The 10 best jobs in America 2011/Cinnamon rolls

If you are around my age, (16),  parents, friends, teachers, and numerous others most likely bombard you with questions about your future.  "Where do you want to go to college? What kind of career interests you? Do you have any idea what field you want to go into?" And many of us, have absolutely no idea!

I feel fortunate to at least have a pretty good idea of what I want to do after I graduate.  I know I want to go into nursing, and hopefully specialize in pediatrics later.  I love being around children and I really feel like God has given me a gift for compassion and working with people, and I most definitely plan on using that for His glory!

In my opinion, the best job in the world is the one that God appoints you to do! There really is no BEST job, because if we all lived according to His will and plan, we would all be happy to do ANY job out there, knowing that God intended it especially for us! He created us each unique and special, with our own sets of gifts, talents, and abilities.  Unfortunately, most of the country doesn't see it that way, so there is constantly a debate over which jobs take the top spots.

There are many different factors that go into finding the BEST jobs in America.  We all have our own ideas of what makes a job better than the rest.  For many, their reasons are simply, salary; "What can I do with my life to get rich and make the most money?"  
For others, they may be interested in what is most beneficial to the world or the environment.  Well wherever you stand, there is a job out there for you!
 Here is a list of  The BEST Jobs of 2011, based on hours required, yearly salary, work environment, stress level, and job security. All of these are very important aspects to consider when looking for a job. 


                                         Yearly Income:

1. Software engineer-   $87,000
2. Mathematician-        $94,000
3. Actuary-                   $87,000
4. Statistician-               $73,000
5. Computer systems analyst-  $77,000
6. Meteorologist-           $85,000
7. Biologist-                   $74,000
8. Historian-                   $61,000
9. Audiologist-               $63,000
10. Dental hygienist-        $67,000

The computer industry has been BOOMING over the past decade, so it's no surprise that software engineering would take 2011's winning spot for best job of 2011. The emergence of specialized technologies is now creating new industries and more importantly, new jobs.  This job requires not only skill with numbers and problem-solving, but also a strong computer knowledge as well. 

This list is from this article about the best jobs of 2011:
   http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated/10-best-jobs-2011

This guy sure knows what its like to do the WORST jobs in America! He started his own show doing just that.  In this clip, he's helping out at a wildlife facility bathing a liger:

So, as you see, there are so many jobs out there to choose from.  When it's time for you to make a decision as to what you want to do with the rest of your life, my advice? Make sure you enjoy doing it! If you don't, you wont strive to do that job to the best of your ability, and you won't be good at it.  Don't just base your career choice on income, because you will soon realize, money is definitely not everything! The highest     paying jobs are generally the most time-consuming and stressful!   There is no real "perfect" job, but some are much more ideal than others, as you can see.  So use those gifts and talents your God has given to you, and get out there and WORK!    =)                                                                                                       

                        
Of course, I will now include a standard recipe! Here is an easy, decicious recipe for ooey, gooey cinnamon rolls I found and slightly altered. It's sure to be your new favorite!

                                                          BEST Cinnamon Rolls

                           

Rolls:
3/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 small package instant vanilla pudding
½ cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
5 1/2 cups flour (plus a little more for rolling)

Filing:
1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups brown sugar
4 Tablespoons cinnamon

Frosting:
5 ounces cream cheese
½ cup butter, softened to room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups confectioner’s sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk

In a small bowl combine water, yeast and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside. In large bowl, take pudding mix and prepare according to package directions. Add butter, eggs and salt. Mix well. Then add yeast mixture. Blend. Gradually add flour; knead until smooth. Do not overflour the dough! It should be very soft but not sticky. Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled. Then roll out on floured board to 34 X 21 inches in size. Take 1 cup soft butter and spread over surface. In bowl, mix 2 cups brown sugar and 4 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top. Roll up very tightly. With knife put a notch every 1 1/2 inches. Cut with thread or serrated knife. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Cover and let rise until double again. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Remove when they start to turn golden (don’t overbake). Frost warm rolls with cream cheese frosting (combine butter and cream cheese and mix well, then add vanilla and sugar and mix again, then add milk for desired consistency). Makes about 24 very large rolls.