David Rusk is absolutely right on the money. Period. For the last 5 years, I have been struggling to find permanent employment and have been going from contract to contract. The truth is this: IT is the worst industry to go into now because all of it is being outsourced to India and other countries. There are very few IT jobs that cannot be done using remote access, and all of it is being done in China and India. Do NOT go into IT if you live in the United States.
Robert Trufantof OH8:12AM April 24, 2012
The fact that "computer programmer" is on this list makes me think that whoever compiled it needs a serious reality check. Of all the I.T. fields to go into nowadays, this has to be one of the WORST. It can be done from anywhere in the world, hence the reason why outsourcing for coders has become such a trend with most major corporations. Why hire an American full-time when someone from China or India will do the work for half the price? ALL the programmers I knew from my company have been outsourced, and at least two of them are going into long-haul truck driving because they're fed up with the constant worry of being outsourced from their next job. If you must go into I.T., choose a job that involves actual physical contact with network hardware at a physical data center in your city, and avoid anything that can be done remotely - if you can. And ignore all the hype you hear from online schools and colleges trying to sucker you into exorbitant amounts of student debt to take these roles on.
David Ruskof MN4:17PM April 19, 2012
The main problem is there are not good accurate self assessment tests that are FREE online or in a college. I have taken them all and do not feel I got an accurate answer. I would have to spend mega bucks to get a professional to evaluate me. The test I took at a community college told me I should be a carpenter. I am a female who likes to work with people and I'm horrible at math. I found a book called what color is your parachute. It's interesting but way too lengthy and when I had questions I got no answers. I don't want to waste my money and time going to school and then not even enjoy my career. I thought being a medical assistant would be obtainable, but I hate doctors. All the ones I have met think they are better than all other people maybe even GOD.
Julieof TX3:53PM April 19, 2012
I went to school for become an MA, I graduated a year ago. I cannot find a job, and the MA jobs in my area only pay at around $12.00hr. I got paid about the same as a school kitchen help. I am very disappointed, the course was not cheap either. I feel it is overrated and the cost of the schooling is overcharged. The market is flooded with MA's, and now a lot of us cannot find jobs.
Hilary Castineof NH7:02AM April 17, 2012
I agree with Shannon. I have worked as a CMA (AAMA) for 10 years. I went to school for 1 year focusing in Medical Assisting and had 2 years at a local college. It took lots work and effort to become a CMA. No only going to class but traveling to clinical sites to get the hours required. I do 14 plus hours per year of CEU's to stay certified. I can bill, code, schedule, check in, check out, obtain percertifications, debate with insurance companies on your behalf, take your blood, vaccinate you, remove you stitches or staples, help splint you, give you advice on your new baby, be there when your baby is sick...oh ya I'll give you my cell number too so you can call anytime you need me....that's what a CMA does.
Candace Gossett, CMA (AAMA)of TN8:56AM April 16, 2012
THE ARTICLE STILL MAKES THE FIELD OF MEDICAL ASSISTING SOUND LIKE ANYONE WITH NO TRAINING OR SCHOOL CAN BE A CMA. YOU HAVE TO HAVE AT LEAST THE DIPLOMA DONE WHICH INCLUDES 240 PRACTICUM HOURS AND WE DO HAVE AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN MA WHICH IS A 2 YEAR PROGRAM. CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANTS CAN BE EMPLOYED BY ANY FACILITY THAT HAS A MD ON STAFF.
PLEASE DONT DEMEAN THIS FIELD OF HEALTHCARE THAT IS THE MOST VERSATILE WITH TRAINING IN CLINICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND LABORATORY PROCEDURES ALLOWING THESE INDIVIDUALS TO RUN THE FACILITY AND BE THE ONE MAN SHOW......QUITE IMPRESSIVE HUH. ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE ACTUALLY TALKING ABOUT.
SHANNON ATKINS, BS. CMA(AAMA)of NC8:35AM April 16, 2012
What a joke -- I have been a hygienist for 25 years and now find myself out o work for the first time in career. Salary has dropped $20 an hour and there are NO JOBS!
Jillof CA4:12PM April 15, 2012
Marriott -Hilton-Doubletree....all hotels employ 1-10 or more sales and catering people that sell blocks of guestrooms, meeting space, banquet space, services and amenities to meeting planners and travel managers. Start entry level at ecornell.com or aprinda.com -online certificates.
I started at about 45 K and moved up to 90 K plus bonus pretty fast. It's a fun career and you work in nice surroundings
Danof MA10:59PM April 11, 2012
You guys have been conned into thinking there's a difference in a Computer Programmer & a Software Developer.
Scott in GAof GA6:47PM April 10, 2012
Hilton, Marriott Hotel Sales and catering. Start entry level at nice hotels at 40-60K plus bonus. Advance to 70-100 within 3-5 years. I did it...best year was 187K.....but that was a super year and I was the Director of Sales. Start at ecornell or www.aprinda.com
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Robert Trufant of OH 8:12AM April 24, 2012
David Rusk of MN 4:17PM April 19, 2012
Julie of TX 3:53PM April 19, 2012
Hilary Castine of NH 7:02AM April 17, 2012
Candace Gossett, CMA (AAMA) of TN 8:56AM April 16, 2012
SHANNON ATKINS, BS. CMA(AAMA) of NC 8:35AM April 16, 2012
Jill of CA 4:12PM April 15, 2012
Dan of MA 10:59PM April 11, 2012
Scott in GA of GA 6:47PM April 10, 2012
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