By Dalton Weir

*Police Officer & Game Designer

Game Designer

*I would be able to work in a field I am passionate about.

*I would work in an industry that has potential for making a lot of money.

Police Officer

*I would be able to live wherever I please.

*I would be able to help others.

*Advantages

Game Designer

*Math

*Physics

*Computer Applications

*Art

*History

*English

*Suggested High School Courses

Police Officer

*English

*Spanish

*Biology

*Psychology

*Sociology

*Suggested High School Courses

Game Designer

*At the Art Institute of Portland it will be approximately $8,288 per quarter (12 quarters total).

Police Officer

*The average cost of training is between $3,000 and $4,000.

*Cost of Training/ College

Game Designer

*the median salary in the video game business is $73,000.

Police Officer

*The average salary for a police officer is $41,000

*Expected Salary

Game Designer

*About four years for a bachelors degree.

Police Officer

*Approximately 2 years

*Length of Time to Obtain Degree

Game Designer

*You are limited to certain areas to live.

*Salary depends on the production of the company.

Police Officer

*Can be dangerous and stressful in some situations.

*May be difficult to advance in this career.

*Disadvantages

*Which Career is best choice?

*I believe the best career choice for me is to continue pursuing a career in game design. Primarily because it is my passion and I feel I owe it to myself to work in a career that I truly enjoy and have an appreciation for.

*Sources

*Kalning, Kristin, and Msnbc.com. "Sure, It's a Cool Job. But Do Games Pay?" Msnbc.com. Msnbc Digital Network, 02 May 2007. Web. 29 Dec. 2012.

*"What Are Helpful High School Classes to Becoming a Police Officer?" WikiAnswers. Answers, 2012. Web. 29 Dec. 2012