#CareerChange #NoDegree #NewCareer2024
Hey everyone! 👋 So, I’ve been grinding it out in the trades for the past few years, but I’ve hit a breaking point. It’s just not for me anymore, and I’m ready for a change. The catch? I’m 30 years old, with only half a degree under my belt.
If you were in my shoes, what would you do? Here are some questions I’ve been grappling with:
– Is going back to school for a degree worth it at this stage?
– Are there any shorter certifications that could help me land a job quicker?
– What are some career options with a good long-term outlook that don’t require a degree?
In my research, I’ve considered fields like accounting, HR, social work, and counseling, but they all seem to require a significant amount of schooling. 🤔
One possible solution I’ve been thinking about is exploring vocational training programs that offer quick certifications in high-demand fields like IT, healthcare, or digital marketing. These programs often lead to stable careers without the need for a full degree.
What advice do you have for someone in my position? Let’s brainstorm some ideas together! 🧠💡 #CareerAdvice #NewBeginnings
If you have a construction background – Look into insurance careers. Property and Casualty insurance adjusters don’t typically require a degree- its nice to have. They are usually more interested in your background in construction such as carpentry, electrical etc. You will also need critical thinking skills – can you reason that something is or isn’t damaged under the policy and can you negotiate with ctrs.
If you have those skills you can get a corporate job that pays you with little to no experience in the 60-70k range based on your prior experience and if you have some really good credentials that can help you justify more – you can get more. Also – if you wanted to make a lot of money you can go to the catastrophe side of the business – you will live out of a suitcase in between hotels – you will work 72ish hours every week unless you take PTO but you will make 100k+ . If you go into that with the right mindset and you do 10 years, keep your living expenses minimal since you will not really be home much ( I would treat it like working oil rigs) and then retire from the cat team in 10 years – You could in theory save up 600k – 1M because you would spend all your time on the road and not home spending money. Then you can go do normal stuff working 40-50hrs a week making decent base salary probably in the 70-80k range accounting for inflation.
Dress code is typically some form of cargo pants or khakis and a polo shirt. If you get into management you can dress spiffy if you like but its not a requirement.
I will be honest with you though – its not a career for the feint of heart. You will get yelled at by home owners because they dont read their policy – CTRs tell them their house is going to fall a part if they dont get insurance to pay for things, then a claim is filed for things that arnt covered and with all the pressure and expectations the homeowner has built up – when you tell them things arnt covered – They explode.
We do try to pay for everything we can find that the policy will cover – however a lot of times – probably a good 50 – 60 percent of all claims filed to day is fluff garbage that contractors are pushing homeowners to file because they need to sell but they cant sell the homeowner so they are hoping an adjuster will pay for it. If I haven’t scared you way yet – Id say look into and see if it fits your needs.
CPA for sure.
Have you thought about starting your own business in the trade that you have been doing?
Engineering (electrical or computer). Accounting and finance. Nursing. All solid choices. Everyone I know in these fields all have decent paying jobs.
Depending on what trade you were in, taking your technical skills into a “lighter” field like equipment installation might make sense. I work in the IT industry, currently installing POS and self-checkouts. Really light work physically, does require some travel but not too terribly much, and the pay is decent. Everything in every commercial building you’ve ever been in was installed by someone and most of the time that was their *only* job.
Could always look into flight school. A lot of people end up flying airlines after they had a career somewhere else. Do be warned. It’s a very expensive thing to get into but can be very rewarding and the benefits are unmatched.
Social work and counseling would require you to finish your degree and then get a masters. I’d intern at a local practice and if you like it enough to go back to school for at least 4 years, then go for it!
Sorry bud, I try to trash trades every chance I get but comments like mine always get downvoted when I say trades shorten your lifespan.
Legit advice: Get a degree.
Dog shit advice: Get scammed by some Youtuber course on how to get rich.
GET A DEGREE. ITS NEVER TOO LATE.
People don’t understand but a degree is like a rites of passage in our society. If you have a degree, people are much more likely to consider you for ALMOST ANY job role, than some guy with just a high school education. Good luck. Those guys will be working alongside cheap migrants labour their whole life.
Ofc don’t get a bs arts degree tho. Get a good degree like law or computer sci or something.