Best business jobs?

College Majors Business Major
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<p>Hi, so I'm thinking about going into business ( in particular finance and accounting) and I was wondering in a general sense what:
1. Was the most stable business job(s)
2. Most lucrative business jobs
3. Most interesting or most fun business jobs
4. Most job availability
5. (If even possible) a combination of the above four. Basically what do you think is the best business job </p>

<p>I was just wondering in a general sense. I'm not basing my life decisions off of this. I just wanted to know. </p>

<p>On a side note, I'm not really a detail person, but I like numbers, I have really creative ideas, I like advising other people. Would going into finance or accounting be good for me? I know those are just a here few traits, but if you had any input I'd appreciate it. In trying to figure out something I'd like to do in my future. I've done a ton of internships, but I can't imagine doing any of those for the rest of my life</p>

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<p>I’ll give my opinion. Accounting is probably as stable as anything because you always need to take track of money and prepare financial statements and tax returns. As for most lucrative, a top salesperson can rake in a lot of dough. Most intersting really is a personal preference. So it would be hard to say what is the best job.</p>

<p>As for you, if you are not detail-oriented, accounting is out but many people look to their accountants for advice. Marketing probably provides more of a creative atmosphere than most other jobs.</p>

<p>A question, your profile says you are 17, how is it you have done tons of internships? And what are these internships?</p>

<p>The key for you is what do you like.</p>

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<p>I mean im doing an accounting and finance internship now, and i think im not to bad at it. It’s just dull. I was thinking of accounting because I’m good at math
Marketing isn’t that lucrative or stable though :confused: its not all about money, but I still want a stable future.
There’s a ton of high school internships!!! I started when I was a freshman in high school.
The new business I’m starting actually is a database of all of these internships (over 380+) that I have found.
It’s not finished yet but this is the site so far: <a href=“http://www.ycareer.org%5B/url%5D”>www.ycareer.org</a>
It’s all about calling, contacting, etc.
And I don’t count internships that you have to pay for (Discovery).</p>

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<p>Ill privately message you about the specific internships!</p>

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<p>Keely, thank you for sharing. We can start by saying marketing is out for you, though I know people who have both lucrative and stable marketing careers. One thing about accounting, it really isn’t about math, it is more about numbers. You use basic arithmetic. Accounting for one part of my life. The was much dull work. However, the creative part comes when you are trying to solve problems which requires analysis. Many people in accounting were tied to old thinking, so I enjoyed coming with new ways to frame the discussion to solve problems. It is a useful skill to have. My personal opinion is that accounting is a bit more versatile than a finance degree. </p>

<p>Now if you want to go more in the math direction, economics could make sense. It is a versatile degree and and an analytical discipline. Math and statistics go very well with economics.</p>

<p>Here is a site I used to find career directions for different majors when helping my son through his college search. Take a look and see what tickles your fancy.</p>

<p>[College</a> Majors and Careers | Career Services | Rutgers](<a href=“http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/CareerHandouts.shtml]College”>http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/CareerHandouts.shtml)</p>

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<p>Thank you very much :slight_smile:
I truly appreciate all the input! :D</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t rule out marketing so quickly. There are many analytical jobs within marketing, particularly with consumer focused businesses, ie consumer products. This is also an area where computer based analytics is growing quickly. Ad firms are also becoming much more analytical, not just creative.</p>

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<p>No job is without risk, your salary correlates with what you make of your job, and interest is completely subjective. Even the Big 4 had hiring freezes and lay-offs during the recession. Partners at top tier accounting firms can make boatloads of money, and some people find accounting interesting. In other words, all the preconceptions of even accounting are not entirely true. </p>

<p>Do what you enjoy, make the most of it, and the rest will follow.</p>

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<p>Is it lucrative and is there a lot of job availability?</p>

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<p>Keely, take a look at some of these people.</p>

<p>Steve Biscotti - Owner Baltimore Colts; started a staffing firm for aerotek industry which had $8 billion in revenue in 2012; BA in Liberal Arts - Salisbury State University.</p>

<p>Denise Morrison - CEO Campbell Soups; BS in Econ and Psychology - Boston College; was in Sales & Marketing.</p>

<p>Alton Brown - Food Network Star; BA in Drama - University of Georgia; wanted to improve cooking shows so he went to the New England Culinary Institute and focused on the process of cooking.</p>

<p>Rex Tillerson - CEO, Exxon Mobil; BS in Civil Engineering.</p>

<p>Oprah Winfrey - BA in Communications - Tennessee State University.</p>

<p>Your major doesn’t matter. Lucrative is about you as a person and finding your passion in life.</p>

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<p>But that success isn’t common at all :confused:
The probability of me being that successful, is extremely low. That’s why I want to play it safe and major in something profitable but won’t make me hate life</p>

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<p>Keely613, you’re 17. Listen to what geo1113 is trying to tell you: being “successful” in your career depends more on what you personally are willing to put into it than it does on your college major. Few people are still working in an area even remotely related to their major 10 or 20 years out. Playing it safe and pursuing a “stable” and “lucrative” major is a sure ticket to a mid-life crisis. Go to school and take classes in all areas. Give it a couple of years and then be honest with yourself–Which classes did you enjoy the most? Which did you find the most engaging? Which ones did you hate? Your answers will tell you more than anything we can say on a message board. You just have to be open to what your gut tries to tell you.</p>

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<p>Keely, being that successful wasn’t the point. I am sure Oprah didn’t start with the idea that she would become a billionaire. You keep asking for safe and lucrative. Those terms don’t go together. And one can never know for sure if they are going to like a job. But to make good dollars you have to move into management whatever you decide.</p>

<p>But if you want a really secure career that pays well, you may consider something other than business. Become a dentist. I have done enough tax returns for dentists to know that I would rather be a dentist than a doctor. They are well-paid and they work 8 to 5 with weekends off. And orthodontists really kick tail. Pharmacists and engineers are well-paid and in many cases fairly secure.</p>

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<p>I know I should be open, but I also want to be practical about my future. Idk I’m just worried about being broke and unemployed while all my friends and family (and my sisters, were triplets) all of whom want to go premed, become successful doctors while I’m a mediocre <em>insert generic career here</em>.
After doing an accounting internship this summer, I realized how I can’t imagine doing something like this for the rest of my life and how miserable I’ll be. I honestly think I had a mid quarter life crisis. It was terrible. But then I see how everyone else is so successful and I want that too. It also doesn’t help that I don’t seen to have a particular passion in anything. It’s also why I asked which business job seems to be the most creative abd “fun”
Have to say, I still really appreciate the advice. I’m just someone who likes a plan of the future</p>

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<p>You need to define success for yourself. It seems you are deeming it to be about who has the most money/best car/biggest house. This kind of material success is irrelevant. Instead of wanting money, focus on what makes you happy. While money is important, if you have enough to live on, then your next priority should be happiness. As long as you enjoy your major you shouldn’t have any problem finding a job. The reason Bill Gates succeed was because he was passionate about coding, and worked over 10,000 hours doing it. If you have a fraction of his drive, you can succeed as well. </p>

<p>TL;DR: Being miserable to make six-figures is more a of a failure than being happy and making $60,000.</p>

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<p>I’ll give you some straight thought…no BS.</p>

<p>99% of jobs in general working for an employer or a 9-5 monotonous business as a sole proprietor will be very bland and repetitive after a while. Many people go back to school and change careers because of that. Including doctors, teachers, nurses, accountants and other professionals.</p>

<p>Jobs that pay well and are very secure usually require a lot of hours/energy and demanding education requirements. Mediocre won’t cut it for your financial aspirations. Keep in mind that college education is very different than high school. Some perform extremely well in college when they didn’t in high school. Some just can’t hack it even though they did outstanding in high school.</p>

<p>Job security is basically what you put into it from your pursuit of jobs and selection of the best employers. Your effort in your education and type of school matters too.</p>

<p>Lucrative?</p>

<p>Business is extensively broad and without defining an industry, respective market and specialty…most will think of bland ideas such as salesperson, accountant, general manager or human resources.</p>

<p>There are a lot of unique careers that are very interesting and pay decent. They can also be stable because of the rarity once a company has you and fills that vital need.</p>

<p>Financial Risk Analyst</p>

<p>Forensic Accountant</p>

<p>Supply Chain Manager</p>

<p>Product Development Manager</p>

<p>E-Commerce Analyst</p>

<p>Contract Development Specialist</p>

<p>Quantitative Research Scientist</p>

<p>Corporate Restructuring Manager</p>

<p>Acquisition Specialist</p>

<p>List goes on…</p>

<p>…in business…the degree does not matter so long as you got one and can show the employer you have what it takes.</p>

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<p>Keely,</p>

<p>I like your practicality. Choose a path that provides solid career and decent salary, and look for upside in it. For example, start in public accounting, and look for opportunities down the road for partnership or CFO at a customer. Or start in Finance/banking and look for invoestment banking or PE down the road, or CFO/Treasurer.<br>
Dealing with clients is the interesting part part of accounting, managing the relationship and winning new business.</p>

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<p>Nothing wrong with wanting to have a plan, but don’t get so locked up in it that you can’t see outside the lines you’ve drawn for yourself. </p>

<p>Don’t let a desire to “keep up” with others define your future. Who cares what others think if you’re happy and able to put food on the table? I work with wealthy people for a living and can tell you that many of them are not happy. Believe it or not, but a person making $500,000 a year can still feel “poor” because spending tends to expand based on income. They worry about paying the bills, etc. just like someone earning a 5th of that. </p>

<p>So, don’t worry about the dollars. Worry about doing something you love and are good at. You may not know what that is yet, so just keep exploring until you find it. </p>

<p>In the meantime, the most lucrative careers are those where you can do something of value that few others know how to do. It buys security, too. So, become an expert in something, but avoid those careers with 1000’s of people doing the same thing and chasing the same clients/customers.</p>

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<p>I agree with Dominar. My interest lies in business reporting–a small yet incredibly competitive niche in journalism–and I most likely won’t find myself to be successful that defined by your salary or assets the first years of my career, but it’s something I would love doing. If you define success by how much you make, it should be noted that you should at least enjoy doing your job.</p>