Which profession is most lucrative?

Sorry Kathy, but from what you posted, I can't understand what you are asking for. It appears you are undecided about what you want to do for a profession. Have you worked at all in the profession you just trained for in college? Is the scholorship limited in what you can use it for? Why are you now interested in being a chef, electrician, or nurse. All are wildly different and don't appear to leverage anything you've just learned about legal office administration. Please explain. Thanks.

I do not understand the confusion. I simply asked which profession is more lucrative. I am fully aware of the vast differences. I have experience in residential wiring, I have experience in an office setting, and I have experience in cooking, albeit in fast food, but am interested in formal training.
So, is there anyone who will simply answer the question? Which makes the most money there on the island?

Look under employment, I believe. There's a huge section on salaries. Legal secretaries actually make MORE than a nurse. Nursing does not appear to be as well respected of a profession as it is in the states (I've heard that directly from my aunt who lives on STT). I hope this helps you. Please be sure to search around the site for the section on salaries!

Have a great night!
Kelsey =)

Kathy: Your question is very difficult, actually almost impossible, to answer and I understand Island Ed's confusion. Salaries in any profession anywhere are dependent upon experience. Travel nurses here generally enjoy more benefits and a higher salary than local nurses; an experienced electrician makes more than a novice; a trained chef makes more than a short order cook; a legal secretary generally makes more than a supermarket cashier. A waiter or a bartender sometimes makes more than a legal secretary, an electrician, a nurse or a cook and so the equations continue.

As I'm sure you've read from the numerous posts on this forum, many people come to live here and start out working in fields totally unrelated to their previous occupations or training. The positions you mention are generally always available but there really is no way for anyone to "simply answer the question" nor give you a definitive on "who makes the most money there on the island."

Kathy:

Sorry...I agree with Island Ed & STT Resident.

You start your question with telling us that you're recieving a degree in "Legal Office Administration" and you have a "problem" that you've won a scholarship for 2 more years (I wish I had that problem when I went to college). Any way congratulations on your scholarship. So now we know your profession..."legal services".

Then you ask..."which will be better being a chef or electrician"....."or a nurse".....huh?

Being a chef will probably take another 2-3 years at a culinary school. Then several years more studying under another chef.

Being an electrician will take another 5 years to get your certification/license while performing work for another licensed elecrician.

Being a nurse will take between 2 years (LPN) or 4 years (RN) plus taking an exam.

If you're already in the legal profession why not continue on to be a lawyer?

But to answer your question on who makes the most money......Bill Gates....just kidding...try "doctor" or "real estate investor".

Have a good day.

F.I.

KathyC.

Island Ed, STT Resident and Future Islander have answered your query as well as anyone can. The fields you mentioned are more employable fields for folks from the states than the truck driving job you enquired about a few days ago but in general, employers here in the fields you've mentioned have plenty of applicants that have years of experience in those fields and live on island. If you've done a PMV (pre-move visit) and have decided that island life is what you're looking for, then as STT Resident mentioned you might want to take any job that will pay the bills and after you've spent some time build a network here perhaps you can get into the field that most interests you.

To simply answer the question... No one can really say how lucrative any of these professions will be for YOU... with your current experience and ability. In time, if you apply yourself, you can have great success in any of the vocations you inquired about. No doubt, someone who excels in each of those areas likely makes much more than the average someone else makes in the other areas.

Having success is not only about technical skills, they only get through the door. Not to be rude, but since I am not the only one who didn't understand you inquiry, you may want to consider using your scholarship and take some soft skill courses... maybe some communications courses. Good communication can help you in ALL of those professions, and may help you learn to be 'fully aware' of the communication style you possess now that creates confusion.

Forget both of those options and everything said below. Here's what would be lucrative if you were an attractive woman, plumbing. You'll make a ton of money!!!

I do not believe it is my communication skills. I do know that it would depend on my skills and experience. I was not asking for a specific application to my skill level. I was merely asking in general. However, I find your specific response rather rude. You have no idea who I am nor what I am capable of. I am not applying for a job in this particular forum.
thank you

KathyC,

If I had to guess, Island Ed is reacting to statements you made like "I do not understand the confusion. I simply asked which profession is more lucrative." and "So, is there anyone who will simply answer the question?" Since several people who responded to your post indicated that they did not really understand your question and since you don't understand their confusion, perhaps the communications classes that Island Ed spoke of would help bridge the gap between what you think you're communicating and what people are actually understanding from your attempts to communicate.

Mos lucrative jobs: although your tax receipts won't reflect it, anything in GOVERNMENT. Palm. Meet Grease.

Does that answer your question?

Ok, that was totally cynical and out of character. Bad Onika.
I'm having a bad day. Sorry.

Cynical, perhaps. True, definitely 🙂 !

In my opinion, neither of the professions that you mention would be lucrative without communication skills.

As the old saying goes, Onika: If you don't have anything nice to say about anyone, come sit next to me!!

Actually I believe the PSC head is the highest paid government employee, although the governor's driver is probably right behind! 😉

Bad East Ender!

Thank you Dntw8up, you are right on the mark.

Unfortunatley, KathyC, we have a VERY good idea of who you are and what you are capable of. If the replys to this thread gets you frustrated, it makes me wonder if you have the personality to fit into the culture here.

Don't be upset! I want to help. Since you are currently a student, here is a simple time tested lesson that works for me:

Use the STAR method of reviewing this thread in the context of good communication.
ST=Situation, A=Actions, R=Results.
You created the Situation with your post. Did you get the Results you were looking for from the post you made? If you weren't satisfied with the Results, did you frame the Situation well enough to get adequate helpful information you requested? If not, did your Actions, reframe the Situation to get the desired results? Or did they get you more totally unwanted results?

Do you see? You CAN manage the Situation, Actions, and Results, but you must be self aware that YOU may be the cause of confusion even in a simple post like this. Generally, it is not the fault of those that reply if you cannot manage your communications to get the results you request. Failing to communicate well, and implying it is our fault, may make members here less inclined to assist you with your inquiries in the future.

Have a great day!

You needn't worry about future inquiries. There is obviously a communications gap. I feel no need to bridge that gap. I have come to the conclusion that if this message board is indicative of the attitudes of people on St. Croix, I prefer "Po-dunk" Alabama. For your information, I have a 4.0 in public speaking and in Composition. Perhaps my thought processes are bit beyond your comprehension.
So life goes. Have a wonderful life on that island of yours.

Well then, Kathy,that settles that, doesn't it. Many thanks for your enlightening input and I have to agree that your thought processes are entirely beyond my comprehension. Good luck to you in whatever field you choose and wherever your path leads you.

Communication gap? Of COURSE!!! It must be us poor island folk who can't understand your elevated writings! Right? LOL

I was wondering if the STAR method would be hard for you to wrap your advanced "thought processes" around. If only you could APPLY what you learned in public speaking 101 this thread would have taken a different course. You just aren't there yet. You tried to communicate... you simply were not EFFECTIVE. A fundamental aspect of public speaking and composition is that you need to express yourself so others can readily grasp the meaning of what you are saying. If you are asked to explain yourself, then simply explain yourself. You've acted like it was too much to ask and we were beneath you.

Lesson 2: Arrogant high minded people usually lack the self awareness, maturity and humility to see that they are often perceived as offensive by others, and feel no need to behave (Actions) in a way that is less offensive and gets their desired outcome (Results). They have great difficulty maintaining any job that will become "lucrative" because of their bad behavior (get fired), and they often can't stay focused on any one vocation or direction (often selfish opportunists). That personality style doesn't fit well here on the islands, so you have made a good decision to look elsewhere. Have a wonderful life.

Great response Island Ed!!!! Be careful...she did get a 4.0 in public speaking and composition!!!!

OOPS! Head of the PFA not PSC!

BTW, does anyone else smell a troll around here???

Hi East Ender,

I have been thinking this for some time now -- many of the posts just seem way too over the top to be credible.

I personally feel fairly confident that you are onto something here. If KC's last post is to be believed, hopefully this is the end of it anyhow.

KathyC,
If you have any desire to come down here, dont give up that easy. As you have discovered some on this board have the burning bush syndrome thinking they have all the answers concerning the islands.
If you have the slightest initiative and work ethic you will do well on this island.

Has to be a troll. 4.0 in anything and she is from podunk Alabama. I think I had tears streaming down my face when I read that.

Cmon she is asking advice like can I make more money being a doctor or a waiter? Please if she needs help on this she needs more than just help.