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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

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

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

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

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)

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