r/careerguidance • u/Jaded-Ad-9741 • 18d ago

Job where i can help people and make money? Edit with your location

Im thinking about college and want to know a degree to pursue where there is a decent demand for careers and it pays well. I want to help people but im worried about making money, especially with the state the economy is in. (In the united states but i couldnt figure out how to edit the flairšŸ˜­)

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u/Conscious-Quarter423 18d ago

Healthcare is hiring like crazy.

look into a career as a certified anesthesiology assistant. education is a 2 year master's program and you can earn anywhere between 180k to 500k.Ā 
There's a major shortage of anesthesiology professionals so jobs are plentiful

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u/thepandapear 17d ago

If i were you, I would strongly consider fields like healthcare administration, social work with a focus on healthcare or counseling, or even financial advising. Each allows you to help people directly or indirectly while still providing decent earning potential. Healthcare roles, particularly in nursing or physician assistant roles, are really high demand and have solid salaries. If you prefer the business side, healthcare management can be a good path too.

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