As a parent you can’t control your child’s career path, but you can have conversations to help them think about their future. Of course you don’t want your child to choose a career based on earnings potential alone, but it is wise for them to have a general idea of what they can expect to earn on a certain career path – and whether it will support the lifestyle they’re hoping to achieve. If you’re talking to your child about potential career options, here are six well-paying jobs they might want to research further to see if they fit with their passion, their purpose, and their personality.
Mathematician/Statistician: Apply mathematical and statistical techniques to solve problems. Most people in this field work for government organizations or for private research companies. Work is available with a Bachelor’s degree, but most opportunities require a Master’s degree. But the best part? The job outlook for mathematicians and statisticians is AMAZING – jobs are expected to grow by 33% over the next ten years!
Physical Therapist: Help people recovering from illness or injury by aiding them to recover mobility and manage pain. Most physical therapists work in clinics, hospitals, or nursing homes. A career as a physical therapist can be physically demanding but is a great option for someone who enjoys working one-on-one with people and doesn’t want to be stuck behind a desk all day. Become a physical therapist by getting a Bachelor’s Degree in biology and then continuing on to a Physical Therapy training program. The aging baby boomer population contributes to this career field’s growth outlook, which is projected to grow faster than average.
Data Scientist: Love numbers and love technology? As more and more data is collected, it needs to be analyzed to aid in research, business, and other industries. Use existing data to improve processes or outcomes, and design tech-based solutions to problems. Because everything is data-driven these days, job growth is expected to be faster than average.
Digital Designer: Develop, create, and test websites for functionality and usability. A specialization in UX Design can be especially helpful as research shows that the end-user experience has a significant impact on a company’s success. As more and more operations move to the digital sphere, this career field is going to do nothing but become more important!
Nurse: Nurses have proven themselves invaluable during this COVID pandemic, and it remains a fantastic – and growing – career choice. Continuing up the career ladder to become a Nurse Practitioner or a Nursing Supervisor will easily push their potential salary above $100,000.
Sales: If your child loves working with people, a career in sales might be the perfect fit. Earnings potential will be directly linked to their skills and effort; they could advance to become a sales manager and direct a sales team if they like managing people as much as they love selling. A degree in business will help them succeed.
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