In explanation, there have been considered here one hundred practical
professions for women, and salaries have been given. As economic
conditions in different sections of the country vary enormously, these
figures must be considered only as indicative.
In studying women in the professional fields of the world today, several
inevitable and engrossing conclusions emerge from the mass of facts.
First, that woman has gained tremendous independence in the business
world. There is scarcely any profession which she cannot enter, if she
feels a calling to it. The trail has been blazed. With this vast new
panorama, girls should not choose professions just because they are
different. The old “know thyself” still holds good, and each girl and
woman should study her own personality and her own capability. Advice
from successful business women is valuable; get several points of view,
if you are considering adopting a profession. Consider, too, the
locality in which you will live when you practice your profession. Some
of the newer vocations are possible only in large cities.
The outstanding thing which can be said to all girls and women is, “Get
an education—receive a training for your job.” If a girl has her choice
of going to school or going to work, keep on in school, electing studies
which will help you in your business work. If you find yourself facing
the necessity of earning a living, and you have only ordinary training,
get a job and go to night school or take correspondence courses. Many
universities now offer such courses. To succeed, you just need to know a
little more than the other fellow. Knowledge, and the ability to apply
it, is power in the business world.
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