Tag: job security

Mathematician Mathematicians find jobs in many fields ranging from risk management in banks and financial firms, in engineering firms and in budget analysis. Majority of mathematicians however take up teaching which as discussed in the earlier sector is considered to be one of the best jobs in terms of job security, benefits and work/life balance.  This skill set is in great demand and there are abundant openings. Also the profession ranks high in terms of low stress and good salary (median annual pay is $62,804). Demand for this skill set is there in almost all industries. Mathematicians can also find openings in many industries like video-game development and health care or fit in the role of statistical analysts for companies. Almost all sorts of government agencies and the military need mathematicians. Also this is one skill set where the supply is not enough to meet the demand  [...]

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  [...]

The job dynamics has changed big time in the last few years. Job surveys clearly show that it no longer just pay checks that determines job satisfaction. Other factors like autonomy, mobility, low stress, flexible hours, job security, health coverage, paid time off and other benefits are taking more importance when it comes to job satisfaction. This is not to say that pay does not matter. I guess with the gain of economic power by China and other emerging markets, American workers have more or less come to terms with the fact that they have to live with a standard of living that is slipping relative to other nations, and generous and automatic pay raises across industries are things of past now. The recession has only added to this trend. Workers are just happy with the fact that they have a job in hand and are not complaining about money. Also currently a huge section of America’s population  [...]