Do What You Love
Ava Schafbuch
Volleyball
Job Opportunities: Volleyball coach, Uniform Designer
Lana Del Rey
Photography
Health/Medical Career
Job Opportunities: Gynecologist, Obstetrician
Obstetrician
Job Description
An obstetrician is a doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system. http://www.webmd.com/baby/what-is-an-obstetrician-twins
Education Needed
Becoming an obstetrician requires about 12-15 years of education and practical experience. The first eight years are general medical training.
http://study.com/articles/Obstetrician-Gynecologist_Education_Requirements_Program_Overviews.html
Potential Earnings
On average, practitioners working in the United States earned an average of $218,610 per year.
http://work.chron.com/average-income-obstetricians-gynecologists-7429.html
Working Conditions
While some obstetricians work primarily in hospitals, many work in private practices with or without other doctors. Self-employed obstetricians who work with their own patients commonly work 50 to 70 hours per week.
http://work.chron.com/obstetricians-job-description-working-hours-5323.html
Would you choose this job? Why or why not?
Yes, I would love to become an obstetrician. I am very interested in woman’s studies and child development. I want to be kind to patients and help them through the exciting journey of having a child.
Traveling
Job Opportunities: Tour Guide, Author of travel guide
Fashion
Job Opportunities: Marketing director, Store cashier
Store Cashier
Job Description
A cashier is a person who handles the cash register at various locations such as the point of sale in a retail store.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cashier
Education Needed
Many jobs for cashiers have no specific educational requirements, although some employers prefer applicants with at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Cashiers should have a basic knowledge of mathematics, because they need to be able to make change and count the money in their registers.
https://collegegrad.com/careers/cashiers
Potential Earnings
The average annual earnings for a full time retail cashier is $22,313, with a range usually between $19,858 - $26,598.
http://www1.salary.com/Cashier-Salary.html
Working Conditions
Most cashiers work indoors, usually in retail establishments such as supermarkets, department stores, and restaurants. Work hours vary by employer, but cashiers typically must work nights, weekends, and holidays. Employers may restrict the use of vacation from Thanksgiving through early January because that is the busiest time of year for most retailers.
https://collegegrad.com/careers/cashiers
Would you choose this job? Why or why not?
I would like to be a retail cashier as one of my first jobs, but not as a lifelong career. I would love to interact with people and be friendly and kind to shoppers. I would not like this job as a lifelong career because the salary is not the ideal financial goal for me.
Spirituality
Job Opportunities: Yoga instructor, Candle maker
Yoga Instructor
Job Description
Yoga instructors are fitness professionals who teach yoga, the low-impact exercise that uses controlled postures and breathing techniques to improve flexibility and strength.
http://study.com/articles/Yoga_Instructor_Salary_Info_Education_Requirements_and_Career_Info.html
Education Needed
To become a yoga instructor, comprehensive and specialized training is required. All yoga instructors must complete a training program in yoga and, within the field, have the option of specializing in a particular discipline.
http://study.com/articles/Yoga_Instructor_Salary_Info_Education_Requirements_and_Career_Info.html
Potential Earnings
A yoga teacher on average might make $30 teaching a one-hour class, so their annual salary is about $62,400.
Working Conditions
Yoga instructors work in clean, comfortable, and quiet environment. They may have to travel to different locations if they offer their services in the homes of clients. Self employed instructors enjoy more flexible work schedules than trainers who work at fitness centers. On average, yoga instructors work 40 hours per week, although they may have to work more during evenings and weekends.
http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/7774/Yoga-Instructor-Pilates-Instructor.html
Would you choose this job? Why or why not?
I would consider becoming a yoga instructor. The annual salary is stable, and you would stay physically (and mentally) in shape throughout your whole life.
Staying Active
Job opportunities: Fitness/Gym Instructor, PE teacher
PE teacher
Job Description
A PE teacher is responsible for planning, teaching and tutoring students in a school setting. They teach a range of different sports and provide young people with an opportunity to develop and improve their social and physical skills.
http://www.careers-in-sport.co.uk/profile/pe-teacher#
Education Needed
To become a PE teacher, you need to complete a degree in Health and Physical Education at a 4 year college or university. Some of the classes you may have to take are Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Health and Wellness classes, activity courses/team or individual sports, a number of Teaching PE/Health Methods Classes, and Student teaching or internships.
http://www.pecentral.org/professional/becomingapeteacher.html
Potential Earnings
High School Physical Education teachers make about $53,230 per year. Elementary P.E. teachers make a salary of about $51,380 per year
http://work.chron.com/much-physical-education-teachers-make-12026.html
Working Conditions
PE teachers work in public and private schools. They often work outdoors, though lessons may be taken indoors in extreme weather. While standard school hours are generally between 9 and 3, PE teachers, may be required to start earlier and finish later, in order to plan lessons or run extracurricular activities, such as coaching a school sports team.
http://www.careercentre.dtwd.wa.gov.au/Occupations/Pages/physical-education-pe-teacher.aspx
Would you choose this job? Why or why not?
I would honestly not want to be a physical education teacher. I think it would be extremely stressful to manage so many students on my own, and hard to grade their efforts because of the number of children.