1. Comparing Two Careers Restaurant Chef v. Singer/Songwriter Julio Corona April 23,2013

2. Advantages Restaurant Chef Unlimited creativity – menu creating is very important and the recipes are mostly their creations. Exclusive domain. Nutritional information. High income potential. Endless career growth- the more experience the better the Chef. Singer/Songwriter Meeting new people. Unlimited creativity as well. Connecting with an audience. A focused active mind Music has a mental and “soul” fulfilling effect – Music is an outlet that can let stress go.

3. Suggested classes Restaurant Chef Culinary Arts classes Advances in job experiences Volunteer training with local soup kitchens Most schools do not have many opportunity with the right material for a restaurant chef most classes start at college. Singer/Songwriter Writing classes Voice classes Voice lessons Studio education Music does not have the right materials in high schools around here. More specified classes are in college.

4. Cost of college/training Restaurant Chef Le Cordon Bleu; Certificate in Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry: $19,550* Associates Degree in Culinary Arts $37,050 Associates Degree in Culinary Arts: $39,250 Associates Degree in Culinary Operations: $24,550 Associates Degree in Hospitality & Restaurant Management: $23,050 Bachelors Degree in Culinary Management: $49,600 Singer/Songwriter The Art Institutes; Degree Program-$15,650 Diploma Program- $13,474 12-Week Full-Credit Program-$13,474 Tuition Prepayment for 12-Week Program -$100 Full-Time Students-$536 Part-Time Students (6 credits or less)-$268

5. School with desired degree Restaurant Chef Le Cordon Bleu in Portland, Oregon This college has high Singer/Songwriter Dark Horse Institute, Tennessee This college is another I am currently looking upon for its great reviews and hands on experiences.

6. Excepted salary Restaurant Chef A trainee chef may start on a salary of around $13,000 second chef (sous chef) may earn around $22,000 a year. Head chefs $30,000 a year. An executive head chef $40,000 and $50,000 or more. Singer/Songwriter The medium annual salary:$36,290 50 percent receive between $18,660-$59,970 Performing arts companies pay $43,030 Music directors and composers: $31,310 50 percent receive $23,820- $46,350

7. Length of time to obtain degree Restaurant Chef Associates and bachelor degrees are offered the real education is by experience. 2-4 years Management Degrees offered are the same Singer/Songwriter Associates and bachelor degrees are offered and masters in studio engineering 4-6 years

8. Disadvantages Restaurant Chef Long hours, Stress, Working on holidays and weekends with little vacation. Singer/Songwriter Irregular hours, “Supposable job finding chances ”. Probably other people’s opinions on the career path.

9. One I am considering Music and singing has been my passion for a while now I know that the odds of making it into a big time singer are small, I am not going to go after this dream without a back up. So far I am all ready geared up to go into the restaurant industry with my experience, so if I do not go into the music industry, I know where I could go.

10. Works cited page https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planni ng/jobprofiles/Pages/chef.aspx https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planni ng/jobprofiles/Pages/chef.aspx http://www.careeroverview.com/music-careers.html http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/138/Singer.html http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-5-Benefits-and-Drawbacks- of-Being-a-Musician&id=4098379 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-5-Benefits-and-Drawbacks- of-Being-a-Musician&id=4098379 http://darkhorseinstitute.com/