Psychologist vs. Lawyer
Ever since I was a child, I have been asked what I wanted to be when I grow up. My answer at the time was that I wanted to be a pilot. Growing up, I have realized that I 'm not even interested in becoming a pilot. During my high school years, I began to find interest in law, yet I was attracted to activities that involved counseling and helping others. [transition sentence = ‘because of this, I have researched careers and have focused my attention to two different fields’]. A behavioral psychologist studies the behaviors of a person and helps them modify their reaction in difficult situations. On the other hand, a family helps a client who is getting a divorce. Although a behavioral psychologist and a family lawyer have different salaries and benefits, their work-life balance and career outlook are similar.
A behavioral psychologist makes an average salary of 69 thousand dollars annually. The salary of a behavioral psychologist may differ or increase due to experience and their degree. In my case, I’d be able to manage my own schedule. "Psychologists use their expertise to help individuals or groups improve relations with others and understand themselves better" (Learn). Being a behavioral psychologist, I …show more content…
In regards to their annual salary, it is similar to a behavioral psychologist because a family lawyer can make more by gaining experience. A lawyer can either work for a firm or for themselves. If a lawyer was to work for themselves they 'd have the benefits of choosing their clients. “If you gain satisfaction from helping others who are experiencing serious difficulties, being a lawyer can be an emotionally rewarding experience" (Chron). Being a lawyer allows the person to gain emotional satisfaction by choosing a case and doing it for free. Although it is time consuming, it satisfies the lawyer knowing that they have helped someone in need with no
Ever since I was a child, I have been asked what I wanted to be when I grow up. My answer at the time was that I wanted to be a pilot. Growing up, I have realized that I 'm not even interested in becoming a pilot. During my high school years, I began to find interest in law, yet I was attracted to activities that involved counseling and helping others. [transition sentence = ‘because of this, I have researched careers and have focused my attention to two different fields’]. A behavioral psychologist studies the behaviors of a person and helps them modify their reaction in difficult situations. On the other hand, a family helps a client who is getting a divorce. Although a behavioral psychologist and a family lawyer have different salaries and benefits, their work-life balance and career outlook are similar.
A behavioral psychologist makes an average salary of 69 thousand dollars annually. The salary of a behavioral psychologist may differ or increase due to experience and their degree. In my case, I’d be able to manage my own schedule. "Psychologists use their expertise to help individuals or groups improve relations with others and understand themselves better" (Learn). Being a behavioral psychologist, I …show more content…
In regards to their annual salary, it is similar to a behavioral psychologist because a family lawyer can make more by gaining experience. A lawyer can either work for a firm or for themselves. If a lawyer was to work for themselves they 'd have the benefits of choosing their clients. “If you gain satisfaction from helping others who are experiencing serious difficulties, being a lawyer can be an emotionally rewarding experience" (Chron). Being a lawyer allows the person to gain emotional satisfaction by choosing a case and doing it for free. Although it is time consuming, it satisfies the lawyer knowing that they have helped someone in need with no