Subscribe to this tag Overrated Career: Chef
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Most chefs don't work in froufrou restaurants or even blaze trails in the kitchen.
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Overrated Career: Attorney
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Most lawyers' lives bear little resemblance to those on Law & Order.
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Ahead of the Curve: Wellness Coach
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
A new kind of coach in your life.
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Ahead of the Curve: Green-Collar Specialist
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
The effort to become energy-independent has become the cause of the decade.
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11 Best-Kept-Secret Careers
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
In a competitive environment, it's worth taking a look at these little-known jobs.
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Best-Kept-Secret Career: Creative Perfumer
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
If you want a prestigious position, attend one of the top perfumer schools.
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Best-Kept-Secret Career: Prospect Researcher
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
One of nonprofits' hidden heroes is the prospect researcher.
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Best-Kept-Secret Career: Program Evaluator
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Some evaluators have only a bachelor's degree with no special training.
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Best-Kept-Secret Career: Orthoptist
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Ophthalmologists (physicians who specialize in the eye) hire orthoptists to measure patients' vision.
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Best-Kept-Secret Career: Orthotist/Prosthetist
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
This career requires a combination of science, patience, and increasingly, a master's degree.
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Best-Kept-Secret Career: Casting Director
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Now, it's your job to come up with the actors—including those 50 beefy oarsmen extras.
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Best-Kept-Secret Career: Child Life Specialist
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Imagine that your child must face a difficult hospital stay.
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Best-Kept-Secret Career: Accent-Reduction Specialist
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Also known as accent neutralization or accent modification specialists.
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Best-Kept-Secret Career: Program Analyst
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Respond to a dirty-bomb scare in New York City.
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Best Careers 2009: Politician/Elected Official
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
You also probably need to live a squeaky-clean life.
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Best Careers 2009: Fundraiser
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Most of a development professional's time is spent recruiting, training, and motivating volunteers.
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Best Careers 2009: Occupational Therapist
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
The occupational therapist helps people live as fully and independently as possible.
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Best Careers 2009: Firefighter
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Most prestigious careers require many years of higher education. One exception is firefighter.
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Best Careers 2009: Hairstylist/Cosmetologist
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
In a recent British job satisfaction survey, hairstylist ranked No. 1.
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Best Careers 2009: Pharmacist
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
The jobs aren't all at the local drugstore.
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Overrated Career: Advertising Executive
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Many ad agency employees spend a lot of time trying to win business from competitors.
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Overrated Career: Architect
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Two job satisfaction surveys painted a mixed picture.
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Overrated Career: Small-Business Owner
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Running a small business usually requires you to be good at many jobs.
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Best Careers 2009: Engineer
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 11, 2008
Every industry is starving for innovation and new ideas—be a game-changer.
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Ahead-of-the-Curve Careers
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Marty Nemko
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Money - December 4, 2008
Here's a look at 13 cutting-edge careers, viable now and poised for future growth.
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