Does anyone know of good-paying jobs/careers that don't require a degree?

Answer 1

Today is your lucky day because I am forever the OPTIMIST... Some ideas:
1- Medical- If you dont mind working in a hospital...there are a host of good paying, career track jobs that do not require a full college degrees to get in the door. If your town has a big hospital or a university with a medical school, you should look at the job listings. All listings list degree requirements so you wont make the mistake of applying for a job you are not qualified for.
2-Retail and restaurant management- Most people turn their noses up at these jobs, so, if you are the last guy or girl standing...the one who will pick up extra shits and fill in when needed, you will be promoted very quickly. The great thing about retail management is that if you live in urban areas, the pay is very good. If you like fast paced work, and are a hard worker, you can easily get to the level of district or even regional manager within 5 years.
3-Sales/ commission-based (i.e. car sales, loan officer, real estate)- This can be lucrative and fun if you working with the public and like hustling for your pay. Look at your local car dealerships, mortgage, real estate companies. You'll be surprised to find that these types of companies have both salary and commission-based positions.

**last two bits of advice**
1- i dont blame you for not wanting to hang out on a college campus for years on end...but if you get a job, enroll somewhere and take one class at a time. start at community college to get a feel what truly interests you, keep your grades up and transfer to a 4 year when you are ready.
2-dont ever let anyone tell you you cant do something.

Answer 2

No, I don't know of any high-paying jobs that do not require the effort to get a good education. The gap is growing in this country between "good" jobs that increasingly require people with degrees and regular, lower-level jobs that don't. That level is trapping more and more of the workforce in menial, dead-end jobs.

Getting a degree is easier than you might think - look around for programs that fit the time/budget you have. Though the school your degree is from does have a bearing on how "valuable" your resume will appear to prospective employers, over time your work experience will count for much more. So don't worry if what works for you is a two-year trade college, or a night-school degree. It's HAVING the degree at all that really counts.

The only thought I have is to open your own shop or something - the entrepreneurial approach. That usually requires some capital (i.e. money) to start up, though.

Answer 3

You can try governent jobs at the post office, but they require a high school degree. They pay well and offer benefits.
You might what to try being a legal secretary, which requires some school. They can start out at 40,000 a year and go up to 100,000 with experience.
If you live i a big city, in the U.S., you might what to be a city bus driver or train conductor, they get paid well, there is room to expand and move up. Do your research, Good Luck.

Answer 4

Bank tellers, receptionists, secretaries, book keepers. My mom has been a book keeper/secretary since she was my age and she makes good money. Try your local courthouse, law firm, or other business that may hold secretarial/receptional positions. The U.S. Post Office pays well and has good benefits.
One of my aunts loves interior design and recently opened up her own business. She helps homeowners rearrange and spruce up their homes using whatever they have around their house. She doesn't have a degree in design, but she does have plenty of experience in that area.
Another aunt works as a secretary for a company that manufactures insulation panels and makes more than what many degree-bearing employees make. She has only worked there for about six years.
Look for things that interest you, something that you're good at. And just because it sounds boring, doesn't mean that it is. You'd be surprised. You just have to look around. Get creative.

Answer 5

might you think approximately going to an area college a minimal of? they have 2 diploma courses which will land you a job. Accounting/bookeeping or place of work administration/application structures. with none sort of diploma, you will in simple terms finally end up working retail or speedy nutrients for the remainder of your existence. And existence is quite long.

Answer 6

You could try the sales line - for e.g. insurance agents, salesperson for any product; you will earn good commissions if you can produce good sales results.

Answer 7

Strippers make $900 night

Answer 8

papa johns or mcdonalds