Comments on: 19 Great Jobs Without A College Degree – And How To Get Them Fast http://wealthpilgrim.com/19-great-jobs-without-a-college-degree-and-how-to-get-them-fast/ WealthPilgrim.com -No Money Worries. No Matter What. Tue, 15 May 2012 03:52:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: DJM http://wealthpilgrim.com/19-great-jobs-without-a-college-degree-and-how-to-get-them-fast/#comment-38512 DJM Thu, 10 May 2012 15:24:34 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=15517#comment-38512 If more cops had college educations, and I don't mean those cheap "Criminal Justice" degrees community colleges hand out, fewer people would be savagely beaten to death. If more cops had college educations, and I don’t mean those cheap “Criminal Justice” degrees community colleges hand out, fewer people would be savagely beaten to death.

]]> By: Joe http://wealthpilgrim.com/19-great-jobs-without-a-college-degree-and-how-to-get-them-fast/#comment-38429 Joe Wed, 02 May 2012 17:10:12 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=15517#comment-38429 I definitely agree with most people on this thread, but I think college is better suited for someone that knows what direction they want to go in before hand. I am a licensed Civil Engineer, the only way to be licensed is to have an engineering degree from an accredited college. That is what I wanted to do before college and went for it. There is no way to do this without college and earn what I do. However, I have more friends that work in business administration and management that did not go to college, than ones that actually have a degree in business. If you graduate with a very broad degree like business, you will be in a fight with no degree candidates for those positions. There is not one person that can legally do what I do without a degree and that made job hunting much easier for me. Bottom line, I believe that college is more so for those specialized jobs, that one couldn't get without college. I definitely agree with most people on this thread, but I think college is better suited for someone that knows what direction they want to go in before hand. I am a licensed Civil Engineer, the only way to be licensed is to have an engineering degree from an accredited college. That is what I wanted to do before college and went for it. There is no way to do this without college and earn what I do. However, I have more friends that work in business administration and management that did not go to college, than ones that actually have a degree in business. If you graduate with a very broad degree like business, you will be in a fight with no degree candidates for those positions. There is not one person that can legally do what I do without a degree and that made job hunting much easier for me. Bottom line, I believe that college is more so for those specialized jobs, that one couldn’t get without college.

]]> By: Mel http://wealthpilgrim.com/19-great-jobs-without-a-college-degree-and-how-to-get-them-fast/#comment-38420 Mel Tue, 01 May 2012 22:00:34 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=15517#comment-38420 I've read all of the posts and find it quite interesting. Although the article was simply giving hope to those who have no degree; those with degrees seemed to take it personally as if what they've done over that 4 year period is underrated. To offer my two cents, I have no degree and have always found high paying jobs because of the skills I have cultivated through working. The key is how do you learn and what do you want? There are some who need the structure of college classes to learn. I am a hands-on person, the type that people envy because I can buy a 24-hour learn book and actually come away with effective skills. Therefore college classes were boring for me because they weren't challenging enough. I wasn't going to spend another dime on something that didn't work for me. You also have to evaluate yourself as a person because not all people have the interview skills needed to land some of the positions they desire whether they have a degree or not. It is an art. You have to know what to say and how to negotiate salary. Most people don't take the time to research or understand this process so they are in the job market too long and allow depression to set in which is reflected in your attitude and answers when interviewed. I see both sides, but please remember it is truly the quality of life that matters and finding a career (degree or not) which makes you happy and fulfills you as a person without sacrificing financial security for your family is the key. It can be done. I'm proof positive! I’ve read all of the posts and find it quite interesting. Although the article was simply giving hope to those who have no degree; those with degrees seemed to take it personally as if what they’ve done over that 4 year period is underrated. To offer my two cents, I have no degree and have always found high paying jobs because of the skills I have cultivated through working. The key is how do you learn and what do you want? There are some who need the structure of college classes to learn. I am a hands-on person, the type that people envy because I can buy a 24-hour learn book and actually come away with effective skills. Therefore college classes were boring for me because they weren’t challenging enough. I wasn’t going to spend another dime on something that didn’t work for me.

You also have to evaluate yourself as a person because not all people have the interview skills needed to land some of the positions they desire whether they have a degree or not. It is an art. You have to know what to say and how to negotiate salary. Most people don’t take the time to research or understand this process so they are in the job market too long and allow depression to set in which is reflected in your attitude and answers when interviewed.

I see both sides, but please remember it is truly the quality of life that matters and finding a career (degree or not) which makes you happy and fulfills you as a person without sacrificing financial security for your family is the key. It can be done. I’m proof positive!

]]> By: mplo http://wealthpilgrim.com/19-great-jobs-without-a-college-degree-and-how-to-get-them-fast/#comment-38242 mplo Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:04:00 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=15517#comment-38242 For starters, I'd like to add that there's nothing wrong with going to college. I did...to learn how to be a silversmith, and how to design and produce things in my work that are more original and not just the commonplace, traditional stuff that one sees in jewelry stores, etc. However, I did not get a college degree, but a diploma in my alma mater, and a letter stating that I'd successfully completed four years of metalsmithing studio courses at another school that I also attended. I now have my own living/studio workspace to do my silversmithing, which I've had for the past 24 years, and I'm happy about it. Nothing's wrong with having a degree, but, since I don't have one, it doesn't matter. For starters, I’d like to add that there’s nothing wrong with going to college. I did…to learn how to be a silversmith, and how to design and produce things in my work that are more original and not just the commonplace, traditional stuff that one sees in jewelry stores, etc. However, I did not get a college degree, but a diploma in my alma mater, and a letter stating that I’d successfully completed four years of metalsmithing studio courses at another school that I also attended. I now have my own living/studio workspace to do my silversmithing, which I’ve had for the past 24 years, and I’m happy about it. Nothing’s wrong with having a degree, but, since I don’t have one, it doesn’t matter.

]]> By: Em http://wealthpilgrim.com/19-great-jobs-without-a-college-degree-and-how-to-get-them-fast/#comment-38147 Em Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:30:49 +0000 http://wealthpilgrim.com/?p=15517#comment-38147 Hello, I just found this post while looking (on the internet which is a bit sad!) for some reassurance that I'm not a bad person for not having a degree. I should have one, and I'm certainly intelligent enough, and I've studied, but I just can't stick it out, somehow I get bored (not to be arrogant, the content is of course stimulating and challenging) but I have changed my field of study a few times and I've just had enough. I want to work, earn my keep and invest more of myself in my hobbies, and I know I'd be great at whatever I do, the only problem is I'm expected to earn more than $40,000 per year and my peers wont respect me. Oh it's a hard life! But if I have the guts to do what I want, I know there are jobs out there and thanks for pointing some of them out :) Hello, I just found this post while looking (on the internet which is a bit sad!) for some reassurance that I’m not a bad person for not having a degree. I should have one, and I’m certainly intelligent enough, and I’ve studied, but I just can’t stick it out, somehow I get bored (not to be arrogant, the content is of course stimulating and challenging) but I have changed my field of study a few times and I’ve just had enough. I want to work, earn my keep and invest more of myself in my hobbies, and I know I’d be great at whatever I do, the only problem is I’m expected to earn more than $40,000 per year and my peers wont respect me. Oh it’s a hard life! But if I have the guts to do what I want, I know there are jobs out there and thanks for pointing some of them out :)

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