Why does the list say that one of the best jobs in America is a Physician Assistant...that only requires an Associate's ot Bachelor's degree? It actually requires a Master's degree plus a certification.
Professionals (Lawyers, Doctors, Nurses, CPAs, etc) are licensed by the state. A license issued by one state is usually no good in another state.
Different states have different licensing requirements. Some require a certain level of education, some only require references and passing a test, depending on the license. For example, in a lot of states a person can become a Professional Engineer (PE) merely by passing the state test, with no degree requirements at all.
I wish you'd explain what ELSE you did besides pare the list from 50 to 35... Physicians/Surgeons increased from $145,600 to $247,536, Paralegal climbed from $39,130 to $61,204, etc, etc. If by chance you are trying to illustrate the value of degree vs. non-degree you are doing a poor job- are there sugeons WITHOUT medical degrees? It just looks like you are making up inflated numbers.
I've been with Boeing Commercial Air plane division and a Union Engineer for the past 20 years and we not only pay well but the benefits are great. Great medical plans retirement. The company is great employer. We have people in 38 states and countries all over the world. There's a large percentage of military employees here and we are respected. Our overall benefit package is second to none and the work is exciting and rewardin
Survey the HR department of 100 companies in the S&P 500 and ask them if military experience is an asset or a detriment in the corporate world. Some companies may intrepret military experience as unrelated and too far removed from the private sector to be useful, while others may value the discipline and organizational skills. Also, how are military retirees in their late 40's or mid 50's viewed as candidates?
OK, now that the 10% are covered by your evaluation on jobs for vets, how about the grunt jobs? Law enforcement, skilled , etc? Most vets don't give a tinker's dam about dream jobs, they just want to live a normal life and work for a living---and go on with their lives.
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I've been in the IT profession for over 30 years now. It is very common for a software engineer to be making 80k+. These are software developers in ERP or CRM type environments. Commercial software development for enterprise systems - web based, .net framework, websphere. Entry level start in the 60k range. Once you reach senior level - 5yrs experience or more, you are looking at 90k+. The money is definitely there but you have to be working with the newer technologies. I hope that helps.
The California Department of Corrections is hiring Vet's almost exclusively. STARTING pay is $40,000. Top Officer pay on 7th anniversary is $80,000 + all the OT you can handle. Plus 3% retirement per year. All with only a GED. No degree required, but they will pay you $120 per month if you have 60 units of college. Basic and AIT will give you some, and the Correctional Officer Academy will give you 15 more units. With benifits, it's a great package. They have a SWAT team if you still have an urge you can't scratch. 13 paid holidays, sick and vacation credit too.
I can answer any questions. michael.lyman@cdcr.ca.gov
I think the list is very subjective and not at all realistic - what's the criteria for judging how a job ranks? Saying these are the best for military veterans is selling vets short - there are many more lucrative jobs out there which veterans could do with little effort. If money is not the criteria, which given this list I sincerely hope it is not, what is? There are ways to be rich beyond money, and those with jobs they love are the most wealthy of all, regardless of what they get paid. I for one am overeducated (thanks to the GI Bill and VA,) and underpaid, and I couldn't be happier.
Why isn't secondary school teacher up near the top of the top 35? I taught for 15 years after retirement and loved it. Same with the other four retirees who taught with me. Military experience, training, travel, and integrity make the retiree an idal teacher of young people.
There is a great opportunity for those retiring soon with a history of getting things done. Project Managers who hold a certification from the Project Management Institute (Project Management Professional - PMP), can find well paying jobs n nearly any industry, in nealy and location they desire to work. Check out the web-site www.pmi.org for details about certification. BTW, it's a profession where gray hair is an asset.
As a software engineer I find it difficult to swallow the 80k value you mentioned. It all depends on where you live. If you work in some of the larger cities maybe you can get that but that's not the reality for most of the jobs.
Starting salaries are much less than 80k. I've been working in the IT field for 12 years after leaving service and don't get that yet.
One of the best jobs a veteran can have is the one no one ever talks about - owning your own business. Most veterans have personal skills and qualities that make being in charge of a small business a great fit. It takes some research and preparation, as well as digging into methods of financing and cash management, but it can be very rewarding. I am astounded how little this option is exposed to people leaving active duty. Franchise ownership can be a great way to own a business, too, that provides tested ways of operating and support.
Her is a tip. I went from the Army to LAPD with only a high school education. When I retired I made over $140,000.00 per year with overtime. It's a great job. Being a fireman is probably even better.
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Originally posted by 7541603: I've been with Boeing Commercial Air plane division and a Union Engineer for the past 20 years and we not only pay well but the benefits are great. Great medical plans retirement. The company is great employer. We have people in 38 states and countries all over the world. There's a large percentage of military employees here and we are respected. Our overall benefit package is second to none and the work is exciting and rewardin
Originally posted by saydag: Why does the list say that one of the best jobs in America is a Physician Assistant...that only requires an Associate's ot Bachelor's degree? It actually requires a Master's degree plus a certification.
Actually it only requires that you attend an accredited program (which can be an AS, BS or MSPA) and pass the exam. Some schools are actually certificate programs. Check the aaspa.org website.
I have been wondering if these jobs still hold true in the dire needs of economy. Recession has taken a toll on many jobs and this is like a great news for many job holders.
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Interesting list. The most suprising to me is Advertising Sales Agent at over $200,000. Not even sure what that is? Mod Edit: (LINK Removed - Violation of TOS)
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I think it's all depend on the person who took up the course. If you are dedicated and know what you are doing, then you'll probably land into the best career one could ever have
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Great, so what doeas it take to get the job at Boeing for example at Chicago headquarters? I've been applying for three years now, I've got my MBA and almost done with my MPM, I'm a military intelligence officer (Army veteran) and it seems like there is a huge trick there. My friend from school with the same education(he was from the Navy) got a job there. What is it that I am missing?
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Originally posted by 7541603: I've been with Boeing Commercial Air plane division and a Union Engineer for the past 20 years and we not only pay well but the benefits are great. Great medical plans retirement. The company is great employer. We have people in 38 states and countries all over the world. There's a large percentage of military employees here and we are respected. Our overall benefit package is second to none and the work is exciting and rewardin
