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3. Sample the collectibles listed on eBay athttp://popular.ebay.com/ns/Collectibles.html. Are there

any that interest you that you would consider investment grade? Why or why not? What has been

your experience with buying and selling collectibles? In what circumstances might you consider

adding investments in a collectible to your portfolio? What would you collect? Research this

collectible to determine current pricings, locate markets, and identify dealers and experts. What

would you have to sacrifice to invest in this collectible? How much could you make in the future?

Chapter 18 Career Planning

Introduction

Bryon always knew he wanted to be a fireman. He can remember as a kid being elated
by the fire trucks as they screamed past on their way to helping people. He has always
been sure that a career in protection services is the right choice for him. Given that
people will always need those services, Bryon figures he’ll have job security, will be able
to raise a family, and will have many chances for advancement along with plenty of
thrills on the job.

Although she is starting out as a lab technician, Tomika is not clear about her career
ambitions. She wants to do something fun and interesting, where she won’t hate going
to work every day—but mostly she wants a career that will afford her the opportunity for
professional advancement, increasing pay, and the chance to raise a family. She has