Hmm, my logic may be incorrect, but JC is best paired with mining since you'll be able to use the raw materials directly, whereas if you're unable to process them, you'll be spending quite a bit at the AH for them. Enchanting is best paired with the one other profession that doesn't require a complimentary profession to make it cheaper. This profession in tailoring. For both of these professions you'll be required to rely on the AH for most of your raw materials. This makes both professions a high cost with a variable high reward. In my experience, and from what I've learned, these professions are best suited for players that have a high stock of gold, and are aware of the finer details of the AH. Starting out I would take one of two choices. a) two gathering professions: mining, herbalism, skinning. These professions offer a player a chance to quickly make 'minimal' money. Selling the raw goods at the AH will make you a medium amount of cash. I've done this for several characters, but have found that once you reach 40-50 your level'ing and money making become stagnant. I then would move to option b. b) This option, which is inevitable, is to pick a gathering with a producing professions. Here you'll want to make sure that both professions compliment each other. Skinning-leatherwork, herbalism-alchemy, mining-blacksmithing, etc. Leveling up these 'product producing' professions take time, and a fair amount of money, but offer high reward if you stick with it.