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I Don't really plan on getting a scholarship, but I Want to know if there are any good paying jobs out there.
Any Help?

2006-11-21 05:02:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference Other - Education

6 answers

I'm going to tell you something you don't want to hear because you will think I'm trying to be your mother....

There really aren't good paying jobs out here without a college education. Even with a college education, you will not start out with a great salary. You will need to saty at a job for a while and build up your salary....A company pays you for your experience.

The best thing you can do is go to college. Perhaps you can go part time in the evenings and work during the day. You could also look at getting a skill or trade. You really do need some type of education or training.

If you can't afford college, you could do what I did. I joined the military (Air Force) and while I was in I went to school...It took me a long time to get my degree but eventually I did it. I ended up enjoying the military and stayed much longer than I thought I would. I had a wonderful career, and last year I started a new one with a private company.

There are possibilities out there, but be sure you look at your options! Good Luck to you!

2006-11-21 05:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by favrd1 4 · 1 0

What kind of skills do you have? My husband works with a man in a computer division who never got a college degree, but now that he has 2 children he is reconsidering. He's good with computers but his lack of a degree is making him less hirable. I would try to look into the future before you decide to skip out on college.

It is possible to get a job, even a good paying one (try construction) but you may find in the future that your opportunities for advancement are pretty low. Go to a community college, they're pretty cheap, and at least give you some education to work with. An Associates degree is better than nothing, but a 4 year is better.

If you think you'll be happy working at Safeway, road construction, Burger King, answering computer questions from a script, or making things at a factory by all means go for it. They are good honest jobs you can be proud to do. The world needs people who can be passionate about those things. If you don't think you can do that sort of thing for the next 50 years, consider going to get a little more education.

2006-11-21 13:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by Quicksilver 3 · 1 0

Become a regional truck driver. You can go to truck driving school through a local community college (you will find the prices the cheapest there). While not an education, nor eligible for federal financial aid, you can still get a loan to go to the school. The school can often be completed in as little as a few weekends, or as little as a week. Truck driving schools often help with job placement.

Once you complete training, you can find jobs (lots of them), that do not require you to be out on the road over night. My husband has worked for 3 companies and has never spent a night out of the home. He is off every weekend, gets holidays off, same as any other job you can find out there. He does work third shift, but, it's only 9-12 hours a day. He is now making over $40,000. He has no college education. He has excellent benefits, and best of all, JOB SECURITY. I dont know where you live, but R&L Carriers has terminals in many states. It's a great company.

You can also go to a truck driving school with companies like Swift, JB Hunt, etc. They will train you for free. However, you will be "owned" by them for at least a year, making decent money, but over the road. If you cannot get a loan, it is certainly an option. (You can quit the company after you get the training and find a job with another company, but, you'll owe the company up to $9000 for training. A community college will charge around $3000 for training).

The jobs vary from no touch freight, to load and unload yourself. You may have to strap a load down, you may have to tarp it, you may do nothing with it. You may get a job in which you have to wait to be unloaded or loaded, (you would get paid for your time to wait in many companies). The employment types are as vast as the employment opportunities. You will find a good paying job if you have your class a cdl.

(You have to forever stay off drugs, you have to have a decent driving record, no DUI's, etc.). Check it out, it may change your life. It's changed ours.

2006-11-21 13:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by nonametomention 3 · 0 0

There are any number of entry level jobs that can help you determine what industry you want to work in. Many sales jobs don't require a degree and may provide a good income, but the competition is fierce and you have to be ready to ride the ups and downs.

2006-11-21 13:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by adamd 2 · 0 0

Learn a trade. Carpenter. Mechanic. My friend is in construction and makes a good living.

2006-11-21 13:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by Handsome Devil 4 · 1 0

it really depends on your luck and/or who you know.

peace

2006-11-21 13:04:51 · answer #6 · answered by Wonder Woman 2 · 1 0

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