Compare and Contrast Veterinary Technician and Registered Nurse Have you ever been in a position where you were stuck and couldn't decide between two careers? Whether it's something you love to do or something that pays well? The answer may seem easy to you, but when you start comparing the facts; that's when it becomes difficult to choose. For many of us, graduates and people around the world have difficulty choosing a career which can be confusing. Many people tend to settle into a career quickly. Unfortunately, choosing a quick occupation often leads to an unsatisfactory path in the future, if not before. Eventually the individual decides to quit and start all over again. According to chooseacareer.net, "6% of workers over the age of 50 are in the process of changing careers, resumes mailed to companies' personnel departments account for only 3% of hiring nationwide, and 95% of HR managers and 95% of job seekers depend on personal contacts and networking to fill and find opportunities.” (choosingacareer.net) Choosing a career takes time and research, so it is better to plan your future than to choose one quickly Although some people say they are satisfied with the career they have chosen, choosing a career carefully is much more effective because in the long run you will feel satisfied and appreciate the choice you made more. Salaries related to choosing a career are an important factor. Veterinary technicians can earn from 19,770 to more than 41,490 per year they start at the minimum wage of the position depending on where you are located; they may earn more than the minimum wage, but it is much more difficult when the position is not in demand. ....atistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 edition, “Registered Nurses,” on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov /oco/ocos083.htm, December 17 2009. Web. 09 March. 2012.Choosingacareer.net, “Choose a Career and Start Your Degree.” Chooseacareer.net, 09 March. 2012.Works CitedBureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 edition, "Veterinary Technologists and Technicians" on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos183.htm , 28 October 2011. Web. 09 March. 2012.Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 edition, “Registered Nurses,” on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm, 17 December 2009 Network. 09 March. 2012.Choosingacareer.net, “Choose a Career and Start Your Degree.” Chooseacareer.net, 09 March. 2012.