Should I be an Environmental Lawyer, Climatologist, or a Marriage and Family Therapist?

Which is the better career, considering compensation, and the likelyhood of finding a job?I





have different reasons why each of these careers are appealing. But since they are so unrelated, I can't compromise to find a position that incorporates aspects of all of these professions.Should I be an Environmental Lawyer, Climatologist, or a Marriage and Family Therapist?
Lawyers make good money - and while you certainly should specialize, my understanding is that if you pass the bar, it is non-specific. You can practice any type of law.





I see the link between Environmental Law and Climatology, but MFT is TOTALLY different! My only experience with that is that it often works better for someone who has more life experience.





Two suggestions I would make then: see if your school either offers a course or has at their career center some assessment / apptitude tests (Meyers-Briggs is the big name, but there are others) There are also mini versions linked off of Monster.com that can give you a little insight (full versions cost $) This will help you quantify where your interests are. Also, you may be able to arrange ';Informational Interviews'; with people who do this type of work. (either through your career center or on your own - just call and talk to someone about it! Many people are happy to speak to someone who is interested in their field.) This is a GREAT way to see what these fields are really like!





My other thought for you is this. On average, people currently change CAREERS (not jobs) more than four times - and this number is sure to go UP. Find something you enjoy now and do it - you may find something else you have never heard of later that you LOVE! It isn't really likely that you are going to retire in the same field (not that this is a bad thing, just not common anymore) so do what you love!





Best of luck!Should I be an Environmental Lawyer, Climatologist, or a Marriage and Family Therapist?
In response to the previous answer, you do pick a specialty for law during your last few years of law school. The best paying job will be the lawyer, and Environmental Lawyers are high in demand right now and will be for years to come given the nation's rising interest in protecting our Earth. Coincidentally, that is the exact profession I have been pondering myself for the past few years. I have done much research and it looks very promising from all angles. You will not make much money as a therapist due to high competition for job openings.





Try searching the Occupational Outlook Handbook (google that term and you will find the government website).