Good paying jobs that would suit me?

Paddyg96

Ok I'm in 5th year and am giving a lot of thought to what I want to do for the rest of my life. I am a bright and competent student aiming for at least 500 points or more depending on what course I choose. Money is a big factor for me but at the same time I want an enjoyable job! I am good at and enjoy English in school.

Lately I have been researching courses and careers a lot and am fairly pissed off at what I am finding! For example, say I bust a gut and study like crazy for the next two years in school. I get enough points for psychology in trinity (565). After 4 years study and min 3 years postgrad study I will more than likely get a job that only pays 35k a year, after many years potentially 50k. All that hard work, getting the top 1% in the leaving cert and paid the same as a plumber or mechanic (no disrespect)! This just doesn't make sense to me! Arts courses seem to lead onto underpaid employment?
Mini rant over, can any one reccomend me any courses that lead on to careers that can potentially pay 80k plus? Not a complete money orientated fool, just would like to provide for a family and have a good lifestyle while doing something I enjoy. Good at English, Business, Biology, Economics, technology.

hfallada

A degree is a degree. For some employers it's a piece of paper. But a lot of people that do bess in tcd and commerce in UCD do very well for themselves. Also finance and economics in UCD. Bess and finance and economics are obvious choices for a career in banking, accountancy etc. potential for huge money.

Law is also an option. But I wouldn't touch it ATM. It's near impossible to get an apprenticeship in at the moment. Medicine is not all about the money. You give up having a normal life even in college and IMO not worth it.

d1234

Agreed - financial maths sector has very good prospects. Actuary is a very promising career with excellent rewards as well as many other insurance related careers. General banking however is quite average salary wise. Agreed re the name courses above - but good opportunities depend on contacts, ability and determination. Public service jobs have excellent salaries attached however, a lot of experience is usually required.

Law is a good career however, very difficult to get started - fees are very expensive and not that many companies seem to be recruiting presently, however that may all change. English, except writing a bestseller would be very difficult to earn a top salary except for lecturing/journalism/media etc...

Biology - biomedical sciences can apparently have a very good salary however, a lot research would be a priority! Health science courses can also be very rewarding such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy etc. Medicine is indeed top of the pile salary wise but then again there is huge study required, long hours, takes a long time before you become a GP/specialist doctor and there is huge risk involved.

Technology will always have a bright future ahead and salaries will naturally differ depending on what route one chooses. There is also great opportunities to work abroad.

I'm a student myself and although I wouldn't call myself greedy or obsessed with money, I agree that it is important to think about such issues. However, I don't intend to choose my career solely on the salary attached.

PS - forgot to mention politics - low cost drink, no leaving cert required and EXCELLENT salary!

robman60

Hmm, not directly related to the question, but seems appropriate given the opinions here.

I was thinking of doing business and law if I manage to get the points. I thought it seemed good with regard to job prospects as it gives you a broad knowledge of two areas with a reasonable overlap. Possible aim of specialising in corporate law down the line. Anyway, just wondering why you guys are of the opinion that law is a difficult career in which to establish?

I have international commerce as a back up course, but seeing the huge numbers that become accountants from that field is deterring me as I don't see myself as an accountant down the line. Would you guys be of the opinion that commerce international gives better career prospects?

Musefan

The salary for a trainee clinical psychologist is 32000, and moves to 52000 after your 3 years of training. You can the progress to senior clinical psychologist level which jumps up again to around 70. principal can be as much as 90.


But.....add in your private work & see where that gets you!!

Mr. G

One thing I will tell you is don't choose a career on the salary. For example, some computer programmers get paid very well, but if you have no interest in programming do not gp down that route. You will crack up. Its the same with any other job. Find your interests and work from there. Dp something you love that hopefully pays well, just don't go by the salary. That's the best advice I can give you.

Qualitymark

Especially if it's psychology, where you're supposed to be helping people, not helping yourself to a big salary.

Carpet diem

Good place to start is list of top jobs based on salary, prospects, work life balance etc etc
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324874204578439154095008558

Qualitymark

You're much better off, as Mr G says, choosing a career because of what you love to do rather than what you want to be paid for. Look at all the people who went into architecture, a hugely paid job a few years ago, and are now on the scratcher.
But be careful to choose one that you love to *do* rather than one that you *dream* of doing. Big difference.

xxbabydollxx

Dentistry...

draiochtanois

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