ajcmals

Situation:

You currently work full-time, have little or no savings but want a new career jumping onto the next big thing.

What would you look to do?



(or is that just a dream?!)

avanutria

Do I have the qualifications to start the new career? If not, I look into night classes to get them. DH is currently doing some online training to become a realtor.

ajcmals

No qualifications yet...

Perhaps I could better re-phrase...

"What's the next big thing for the US Economy that us Expats can cash in on?!"

lansbury

There's a big market for visas to live in Florida.

Englishmum

Something 'green' eg. manufacturing or installing solar panels?

OTOH my friend bought a new toy poodle for her daughter and a few days before Christmas tried to book the dog in at a grooming salon. She was told that there was a 3 month wait-list! She's now thinking that perhaps she should start up a mobile dog-grooming business!

Rete

Ahhh you aren't asking people what they would do, but looking for suggestions of what you can do to make a fortune.

Perhaps a look through the current financial newspapers, magazines, website, etc. is in order. A little first hand research would be a good thing.

Kaffy Mintcake

Hmmm ... the average age of a dentist in the US is 50. I predict a growing demand in the future.

Toontje

By the time I'd finish studies I would be 50 too!

Come up with a better idea, will ya?

Kaffy Mintcake

I just found that fascinating when I learned it recently. Actually, 12% of dentists currently practicing in the US are 65 or older, so you'd have some time yet.

In the meantime ... I'll brainstorm.

Edited to add - nurses Toon, we need nurses. Are you game?

clarissageo

Yep, my boss is 52.

She's starting my training as a Dental assistant in 2 weeks - Then after a couple of years I'm hoping to start my EFDA (enhanced function dental assistant) training if it all goes well....

Apparantly now alot of these older dentists are starting to retire, and younger ones are taking over there is going to be more demand for assistants as the newer dentists appreciate the value of them more than the retiring ones.....

My boss has no intentions of retiring any time soon which is great!

Steerpike

We are hiring lots of nurses, and apparently there is a big shortage.

Toontje

How old? Blonde?

Nah, I don't think I'd be well suited for a position in health care.

MsElui

i need to get myself a job in a few years once kids are gainfully occupied in school. Dont see me walking into a role like I had in the UK - so i am interested in whats in demand as i could take the opportunity to 're-invent myself' lol.

snowbunny

Anything that can't be outsourced and that is somewhat protected by having to have a license to practise would be good. Along with doctor, dentist, and nurse, that would include plumbers and electricians.

http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/...rs/104058.html

Dan725

Open up an ammunition plant....there is still a huge shortage of small arms ammo, I don't see demand going away any time soon!