Your Job: One of America's Best

Submitted by Melissa Lajara on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 12:15

Becoming a CPA was a great choice. You know that. But now, the profession is getting its due from CNN Money, which has placed a career as a CPA as #6 on its list of the 100 best jobs in America.

In its explanation, the list calls the profession "recession-proof," noting that businesses began hiring more CPAs after major accounting scandals earlier this decade "and a host of new corporate accounting rules going into effect soon should ratchet up demand further."Drawbacks that precluded a #1 nomination include non-negotiable deadlines and the dreaded "busy season."

What jobs beat yours out? Systems Engineer came in at #1 for "soaring demand" and high pay. Physician's Assistant (or "M.D. Lite") was #2. College Professor was #3, followed by Nurse Practitioner and IT Project Manager.

Do you think you have one of the best jobs in America? Leave a comment and tell us why.

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