Health and Medicine
If I want to work with patients, but don't want to commit to medical school, I might study _____
nursing
Someone who buys and sells stocks
stockbroker
The field of creating advertisements, or otherwise selling products
marketing
Someone who designs buildings
architect
Someone who works with at-risk youth, tries to stop domestic violence and substance abuse, strengthens communities, etc.
social worker
A person who fills prescriptions for medication
pharmacist
Someone who helps you sell your house
real estate broker/agent
Someone who works with authors to improve their writing, or chooses which articles to publish in a newspaper or magazine
editor
Someone who designs infrastructure, and makes sure buildings stay standing
civil engineer
A scientist (not a doctor) who studies how people think
psychologist
A doctor who treats children
pediatrician
Someone who helps you do your taxes
tax adviser
Someone who writes articles reporting the news
journalist
someone who coordinates and supervises every aspect of a building or remodeling project
contractor
Someone in charge of a place people stay when traveling
hotel manager
A doctor who treats mental illnesses
psychiatrist
Someone who audits businesses, determines their assets and liabilities, etc.
accountant
The field of promoting individuals or businesses, or defending them against criticism
public relations ("PR")
Someone you call when your toilet won't flush
plumber
Someone who serves you coffee or tea on an airplane
flight attendant/stewardess
A doctor who administers X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, etc.
radiologist
Someone who researches companies, commodities, currencies, etc. to determine where to invest money
financial analyst
Someone who sells products over the phone
telemarketer
Someone who keeps the light on (literally)
electrician
Someone who translates simultaneously between two people (often in business or politics)
interpreter