Changing Job Environment- 10 Best Jobs For The Recession And After- Part IV

Nutritionist

This is another profession which is in focus thanks to an aging population and the increasing attention being given to obesity and other diseases resulting from poor diet and no exercise. There are a wide variety of employment options in this field. One can work full time at a hospital, school or community centre or just do private practice. This is also one of the least stressful profession. The pay packet typically starts with $50,000 a year and up.

First timers to health-care field will need a formal four-year degree in nutrition to get a decent job. Though it is a fairly new field most universities with a health-care curriculum offer such a degree. For people who have been in the health care industry for some time say a nurse or a technician can find work as a nutritionist with very little amount of coursework.

Physical Therapist

Again a profession which will only increase in demand thanks to an aging population. Physical therapists can find jobs in hospitals, private clinics, health clubs, military and other places. One requires a two-year degree and state certification to qualify for this job. There are lot of institutions that offer such certification. By nature the job is quite tough and hence not advisable for older workers looking for a career change. The overall average salary is around $66,000 while starters can bargain a salary of around $45,000. Those with advanced degrees can command a better pay. The job also provides flexibility in terms of working from home or working for small clinics and thus scores high in terms of work/life balance.

Teacher

Considered to be one of the most noble profession this line of work also scores high in terms of job security, benefits and work life balance. For a college professor the median salary is approximately $56,674 plus you have the summer , spring  and winter break and to add to it the low-stress life on campus.

After retirement also there is plenty of work in this field. Many local school districts hire retired teachers as consultant or on a part-time basis. Or with no investment retired teachers can start coaching classes at home. Though the state budget cuts recently have dampened the demand for teachers to some extent, but overall there continues to be high demand for teachers. In particular maths and science teachers are in great demand.

To become a teacher if you already have a four-year degree, all you need is certification which will take you just over a year. In some states you can even start teaching with a bachelor’s degree while you work on certification.

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