Is occupational therapy a good career choice?
443609
Yes...any career in the health field is good.  But remember it is a lot of hard work and studying and you must be a patient, happy person.  Go to your local hospital, see if you can volunteer or shadow some people in the field.
608608
This is a real dilemma for young childerns since they don't know what should they choose. They don't have any idea about the working conditions & life style of their prospective professions. \n\nMy suggestions is that if you have time than spent some time with some doctor and find out whether you like his way of working and lifestyle. \n\nAlternatively you can spent some time with some chemical engineer in order to reach at educated conclusion.
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PT is definitely the way to go.... \n\nAs a nurse I have had up to 56 patients under my care.  It is not uncommon for me to care for 26 at once.  I tend to be balancing three hot potatoes at once.\n\nAs a PT you usually work one on one with a schedule, have more respect, and make more money.\n\nPhysical therapists are in such a huge demand right now that the sign on bonuses are exceeding those for nurses and employers are even offering free housing so you work for them.  With all the orthopedic surgeries going on you will be a busy busy person.\n\nNursing is a very stressful career but can be very rewarding as well. It is up to you but the money and working conditions are in PT.
1178201
First, time in education is never a good way to make a decision when selecting a career. Most will tell you to do what want to do to be happy. Interestingly, most people do like money. Since your question specifically addresses three different career choices, the best choice is to be a doctor. Why? The US Dept. of Labor estimates that there will be a decrease in the number of doctors over the next 10 or more years. The reasons are complex but a couple of reasons are that US students are falling behind in the sciences and as you said, school is expensive. But both reasons have solutions. The first is too easy...Study. HARD! The second is easy too. There are many ways to fund college and medical school these days, it's not like the money has to come out of your pocket. There are all kinds of government grants, loans and programs to choose from. Speaking of money. Think of all the money you can make even if you charge your patients as little as possible. You will not have to compete as a doctor (except for positions and residencies). In law you must specialize to make any money or be a damn good ambulance chaser and I do not know many economics majors that have jobs!
1064899
I asked a 20-yr old that was a business major this exact same question, and he said he would not be studying business, but rather, be a singing doctor. I told him the best occupation for him would be a music therapist. He would help heal his patients through music. His eyes became big as saucers, and he changed his major to physical therapy.\n\nMy son is also studying business. I asked him this question, and without hesitation, he said 'A Primary Care Physician'. I told him to change majors. He chaned, and is now studying pre-med.\n\nI am a teacher in my spirit. I teach music and career counseling. I am doing what I love.
86083
If you love zoology and medicine, and if you care for animals and would enjoy taking care of them, then it is the right choice of a career.
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i dont understand your question.\n \n\na career in commerce is a good choice.\nyou need to narrow it down to what type of work you will do:\naccounting, law, sales, small business\n\npick one of those or many more... there are tons.
901191
If you can go to school for it, it's generally accepted to be possible.\n\nIf you mean if Barnes can train you as an occupational therapist, or pay for your education...that's something you may want to bring up with your boss.
879116
An excellent career.  Some places to work are the World Bank, The IMF, The OECS.....consultancy to governments and/or NGO's.   \n\nDepending on the organization, the salaries vary......but Ecomnomists are very 'comfortable' .
1048303
Commerce is not a bad career line. You should pursue in your own field. If, however, you have aspiration in animal care, you can do a lot in this field. Many universities offer variety of courses without considering previous qualifications, specially, in certificate courses.
798065
I think your degree will be perfect for that job.  You'll have experience in both areas (the people and the planning).  I am not sure what degree is required, if any.  But, I do know that in the inpatient physical therapy section at the hospital I worked at, there was an activities director...I thnk she did not have a degree, but a lof of experience.  I am sure you would make more money with a degree.
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I am a physical therapist and I LOVE my job.  Going to graduate school is definitely worth it.  \n\nDepending on where you live, yes, the money and benefits are good.  Most physical therapists work 36-40 hours a week (meaning 8-10 hours a day).  \n\nIt is a physical job (no sitting behind a desk), makes you think (what is the cause of the patient's diagnosis and what treatment is appropriate), you meet the most interesting people, and you actually treat the patient rather than give them a drug or refer to a specialist.  \n\nAlso the job market is HOT for new graduates right now.  PT is a growing field and they are in demand.
1149739
It really depends on your aptitude, interests and goal. There are a great deal on opportunities to choose from. spend some time reviewing the specialties and then seeing when kind of path you could take once you leave the service.
1157140
Any career in the health field will be quite promising.
1166202
Hey, you're asking this in a category filled with teachers and parents who care enough about their kids to be asking for help....\n\nWhat do you think?\n\nDefinitely choosing a career that is emotionally fulfilling, and allows for family/friends/community time!
365834
Depends on what your degree is in now a days, and it also depends on what job you want.  If you are trying to get a job that is overmanned then you aren't going to get in, but if there is a critical shortage in a field that you want you have a good chance of making it in.
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bad field to get into\n\none of the doomed professions