What should I do for a living?

Question

I'm 24. I have one year of college genral ed's under my belt. Right now I make about 35K a year. I'd like to make 60-100K A year and not have to go to school for more than 2 more years... What should I do?

Answer 1

Sadly, it's a smart-man's world out there. Go finish your education and get a better job. A 2-year degree will not get you 60K+ a year. Just do it...youll be happier when youve got lots of money.

Answer 2

Jack London (the author of "Call of the Wild") was interviewed once by a reporter. That reporter once asked how Mr. London had done SO MANY things is such a short time (his life up to that point). His reply was something that I have lived by ever since I wrote a paper on him in the 6th grade:

"I've never done anything a day longer than I enjoyed it."

I'm now 37 and have done more things, been more places, met more people, learned more, seen more and enjoyed life far more than anyone else that I know.

I have owned businesses, driven nice cars, and paid for a beautiful house with land in full with a single check. (That didn't bounce. :D) I have loved and been loved on 3 continents. I have taught people to see things that were right in front of them all along and been reminded to see things thru the eyes of a child. I can build or level a great building with my own hands. I have saved lives and taken lives (in war). I have sailed the world and swam with sharks. I have been the only person for a thousand miles who could see the sun rise at that moment in time.

I have also been penniless, homeless, alone, wet, cold, and not sure where I was going to get my next meal. I have been unsure whether I would live thru the night to see the sun rise again. I have been at peace with that fact. I know first-hand that there is no greater thrill in a man's life than when he is shot at, and missed. I have held mens' hands as they died because they were shot at and hit.

But one thing I always held as my own personal gold standard was that:

I never did anything a day longer than I enjoyed it.

Don't EVER let ANYONE take a day away from you. It's the one thing that you can never get back.

Answer 3

What ever you are truly interested in. Something that you could do without regret and enjoy it for the better part of your life. A career you love and get pleasure from can not be purchased or achieved with multiple years of schooling unless that is truly where your heart is. Money is nice but a career you love is priceless.

Answer 4

Actually, it sounds like you're doing pretty damn good! It sounds more like you want a challenge than you want money -- you're probably too smart for your job, if I may say that. As for the amount you are looking for -- even Ph.D.'s find it hard to make that kind of money. One thing that would be helpful if you could "re-ask" your question .... what is it you do for a living? That would help all of us give you a more solid answer about the big-time bucks!

Answer 5

You are too young to focus on money. Focus on your passion and the money will come. Take it from me, you can make 80,000 per year and not be happy if you hate your job. You need to take time to learn what you are passionate about and what you like to do. I have two degrees (undergrad, and grad), and I did not need either one of them. I make more money not using them because I am passionate about what I do. You need to ask your self what would you do for free? That is what you are passionate about. Find a way to take you passion and turn it into profit. If not you will end up making a lot of money and being very bored and mentally unhealthy.

Answer 6

Grave robber. Doesnt sound glamorous, but the job conditions and fringe benefits are fantastic. Just think:

Choose your own work hours (best to do it at night)
Get drunk on the job and no one cares
Free formal wear.
Open a used clothing store (possibly sell used wigs, dentures and teeth as well. For the wig part, it helps if you are at least part native american)
You'll get in great physical shape.
"Cold Ethel" (If you know what I mean)

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I've got a great job for you, lots of money, no work at all.... psych.

You get what you pay for and you earn what you work for.

My advice, go to nursing school, 3 years, good pay, good hours, and at the end of the day, you'll feel good about yourself.

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Answer 10

If you are interested in the medical field, go for nursing.

If you are interested in science, go for engineering (2 year degree).

If you are interested in business, go for accounting or finance.