily. |