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Maelie
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what’s a career that i can make money quickly with as well as enjoy it?
what’s a career that i can make money quickly with as well as enjoy it?
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Jacob Mina
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This depends on many things:
1. What do you find enjoyable? I know most people dislike cashiering but recently at my current job, I've actually begun to enjoy it quite a lot. I also know my wife likes working in fulfillment-based jobs like at Amazon so it all depends on what you like doing. But those are just all the "entry level jobs that are always looking for more people."
2. How long are you willing to commit to a job? Many "gig" jobs like Uber, GoPuff, or all those dog walking apps can pay very well but you have to be willing to commit a pretty big chunk of time to them in order for the payout to be good. When I was driving for GoPuff, 10+ hours was usually around the amount of time to get a decent profit off of it.
3. What are you prioritizing? Profit or fun factor? If a somewhat mundane pays more than a unique job that you find fun, which one would you go with? The sad truth is that jobs like retail are gonna pay more than say being on a sport's teams band (speaking from experience) so you have to decide if you're willing to take a lower hourly pay if it means you get that fun experience.
Those are ways to get "not degree-specific jobs," in terms of what degrees offer "easy/fun jobs" I cannot say for certain since like I said: what I find fun might not be the same what you find fun. From second-hand information, it seems that Comm majors, Business majors, and nursing majors tend to have an easy time getting a degree-specific job after graduating. Whether or not that particular field of study interests you is up to you.
Hope this helps and whatever it is you end up doing I hope you find joy in doing it.
1. What do you find enjoyable? I know most people dislike cashiering but recently at my current job, I've actually begun to enjoy it quite a lot. I also know my wife likes working in fulfillment-based jobs like at Amazon so it all depends on what you like doing. But those are just all the "entry level jobs that are always looking for more people."
2. How long are you willing to commit to a job? Many "gig" jobs like Uber, GoPuff, or all those dog walking apps can pay very well but you have to be willing to commit a pretty big chunk of time to them in order for the payout to be good. When I was driving for GoPuff, 10+ hours was usually around the amount of time to get a decent profit off of it.
3. What are you prioritizing? Profit or fun factor? If a somewhat mundane pays more than a unique job that you find fun, which one would you go with? The sad truth is that jobs like retail are gonna pay more than say being on a sport's teams band (speaking from experience) so you have to decide if you're willing to take a lower hourly pay if it means you get that fun experience.
Those are ways to get "not degree-specific jobs," in terms of what degrees offer "easy/fun jobs" I cannot say for certain since like I said: what I find fun might not be the same what you find fun. From second-hand information, it seems that Comm majors, Business majors, and nursing majors tend to have an easy time getting a degree-specific job after graduating. Whether or not that particular field of study interests you is up to you.
Hope this helps and whatever it is you end up doing I hope you find joy in doing it.
Nanci Buscemi
Department Manager NY/NJ Structures at Burns & McDonnell
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If you like to learn, are willing to work, and have patience, consider engineering. It is a long-term career where you realize financial success over time. I initially studied engineering because I needed to work with only a 4-year degree because I depended on financial aid. I recevied an Associate's degree at a city university and transferred to a 4-year college for a Bachelor's degree. I eventually got my Master's too, while working. It's been interesting and I enjoy a comfortable living. I am not rich, but I feel secure and I've raised 2 children in a good environment. There are many different types of engineering, many choices along the way depending on your interests and personality.
Keyston Rice
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Considering my experience, trades like plumbing, electrician work, or HVAC might be worth looking into. These roles can provide decent pay relatively quickly and offer satisfaction in fixing things. It worked out for me in facility maintenance, so finding something hands-on you enjoy could be a good fit.