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JUICE
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Can I get a good job without going to college?
I never really enjoyed high school and I think it would be a waste of money to go to college. But I want to make a good salary.
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Jamie Velilla
Phlebotomist
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Mansfield, Massachusetts
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Jamie’s Answer
Hello there! Just remember, a college degree isn't the only pathway to a fulfilling, well-paying job that you'll truly love.
It's important to note that the high school experience greatly differs from that of college. Whether you're considering applying for FAFSA to financially support in-person or online courses, you'll be stepping into a fresh and unique environment.
I strongly recommend exploring the internet to discover the variety of jobs that don't require a degree. Additionally, even job-specific training or certifications can significantly enhance your earning potential over time.
Patience is your best ally on this journey towards success. After all, even the grandeur of Rome wasn't achieved overnight. Keep smiling! 😊
It's important to note that the high school experience greatly differs from that of college. Whether you're considering applying for FAFSA to financially support in-person or online courses, you'll be stepping into a fresh and unique environment.
I strongly recommend exploring the internet to discover the variety of jobs that don't require a degree. Additionally, even job-specific training or certifications can significantly enhance your earning potential over time.
Patience is your best ally on this journey towards success. After all, even the grandeur of Rome wasn't achieved overnight. Keep smiling! 😊
Thank you so much, Jamie!
JUICE
Alan Weber
writer and retired teacher, teacher educator and academic advisor
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Woodstock, New York
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Alan’s Answer
Juice, the answer depends on how you define a "good job." To me, a good job is one that you find fulfilling, that makes you feel like you're contributing something, that brings out your creativity, that's worthy of your fullest potential. It's not all about money. Do you want to be stuck in a job for which you have to spend eight hours a day, five days a week for fifty years? Yes, there are good paying jobs that don't require college, but there are a whole lot more that do. What are you interested in? What are your skills? The fact that you didn't enjoy high school doesn't necessarily mean you won't enjoy college. You'll have a lot more freedom, including the freedom to take classes that are meaningful to you and will lead you somewhere. Plus, it's an investment in your future. One doesn't have to enjoy everything if they're going to lead you to a worthwhile future goal. Start thinking about what you want to do with your life, what your interests, hobbies, skills, experiences and values might tell you about what you're suited for and what kind of life you deserve. If you want some help with that, there are some good quizzes online, like those on MyPlan.com. Just don't settle. You are still young and can decide to go to college after getting a taste of what the real work world is like without it. But you've been in school for about thirteen years, and you now have to think about how you want to spend the next fifty.
I am really grateful you took the time to answer this question.
JUICE
India Squire
Hospitality
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Fayetteville, North Carolina
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India’s Answer
Every adult has likely questioned the value of school at some point, viewing it as a potential drain on time and resources. However, it's crucial to remember that education isn't solely about securing a job post-graduation. It's a journey of personal evolution, where you witness your own continuous growth and transformation. It's also about the bonds you forge along the way. Reflecting on my freshman year in college, I recall struggling financially like most of my peers. Yet, we made the best of our circumstances. It's important to note that while education doesn't guarantee success, it equips you with essential skills to navigate social and inclusive aspects of daily life.
If traditional education doesn't appeal to you, consider alternatives like the military. It may seem daunting, but I've known people who've joined and thrived, attributing their personal growth to the values they learned there. Trade school is another option that demands less time but requires dedication. Freelance work can also provide more autonomy, as long as you're confident in your skills and ready to deliver on tasks.
Remember, the questions you ask are crucial. Many young people are unaware of the vast array of opportunities available to them. You're still young with ample time to make a definitive choice. Ensure you're actively engaging in activities that will propel you towards success, regardless of the path you choose.
If traditional education doesn't appeal to you, consider alternatives like the military. It may seem daunting, but I've known people who've joined and thrived, attributing their personal growth to the values they learned there. Trade school is another option that demands less time but requires dedication. Freelance work can also provide more autonomy, as long as you're confident in your skills and ready to deliver on tasks.
Remember, the questions you ask are crucial. Many young people are unaware of the vast array of opportunities available to them. You're still young with ample time to make a definitive choice. Ensure you're actively engaging in activities that will propel you towards success, regardless of the path you choose.
Thanks, can't wait to put this advice into action!
JUICE
Enise Agel
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Enise’s Answer
Hello JUICE
You can take a gap year and develop your career skills intead of thinking how you can have a money. The reason is that if you think about how to get your money, I am sorry you are in an early stage to work for part-time and full-time job. Yet if you would like to work, you can be an intern during your gap year. After that you can pay your tuition fees for your college.
I hope this helps
You can take a gap year and develop your career skills intead of thinking how you can have a money. The reason is that if you think about how to get your money, I am sorry you are in an early stage to work for part-time and full-time job. Yet if you would like to work, you can be an intern during your gap year. After that you can pay your tuition fees for your college.
I hope this helps
N O
Criminal Investigation
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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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N’s Answer
Hello Juice, I am a firm believer of education. In my old country, we are to finish college so we can have a better future. However, due to economic deficiency some could not go to high school or college. My advise to you is to finish at least your high school. This way you can get to have a solid decision what to pursue in life. In continuing your high school, you will get the idea of what you’re good at. By going to school you will have a great understanding of life skills even if you don’t want to pursue college. You may be good at gaming, and probably in math, thus, in combining this you can start your programming an app for a business. My point is, if you touch at least two or three years of high school or even finished it you have a better grip of what you want to do. Going to school is not about memorizing the textbooks, it’s a strategy and learning from others what you really want to achieve in life. And besides, school nowadays offer home schooling, so try to open your mind and option to this. At least try. Home schooling gives you a chance to know yourself more, your discipline to self, and initiative. If you have these then you are setting up yourself to success even if you’re not wanting to finish. Having these knowledge of discipline while homeschooling could give you a good understanding what is good for your path to success. If you decide to drop out of school at least you get to take a look at yourself and hopefully by then you know what to do in life. Give it a try and give your future one more time to attend school for your own benefit. I hope this helps to your uncertainty. I wish you would deeply think and consider. Stay blessed.
N, thank you!
JUICE
Michelle M.
Entertainment Industry
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Juice !
This is a very interesting and quite an important question. I would like to share some thoughts and give you some advice, but first I'd like to briefly answer your question. As it stands, no one today can tell you what job you will have a year or several years from now. Nothing is guaranteed. It will depend on what you choose to do. I am a strong proponent for college education but the truth is, not everyone is conducive to or meant for the college path. You have been clear in stating that you do not want to attend college.
As far as salaries go, there are no clear answers. You will go on interviews, get an offer of a salary and it is up to you to accept or decline that salary. But we all need to work and it's fine to take a job while you are exploring your main or other interests in a career. We build opportunities for ourselves and it starts with recognizing which way is the best for us. You've already decided that college is not in the plan. You can consider vocational school which is less of a duration. You can consider remote training on line for some type of certification. Unfortunately, there are today very few unskilled labor jobs if any left in your country. Hopefully one day that will change and the opportunities to work in manufacturing, factories, etc. will return. There is always retail and customer service, whether in person or on line. But no one would know your salary until you're being interviewed and they tell you the salary. It all depends on where you live and what the company is offering.
I wouldn't worry too much about how much money you will be making when you do not even have the job yet. There are opportunities to grow in the fields of work I've just mentioned and you just have to make the decision to start and see where it leads. I recall when I was in the throws of getting my degree in Theatre, many older people were baffled, asking what kind of job would I get with a degree in Theatre ? I kept telling them, I don't know, I'll just apply for the jobs that are out there. I ended up graduating and obtaining a very good job in Professional Theatre in Los Angeles, CA - straight out of college. So you never know. Trust your path and trust the wait. Explore every option.
I wish you the best in all you do and keep on asking questions !
This is a very interesting and quite an important question. I would like to share some thoughts and give you some advice, but first I'd like to briefly answer your question. As it stands, no one today can tell you what job you will have a year or several years from now. Nothing is guaranteed. It will depend on what you choose to do. I am a strong proponent for college education but the truth is, not everyone is conducive to or meant for the college path. You have been clear in stating that you do not want to attend college.
As far as salaries go, there are no clear answers. You will go on interviews, get an offer of a salary and it is up to you to accept or decline that salary. But we all need to work and it's fine to take a job while you are exploring your main or other interests in a career. We build opportunities for ourselves and it starts with recognizing which way is the best for us. You've already decided that college is not in the plan. You can consider vocational school which is less of a duration. You can consider remote training on line for some type of certification. Unfortunately, there are today very few unskilled labor jobs if any left in your country. Hopefully one day that will change and the opportunities to work in manufacturing, factories, etc. will return. There is always retail and customer service, whether in person or on line. But no one would know your salary until you're being interviewed and they tell you the salary. It all depends on where you live and what the company is offering.
I wouldn't worry too much about how much money you will be making when you do not even have the job yet. There are opportunities to grow in the fields of work I've just mentioned and you just have to make the decision to start and see where it leads. I recall when I was in the throws of getting my degree in Theatre, many older people were baffled, asking what kind of job would I get with a degree in Theatre ? I kept telling them, I don't know, I'll just apply for the jobs that are out there. I ended up graduating and obtaining a very good job in Professional Theatre in Los Angeles, CA - straight out of college. So you never know. Trust your path and trust the wait. Explore every option.
I wish you the best in all you do and keep on asking questions !
Thank you for taking the time to help.
JUICE
You are very welcome, Juice !
Michelle M.
George Katsinis Jr. - AFC®
Personal Financial Counselor
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Salem, Oregon
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George’s Answer
YES! YES! YES!
There are countless career paths that do not require college.... most "good" career paths require education beyond High School.
Trade school, technical school, certifications, apprenticeship, ....
Consider military service... you get paid to be trained in your career field of choice... in addition to all the other benefits that service has to offer.
Don't rule out a college degree... but it can happen in different ways bedside going straight out of high school. Some businesses offer tuition reimbursement.
PLEASE DO NOT go to college if you don't have a strong answer about "Why..." you're going. The reason(s) should include a career path with income that justifies the investment of time and money to get a diploma.
There are countless career paths that do not require college.... most "good" career paths require education beyond High School.
Trade school, technical school, certifications, apprenticeship, ....
Consider military service... you get paid to be trained in your career field of choice... in addition to all the other benefits that service has to offer.
Don't rule out a college degree... but it can happen in different ways bedside going straight out of high school. Some businesses offer tuition reimbursement.
PLEASE DO NOT go to college if you don't have a strong answer about "Why..." you're going. The reason(s) should include a career path with income that justifies the investment of time and money to get a diploma.
Thank you, this is really helpful.
JUICE