Being a Gerontologist I will have to work with elderly people with sickness, and help others with their social and personal problems. I will have to considering the feelings, views or behavior of others and being responsible for other people’s safety or well-being. Gerontologists work for government and community agencies, colleges, hospitals, and nursing homes. Some work for adult day care and long-term care facilities. Most work full-time.
Gerontologist’s earnings vary widely depending on the field they work in. Typically range from about $30,000 to $130,000 a year, depending on education, experience, and level of responsibility. The median income for people in these fields is somewhere between $45,000 and $77,000 a year.


Elizabeth works in a senior citizen’s apartment building that is subsidized by the local government. As the service coordinator, I plan promotional events on social and health issues and coordinate health services. For example, I help people who arrive from the hospital to get set up with nursing care and services such as Meals on Wheels.


Being an Early Childhood Educator I will have to work with children, with babies and young children. I will have to be able to Train or teach. I will have to Organizing and supervising other people. I will have to Explain ideas and information to people.


The Entry Wage is $8.22 a hour and $17,100 per year. Median Wage a hour $9.77 and $20,320 per year. Experienced Wage an hour $11.73 and $24,400 per year.
Sheldon works with children aged 5 to 6 in a large community recreation center. I maintain the center’s library and help to create ties with parents by organizing events such as family barbecues.