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When you are planning what you want to do when you grow up, and deciding whether to go to school or start out by working first, it’s important to consider certain things.
First of all, how secure is the career you are planning to go into? If you don’t know, you need to do more research. You can find out all kinds of information, such as average salary, projected growth, and job conditions on the website for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Their Occupational Outlook Handbook has tons of information about pretty much every career you could imagine.
For instance, if you are considering a career in the culinary arts, the BLS page on chefs will give you information such as how much they earn, the typical workplace conditions, and whether the industry is expected to grow or not.
You should also consider whether a formal education will help you in achieving your career goals. In some careers, work experience or an education from a vocational school is enough, while in others a bachelor’s degree from a university is expected. For instance, an education from one of the many chef schools might make you one of more highly educated people in the culinary industry, while a therapist or a counselor needs much more education in order to pursue his or her career.
Be sure to keep issues like these in mind when planning your career, and you will have a better chance of getting started off on the right foot!
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