Reality Dose

Last night we were watching a dvr'd episode of Niteline (or Nightline?) I don't know how they spell it. Anyways, they were talking about how with the unemployment rate now over 7% in America, there ARE still some (few but some) industries that are expanding. Kens Information Technology was #1. My future industry, health care (or fitness specifically) was #5.

Then today I read this off a news blog...

"America needs to go on a mayjah diet!!!

According to reports, new numbers revealed by the National Center for Health Statistics show that more than 34 precent of Americans are obese, compared to 32.7 percent who are overweight.

And, just under 6 percent are "extremely" obese.

So, basically, over half of the US population has big time weight issues!!!

So you're able to put things into perspective, a person 5 feet 5 inches tall becomes overweight at 150 pounds and obese at 180 pounds...."

Yeah that shocked me. 1 in 3 people is in dire need to lose weight, and 1 in 2 probably still want to.

I'm pretty sure I'll be able to work in a gym for the rest of my life. I imagine #5 will be moving to #1 in no time.

Hurray for job security! err something.

NEXT DAY UPDATE:

Just read another article called "Best Part-Time Jobs for 2009"

Check out number 2, oh and number 6 which actually is my full time job.

2. Fitness worker

Part-time projection facts:
-- Many fitness jobs, such as trainers or exercise instructors, are part time.
-- Fitness workers should have good opportunities due to rapid job growth in health clubs, fitness facilities and other settings where fitness workers are concentrated.
-- Fitness worker employment is expected to increase 27 percent over the 2006-2016 decade.

6. Receptionist and information clerk

Part-time projection facts:
-- More than three of every 10 receptionists and information clerks work part time.
-- More than 200,000 new jobs will arise for these workers over the 2006-16 period.
-- Receptionists and information clerks are expected to increase by 17 percent from 2006 to 2016.

Oh yeah, and I used to do this in highschool...

7. Dental assistant

Part-time projection facts:
-- About 35 percent of dental assistants worked part time in 2006.
-- Employment is expected to grow 29 percent from 2006 to 2016.
-- Dental assistants are estimated to be one of the fastest-growing occupations over the 2006-16 projection period.

That was a fun job!