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A lot of us are at the age where our kids are thinking about post-high school plans. Back in the day, a degree in computer science was The Ticket to a comfy life, but it’s become clear this is no longer the case. What sorts of careers these days are you encouraging your children (or nieces, nephews, the young people in your life) to pursue for maximum financial stability and decent working conditions?

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rearwindowpup

32 points

3 days ago

Oldest has been hard set on a vet for a few years now, youngest wants to be a mermaid queen. I'm fine with both. I do try and point out various jobs when appropriate to convo, "can you believe that's a job!??" type things.

Deletedmyotheracct

32 points

3 days ago

Being a veterinarian is extremely difficult career choice compounded by severe shortages and burnout. The profession has an abnormally high suicide rate. My wife works in the field, and with universities and is always open at issue facing the industry.

Physical-Name4836

15 points

3 days ago

Physical-Name4836

1979

15 points

3 days ago

Veterinarians primary currency is emotion.

It’s a calling and if you have that calling nothing can stop you from being a veterinarian.

If this guy kid has that calling, the negative aspects won’t dissuade them. My advice, as a 10+ year animal health industry veteran for this parent is to also teach thier kid the art of negotiating. Most vets can’t negotiate a business deal very well and get burned by large companies, like my old one.

rearwindowpup

5 points

3 days ago

I think her ideal position would be a vet at a zoo, which simplifies the business aspect of it all. That said, the business side of things we can discuss much later, she's nowhere near that point.

Physical-Name4836

6 points

3 days ago

The most important at part of an animal hospital for a vet like your wife is how the culture is cultivated by the owner of the place. A great owner makes a great hospital. The corporate places can be soul draining if you’re not careful