I would love to work with computers (fixing, building, networking etc), be a motorcycle mechanic, be an electrician and many other things but I can't justify going to college.. I've already been out of school for a year and a half.. Any ideas?
2007-07-29 07:25:44 · 10 answers · asked by Mike0000 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I've thought about it but there aren't any in my area.. Closest one is about 2 hours away and I really don't want to drive that everyday.
2007-07-29 07:32:05 · update #1
Debbie your fricken stupid. I know a million people in there late 20's that are leading a very healthy lifestyle and never went to college. Like some of the other people said.. YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO TO COLLEGE so the only thing you should be saying stupid stupid stupid about is yourself and your dumba** comment. I'm guessing that your one of the people flipping burgers and that's why your so pissed off well hey that's fine be pissed but don't come on here saying that I have to go to college.
2007-07-29 07:51:50 · update #2
Well you can go online and yes a college education is important, it opens doors and proves you know what you say you do. But with the answer you gave Debbie even if you had a masters degree I would not hire you, you seem to have an anger and attitude problem, and would not get along with workers who disagree with you. Have fun saying do you want fries with that?
2007-07-29 09:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by Pengy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-22 06:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as computers go, it is possible to work your way up without a degree and be very successful. But, you have to be a very independent worker and learner and be very self-motivated. My now-husband has been working with computers for about ten years (since he was about 16), and hasn't earned a degree yet, and even though he knows a lot and is very smart with IT (troubleshooting and fixing computers), networking, and is now getting into programming more, he has had a tough time finding a job doing anything besides IT work (and IT work has gotten boring for him over the years and he wants to do something more challenging). He just recently decided to finish the degree he started in computer programming.
As far as the other things you mentioned (mechanic or electrician), you could be very successful without a degree, but it would probably at least have to start out as your own business (again, you would have to be independent and self-motivated and great at teaching yourself). It's very unlikely that a company would hire you to do that kind of work without a degree and/or lots of experience.
Try not to rule out college completely, because learning things that interest you can really be a lot of fun, and a degree basically pays for itself within the first couple years on the work force. I have already made enough money in my first year as an engineer to justify the cost of my degree.
But, some people are much better at teaching themselves, and are much happier this way. Best wishes!
2007-07-29 07:42:44 · answer #3 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrician--go to work for a company as a helper. You'll get to do all the "fun" stuff like pulling wires through attics, between walls, etc. Be a good worker and you company should help you obtain your license.
Motorcycle Mechanic--are you good at this? You could open your own shop, work for someone else, work for a dealership. The dealership might work best if you don't have your tools.
Computers--put an ad in the local paper, become listed on "Angie's List." have business cards made and leave them on bulletin boards in your area. Learn what others charge (in Houston it's around $60/hr). Decide if you will work only in your shop or if you will make "house calls."
Not every job needs a college degree. Not everyone is ready for college. Try any or all your ideas. Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake," and then try something else.
Good luck
2007-07-29 07:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by poppidad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stupid, stupid, stupid. All of your excuses for not going to college are LAME. If you want your family to be living in a shed eating hotdogs and your wife working nights at McDonald's, don't go to college. You CANNOT get a professional job without college. Even some people with degrees are having trouble getting jobs, let alone no degree.
It's absolutely essential that you attend college. Move near to one, get some roommates or live in the dorm, start with jr college if you want.
You can work a little, but make sure working doesn't slow down your education. It's better to get student loans than to take 8 years getting your bachelor's because you were working. (I was working for 5 years, and I didn't grad because I didn't want debt (STUPID!!)).
It's much better to get out of school with a degree and some debt than it is to get out of school with nothing.
Then I would encourage you to get a master's. Should take another 2 years, but it puts you in a much better place for getting a good high-paying professional job. Your kids can take ballet lessons, and your wife can stay home raising your kids. And you can work on the motorcycle in the garage anytime you like.
TX mom
debbie
2007-07-29 07:40:03 · answer #5 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always online classes but everything you'd like to do or be requires at least some schooling. You're going to have to go to school if you want to suceed in those proffessions. OR you could join the Airforce. Not only are your classes paid for but you get to do exactly what you say you want to do. Plus the Airforce really isn't in the thick of the war so you don't have to worry about the war yet. Good luck.
2007-07-29 07:36:53 · answer #6 · answered by Skyy L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mike...chill man, you may not have liked Debbie's response to you, but you did request advice; and that's what she gave you. It seems that you only want to be given advice that you want to hear and nothing that challenges your beliefs and the direction in which you want to go. I would also like to offer a suggestion, you might want to consider looking in a dictionary and learning the difference between the words “your” and “you’re” before you call someone else stupid in a public forum.
2007-07-29 08:25:04 · answer #7 · answered by Freedom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theres trade schools or maybe a union they will train you as well the only problem I see its that you won't make a much money as you wood if you finish school and that could make a huge differents in take home pay
2007-07-29 07:50:04 · answer #8 · answered by ja1johna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah bro go to school Mad bit*hes gonna be there this year Yeahhhhhhhh Boyyyyyyyy University boy!!!!!!
2007-07-29 07:29:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try trade school, they only last about nine monts, and some employers hire you with just that
2007-07-29 07:30:19 · answer #10 · answered by Cocoa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋