Optician

Duties and Responsibilities: Dispensing opticians help fit people with eyeglasses, following the prescriptions given by their optometrist or ophthalmologist. They take into account a person's facial features, occupation and habits to assist them in choosing the best eyeglass frames, lenses and lens coatings to fit their needs.

Salary: $36,260

Education: The only education requirement to become a dispensing optician is a high school diploma. However, many employers prefer those who have completed an associate's degree program in optician, or who have at least taken some college courses.

Reflection: I think I would become an optician.