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I Looked Up The Fastest-Growing Jobs In America, And Boy Was It Depressing
Business Insider ^ | 04/07/2014 | Rob Wile

Posted on 04/07/2014 12:07:46 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

If you live in certain buildings in New York City, you get to know your doorman.

The weekend guy in my building, Gene, knew I was a business reporter, and on Saturday he asked me what his son should study when he starts City College next year.

(City College, by the way, remains the primary option — and a stellar one — for advanced higher ed in New York for the children of what remains of New York's working class.)

Anyway, off the top of my head, I was at a loss. I mostly cover energy, an area that obviously has seen tremendous growth in the past few years, but I doubted his son would be interested in moving to North Dakota or Texas to work on an oil rig.

So I told him I'd look up what the fastest-growing job opportunities were in the country.

Each year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects which occupations it expects will see the greatest growth in the next few years.

The results you get depend on whether you're looking at absolute or percentage growth. But, as I discovered, both tell depressing stories.

First, on a rate basis, there's basically only one sector in the economy in which labor demand is growing at a steady clip: health and medical (21 out of 30 of the occupations listed in the table below are in this field).

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To: SeekAndFind

Raise the import tariffs and put Americans back to work.

Demographics are going to continue to drive more people towards healthcare jobs. But we are not going to be able to afford healthcare jobs without some industry to produce wealth. We are dissaving to afford healthcare.

Healthcare doesn’t produce anything and is a drain on wealth. Healthcare can protect our most important wealth producing assets, people. But those people need jobs to produce wealth.


21 posted on 04/07/2014 12:36:03 PM PDT by DannyTN
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To: Dalberg-Acton

“I saw a sign on a building in Waco several years ago that read: Colon Massage Therapy. I thought, what a depressing job.”

Anyone care to take a crack at what this means?


22 posted on 04/07/2014 12:36:23 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz ("Heck of a reset there, Hillary")
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To: SeekAndFind
Anybody watching the pattern? Good-paying manufacturing and production jobs are evaporating - thanks to union wage inflation, overseas workshops, and robotics. So what will Americans of average or below-average intelligence (remember that for every person with an IQ above 100, there's another one below 100) do for a living in the future?

The answer appears to be "work as a servant doing unpleasant stuff for somebody else". Higher education is dandy if you have the smarts to do something with it and have an area of study that is actually needed today. We are evolving to a society where the less-blessed are either relegated to emptying bedpans or just receiving a government check to keep them from rioting. And the unspoken truth is that illegal immigrants can do all those menial jobs for much less already.

Since a larger percentage of our young people born today have also greater chances of being on the autism spectrum for no explicable reason, what exactly does our future appear to be? Is anybody doing anything about this?

24 posted on 04/07/2014 12:38:26 PM PDT by Chainmail (A simple rule of life: if you can be blamed, you're responsible.)
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To: TexasFreeper2009

I’m surprised that LGBT Minority Victimhood majors weren’t more in demand. (Sarc)


25 posted on 04/07/2014 12:39:03 PM PDT by Avid Coug
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To: rarestia

I wouldn’t go into debt for a degree if I could help it. You never know if it will prove to be worthless.


27 posted on 04/07/2014 12:40:20 PM PDT by AppyPappy
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To: SeekAndFind
I think Hannity can create more jobs than Barry.
28 posted on 04/07/2014 12:42:48 PM PDT by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: Chainmail

A degree in geology from a good school in oil producing state has an average starting salary of 90k. I looked into it because I was thinking of going back to Tulane.


29 posted on 04/07/2014 12:43:46 PM PDT by Blackirish
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To: Red Badger
Would you like fries with that?

Obama’s Amerika.................

And those people will soon be replaced with kiosks because they demanded a $15.00 an hr wage. And a loser pResident that hasn't a clue about economics.

31 posted on 04/07/2014 12:44:43 PM PDT by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: F15Eagle

IRS debt and court debt are also not discharged in bankruptcy.


32 posted on 04/07/2014 12:44:50 PM PDT by AppyPappy
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To: TexasFreeper2009
"People with these degrees get recruited HARD and nearly always have jobs waiting for them before they have even graduated."

I've a friend who has a younger brother who went to college and became some sort of medical technician. He operates some kind of complicated machine.

He is always getting some further certification in running these machines and any new ones that come in to the market. The last Hospital/clinic that successfully recruited him not only give him a really good salary they give him a friking house. Deal is he has to stay working with them for x number of years and then he gets to keep the house forever even if he moves on to another job and it was only like 8 years or so. And it was a nice place in a good neighborhood even had a pool and hot tub with it.

33 posted on 04/07/2014 12:45:22 PM PDT by Mad Dawgg (If you're going to deny my 1st Amendment rights then I must proceed to the 2nd one...)
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To: TexasFreeper2009

This is exactly why I left being a computer programmer in favor of being a Business Analyst. The latter is communication intensive.


35 posted on 04/07/2014 12:48:33 PM PDT by cuban leaf
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To: EQAndyBuzz

..How to do a Colon Massage
July 23rd, 2007 by admin Leave a reply » .
All in all, colon detox is a boring experience. Certainly, one can conceive this. By now, you’re well prepared for colon cleansing. It’s an appealing fantasy. But colon cleaning is different in other parts of the world. Colon cleansers will cause some to quickly lose interest. I maintain the following about colon massage . I don’t know what colon detox is that specifically makes it like this.

Effective that tools are those that best address your needs. When achieved, your colon cleaning is excellent. I have been dealing with this since last week. Are you stickler to colonic massage standards? You’re seeing the results that you should. It is common how someone can comprehend a picnic of a topic like this. Now with this convenient and powerful colon cleansers, one can now truly experience extreme colon cleansing. Grab your favorite beverage and let’s begin with colon detoxification. You should start looking into the way to go about this kind of colonic massage today. There are some moments of clarity. All colon cleansers takes is a bit of effort. These days it’s all about massage therapy. Now is the time for reflection on the inspirational thoughts about colon detoxification. Colonic massage is all that it takes.

It all has the same root cause. I must say I was not disappointed in the least. It’s very clear that sooner or later colon massage will become more popular. There not many of us who think this. It’s like a quick fix for both colon massage and this thing. I am glad of this public opportunity to talk about colon cleansers.

Every part of the body holds in toxins and chemicals that it comes in contact with. These toxins could come from the food that you eat, such as pesticides from produce or preservatives that are found in ready-to-eat foods. The buildup of toxins can cause fatigue, sluggishness, poor digestion or even more serious ailments like cancer.

Any time you massage the body, whether it be a deep tissue, full body massage or one that is focused on a particular area like a colon massage, the benefits are the same. The chemicals that are hiding in these areas get pushed out and eventually filter through the body’s elaborate cleansing system.

Benefits a Colon Massage

The colon is part of that amazing cleaning system that we all have. When the colon becomes clogged with fecal matter, it’s unable to do its job they way it is intended to. This can lead to a number of problems such as skin problems, fatigue, moodiness, bloating, constipation, or even cancer.

Most of us have some fecal matter build up. If you happen to not have it now, you will. It’s said that everyone at some point will have a blocked colon. This is due to our lifestyle. First, there are a huge amount of people who are not eating what they should and second, to be very blunt, we are not efficiently “pushing” out our waste. This is because the toilet does not provide us with the correct position to “push” out our waste.

Colon massage is a way to help move that stuck matter down to where it needs to be. Plus, it can be done at home. I often give myself a colon massage after seeing it on the TV some years ago and find it helps a lot.

By removing the fecal build up, you will help to eliminate a number of health issues. Once your colon is functioning properly, it’ll be able to remove the waste and toxins in your body. This will help to clear up any acne and increase energy. The biggest benefit may be that it can help prevent cancer. Many health issues can be linked to an improperly functioning colon.

How to Massage

Choose a position, such as laying on a flat surface. You may want to use some sort of massage oil to lubricate the tummy. Once lubricated, place your fingers on the right side of the abdomen, where the appendix is located. Using a small, round circle motion, work your fingers up toward the rib cage. Once you reach the rib cage work your way down on the left side.

The massage should only last a few minutes. Be aware of any pain in the abnormal area. If you find you have tenderness in a particular area, you may want to see your doctor. You also need to make sure that you massage in a clock-wise position otherwise you’ll be pushing the fecal matter in the wrong direction

This massage will help with your bowel movement and to remove toxic build up. Remember that this massage can be done often. Also, increase the pressure being applied. You will first want to use gentle pressure being aware of pain or discomfort. Now that you know how to do a colon massage, you will be able to use this technique everyday to help regulate your bowel movements. Hopefully by doing this and also eating more dietry fibre, you’ll be able to avoid using any harsh laxatives.


36 posted on 04/07/2014 12:50:43 PM PDT by Chickensoup (Leftist totalitarian fascism is on the move.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Looks like there’s some value to psychology gut major after all.


37 posted on 04/07/2014 12:52:09 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: SeekAndFind

Petroleum engineering


38 posted on 04/07/2014 1:06:14 PM PDT by RedStateRocker (Nuke Mecca, deport all illegal aliens, abolish the IRS, DEA and ATF.)
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To: TexasFreeper2009
"Nursing or anything medical related really.---- People with these degrees get recruited HARD and nearly always have jobs waiting for them before they have even graduated.

That is a true statement in some areas of the nation. Yet with the ACA however, I see job opportunities increasing but pay being squeezed down as care shifts to outpatient and pallative centers along with provider reimbursement being cut. Ah, the new normal.

39 posted on 04/07/2014 1:09:51 PM PDT by buckalfa (Tilting at Windmills)
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To: DannyTN

Wealth comes from the earth. Mining minerals, metals, energy, Agriculture, logging, fishing. Manufacturing and Transportation of goods. Do that and the wealth of the country allows people to make money off service industries. Democrats are doing everything to stop wealth creation for America. It’s part of Obama’s global wealth redistribution.

If you vote democrat you are a dumb ass.


40 posted on 04/07/2014 1:14:43 PM PDT by Cold Heart
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