Very OT-Mediator as a profession, Any input out there?

Paterno · Mar 25, 2008

It has finally hit me. I am fed up with being an accountant. I have done a little research and see there is not much qualifications required to become a mediator.

It seems revenue would be tough in the beginning but if you could build up a solid reputation, it has some serious potential.

I would love to hear some feedback from anyone in this profession or has more knowledge on subject.

Thanks in advance guys!

djmatt · Mar 25, 2008

Check out life coaching, career coaching etc. as supplemental income..

Helping young kids, or aspiring accountants =0)

billhill999 · Mar 25, 2008

Lot of schooling involved to be a mediator.

C.P. · Mar 25, 2008

I am an arbitrator/mediator for 15yrs now. I got my start after college then got an inside track lead and the rest was my doing. You are right about one thing, you must have a great reputation to excell in this business. Although, I arbitrate (more $$) alot more than I mediate they are both every interesting yet every different. When one arbitrates you have the final say and no court can over rule your decision. Also your decision becomes law, so when an atty. wants to look up case law he/she can site your work in their arguement. Whereas, mediation you just try listen to both sides and play give and take. There is much more power w/arbitration. As far as a career it can be very lucrative. I work at home have really on overhead to speak of. All my arbitration expenses are paid for by either party. I have my wife type my decisions so things are relatively simple for me at this point in my life. It's a great job if you can break the ice. Good luck in your search. Hope this helped.

D2bets · Mar 25, 2008

C.P. said:
I am an arbitrator/mediator for 15yrs now. I got my start after college then got an inside track lead and the rest was my doing. You are right about one thing, you must have a great reputation to excell in this business. Although, I arbitrate (more $$) alot more than I mediate they are both every interesting yet every different. When one arbitrates you have the final say and no court can over rule your decision. Also your decision becomes law, so when an atty. wants to look up case law he/she can site your work in their arguement. Whereas, mediation you just try listen to both sides and play give and take. There is much more power w/arbitration. As far as a career it can be very lucrative. I work at home have really on overhead to speak of. All my arbitration expenses are paid for by either party. I have my wife type my decisions so things are relatively simple for me at this point in my life. It's a great job if you can break the ice. Good luck in your search. Hope this helped.

I assume you're an attorney?

I've never heard of an arbitrator's decision serving as case law precedent. Not sure about that one. Maybe for other arbitration?

C.P. · Mar 25, 2008

D2bets said:
I assume you're an attorney?

I've never heard of an arbitrator's decision serving as case law precedent. Not sure about that one. Maybe for other arbitration?

Yes, and yes I miss spoke it's in ref. to abitration cases. I aplogize. I was in a bit of a hurry this morning.

If he is looking for a good arbitration book to start out reading, my I suggest..ELKOURI & ELKOURI...VERT GOOD STARTING POINT.

Again, thank you for pointing out my error.