What field would you encourage someone to pursue in Toronto? In Canada overall?

[Samurai Joey]

OK, here is a question I wanted to pose to the TERB community. What field/job (not sex-related) would you encourage someone to pursue in the GTA, based on current demand and demand in the near future? Same question for the rest of Canada.

(BTW, I should have fixed my title to say GTA, instead of Toronto, but I'm not able to fix the title. Also, this thread is not about me per se, but more generally about soliciting opinion from the TERB community, if that wasn't clear from the beginning)

 

[canada-man]

trade skills

 

[Samurai Joey]

trade skills

Could you be more specific? Trade skills encompass a lot of different types of jobs, and some may be in more demand than others (I don't think trades related to the oil sector will be in much demand at the present time).

 

[thumper18474]

Carpenters
Electricians
Plumbers
millwrights and boilermakers are job specific
Staionary engineers
Pipefitters
anything connected to the construction industry

 

[Smash]

Plumber

 

[Samurai Joey]

Interesting that no white-collar positions are among the job fields that TERB members who have responded would encourage one to pursue. Specifically, no STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields in the list.

 

[RandyAndy2]

What are the interests and abilities of the person in question? Are they strong in math & science? Do they have a strong mechanical aptitude? Are they artistic? How are their communication skills?

 

[Serpent]

Recession proof and high wages - doctor.

A so-so job - IT. Might get them low six figures. No great shakes but with companies like CGI etc and a low Canadian dollar, they could be billed to US clients for near shore services.

 

[rhuarc29]

Any government job.

Unfortunately.

 

[GameBoy27]

Carpenters
Electricians
Plumbers
millwrights and boilermakers are job specific
Staionary engineers
Pipefitters
anything connected to the construction industry

I have a feeling the next generation of kids won't even be able to change a light bulb or unplug a toilet. Trades are definitely the way to go.

 

[Samurai Joey]

What are the interests and abilities of the person in question? Are they strong in math & science? Do they have a strong mechanical aptitude? Are they artistic? How are their communication skills?

This isn't directed at any one person's specific abilities -- more in general, what types of positions are in demand, and hence what you or others would encourage that person to consider.

 

[MissCroft]

Carpenters
Electricians
Plumbers
millwrights and boilermakers are job specific
Staionary engineers
Pipefitters
anything connected to the construction industry

This. I know several 'blue collar' workers and some of them make a LOT of money.

I know a young woman in her mid- twenties who is an electrician. She's making a killing.

 

[Perry Mason]

I know a young woman in her mid- twenties who is an electrician. She's making a killing.

Is she electrocuting her clients?

Perry

 

[Perry Mason]

Back on topic...

Paralegal... but, absolutely, not lawyer!

Perry

 

[wazup]

a chester field

 

[Mr Deeds]

My son went into h-vac he makes more money in a week than most people make in a month

 

[shack]

One of the biggest fields in Toronto is probably BMO Field.

 

[punter]

Back on topic...

Paralegal... but, absolutely, not lawyer!

Perry

Why not lawyer?

 

[red]

Why not lawyer?

He doesn't want the competition

Any skilled trade is good. I believe it's a great way to make a living but it's hard work and it takes a toll on your body.

If going for medical profession- radiologist is good for cash or family doctor to have control over your life

Actuary is also good. A large contingent will be retiring in next five years so they are short.

 

[punter]

Pharmacist

Accountant.

Radiologist or family doctor? I think very few students have what it takes to dedicate themselves to a high level of academic success for 8 years. That's assuming they can even get into medical school. This is not acheivable for 99.9% of people.