Question

13. Lydia was promised a job with a minor league sports team if she earned her A.A.S. in massage therapy. However, when she graduated, the job did not exist. Now she must choose between less interesting available opportunities.

Her long-term goal is to attend a 4-year college (after her kids graduate high school) so she can eventually become a physical therapist.

Lydia's needs and preferences include:

• $30,000 per year
• Pleasant work environment
• Go to the same job location daily
• Help people with specific pains or stress
• Build relationships with returning clients
• Someone else manages administrative duties

Which opportunity best suits Lydia's needs and preferences?

Opportunity #1: Begin 4-year college courses right away, no income.

Opportunity #2: Begin a mobile massage business with a friend who is also a massage therapist, unknown income.

Opportunity #3: Work in a beautiful, relaxing hotel spa massaging vacationers, $40,000/year

Opportunity #4: Work in a neighborhood massage therapy office with regular clients, $32,000/year

Opportunity #1

Opportunity #2

Opportunity #3

Opportunity #4

Answer 1

Opportunity #4

This job will help her earn more than $30000 a year, she will have same job location, as this is a a massage therapy,, she can help people with pain and stress as well. She will also be able to build relationships with the clients as they are regular ones.