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NO
DEGREE? NO PROBLEM
Are you
looking for a career change that pays well and doesn’t require you to go back
to school for years? The good news is there are a whole bunch of well-paid jobs
with no degree required. We reveal the most surprising.
AIR
TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
You don't need
a degree, but you do need great communication skills, excellent attention to
detail and the ability to multi-task. Air traffic controllers are responsible
for managing landings and take-offs and ensuring pilots of safely guided to the
runway. It'll come as no surprise that this job can earn the big bucks once
you're trained. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average
annual salary in 2015 was $122,950 (£100k) in the US. Not bad is it?
PROFESSIONAL
SNUGGLER
Everybody
loves snuggles. Whether you'd admit it or not, cuddling is great. And there are
people out there who get paid to do just that. Professional snugglers get paid
around $60 (£49) an hour to cuddle up to strangers and help them relax after a
long day. Ahhh.
SOMMELIER
The average
salary for sommeliers is usually around $30,000 (£25k) but, through training,
there is the possibility to become an advanced or master sommelier, with the
scope to earn $78,000 (£64k) or $150,000 (£122k) respectively. Usually employed
by fine dining restaurants, they’re passionate about vino and responsible for
wine procurement, storage and offering advice to customers.
MERMAID
Being a
professional mermaid is essentially like being a model; you just sit there and
look exquisite all day. Well, sort of. You'll also need to learn how to swim
with a tail, which is said to be challenging even for the strongest of
swimmers. But the best part about it is that you can get paid around $250 (£200)
an hour for a gig, depending on where you perform and for who.
SEWER
INSPECTOR
If you’re OK
with small spaces and taking on the occasional rat, then we might have just the
job for you. Sewer inspectors are the people tasked with keeping our tunnels
clear. They may have to wade through some questionable sludge while inspecting
tunnels for cracks and clogs, but inspectors can make up to $60,000 (£49k) a
year.
PSYCHIC
According to a
USA Today report, the economic downturn in 2009 caused a boom in the psychic
business as more people looked for answers and reassurance about their
financial future. And it hasn’t slowed down since. Feel like you have a
calling? According to simplyhired.com,
the average salary for a psychic medium sits at $57,000 (£47k).
GARBAGE
COLLECTOR
It might not
be the most glamorous of jobs but hey, it earns the big bucks. In a recent CNN
article, two New York City garbage collectors revealed they made up to $112,000
(£91k) last year, simply collecting the city’s rubbish on the graveyard shift
between 7pm-3am.
PLUMBER
When the
kitchen sink won’t drain or the washing machine has sprung a leak, who are you
going to call? That’s right, plumbers are always in demand. And while you don’t
need a degree to become one, you’ll need to complete an apprenticeship to get
going. They’re usually two years long, paid and give you valuable onsite
training. Once you’re trained up you can start earning the big money. For
example, in the US, an experienced plumber bags an average salary of $55,100
(£45k).
CRIME
SCENE CLEANER
You don’t need
any experience for this one, just a really strong stomach. The job specs are
pretty obvious; once police have cleared a crime scene they need cleaners on
hand to sort out the mess, be it blood and guts or hazardous chemicals. As
crime isn’t a 9-5 job, you’ll also need to be flexible with your work hours,
but if you can handle that you could earn between $35,000 (£29k) and $80,000
(£65k) a year. You'll need to be dealing with hazardous chemicals to earn the
big bucks though.
HAZARDOUS
WASTE MANAGER
Alternatively,
if you like living on the edge, just become a hazardous waste manager for
$45,000 (£37,000) a year. Companies that are concerned with the environmental
impact of their business often hire hazardous waste specialists to help manage
harmful substances, which is where you would come in. You just need strong
organizational skills and a fearless personality.
FISHERMAN
No we’re not
talking about the guys that sit on a dock with a bucket of fish. These are the
fishermen that head out into oceans and face incredibly dangerous weather
conditions. Yes, it might seem intimidating, but the thrill seekers can make
some good money doing it, around £42,000 (£34,000) to be exact, depending on
experience and the particular field of fish you’re working with.
VOICEOVER
ARTISTS
Are you good
at accents or impressions? Then this could be the job for you. No
qualifications are needed for this role, but you’ll need some raw talent to nab
the big contracts. Voiceover artists can narrate anything from a 30-second
commercial to a film and will earn accordingly. According to the Bureau of
Labor Statistics, radio and television announcers make an average salary of
$40,510 (£33,000), whereas actors make roughly $34 (£28) an hour depending on
the gig.
TRAIN
DRIVER
Sitting in the
driver’s seat can rake in some serious cash, particularly in the UK, where a
London Underground train driver’s pay starts at £61,000 (£50,000) a year! While
you might have to work some anti-social hours, and the job could feel a little
repetitive, you don’t need any qualifications, just on-the-job training. And
for an income like that, we think we’d be able to handle those early morning
starts.
GAMING
MANAGERS
This role will
require you to plan and co-ordinate gaming operations in the casino. You’ll
also need to interact with customers, ensuring they’re having a good time and
manage lower-level employees. While a degree in casino management helps, it’s
not required with on-the-job training provided in most cases. According to the
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual wage is a cool $77,770
(£63k), but you will need strong communication skills and a lot of experience
in the industry.
CALL
CENTER WORKER
For this job
the entry requirements are minimal: just good people skills and patience. You
might be selling products or dealing with complaints. So as long as you’ve got
good phone manners, you’ll be set. In Australia, the average pay sits at
AUD47,000 ($36,000/£29,000).
PERSONAL
SHOPPER
Shopaholics
rejoice as you can actually get paid big bucks to shop – well, for someone
else. The bigger paydays come with experience and a long client list,
especially at more reputable stores. For example, personal shoppers at Saks
Fifth Avenue earn an average of $42,601 (£35k), according to Indeed. For
smaller shops, expect to walk home with around $10 (£8) an hour.
ELEVATOR
INSTALLER/REPAIRER
As the name
suggests this role requires you to install, repair or maintain lifts. Most lift
technicians become familiar with the job through an apprenticeship, as there is
no actual course or training. In the UK, according to reed.co.uk, the average
salary stands at $45,000 (£36,700).
GOLF
BALL DIVER
Ever wondered
what happens to all the golf balls that disappear into water? Well it’s
somebody’s job to dive down and collect them. And that somebody gets paid
$33,000 (£27k) just for retrieving said golf balls. On an average day, divers
can reportedly collect around 4,000 balls. The good news is that you don't need
a degree, but you do need proof of at least an open water certification and an
active drivers insurance.
EQUITIES
TRADER
Surprisingly
you don’t need a university education in this field, so long as you’re prepared
to work from the bottom up. The job, which entails trading stocks and shares,
has an average income of $67,000 (£55,000) per year. But according to reports,
that would jump up to $212,000 (£173,000) with bonuses and profit sharing
thrown in.
PRIVATE
BUTLER
While you
don’t need a degree for this one, to get the big bucks it’s helpful to have
gone to a butler institute or academy to fine tune your skills. The actual job
will vary depending on the employer, but you could be tasked with anything from
serving meals to answering the phone and running errands. But if you can do all
of that with a smile on your face then, according to the International Butler
Academy, you usually earn anywhere between $50,000 (£41k) and $150,000 (£122k)
annually.
NUCLEAR
ENERGY WORKER
If you're in
your element in dangerous situations, then this is the job for you. Working in
a nuclear energy environment means performing a range of tasks, from
operational to technical jobs, and the pay varies with the job roles. Workers
can earn anywhere from $36,000 (£29k) to $107,000 (£87k), depending on
experience and how high risk the job is.
SUBMARINE
COOKS
Sure it’s a
bit of a niche market, but if you can nab this job you can expect a very
healthy salary. According to the Telegraph, in Australia a senior sub-sea chef
with more than six years’ experience in the navy can earn up to AUD$187,000
($142,000/£116,000) a year. The base pay stands at just under AUD$60,000
($46,000/£38,000), but bonuses and seagoing allowance bring the salary up. The
downsides? Working in a steel pressure tube deep under the sea means you’ll
seldom see daylight.
FILM
CRITIC
Are you a
self-proclaimed movie buff? Then this is the career path you should take. Film
critics critique and provide their own opinion on several movies throughout
their working week. Although the pay varies depending on experience,
established critics can earn an average salary of $82,000 (£66,000) and
occasionally get the opportunity to attend exclusive Hollywood awards shows to
interview movie stars. You won't need a degree, but you will need an exceptional
knowledge of the movie industry.
BEER
TASTER
While most
jobs ban alcohol consumption during work hours, this job wouldn’t be able to be
done without it. Beer tasters get to taste a huge variety of beers every day to
ensure the quality of the brew and usually bank $45,000 (£37k) annually. You
won't need a degree, just on-the-job training.
FORTUNE
COOKIE WRITERS
You've probably never really thought about how those profound little
messages appear in your fortune cookies, but in case you were dying to know,
there is actually somebody who gets paid to write them. And you could too, all
for around $53,000 (£43,000) a year. The ones who make serious money usually
are contract writers, but many are freelancers too, who can earn around $50
(£41) for a particular project.
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