26 yrs old + 150k + no job/degree

[nodiggitydave]

I really hate numbers and math, that's why I want to do something medical because it comes more naturally and holds my interest and I believe I would actually enjoy the job. It's not just about money to me.

I've come to realize you either need to be good at math (accounting/engineering/coding) or have good people skills (sales/management) or do a skilled trade (construction). The other route is owning a biz.

My wife is kinda doing what was suggested above, going to school and working part time as a CNA, then a medication aide, next goal is LPN and then RN.

hey dude, i'm so sorry to steal your post but I had a few questions of my own.

You say these are the jobs available for a good career.

I'm 19, I finished college doing A-Levels in English and Business.

Currently, I'm in Sales, furniture sales, it's a minimum wage job, but I wouldn't say I was particularly good with people, however I am learning, would you say this is a skill that can be learnt to a high standard over time?

I've been there six months, and I don't want to waste my time. I'd say I have a good standard of english, and I have good knowledge of computers. I replied to this post because I realised what you said is 100% correct, the people I know that are successful are all in one of those categories.

 

[bran987]

definitely don't buy the house straight up if you get the 150k.
you are about to see one of the largest corrections in the real estate market ever, possibly the biggest ever.
think about what the RTC did in the early 90's. That was a purely commercial phenomenon for 10 cents on the dollar and I know that had to do with Reagan and taxes but...
We're going to have a huge opportunity for small investors in the coming years.
It won't be worth it for the big boys, but hell if we won't be able to pick up the broken pieces by ourselves.
if ya got the cash.

 

[chewyxrage]

Yea bran no shit

my father made a fortune off of buying houses in the 60k area, of course this was in the 90's but this opportunity is coming up again...

someone w/ a decent job (engineer, whateva) who makes 80k - 100k a year can CLEAN UP w/ the housing market in a couple years...it's like the mid 80's starting over....

my father made his retirement off 12 houses renting and then selling at the top of the market...it will happen again...if your young and have the resources...it's about timing at this point....

bran your prolly thinking larger scale than I am...but it's there again....

 

[chewyxrage]

I really, really, wish I would of stuck it out with engineering or accounting as a B.S. I was too busy getting pussy and getting drunk.

bank.

 

[bran987]

I really, really, wish I would of stuck it out with engineering or accounting as a B.S. I was too busy getting pussy and getting drunk.

bank.

I thought you did get a B.B.A.?

 

[chewyxrage]

I thought you did get a B.B.A.?

I got a B.S. in Business Management w/ an emphasis in Human Resources



I wish I would have gotten a B.S. in accounting because NIU is a top 10 accounting school is what I meant.



@ NIU an Administration degree isn't worth much. I work with a girl who got one and makes $11.00/hr

 

[BIGBUCK$]

get a ki of heroin

 

[J_Merkm]

this is the best advice i can possibly give you... go to books-amillion, get the series by robert kiosaki, its called Rich-Dad Poor-Dad, these books changed mylife, i went from a **** dealin, ***** luandering ball player with no future to owning my own business in a year. i graduated High school with barley a 2.0, and i now i read 400-500 page college text in 4-5 hours, and i own my own company. Im telling you bro you'll see litterally a whole different world out there. Best of Luck!

-J_merk

 

[velvett]

I really hate numbers and math, that's why I want to do something medical because it comes more naturally and holds my interest and I believe I would actually enjoy the job. It's not just about money to me.

I've come to realize you either need to be good at math (accounting/engineering/coding) or have good people skills (sales/management) or do a skilled trade (construction). The other route is owning a biz.

My wife is kinda doing what was suggested above, going to school and working part time as a CNA, then a medication aide, next goal is LPN and then RN.

How about a Radiology tech?

I've spent a lot time in the Radiology dept the past few years and it was the really great techs that made it bearable.

 

[DM2007]

Man you'd have enough money to go a equipment auction and buy it about half price. . . start a contruction company. . . how many Nurses you know make 60-100 a hour paying someone to run equipment. . . just a thought you can do contract jobs and make alot of money. . .