Good jobs that don't require a college degree?

Question

I'm looking for a good job that will offer security for my future and a decent paycheck. I'm not looking to break the bank just something that pays better than a cashier.

Answer 1

Find something like an entry level as a secretary or something. Working for the government does not require a degree in some positions. Without a degree, the best place to go is local, state, and the federal government. Private sector jobs is more insecure and have fewer protections so a degree is preferred.

Answer 2

I'm going to share some truth that I suspect you are too young to grasp, but if you can, it will change your life. Here it goes...

When you say things like Job and Security it tells me that your primary motivation is fear. You think that having a secure job with a decent paycheck is smart (which means some of the things I'll try to share will sound risky). The fact that you ask about education means you think (on some level) that a college degree equals more money, which is often true. The problem is more money will not solve your money problems. In fact, it may make them worse.

The average persons works for money. The rich don't. If they work at all it is to acquire assets that produce income (in other words, money works for them). The average person uses money they get from a job to buy stuff. Cars, clothes, the newest cute little cell phone, etc. The rich don't. They have nice stuff to be sure, but they purchase it with income that comes from their assets, not from their labor. My assumption is that your quest for more money is really just a precursor to more (or sustained) spending. The hard truth I am trying to share is that the amount of money you make isn't the problem, how you choose to spend it may be.

IF you chose to start a business, your income potential is a little better than that of an employee (at least you'll be able to buy things like your car and cell phone before you pay taxes rather than after). You don't necessarily need a degree either (and if you do, you can hire someone who has one). Even so, you'll find your income limited by the amount that you can personally do. Even if you're a heart surgeon, you can only do so many operations a week. Eventually the rat race resumes on a schedule accelerated by the additional income.

IF however you decide to stay with the job you've got (or take another) and start investing in income producing assets, your assets can begin paying for the things you want and need. As your asset portfolio grows you find yourself in charge of a lot more options (the nice part about being a cashier is that you don't have a lot of income to replace). Consider...

Lets say you're making $9 an hour and working full time. That comes to around $19k per year. If you invested $200 a month (just $100 a paycheck) at 15% then in a little over 15 years you can completely replace your income. At that point you can either work, or not work and your income goes on regardless.

I know I didn't really answer your question but I hope I gave you something to think about. If you want to see that magic of asset producing investments check out:

Investopedia (www.investopedia.com) a free web site that will teach you everything you never wanted to know about investing

Propser (www.prosper.com) a sweet little person to person lending site that allows you to buy consumer debt at rates from 3% to 29% depending on the risk you are willing to assume. The cool thing about this site is that you can buy in for as little as $50.

Amoritzation Calculator (http://ray.met.fsu.edu/~bret/amortize.html) This free calculator is plenty powerful to do most common investment calculations.

By the nature of your question, I'm guessing you're fairly young. That's good. Time is on your side. If you can grasp these truths while you are young you hold some of the key secrets of great wealth. If not, that's okay. The world needs employees. I don't pump my own gas, bag my own groceries or fly my own airplane. Thank goodness there are people out there with good secure and decent jobs who don't mind ringing up the sales my income producing assets finance.

Answer 3

If you are personable and confident, you may be able to get a sales job (selling anything from cars to medical supplies to houses). Real estate agents don't usually require college training. Neither do travel agents.

You can also drive a bus or a truck (need special training but this is usually short and often paid for by the company hiring you).

Try this site, it lists some other options. http://jobfutures.ca/noc/noc_index_skillC.shtml

College or some sort of trade program will certainly help your job prospects long term, but I understand it is easier said than done to get a college degree or diploma!

Answer 4

I own my own business in the health and wellness industry. It does not require a degree, you set your own hours, you are your own boss, and you can earn a great income with determination and commitment. The best part is I get to help people look and feel better and also get to help people achieve income goals by owning their own business. I currently make about $2k per month working part-time (I also have a full time job, but will eventually just do my own business). Check out my profile for more information on this opportunity.

Answer 5

Get a job in a bank as a teller and work your way up in the company. You will need to take accounting courses at night school, but the bank will probably pay for them as a benefit of employment.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

hi there like working with people home attendants or health aids paid good if u live where 1199 unions works they are top on the list for good open jobs paid is good working in hospitals is good too there are many types of jobs cleaning from offices to operating rooms kitchens etc,, at times it's training while u get paid maybe u have a friend at a hospital that can give your resume in 4 u . good luck god bless

Answer 7

You can look into trade jobs. Many are still unionized and insure good wages. They include positions such a Building Engineer, plumber, carpenter, HVAC tech, bus driver. Most of these positions require training and/or licensing. Contact large employers (city gov't, universities, school districts, large hospitals) and ask if they have a training program to allow entry level people to get started in their system. Good luck!

Answer 8

Try a technical school. Normally these programs last 9-24 months and cost significantly less than a college program. You also get on-the-job training with many of these programs and many of the jobs lead to good salaries and good benefits. With the exponential rise of college, technical schools are an excellent option. Plus, with many technical degrees there are lots of jobs that follow.

Here's a place to start: ITT Tech is nationwide
http://www2.itt-tech.edu/index.cfm?code=TFL-INK-2

Good luck!

Answer 9

Electrician, plumber, preferably unionized.
Auto mechanic.

Buildings need wired, pipes need fixed, and so do cars. You will always have a job, and you can get a job anywhere. People who have money will pay you to do stuff they don't know how to. If you do well, you'll earn over $30/hr (if you count overtime etc). Eventually you can open your own business.

Answer 10

If you are really serious about your future for job security please do CCNA(Cisco certification) without your college degree and which not pay only decent cheque but improve your future security.