Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have virtually the same job, but EMTs require more training.
Fiction - Paramedics go further. They're trained to do advanced procedures like starting IVs, giving medications, interpreting EKGs, and using advance...
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To become a commercial airline pilot, you need fewer flight hours than to become a private pilot.
Fiction - Airline pilots require many more hours of training.
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Librarians need a master's degree in most states to work in public libraries.
Fact - The degree is usually called a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).
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The average person will change careers (not just jobs) about 3-5 times in their lifetime.
Fact - Career shifts often happen because of technology changes, new interests, or economic shifts like recessions.
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Who am I? I analyze laws, write legal documents, and advise clients, but I don't represent someone in court.
Paralegal
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Computer coders need a college degree.
Fiction - Many are self-taught or go through coding bootcamps.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recognizes over 800 distinct occupations.
Fact - Their Occupational Outlook Handbook is updated every two years and is one of the best career resources available.
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Lawyers in the U.S. can practice in any state once they pass the bar exam in one state.
Fiction - They must be licensed in each state separately.
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A medical doctor (M.D.) and a physician assistant (P.A.) go through the same number of years of schooling.
Fiction - M.D.s complete much more training.
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Who am I? I take X-rays and use imaging machines to help diagnose injuries, but I'm not a doctor. (official career title)
Radiologic technologist
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U.S. minimum wage laws apply equally to all jobs.
Fiction - Tipped workers have a different federal minimum wage.
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Some U.S. states require barbers and hair stylists to have more training hours than police officers.
Fact - For example, in California, cosmetologists need 1,600+ hours, while police academy training is closer to 600 hours.
