Choosing a career

[tomn8er]

I'm still in my 2nd year of university, so I'll graduate in 2 years. I'm in commerce, I picked it originally b/c I thought it was 'safe' choice - lots of options for money -making jobs.
After working fulltime in an office last summer, I've decided that I never want to be a full-time employee. I can't stand the long hours and zero flexibility.
I would want my job to ideally only have a few hours a week, or better yet, to be something I am so interested in that I want to work.
Unfortunately, most things I am interested in (philosophy, creative writing, personal development, psychology, metaphysics) don't really make much money. I guess psychology can, but I don't think I want to be a psychologist.

I have long-term plans to publish a book or even write a movie script, which could each produce a large sum of money, but I'm concerned with having a steady supply of income to get me through in the mean-time, at least in the short-run.

Anyway, does anybody know a website that gives a good general description of various types of jobs (the more the better) with details like salary range, weekly hours, opportunities for advancement or creativity, etc.? That would really help me out.

[Cassie]

The Occupational Outlook Handbook may be a useful resource for you. Browse through the occupational A-Z index to see what careers might nab your interest.