Whether you love or hate your job, you probably spend a good amount of time contemplating what's next. The Career Channel helps you explore the world of work and learn about your employment options.
Becoming a doctor isn't easy. Many teens dream of this profession early on, but high school grades, MCATs and medical school all play into the equation. Find out about the realities, struggles and rewards of becoming, and then being, a doctor. See more »
These jobs probably weren't on your list of what you wanted to be when you grew up. But now that you're in the rat race, you may wonder if a dirty job is more profitable than your desk jockey career.
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From astronauts to acrobats, check out these cool careers. We bet there are a couple you've never even thought of.
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A concierge's work is more varied than ever as they take care of all the things most of us struggle to find time to do. Let this article change your mind about how you think the job of a concierge works.
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Becoming a doctor isn't easy. Many teens dream of this profession early on, but high school grades, MCATs and medical school all play into the equation. Find out about the realities, struggles and rewards of becoming, and then being, a doctor.
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Becoming a lawyer is a difficult but rewarding process. Learn how to prepare for the LSAT and to choose the right school.
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Bounty hunting is a legitimate business and an integral part of the American justice system. Find out how bounty hunting works and follow bounty hunter Bob Burton on the search for a fugitive.
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Have you ever considered working at the White House? Before you get a job working for the presidential administration, you'll have some questions to answer.
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Ever have a great story idea? Ever consider writing it up? Getting published in a magazine is not as hard as you may think. Find out what it takes to get paid by the word.
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The best-selling novel "Memoirs of a Geisha" depicts life as a geisha in Japan in the World War II era. But it is a work of fiction. Find out who and what a geisha is and how they fit into Japanese culture.
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Maybe you've seen mushers driving dogsleds across frozen terrain and heard their trademark call. But mushing is quite dangerous. It's safer to travel by snowmobile or airplane, so why would mushers put their lives and their dogs' in peril?
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Thanks to books, movies and TV shows, many people have a clear mental image of the stereotypical private investigator. Separate fact from fiction and find out exactly what a private investigator does.
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Yeah, handling human excrement seems like a terrible way to spend your day -- but it comes with a hefty paycheck. Take this quiz on high paying dirty jobs and find out if you might be ready for a career change.
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Next time you're bored at work, remember you could be doing a job that is life-threatening. Learn about the 10 most dangerous jobs in America, including being a logger, roofer, or farmer.
See more »Think you have what it takes to become an astronaut? The process of becoming an astronaut is very difficult and can take several years. Learn about that process in this article.
See more »While watching television shows like 'Law and Order,' sometimes you hear about medical examiners and other times you hear about coroners. Are they one and the same?
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