Clifford Said:

Career change from massage therapy?

We Answered:

There isn't much better things than massage as far as what you can make and the freedom it can bring.

I am guessing you are just burned out from giving too much or something which is common in this profession. Most people don't make it to 10 years.

You would have to go back to school of course - dental hygiene? stressful because people hate the dentist. Physical therapy - lots of schooling.

Pamela Said:

I'm thinking of a career change from truck driver to para-legal and I'd to know if this is sensible.?

We Answered:

No, this is not sensible. Stay in the truckdriving field - you have more job security there.

Choosing a career is one of life's most important decisions.

Be aware of what you are proposing on getting yourself into. Please do more research first. Reminder: We are in a World-wide Recession. Consider career paths that have available JOBS.<<<<<

Warning> Jobs in the field of Law are drying up fast!! This is just not a good field to invest time and/or money into. This is a SHRINKING, crumbling, and dying vocational field. Many reasons. We now have computers. So, many people today (mistakenly) think they can do their own legal work, thanks to the Internet. Also, there are a lot of companies out there making very efficient legal software for the field of Law. Today's graduating lawyers tend to be very computer savvy, so they just do the work themselves to save themselves the cost of overhead. Also, the "Public" buys this legal software in order to get legal work done without the cost of an Attorney. Also, we simply already have way too many Legal Professionals - we have an absolute glut!! ("Legal Professionals" includes, but is not limited to: Attorneys/Lawyers, Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Bailiffs, Court Reporters, etc, etc)

The field of Law has a mystique that actually exceeds reality. The field of Law is an overrated career - mostly by television. There are many myths regarding the field of Law: working as a Lawyer is mentally challenging (Actually, most work as an attorney involves routine paperwork: research, cite checking, drafting documents, and document review. Attorneys need to write down and track every activity they do, all day long [in 6 to 15 minutes increments, depending on the billing system] - a painstaking but necessary task), being an attorney is thrilling, high-powered, and glamorous (remember: television is fiction - the fictional lawyers on TV are ACTORS - the majority of work that an attorney does, does not happen in a courtroom), law students think that because they are good at arguing they will become great attorneys (actually being a great attorney is more in one's ability to mediate between differing sides and bringing them to agreement), as a lawyer I can correct injustices (actually legal decisions are more about reaching compromises than about right vs. wrong), guaranteed financial success (actually when salaries are compared, you also need to account for cost-of living expenses [most large law firms are in large cities - the bigger the city, the more cost-of-living expenses will be], payment of debts accrued while attending law school, and time needed to build a client base. Many large law firms require lawyers to work 60-80 hours per week.).

Cost of law school to be lawyer, approx $150,000+.
Be prepared to take on a LOT of debt.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

There are no jobs in this vocational field. My family, coworkers, friends, acqaintances, etc. have been laid off left and right in this vocational field.

Regarding being a Paralegal: Employers (usually law firms) in the field of Law today want employees with Bachelors degrees from traditional colleges/universities. Those "certificates" you see advertised aren't worth the paper they are printed on - they are generally scams. (I found this out the hard way.) Also, the law school's program needs to be accredited by the American Bar Association - if it isn't, you are just wasting your time/money.

Even if you finish law school, you won't be able to find a job when you are done. Since this vocational field is shrinking, many new attorneys/lawyers are, themselves, having to work "down" as Paralegals, Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, Bailiffs, Court Reporters, etc, etc, to simply try to keep some of their bills paid <<this would be your competition. And the competition is fierce!!

Now... the law schools know this, but they won't tell you the truth >that the job market/economy is just SATURATED with way too many Legal Professionals. Instead the schools will feed you a fairytale and will LIE to you. The root of the problem is we have too many law schools. We are in a recession, and the schools are fighting for their own survival - they will tell students anything to get to the students' money. (Which is why they won't tell you the truth about the job market for the field of Law.) And these schools continue to recruit and churn out even more graduates.............Remember: law schools are BUSINESSES - their top concern is making money for themselves.

If you don't believe me, then just do a SEARCH here on Yahoo Answers to see what other posters are saying about the current status of the field of Law. Call some local law firms - ask to speak to the Manager of Human Resources - ask them if they are hiring; ask them what they think about job availability in the field of Law..................

In the book "So You Want to be a Lawyer?" by Marianne Calabrese

Claude Said:

i want to change career from cabin crew to counselling?

We Answered:

It depends on how much education you have. Most states require you to have a master's degree (social work, psychology, counseling) to work as a counselor. So you would have to get a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. Then you have to do an internship. How long depends on the state. (These degrees also make it easier to get insurance payments to cover the patient's costs.)

You can get a bachelor's degree at an online college, make sure it's accredited, and keep working. You might also be able to find a online master's program. The internship, obviously, has to be done live.

I got my second graduate degree at 50, so life is hardly passing you by.

As for how to go about it, figure out what state you want to practice in. Then check the requirements to be a counselor there. Then figure out what colleges in your state have MSW, MC, or similar programs. Find a program that you like and apply for it, once you have the bachelor's degree.

Financial aid is a consideration. There are scholarships and loans, but it helps to work while attending, if you can.

Martha Said:

Career Change from Law Enforcement to Paralegal. Any advice?

We Answered:

well it seems to me that you do like law,but perhaps pressure is putting you off or maybe you need a change. Try and take it down a step or two and find something that you feel comfortable with and set pace with. Paralegal is just as hard>but ive always believed in the saying "A change is as good as a rest".Good luck with what you choose.

Toni Said:

Considering a career change from RT to hair stylist.?

We Answered:

wow we have very similar predicaments. I'm actually in school for Respiratory Therapy, but a little while back I was thinking about quitting and going to cosmetology school because I love hair,makeup, etc. Long story short I decided to stick with the RT. However, I am still thinking about maybe doing it in my spare time. Enough about me though...!!! There is a lot you can do in that field it all depends on where you want to go and where you want to be. You can go into business for yourself, own your own salon and/or spa, maybe become an image consultant...it does take time though as with anything. If that's your dream follow, but I don't think you should let all of your RT schooling be in vain. So just think smart.

Also get in touch with some popular stylists in your area and get their opinion. :)