"True wealth is of the heart, not of the purse." - Pathros

Basically according to this quote it is not money that makes you rich, it's the good in your heart that does. Or at least that is my interpretation of what the quote means, however I cannot agree nor disagree with this quote because although money doesn't make you "wealthy," it does help you provide a good living for yourself and/or the people around you. You have to keep in mind that no matter what, the person you will always have beside you is yourself. So yes, true wealth does come from your heart, but what good is it being good to people who do not even appreciate it until you are no longer good to them? I don't mean to say that I am not good-hearted because I am nice to everyone regardless of whether I know them or not, but that does change if they are not kind to me. You have to treat others how you want to be treated.

Pathros

 Patriarch of Antioch & All the East, 1846-94

Dentist

Duties and Responsibilities: A dentist is typically responsible for educating patients on oral healthcare; examining teeth and diagnosing patients' dental conditions by using tools such as x-rays; assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients; carrying out agreed clinical treatments such as restoring teeth affected by decay and treating gum disease; maintaining patients' dental records; recruiting, training and managing staff; managing budgets and maintaining stocks of equipment; keeping abreast of new developments through structured continuing professional development (CPD);  marketing services to potential clients.

Salary: $72,240 - $187,999

Education: A doctoral degree is required as well as an educational field of study in dental medicine and surgery.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I was always pretty scared of dentists because I feared that something would go wrong and they would mess up my mouth. In doing this research I have found that they make a really good salary and therefore I would like to be one so that I could make money and have a good life.

"You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible." - Ezra T. Benson

I believe that nothing is impossible. Why? Because no matter how hard you try you cant ever just not come across some sort of logical explanation. There is, however a variety of exceptions. This would be an example of one because it all comes down to a person's own values and morals and where they come from or perhaps the way that they were raised. The only reason as to why you think something is wrong is because you were taught to believe that it is. What might be wrong to you, might be completely normal for some one else who comes from a whole other world than you do. You can't just feel bad for something you are doing wrong because at the end of it all, is it really wrong? There is a million things that one can think of as impossible and a million more that could be wrong or right, but it is up to the person to create a perspective of their own and to decide what really is "wrong" or "right" in the world. It is up to them to choose how to feel about what they have done and to decide what to do next or they want to keep doing wrong or good. If someone feels bad about something, then they chose to feel that way because they are in control o their own thoughts in feelings. Some people are just unaware that they have self-control. 

Ezra T. Benson

"When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad." - Abraham Linoln

Reflection: Many would agree that this statement fully explains the way they feel. To me this statement represents the way that I feel for the majority of the time. You see, when I do good things it makes me feel proud and it makes me feel as though I have done something right with my life. For example whenever I help someone without them ever asking me to do so, I feel good. It might sound awfully selfish, but I feel a sense of pride that overwhelms me with joy. I always get positive feelings when I help out in any sort of way, whether it be at home with my family or at school with the staff and my friends. However, when I do bad things like break the rules or I do something that I'm not supposed to I feel terrible. I become sad and I feel guilty because I know that I have done something wrong. Whenever I do something bad I always try to make up for it so that I won't feel bad anymore.

Abraham Lincoln

"Obedience is the great test of life." - Thomas S. Monson

I agree with this quote because I believe that obedience is key to living a safe and healthy life even though not everyone bides by all the rules. However, I understand that there are many people in this world who would disagree with me as well as this quote, but that is more than okay because not everyone has the same perspective as I do. Obedience is a great challenge and for some people it might be harder to master than others. If the world followed every single rule out there we might have less accidents and people would probably live longer. Keeping in mind that accidents always happen of course, and although many accidents are preventable, some just happen because people decide not to follow protocol. Obedience can simply come from within someone who knows what is right from wrong, in other words it can come naturally for some people. It is those who disagree with rules that find obedience challenging because they are challenging their own ability to obey. In away the fact that many people are not obedient to everything helps shape who we are today. What I mean by this is that if it weren't for the people who "choose the wrong," then it would be hard to tell apart the good people from the bad. Obedience is a test that not everyone will pass, but the ones who do will learn that life is better when you do things the right way.

Thomas S. Monson

Cardiologist

Duties and Responsibilities: A cardiologist is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Salary: $268,000 - $811,000 a year.

Education: In order to become a cardiologist, you need to obtain a bachelor's degree and then enroll in a medical school program. After graduating from medical school, you must complete several years of internal medicine and cardiology training in a residency program.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

Being a cardiologist sounds like a big responsibility because of how important their job is. However I think perhaps in some future it would be nice to study for this career. I really do find it very appealing, but like I mentioned before it is a lot of responsibility. I am still willing to try because it looks like the pay is really good and so I think I would make a great living out of it. Not only will I get a well-paid job but I would also get the great satisfaction of being able to help people.

Audiologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Audiologists diagnose and treat a patient’s hearing and balance problems using advanced technology and procedures. More specifically they:

·         Examine patients who have hearing, balance, or related ear problems.

·         Assess the results of the examination and diagnose problems.

·         Determine and administer treatment.

·         Administer relief procedures for various forms of vertigo.

·         Fit and dispense hearing aids.

Salary: $63,640 - $88,426

Education: The first step in becoming an audiologist is to obtain a bachelor’s degree. An audiologist with a master’s degree can currently practice in the field. Audiologists must earn a doctoral degree (PhD or AuD) in order to be eligible for national certification. There is no specific undergraduate major is required; however, audiology doctoral programs require courses in physics, math, anatomy and physiology. The completion of a doctoral degree in audiology generally requires at least four years of full-time study beyond the bachelor’s level. PhD programs may last as long as 5-6 years due to the fact that they involve a research component.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

Personally, I would not like to be an Audiologist because I don’t want to spend such a long period of time studying to be one. However the idea of being able to help people out with their hearing doesn’t sound bad at all. This particular profession really catches my attention because of the fact that it involves one of our most important senses, which is hearing. I respect this career, but I think I’m going to stick to being a nurse.

Athletic Trainer

Duties and Responsibilities: Athletic trainers provide physical medicine, rehabilitative and preventative services. Athletic trainers treat a breadth of patients, including but not limited to: professional, college, secondary school and youth athletes, dancers, musicians and military personnel. Athletic trainers can work in a variety of locations including schools, physician clinics, hospitals and manufacturing plants.

Salary: $27,610 - $67,070

Education: Bachelor's degree at minimum; master's degrees are common. Other requirements would include a State licensure from the Board of Certification, Inc. (required in most states). 

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
 I think I would like to be a personal trainer because it’s a well-paid job and little education is required. The main reason I would be a personal trainer is because it would be a great first job to get so that I could pay for my rent and bills and other necessities. 

Ambulance Dispatcher

Duties and Responsibilities: An ambulance dispatcher typically does the following:

·        Answers 9-1-1 telephone calls

·        Determines from the caller the type of emergency and its location

·        Decides the appropriate emergency response based on agency policies and procedures

·        Relays information to the appropriate emergency or non-emergency service agency or agencies

·        Coordinates sending emergency response personnel

·        Gives over-the-phone medical help and other instructions before emergency personnel get to the scene

·        Monitors and tracks the status of an ambulance on assignment

·        Synchronizes responses with other area communication centers

·        Keeps detailed records about calls

Salary: $23,190 - $56,580

Education:

·        Required Education; At least a high school education

·        Training Requirements          Varies by state, programs and courses may be offered through community and technical colleges, state agencies, professional organizations or training facilities

·        Certification; Required in some states

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Reflection:Do you think you would like to be one?Why? Why not? I think it would be cool to be an ambulance dispatcher because you get to send help to wherever it is needed. So, maybe one day I would like to be one. The only thing I wouldn’t like about it would be not knowing what is going to happen to the people who are in need of assistance.