What are some good professions that don't require years of college?

Answer 1

Any construction related work (electrician, tile work, painting, welding, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, etc - On the job training/a semester or two of college)

Many auto/diesel jobs (mechanic, operator, paint, body work -a semester or two of college/military)

Police, fire department, prison, EMT - community college/military/on the job training

Post office? Grocery store? Restaurant manager? Barber? Bookkeeping? Chef?

Airlines offer a lot of options too...

Look up your local community colleges website and see what they have to offer under certificates. It's not your only option, but it may spark your interest in a certain area.

Do think about what type of job you want--- Inside/outside/both.... People orientated/task orientated/a little of both....

The military has a lot of options other than the infantry.

Answer 2

There was a joke where I'm from...McDonalds requires a high school diploma if you're over 18, and we thought that the next step is that they will want an associates degree.

Honestly, you need college. College is a great experience for every part of your life, however, if you cannot or do not wish to go to college then my best advice is this...you will need to find a crap job at a place you like, like burger flipper at McD's, or stocker at Wal-Mart. (not limited to these professions) Work that job to perfection and apply for every promotion possible. In 10-15 years, you could be a Manager at Wal-Mart, or at the big office for McDonald's. Climbing the office ladder is just one route for those without a college education.

The latter is to get a specialized job, like plumber, brick layer, construction, you get the idea.

My advice, go to a small community college and obtain a specialized degree. 2 year degrees can be in electrician (great money!), park and natural resources, health and safety (money!), nursing, television, business (essential for a lot), plus hundreds more! With a two year degree you can step ahead on the ladder, yet it won't cost as much as a four year degree, and you won't have to start as fryer or cart pusher.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Professions require at least 4 years of college. Try trades or other types of jobs. You won't find a single profession what doesn't require a degree and licensing. Doctor, lawyers, CPAs, architects, dentist, engineers, and every other profession I can think of requires education. Would you go to a professional that wasn't educated?

Answer 4

Many of them require balls, dancing on poles or running from the law.

Useful tip, go to college to learn a skill. Unless you're a genius, Harvard isn't going to do you much good, so go to a school that is willing to teach something that will get you hired. Harvard and all those other "prestigious" universities are just for churning out liberal arts grads who will find their degrees useless by ignorant, unsympathetic employers.

Better yet, make some really rich friends. That's really how you get a good job.

Sick but true. I'd bet 75% or more of all jobs are staffed based on who you know. I wish I'd learned that sooner.

Answer 5

Look for this book at your local library or bookstore:

"300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree" by J. Michael Farr

He has written other books about job options as well.

Answer 6

U.S. Customs Broker
Shipping
the whole logistics industry, but being educated will help you in any profession

Answer 7

actually there are plenty

Artist, Singer, Musician, Athlete, Entrepreneur, FireFighter, Army, and so on...

Answer 8

Stripper, Pole Dancer

Answer 9

check out some vocational training...last I checked plumbing payed surprisingly well

Answer 10

professional bartender, or a professional Nanny/Manny