What would be your number 1 job? 5 out of the top 10 jobs are in
science and engineering, a new survey has found. No need to tell
us, we know these careers are brilliant!
CNN Money carried out a survey into America's best jobs. They
say that these jobs offer great pay, opportunities for your career
to grow and work that is satisfying.You can find the full survey at
CNN Money's
website.
There are LOADS of science and engineering jobs in the top 100.
So, what is it about these jobs that is so great?
- Diversity: in a science and engineering job, no day is the
same.
- Job satisfaction: you can see the end product and the
difference you make to people or places.
- Creative and thought-provoking: science and engineering jobs
need people to think of new ways to solve problems.
Physical therapist is number 4
on CNN Money's top 100 jobs
Does this sound like something you'd enjoy?
Two people, interviewed by CNN, share their thoughts on their
top 10 jobs:
Alison Lichy is a physical therapist, a job
that ranks at number 4 on CNN Money's top 100. She says: "It's
rewarding because I work closely with patients during their
recovery, and I get the satisfaction of seeing them return to an
active lifestyle. It's also great that you can work in different
settings and specialties -- neurological or orthopedic, outpatient
or inpatient--and the hours can be flexible."
Environmental engineer ranks
at number 5 on the top 100. John Bradburn is an environmental
engineer. His job sounds fantastic! He says: "I'm working with Boy
Scouts to take the battery cover from the Chevy Volt and turn it
into a nest box for waterfowl that nest in trees. That's why I like
this job. It allows me to work with people and improve their lives,
leaving the world a better place."
You can meet the rest of the people lucky enough to have the top
careers on CNN's survey and see why they love their jobs here: "I have the
best job in America!"
What do you think? What job would by your number 1? Email planetscience@tinopolis.com and
let us know!