A question to those who work in any science field.

Hello all...
I've posted here a couple of times, never really gave much of an introduction or anything. I'm going into sophomore yeah (high school.) I was looking into college majors just for the heck of it, and I'm thinking maybe bio-chem. I am really into science and more of the laboratory type. My question is this: To those in school or that have a job in a field of science (especially bio-chem related) how hard is it to find a good job? I don't mean a high paying job, just a job that lets you use your skills and get by. I'd hate to major then not have anything to do with it... Any comments would be appreciated.
Thanks to everyone who has given me hours of reading and a lot to memorize (Lam comes to mind here, crashfrog too...)Justin Horne

I'd heard id have to take calc. Oh well, I'm pretty good in math, so it probably couldn't hurt. I also figured, like you said, Id have to study harder than I know now.. I kinda figured that too, but hoped it wouldn't be that bad.
That's really interesting, Allen. How did you go from commercial art to the shuttle? What made them accept you?Thanks for the suggestion on the business classes. That does seem like a good idea.
Thankfully i am really into both chemistry and biological workings, so at least it's a major i can enjoy...Thanks again, its actually helped!Justin Horne

.. Many people call me that. Don't know why either, but i don't care.Alright, did a google search. Is chemical engineer the closest to what you were referring to. Reading a little about it, I could see how this would get more jobs. Seems to be a little more well rounded, etc..Im sure it would be very hard, but science, especially biological, is one of the subjects that really interest me. Im sure the time would be very hard, but worth it to me to. Hey, if I wanted easy, I could skip college and go to the manager of burger king.. Whoo-hoo!That is something though, I don't want to spend years in school ( I don't mean the 4 or 6). I'd like to learns what I can, the fastest I can, and in the most efficient way.. If that takes being an engineer, sure... Really though, money isn't the top of my goals. If I have a job that gives me enough money to not worry, and I enjoy it, I'm good.JH.

That makes alot of sense. Even coming from the other perspective, i'd not want to sponsor research unless A) I believed in it, or B) it would get me money some how. Just because someone wants free money to research would not be enough to me. but at the same time, i'd love doing research. Finding out what tohers don't know, publishing stuff about it, all good. Even working whats already known works for me. I am certainly more of a "Well yeah, but why does it work like that?" person. So engineer is the thing to go for? What does that involve school wise? Take the bio chem course, and then a few extra years of field work? Any schools that are worth apying attention to (Keep in mind that The school can't be extremely expensive. My parents can't pay much of it, so all the cost will be scholarships or my work...D'oh!And by the way, I also just learned how to pronounce your name NOT like the barnyard animal...
Thanks for all the info, very helpful indeed. Hearing from people who are there is really useful to me.

How is it that tuition will be paid just by being accepted?I like that idea.Yeah, I kinda figured that the part of getting grats would be extremely hard. I like the way you do it and simply let the boss deal with all the money issues. That seems better because then you actually get to focus on the work.
So melecualr biology is a little better huh? Im assuming they are similar, just more specialized. If that's a better area, I wil llook into that one too. Thanfulyl I have got 3 more years of HS, so no decisions for sure yet.
Justin

Well, I do enjoy science very much, so it works for me. No, i'm less interested in biology, and all the things you listed.My writing skills are pretty good. Not perfect, but not that bad. I really like the idea of the grad school and the stipend. More experience, pay, albeit small, and just lab skills that will help when looking for a real job.
Thankfully, I'm not looking for glory and fame. Of course, i don't look forward to long hours, but if I enjoy the job, id mind it less. Again, thanks for the help.