subject: Top 5 Jobs for Gay Professionals in 2011 [print this page] Top 5 Jobs for Gay Professionals in 2011 Top 5 Jobs for Gay Professionals in 2011
A list of "hot jobs" for gay people is inherently a bit different than a top job list for the rest of the population. While gay professionals can do any job in the world, there are certain professions that allow gay people to make not only a good income, but also to truly make a difference in the world and in the lives of other gay people. The top 5 hot jobs for gays today include:
Physician Assistant: With the constant growth in the health care field, this is a career that can boast of great job security. The salary is so high that many people are amazed to hear that a physician's assistant can make as much as some business executives. The salary can hover around $80,000 to $120,000 yearly and requires a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree. Some gay and lesbian friendly specialties include men's or women's health or HIV management, giving an excellent opportunity to serve others while you make great income.
Journalists: Journalists may be overlooked at times, but they are actually artists of words - and the creative and open minded people in this industry tend to reflect that fact: it is a very gay friendly environment. The average journalist today makes about $40,000 to $80,000 a year and has a chance to change the world with his words every day - a winning job in several ways!
Lawyers: The legal profession can be a challenge to enter (law school and college mean seven years of education) but it is very lucrative and allows more opportunity for making a positive impact than most other jobs do. The average attorney today will make around $70,000 to $120,000 and sometimes much more. A gay lawyer can fight for the rights of other gays and truly be an asset to the entire lgbt community.
Optometrist: Another medical field choice that offers great income: Normally about $90,000 to $120,000 yearly. An optometrist does have to obtain a Doctor Of Optometry degree, which normally takes four years, along with a Bachelor's degree. The hours are often quite reasonable since many optometrists open their own practice or partnership - It's one of the least stressful medical jobs since it allows you to chart your own course. An optometrist can focus their practice on the lgbt community, which means helping people close to your heart while pulling in a healthy income.
Web Programmer/Web Developer: This may be the lowest paying option on our list at about $30,000 to $50,000 yearly but this job has major benefits. You can often set your own hours, and work for progressive employers like google, which helps ensure you will have workplace equality. Passionate and creative types can really excel in this field.
No matter which of the hot jobs you are interested in, you have probably noticed one thing all these jobs have in common: You will be treated with respect, and be able to advocate and really make a difference for the gay community. Most gay professionals online have trouble finding other people with whom they share much in common. Regardless of your profession, when you meet gay professionals just like yourself it can make you feel like you're not alone. To get in contact with other dedicated, innovative and passionate gay professionals, visit the site created especially with you in mind: www.meetgayprofessionals.com. Whether you're seeking romance, friendship, or just someone to talk to, this is best place to meet the biggest community of gay professionals today.
