The Career I am Researching and Some Interesting Things

After some time thinking about it (a 3 day weekend, playing Rock Band(good thinking huh, lol)) I chose Psychologist as my career choice.

To explain what a psychologist is and what they might do.
1) Psychologists study the human mind and human behavior
2) There are many different type of psychologists, some are:
2a) Clinical
2b) Health
2c) Counseling
2d) School (thats what I said... huh?)
2e) Industrial-organizational (say that 10 times fast, lol)
2f) Developmental
3) A doctoral degree usually is required for independent practice as a psychologist. Psychologists with a Ph.D. or Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) qualify for a wide range of teaching, research, clinical, and counseling positions in universities, health care services, elementary and secondary schools, private industry, and government.
4) Psychologists in independent practice or those who offer any type of patient care—including clinical, counseling, and school psychologists—must meet certification or licensing requirements in all States and the District of Columbia.
5) Aspiring psychologists who are interested in direct patient care must be emotionally stable, mature, and able to deal effectively with people. Sensitivity, compassion, good communication skills, and the ability to lead and inspire others are particularly important qualities for people wishing to do clinical work and counseling.
6) Faster-than-average employment growth is expected for psychologists. Job prospects should be the best for people who have a doctoral degree from a leading university in an applied specialty, such as counseling or health, and those with a specialist or doctoral degree in school psychology.
7) Median annual earnings of wage and salary clinical, counseling, and school psychologists in May 2006 were $59,440. The middle 50 percent earned between $45,300 and $77,750. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,280, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $102,730.
8) In many countries it is a regulated profession that addresses moderate to more severe or chronic psychological problems, including diagnosable mental disorders.
9) In Australia, Sweden and New Zealand the term "psychologist" is restricted by law.
10) Central to clinical and counseling psychology is the practice of psychotherapy, which uses a wide range of techniques to change thoughts, feelings, or behaviors in service to enhancing subjective well-being, mental health, and life functioning. Clinical psychologists can work with individuals, couples, children, older adults, families, small groups, and communities.

Information from: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychologist