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Best Jobs in America: Second Acts

Second annual edition…Money Magazine and Salary.com sought out the best jobs for anyone ready for a new challenge.
By Jennifer Merritt, Carolyn Bigda and Donna Rosato
MONEY Magazine and Salary.com
Young and restless: Get your dream job – now
Young and restless: Get your dream job – now
Top 20 jobs for people who want more pay, more upside and more control over where they're going. (more)
• Susan Rubin: From district attorney to yoga instructor
Parents returning to the work force
Parents returning to the work force
Top 20 jobs if you want a challenging job that can bend to make room for family life. (more)
• Beverly Israely: From banker to Mom to recruiter
From the military to the private sector
From the military to the private sector
Top 20 jobs if you'd like an easy transition, a lot of stability and a job that makes use of what you know. (more)
• Marc Guertin: From the Navy to logistics at Target
Over 50: Do what you always wanted
Over 50: Do what you always wanted
Top 20 jobs if you're ready to retire from the rat race and want work you can feel passionate about. (more)
• Joel Schlotz: Late change, from framer to appraiser
Career Strategies
Underpaid? Here’s how to find out
Sharing salary information with colleagues is dangerous, difficult and, if you play it right, pretty darned useful. (more)
When *!&# happens, it could be your big break
Squeeze some career cred out of a bad situation. (more)
Advice for going solo
Hanging out your own shingle in a field you're expert in can be a great second career. Here's how to make it a long one. (more)
Tools & Resources
Do you deserve a raise?
Before plucking up the nerve to go in and ask for a raise, know what your assets and vulnerabilities are. (more)
Salary wizard
Get a free salary report from Salary.com. (more)
Best companies to work for
From Fortune Magazine: See the full list of America's top 100 employers, including detailed company profiles and contact information. (more)
Salary wizard
Salary.com Free salary report
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