Fortune Magazine put out a great list of 5 professions that are dominated by women. Seeing photographers on the list was not surprising, given the number of stay-at-home moms who seem to be breaking into this industry due to its flexibility. I was fairly surprised to see accountants on the list. Several of my friends and family members are accountants and they work many long nights and weekends during certain parts of the year. This seems like it would be a difficult job for working mothers, so I imagine that women in this field must have great support systems at home. Seeking pharmacists on the list was also somewhat of a surprise given the length of schooling required to become a pharmacist, but with a hefty starting salary and high demand for pharmacists, it seems that many women have chosen to pursue careers in a hot field. If you are a working mother, or a stay-at-home parent who is interested in returning to the workforce, see if any of the professions on this list are suited to your talents. In an industry where women already hold a majority of the positions, there may be fewer barriers to moving up the chain in your career.
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