C Ideal Jobs for Work-Life Balance Career Paths With Plenty of 'Me Time' 1. Emergency Room Nurse For registered ER nurses who perform well under pressure, the median salary was $60,010 in 2007. Prepare Yourself: To become a registered nurse you'll need at least an associate's degree in nursing, available from vocational schools or community colleges. Me-Time Potential: Although working as an ER nurse keeps you challenged while on the job, many in this field enjoy at least several days off a week. 2. Administrative Assistant Offices in every industry rely on administrative assistants with strong communication and organizational skills to keep them running efficiently. Average salaries in this field were nearly $30,000 in 2008. Prepare Yourself: Online diploma and associate's degree programs can prepare you for an administrative career. Me-Time Potential': Punch out at the end of the day and you should be able to leave most of your work behind, allowing you to spend evenings and weekends as you please. 3. Computer Support Specialist Maintaining hardware, upgrading software, and keeping a network online are some of the duties of computer support specialists, whose median earnings were $42,400 in 2007. Prepare Yourself: Although some support specialists are self-taught, most employers look for candidates with at least an associate's degree in a computer-related field. Me-Time Potential: While unexpected tech problems sometimes arise at 4:30 on a Friday afternoon, computer support specialists enjoy a 40-hour workweek, with few out-of-the-office responsibilities. 4. Retail Sales Associate Statistics show that over 500,000 new salespeople will be hired through 2016. Earnings in this field, while low overall, top $40,000 for sales professionals in the insurance and auto industries. Prepare Yourself: No formal training is required for entry-level sales positions, but if you would like to be eligible for management jobs, a bachelor's degree in sales and marketing is suggested. Me-Time Potential: Hours for salespeople rarely follow a 9-to-5 workday, as most consumers make purchases on evenings and weekends. If your hobbies are best pursued during daylight hours, however, the schedule of a career in sales could be a perfect fit. 64. Of the four jobs, which one is likely to enjoy the highest annual income? A. Emergency room nurse. B. Administrative assistant. C. Computer support specialist D. Retail sales associate 65. Which of the statements best describe the job of computer support specialist? A. You have to perform well under great pressure. B. You don't need to work during the daytime. C. You can always leave the office on time. D. You don't work long hours and have few out-of-office duties. 66. Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage? A. Only jobs as sales associate don't need any diploma at an entry level. B. Average income for sales people is generally higher than that of administrative assistant. C. Sales people don't need to follow a 9-to-5 workday. D. The position as a sales manager needs a bachelor's degree. 67. If you hate to work under pressure or work out-of-office, and wish to enjoy every dinner with your family with no exception, which job is perfect for you? A. Emergency room nurse. B. Administrative assistant. C. Computer support specialist D. Retail sales associate. 【查看更多】
