Today's Job Market: Are You on the Right Career Path?

Most people make money by going to work five days a week. This is a great way to make most of your regular income. However, studies show that those who enjoy their work stay there longer and do a better job, often times resulting in more income.

Would you like to know how much each industry or profession makes? The Department of Labor website has several surveys you can look at. The highest paying jobs are no surprise...

Beware if you're thinking about a career in manufacturing. There has been a steady decline in those type of jobs over the last several years according to America's Career InfoNet. You should also proceed with caution if you aspire to be a farmer, a mill worker, or work in printing.

If you want some sort of job security look for jobs that are looking for workers. (This is covered in greater detail in Job Outlook). This includes: home health aides, computer analysts, medical, physician, and physical therapist assistants, and dental hygenists (Career Info Net).

The highest paying jobs won't surprise you. Think surgeons, lawyers, psychiatrists, CEOs, etc. A pretty good list is found again in Career InfoNet. For high paying jobs without all the education think about a career as an electronics technician, prison guard, health care paraprofessional, secretary, construction worker, or in corporate sales (San Fransisco Chronicle).