I'm not an actuary (I'm a structural engineer), but I had considered being one after finishing college. Your title would be Actuary. Here's what that is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actuary I know that in Oil & Gas, you could do anything from assessing their risk in commodities trading to developing models to assert how much oil could potentially be locked within a certain square mileage. It all depends on what your strong suits are, and what you want to focus on.
I just looked at indeed and they all want experience. Why did you think of doing that? Any info on colleges that offer that career?
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Process Technology is a 2 year degree that allows you to make $60-80K right out of college as an Operator at a plant. Most make six figures after a few years, and they are ALWAYS in demand... the job can be difficult sometimes, but other times it can be cake. It is easy to work your way up in the plants too if that's your sort of thing. Colleges like Alvin Community College, Lee College, College of the Mainland and San Jacinto College all have Process Technology certificate and degrees.
I wish I would have known this 5 years ago. Just started as an accountant at a public accounting firm 2 days ago. I like it so far.
When I was unemployed I actually got my Process Technology certificate and I'm two classes away from the degree. I interviewed and was offered a position with Lyondell, but not until AFTER I got a dream job in IT. So at least I always have that to fall back on if the economy tanks again like it did in 2008... I'd love to finish the degree but Process Technology classes aren't online, and I travel for work.
This. It's probably the best job you could get with a 2 year degree. And, it's a fairly low stress job (considering how much you get paid) especially if you're at a plant or refinery and not in the oil patch.
If you have leadership skills, what about being a spiritual/religious leader? People look up to you and you get to guide people into salvation.
I'm 37. I've been an RN for just over two years. I'm certainly not wealthy, but I make more money now than I've ever made in my life, and, due to the three 12-hour shifts per week I work, I have four days off a week. Feels good, man.
