[*Central_Cheer_Chick]

I am in my sophmore year of college and I thought I had my future all planned out. Sitting back thinking, I'm not so sure my major is a great choice. It is something I've always wanted to do and something I think I'd be good at. But its one of those jobs where you have to know somebody or pay someone off to get/keep your job. I need to make up my mind quick on what I want to do for the rest of my life.

Which jobs do you think have the best outlook in Pike County? What is something that we really need? (travel agent, medical office manager, book store, clothing boutique, dog breeder, photographer, wedding planner, counselor, real estate, spa, personal trainer,) Just throw some ideas out there.

Thanks!!

[Afternoon_Delight]

Pikeville needs a lot but the best jobs in Pikeville are either working in a law office, the hospital or being in the school system.

Pikeville needs something fresh to bring in new jobs...Good luck though!

[Brittany0121]

I started out in the medical field as a future pediatrician. However, after a year and a half of medical, I decided that the time taken from my life wasnt worth it. I changed to education, and I graduate in May with a Bachelor's in P-5 Education. I'm sure it will be hard around here to get a job, but I enjoy it. That's really all that matters. I would stick with what you truly love and will be happy with, because hopefully this is your career for your whole life that you're talking about. It's not worth being miserable for years upon years.

[Matman]

The best career as far as benefits and salary with just a bachelors degree would be with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. 20 year retirement. TSP. Medical Insurance. Jobs range from Medical, Recreation Specialist, Teachers and even factory supervisors. Probally one of the most stressful work enviroments though. But when a teacher can make 72k a year without overtime its good money.

[vundy33]

Army...seriously. It's the best job in the world, you don't have to worry about getting fired. Finish college and go in as an E4/specialist and be able to pick whatever MOS you want.

[Matman]

Army...seriously. It's the best job in the world, you don't have to worry about getting fired. Finish college and go in as an E4/specialist and be able to pick whatever MOS you want.

If you finish college don't go in as an E4. Not nearly enough money for what you do. Of course you can be fired from the army too. Fail height and weight or fail your APFT twice and you can be chaptered out of the Army.

[crazytaxidriver]

I'm 27 and getting ready to go back and try to get into med-school.. whatever you do pick and stick.. don't bounce around from major to major. and if you can, think outside the box. there is life outside of pike county..

[*Central_Cheer_Chick]

and if you can, think outside the box. there is life outside of pike county..

I understand that. And I used to not be able to wait to leave this place. But lately I've realized that I don't really want to leave. I would rather stay here. I have a great job already (only lasts through college though), and this is a place I would want to raise my kids. Besides, everyone I know who has moved away has moved back within 3 years. Except one and thats becasue she lives in Hawaii. I want to live in Pike Co (my mind could always change though).

[TATE_64]

I agree there is no place like home.... I lived in Richmond for 4 years and moved back to Floyd Co.... I liked it down there, but it got old.... I love Eastern Ky...haha

I agree with alot of these people... Do what makes you happy... It don't matter how much it pays, if you don't enjoy your job you will be miserable....

[vundy33]

If you finish college don't go in as an E4. Not nearly enough money for what you do. Of course you can be fired from the army too. Fail height and weight or fail your APFT twice and you can be chaptered out of the Army.

That last bit is losers and non hackers, PT tests are easy. From the looks of her should would do fine. IMO E4 would be plenty enough for her living in a barracks.

[Matman]

That last bit is losers and non hackers, PT tests are easy. From the looks of her should would do fine. IMO E4 would be plenty enough for her living in a barracks.

Thats your opinion. To me E4 pay would barely pay my car payments. With a college degree there are alot more options. Right now the Army is so low on officers they will offer direct comission. By the way i was a SSG in the US Army. I know what the pay is and i know how cheap it is to live on base. The other departments offer alot more. ICE and BOP both are commuting distance from Pike Co. And they pay 2-3 times as much as an Army Specialist.

[Colonel Kill]

I agree there is no place like home.... I lived in Richmond for 4 years and moved back to Floyd Co.... I liked it down there, but it got old.... I love Eastern Ky...haha

I agree with alot of these people... Do what makes you happy... It don't matter how much it pays, if you don't enjoy your job you will be miserable....

I agree with Tate. I lived in Morehead for seven years and really like it there but came home and love it hear. Funny my job brought me back home and I make more money here than I could have about anywhere else.

Some good fields are law; federal law enforcement-DEA, ATF, US Marshal, FBI, Probation; Medical; Counselor and will tell you from working in law enforcement and having some knowledge this area does not have and is in need of Polygraph examiners and Counselors especially sex offender counselors as there are none in East KY- Ashland to Pikeville. But it really comes down to do something you like and are interested in because at the end of the day if you don't enjoy what you do, you will be miserable and hate it no matter how much money you make.

[Tatertot]

If it was me, I would go into something medical or teaching... but hey, it's your choice. Go with your passion, talent, attitude, and heart!