Choosing a Degree - Issue of Income
- Filed under: College Advice
- Date: Jun 25,2008
Everyone wants to be happy! But what makes us happy? When you discuss your future with people many people will tell you to forget the money and choose a career that will make you happy!
No matter what people say, money does matter. Many people desire to settle down and have a family. Being able to support that family is a critical part to your happiness. When deciding on a career choice you will need to look at the income potential.
Luckily, the key term is potential. By doing some research on different careers you will discover that there usually is a large range of income potential. With most careers you could be making $15/hour or up to $40/hour.
Yes there are careers that are going to start out with higher pay than others, but if you want to make more money than everyone else, then there is only on fact to consider. You have to be better than everyone else.
No matter the career choice, higher income is relative to how hard you work. You must continue to educate yourself, become a LifeHacker, and be innovative within your field.
Yes, being a doctor will get you a lot of money. However, becoming a doctor is a very challenging task. If anyone applied as much effort as it takes to become to doctor to their own career field, they should be able to obtain a high level of income comparable to that of a doctor.
Do not make money a priority, but you do need to think about it.
Resources
Here are some resource for looking at incomes and industry growth.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Career Voyages
Career Videos
The Career Key
What Can I Do with a Major in…
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