Professional women entered the work force as nurses and schoolteachers, but are now leading advanced, meaningful lives as doctors, government workers, sales and marketing specialists, lawyers, and much, much more.

As the wage gap continues to close and the women’s rights movement succeeds, women are entering careers with more flexibility, enthusiasm, and expertise than ever before. Here’s a list of dream jobs for professional women:

• Administrative Assistant

• Advertising Sales Agent

• Architect

• Elementary School Teacher

• Executive Assistant

• Fashion Design

• Food and Beverage Director

• Health Services Manager

• High School Teacher

• HR Consultant

• HR Generalist

• Legal Secretary

• Licensed Practical Nurse

• Organizational Development Professional

• Paralegal or Legal Assistant

• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

• Physical Therapist

• Real Estate Agent

• Registered Nurse

• School Counselor