Become A Star Overnight? Not Likely!

Shows like "American Idol" and the lot make it seem easy to become a star overnight. It's nice to dream, but kids also need a reality check. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics here are the odds of landing a job in one of the following professions:

• 1 in 3,832 - dancer
• 1 in 1,968 - actor
• 1 in 585 - musician or singer
• 1 in 198 - lawyer
• 1 in 121 - accountant
• 1 in 112 - child care worker
• 1 in 61 - nurse
• 1 in 38 - teacher
• 1 in 36 - secretary

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