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Evan
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How is plant safety a good and bad career choice for someone?
Today in class we got asked what career do we want, and I want to be a professional football player, but I need a backup in case it doesn’t work out. Plant safety caught my eye, and I don’t know if it’s a good career or not. So I am asking why and why not is plant safety a good career choice?
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Barry Loudermilk
Loss Control Consultant
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Working in the safety field or working in a plant as a safety director is a great career choice. You'd need to go to college (2 year or 4 year) and work as an assistant or what's called an EHS Coordinator (Employee Health Safety) before you become a director or manager.
Afrad Mahamed
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Hi Evan -
That's a very smart approach to have a backup plan, especially with a career as competitive as professional football. Plant safety is an excellent and important field, and it's a great choice to consider. Here are the pros and cons to help you decide if it's a good fit for you.
Why It's a Good Career ✅
- It makes a real difference: Your job is to prevent injuries and create a safe work environment.
- It's stable: Companies always need safety professionals, regardless of the economy.
- Good pay: It's a well-compensated field with opportunities for growth.
- Problem-solving: The job involves analyzing risks and fixing problems, which can be engaging.
Why It Might Not Be a Good Fit ❌
- It can be stressful: You are responsible for people's lives and must be calm under pressure.
- Dealing with resistance: You may have to enforce rules others don't want to follow, requiring strong communication skills.
- It can be repetitive: The work is more routine than football, with paperwork and inspections.
Ultimately, the choice depends on your personality. If you are analytical, responsible, a good communicator, and enjoy helping people, a career in plant safety could be a perfect and meaningful backup plan.
Best of luck!
That's a very smart approach to have a backup plan, especially with a career as competitive as professional football. Plant safety is an excellent and important field, and it's a great choice to consider. Here are the pros and cons to help you decide if it's a good fit for you.
Why It's a Good Career ✅
- It makes a real difference: Your job is to prevent injuries and create a safe work environment.
- It's stable: Companies always need safety professionals, regardless of the economy.
- Good pay: It's a well-compensated field with opportunities for growth.
- Problem-solving: The job involves analyzing risks and fixing problems, which can be engaging.
Why It Might Not Be a Good Fit ❌
- It can be stressful: You are responsible for people's lives and must be calm under pressure.
- Dealing with resistance: You may have to enforce rules others don't want to follow, requiring strong communication skills.
- It can be repetitive: The work is more routine than football, with paperwork and inspections.
Ultimately, the choice depends on your personality. If you are analytical, responsible, a good communicator, and enjoy helping people, a career in plant safety could be a perfect and meaningful backup plan.
Best of luck!
Thank you, this is really helpful.
Evan