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What are some interesting jobs that don't require an education?

MyDoorsAreOpen said:
Ever thought of running your own small business? Plenty of people with a bachelor's end up working for themselves. Anyone in your family run a business?
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Do you think it has anything to do with their degree?
 
Btw I watch this thread with baited breath, as I'm currently studying a BA (majoring in psychology mind you, I might yet do something related to that, so who knows.)
 
you should consider working for a head hunting company. you can make a really decent living doing that, and the degree would help get you in the door.
 
I worked as a maintenance technician for an apartment complex for a couple years. In the short time I did this, I learned a TON about how to fix pretty much all household appliances and general repairs. I found it interesting, always different, I learned a lot, and got to meet new people. I think that even though I work in a corporate job now, I love having the skills to be able to fix things around the house and not have to outsource repair jobs ever.
 
Changed said:
Pretty much every job I've had has been in the food service industry. I'm not talking McDonalds, but local wineries and bistros, etc... From washing dishes to bussing to food prep and semi-sous chef. Summers jobs, ya know? But they are obviously seasonal, don't pay well, really require no intelligence, and are basically a waste of time. Then again, I'd rather work with people I like and have a good time, while only getting paid $10/hour. :\
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I've always waited tables or bartended, and the problem was that it paid too well. I couldn't bear to get an entry-level $25,000-a-year job when I was making $1000+ a week working 25 hours, sleeping til noon. Problem was, I never got out of that rut, now I've had my BA five years & still in restaurants :\

Actually, it seems my decade of hard drug use provided the most useful part of my education; I'm going to start training to be a LCDC (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor) in the fall. :)

what is head hunting?
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Corporate recruiting.

Do I need to go to the Amazon to do it?
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Maybe amazon.com, but not THE Amazon. ;)
 
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Yeah, most 'good' jobs require leaving your ethics and true interests at home. Im tired of selling my ability to work to someone who is trying to use me to make money, and thus trying to get away with paying me as little as possible.
If I could focus my passions into an occupation I would be set.
I love art, consciousness studies, pharmaceuticals, ethnobotanicals, social justice, computers, music, and food.
If only I could hold parties for a living, fund raising for NORML or something.
I would even settle for home-based data processing jobs.
Being a short order cook sucks.
 
You can always be thinner. Look better.



I live in the American Gardens Building on W. 81st Street on the 11th floor. My name is Patrick Bateman. I'm 27 years old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.
 
You should seriously read that book. I'm in kind of the same situation as you. Except for the fact that I want to go to graduate school. I am in my last year of college and last year I realized I didn't like working in theatre that much. In fact, I hated it so much that I made a thread about how much my self esteem was hurt by doing theatre work at school and the resulting issues from professors. Since I've been on summer vacation my self esteem is sky high and I'm feeling very confident. I dread going back to school, even if it is to just finish my degree. Even if you don't read that book here is what I think you should do:
1)Make a list of what you really want in a career, I mean REALLY REALLY have to have in order to be happy. Question yourself about it and you may end up crossing things off. Number them in order of need.
2) Make a list of your natural talents, and think hard about what people say about you and your abilities. Ask friends and family to weigh in on it. Really think about your skills and talents and pay special attention to those that may be great assets to a future career.
3) Dream up and make a list of careers that interest you and that will use your natural skills and talents and determine if they will match your criteria.
4) Make a plan as to how you will accomplish your goals.

Since everyone spends so much time at work, why do something you hate? And, if you enjoy your job and have a great time utilizing your skills and talents, you will certainly be happy, stay with your job longer, and be successful thereby making more money and have a higher position.
 
bromance said:
You can always be thinner. Look better.



I live in the American Gardens Building on W. 81st Street on the 11th floor. My name is Patrick Bateman. I'm 27 years old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.
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You're a fucking ugly bitch. I want to stab you to death, and then play around with your blood.
 
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Wow. Im kindof depressed by the responses to this question. Im going to do some research on this...
 
The only decent advice ive found online was to check with Craigs List for jobs in your area, etc. Some have a 'telecommute' option, but for me thats kindof useless, out in the boondocks.
You also have to watch out for BS there.
 
Do you have other hobbies that could be transferred into money-making skills? For instance, I grew up with a photographer father, so I'm quite good at portrait and landscape photography. I'm actually lugging my portfolio around to various cafes to display my art - but if I REALLY wanted to make money just doing photos then I would advertise portrait photography rates everywhere and build up a clientèle (and then an office)...
You could do that with a lot of hobbies, artistic or not.
 
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