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A job is about more than earning money – it’s about satisfaction. For some people, that means having a healthy work/life balance so that the office doesn’t get overwhelming. For others, it is more about career opportunities and shattering the glass ceiling. For you, it’s about helping people that are less fortunate. Sadly, there are millions of people that don’t get the care and treatment they need, and you can help. How? Well, you can start by choosing a career that focuses on assisting those that are not as lucky.
With that in mind, here are the jobs to consider.
Attorney
If you watch American TV shows, lawyers always seem to work for private firms and want to earn as much money as possible. Although there are attorneys like that, there are others that defend the less fortunate. For example, the people that work for the government can operate for free. Plus, they also protect the victims and never the accused. Apart from Pro Bono work, there is everything from a juvenile attorney position to family law. Whichever area you choose, there is scope to assist people that need help the most. You just have to be sure you are on the right side.
Nurse
Of course, the main role is to become a nurse and work at a hospital. When you are in the thick of it, it is possible to deal with everyone from addicts to gunshot victims. Or, you might be on the dialysis or oncology wards helping those with serious and sometimes terminal illnesses. Quite simply, there isn’t a better way to serve the people that need you the most than to become a nurse. However, it isn’t all picnics and rainbows because the hours are long and the pay is crappy. To dedicate your life to others, you have to be willing to make sacrifices.
Physical Therapist
For those of you that want to help but want a healthier monthly wage, a P.T position is the best option. The reason is that you still get to work with people, yet you also get paid more. Why? It’s because most P.T jobs are either private, which means they are better funded, or they are high up. As a result of their position, the pay is more competitive. Like a nurse, you need the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and you need lots of patience. However, you also get to work with people one on one instead of flitting from one patient to the next.
Social Worker
Last but not least, there is the humble social worker. It is worth noting that lots of people find this position hard to stomach for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the role mainly deals with kids, and it is hard to see them vulnerable and scared. Also, it requires making hard decisions such as taking children away from their parents. If you can put up with these elements of the job, it is possible to make a difference.
The trick is to remember that you are doing what is best for all parties.
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