bettyandbob Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 OK this is a weird way to go about looking possible careers, but I decided to compile a list. I'm trying to think about careers that require college where you don't end up behind a desk. So, lawyer, accountant and computer programmer are out. dd has been thinking about veterinary medicine for some time (has been in 2 4H clubs, runs a petcare business, and helps with a guinea pig rescue). She's also good at math and science. Anyway, she's not wedded to that completely and I think she probably needs to broaden her thoughts. One thing I do know is she likes to move. She's not a serious athlete, but she likes to move. She takes 5 ballet classes a week. Her favorite class (she goes to public high school ) is PE. I've discovered other parents in her peer group (honors classes) find this odd. She generally has all or mostly A's so she's not truly weak in any subject. I thought maybe looking at careers from this angle would be interesting. I want to put together a list that goes across subject areas where the person moves at work. Please help me expand if you have ideas. Medical (doctor, nurse, chiropractor, pt, ot, slp, more?) Veterinarian Forest Ranger, Naturalist, landscape designer,... teacher (high school, elementary, ABA therapist, adaptive PE, PE, sp ed) military careers -- this is a bit broad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songsparrow Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 What about marine biologist, zoologist, archaeologist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Farmer B&B owner operator Most small retail business owners I know are constantly moving. Fitness instructor Construction worker Trades- plumbing, electrician, HVAC, power line worker etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 :bigear: I'd suggest a Vet Tech, which is a much smaller commitment (2 yr degree?). . . to see if she likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 this is a good start. dd just reminded me she can't be in the military (celiac disease, I don't think they make GF MRE's). I thought of another one Athletic Trainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Physical Therapist. I work in a sports medicine clinic and am moving ALL. DAY. LONG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 My brother is a research scientist, who studies heart/lungs for Mayo Clinic through extreme sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Farmer. Saw it mentioned already but just wanted to give it another boost. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 If she likes the technology field there are careers in networking that involve alot of movement such as wiring a building for networking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Physical therapist is also the one I thought of. I've watched PTs with my disabled daughter for years and have thought that you need to enjoy physical labor for that job (manipulating limbs, physically holding stiff bodies in stretches, encouraging kids to do tough stuff, etc). Not a job for the sedentary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Wildlife management or Game Warden National Park Ranger Law Enforcement Physical therapist EMT/Paramedic Occupational therapist Respiratory therapist Any type of cleaning job Construction trades Almost any type of small business owner GIS or USGS (or forestry/hydrology management of some type) I once worked for Pier 1 Imports and moved all day long, rearranging furniture and displays. What a fun job that was. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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