200 Best to Worst Jobs — I Think.
When I grow up I want to be a _____. Sound familiar? You most likely had a profound profession in mind by age 6 or 7 and had “changed” professions 10+ times by the age of 8. In your teenage years you had it pinned down to a “few things” most likely an actor/actress, a singer/musician or a neurosurgeon (parental guidance not required, you knew everything).
Welcome to 2010, the Great Recession in full swing, yet we keep hearing about the job market picking up. But where? The Wall Street Journal recently posted their list of the top 200 jobs in order from Best to Worst here for list (glad to see recruiting in at #55).
Personally, I believe a lot of the change is due to our shift in business cultural today and in the future. Software, web development, computer systems analyst and engineers all made the top %. Below are a few ideas that may assist in you becoming a part of the “best” professions of 2010;
- Identify your core skills and map a way to use them in one of these fields. Example, If you are a sales person, sale to/for these professions.
- Joint Venture; is there a way your current business can complement these industries?
- Career change; may be the most difficult, but it is never too late to study and learn a new profession. See if one of the top 50 is of interest to you (#55 is a good one, humble opinion).
Be glad you eventually took mom and dad’s advice and did not go into acting (#163) or musician (not on the list) unless you are in the >1% to hit it big, then GREAT JOB!
For me, if I am changing professions, I am going to choose #11 Philosopher, I wonder if this is possible?
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Gosh, neither interpreter or translator was listed. Then again I guess it isn’t too surprising considering it all depends on what your native and second(or third or fifth or whatever) language is. Which leaves for huge variation in work conditions and salaries.
Wooohooo pulling in at #18.