Should I become a radiologist technician or a graphic designer?
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What's more important? Doing work you like, or making money?\n\nRadiologists make good money, and are in demand. Reliable income, job security, forever.\n\nGraphic designers, if they work for someone else, make average to  middling money, but you will never make a lot of money (as much as a radiologist with some seniority) unless you are working for yourself, or have your own company with people working for you.\n\nI am an Apple tech, I support people working in the graphic trades - lots of competition out there right now. Hard to get good gigs, hard to make money, when some guy in South America can now bid on the same work, and undercut you. \n\nI have clients who are large design houses - I have individual clients working out of their homes - no one is getting rich in design right now - just paying the bills.\n\nMy buddy works in the Cath /Rad Lab at a big hospital - they are backed up - radiologists write their own ticket as far as work goes. \n\nSo - money vs artistic satisfaction?\n\nthat's the question
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Depends on what kind, or aspect of Art you have studied or specialised in :\nIf you have opted for commercial art, then Advertising will offer a decent job placement, as well as decent income.\nIf you have specialised in illustrating, or painting, the publishing industry has jobs as cover designers, and illustrators.\nIf you have specialised in computer-generated graphics, then you can get a job in the motion-picture animation industry. \n...Unless you are more specific in what type of art you are studying, or hope to study, no one can can give you equally specific and detailed suggestions, dear !
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I would go for the tests. A degree is more important than your present job, as it will open up more opportunities.
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Read both would be my advise. They are both such different things.\nComics can have great artwork!
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I think learning how to write computer programs will help you a lot.  Take lots of different languages, like C++, Java, and so on.\n\nI don't know much about graphics though, and you need to learn about them too.\n\nA C-Sci major can probably give you more useful information.
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probably a rad tech. much better pay and a more stable job. you have to go to school for a year or two though to be a rad tech and its just onsite training for pharm techs (all you need is a HS diploma) in most states
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You might want to take a few IT classes on the side if possible. The world of information technology is booming and definitely a hot candidates market right now. Almost every company has an IT need as they all have web sites right now. You like Photoshop, you like graphics, why not get into programming? YOu could do GUI programming or UI programming which is what the users see more so than the back end stuff. This would be graphical, you would probably need to learn technology more than just photoshop such as ajax or php which are both front end programming and development tools. If you like interior design you could get a job using your design skills for online based tools and websites for designers etc...
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I think it's an awesome choice. If you're thinking about doing it, go with it! There are wonderful oppurtunities available in graphic designing. You can make a very comfortable living designing for websites and making company logo(s), etc... Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver... Good place to start.
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Ideas for a career:\n\nGraphic Designer\nWebsite Designer\nIT specialist\nMultimedia specialist
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I think both are great and your choice should depend on your lifestyle. Of course you have to take into consideration the pay, but don't forget about the hours.  If you have kids/wife (or are planning to have them) think about the benefit of being a teacher.  You will have this time off with them.  As far as the nursing, I personally think sonography is a great choice. This was actually what I wanted to do as a profession.  My plans where sidetracked because of my son. You could still have a family and do nursing, so I guess the point is just keep in mind other factors besides the obvious one of money.
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I got a visual arts media degree. I started working as a customer support rep at a software company now i'm an instructional designer for a govenment contractor. My advice is to study anything you are really interested in studying and don't not do it becuase you think you're not going to get a great job. The job will come as soon as you find something you really love.
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Better in terms of what?  If money then networking systems.  Networking professionals are always sought after and have very high income.  But if for fun and personal satisfaction then that's up to you.  Personally I like design because it allows me to show my creative side.
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If you like computers, then any of the computer fields would be good.\nIf you have any interest in medicine, the medical field is always good. How about a radiological technologist (x-ray tech)?
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I think Art sounds like a logical choice for you.  Within arts,  fields such as visual communication, time arts, etc requires substantial computer knowledge.  Also, double major is always a choice.  Since you want to be involved in business, you can start as an art major and then start business with your art degree.  A degree in computer science will help, won't hurt.  You will need to take few math classes for computer science including calculus and linear algebra.
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I would recommend checking out Monster, Hot Jobs, or Career Builder. Also, take a look at the Craig's List listings for Art/Media/Design jobs in your area (click the city that is closest to where you're living).
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To be a good graphic designer what you really need is a good eye for design. This you must have.\n\nBut you will need technical skills as well. A graphic designer these days needs skill in at least these programs:\n\nPhotoshop\nAdobe Illustrator\nQuark XPress\nAdobe InDesign\nMacromedia DreamWeaver MX
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It all depends on what you want to do. I've found that Photoshop Elements is good with photo-manipulation and special effects while Photoshop CS2 goes well with graphic design. That's my personal opinion. Both could be used for either.