We have all had that fateful question asked of us at some point in our lives: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” » Few people realize the true magnitude of this issue at such an early age. In reality, the reason is that no one at this stage of life interprets the question for what it actually means. “What do you want to learn in college?” Which path will you choose? What do you want to become and spend forty years, more or less, doing with your life? Needless to say, this is anything but a minor decision. Choosing a career is one of the most important choices an individual can make in life. It is extremely difficult to find a profession that offers both a substantial source of income and satisfaction. So, my answer to this age-old question has been debated in my mind for a long time. Even though the debate is ongoing, I have somewhat narrowed the field of choices. The careers that interest me are three very contrasting careers: physical therapist/occupational therapist, multimedia artist/animator, and college theology professor. First, a career as a physical therapist would be my primary choice, with occupational therapist being my secondary choice. These careers are extremely similar in terms of salary, education requirements, and necessary skills. The main difference between the two professions is that physical therapists focus on helping people who have suffered unfortunate accidents and are facing a sudden and drastic change in their lives. On the other hand, occupational therapists work to help people with illnesses or birth defects learn the life skills necessary for survival and basic independence (“Difference and Comparison”). The aspect that attracted the most... middle of article ......a doctorate can be earned to become an occupational therapist, but many occupational therapists have a master's degree ("How to Get Your Occupational Therapy Degree » ).In conclusion, employment prospects are exceptional for physiotherapists and occupational therapists, as the demand for their services is constantly renewed. In fact, the employment growth rate for occupational therapists may be growing faster than that for physical therapists. Areas and settings for these careers include schools, nursing homes, hospitals, community or private agencies, homes, outpatient clinics, and the military (“Ferguson”). The Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard, and Navy all have a need for these therapists. Benefits of working with the military include living space, food service, free health care and service to our soldiers, veterans and country (“Interest Profiler”).