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Fun Careers Your Teen Can Start Preparing for Now

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It is never too early to start exploring career options and preparing for a career. Many a teen has turned an idea, thought or part-time job into a full-time career later in life.

Photography is a career path that is expanding in today’s career field. Gone are the days when very expensive equipment was needed to take great pictures. Today’s SLR cameras provide an avenue for a teen to really experiment with their skills. Photography is a fun field as there are many different categories to choose from such as portrait sittings, sports photography or wedding photography.

Speaking of weddings, a bridal consultant is a career field that is growing as well. Teens can research how to become a bridal consultant and may even arrange to be a bridal consultant’s assistant at weddings. This can help them to gain valuable experience that may be used on a resume at a later date.

People love their pets and pampering pets is on the rise. Dog groomers are in demand.  A young person could secure a position in a dog grooming salon or veterinary practice where grooming takes place. Dog groomers sometimes employ people to sweep up, bathe dogs and assist with basic grooming.

There are many careers teens can prepare for now by taking part-time jobs or internships. It can give them the advantage of experimenting with different jobs to see where their interest takes them. Exploring careers in the teenage years now can also enable a young person to realize a career they thought they were interested in is not for them after all. Exploring career options early can be fun and rewarding.

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The Slowly Disappearing Middle Class in America

It was not all that long ago that the middle class was a solid demographic, a place where a family could have a comfortable lifestyle.  Parents were able to work reasonable hours and be home to support their children in after-school activities. There was always money to buy some of the finer things in life such as a vacation or a luxury vehicle.

Within a short span of 20 years, the middle class in America is slowly being lost. No longer was an employee valued for putting in a life’s career. Instead, they became a liability and were let go in favor of younger and cheaper labor.  Families became scattered as employees followed the jobs. Cities that were once major business hubs have withered on the vine, causing many to look far afield to find employment.

A long lasting economic crisis combined with a housing bubble now burst are squeezing those who once could be middle class. It is that much more difficult for people with a four year degree to get employed, and those who are work that much harder to keep their jobs. Crushing debt in the form of school loans is taking its toll as well, keeping many from being able to gain traction.

The unfortunate thing here is that unless something changes in the business atmosphere, the rich will keep exploiting those who are on the bottom rung of the ladder. Executives feel they deserve millions of dollars for their services, and stresses the employment base to a breaking point. As a result, the middle class life is eroding into something unrecognizable.

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