Not everyone enjoys hitting the books, and if you are one of those people, and can’t wait for High School to finish, you probably aren’t thinking of going to College. Discover what jobs are out there for people who don’t have a degree and find a career you love that also pays well.

Construction manager

Natural leaders, and confident planners will enjoy being the top dog in this role. A construction manager needs to be aware of all processes and employees on their site. They will liaise with contractors and architects, discuss blueprints, and will enjoy being the one in charge of an entire project. This role can be stressful, and requires excellent management skills. However, although being a construction manager may be challenging at the best of times, it is also a highly lucrative career, with the average salary paying over $123,000 per year.

ICT professionals

You may be surprised to learn that you don’t necessarily need a degree to work in the Information and Communication Technology industry. A lot of credit is given to those with a lot of experience and knowledge in this area, rather than a list of qualifications. It can take many years to achieve the most highly paid roles, but once you have worked your way up to such roles, you can earn around $100,000 per year.

Auto mechanic

If you enjoy working with your hands and the satisfaction of a job well done, becoming an auto mechanic could be the career path for you. It is advisable to enrol on an auto mechanic course after completing High School rather than rely on experience alone when pursuing this career. A qualification from an accredited course will make you more appealing to employers and could even lead to you earning a higher salary. Different schools will offer different course that vary in length and content, so be sure to do your research. Best-Automechanicschools.Com is a helpful resource for anyone interested in pursuing this career, and includes information about necessary types of training and certification.

Musician

Whether your aim is to be an international rock star, or you are happy playing local pubs and clubs, being a musician has plenty of perks. Although you don’t need any formal qualifications to be a musician, you will need talent, and experience to be among the best in your field. It can take years to hone, not only your musical skills, but your entertainment skills and confidence. A backing track singer can be paid as well as a singer that also plays an instrument, so if you only have vocal talents, you can still make a very good living from this career. As a musician you will need to be a determined individual, contacting venues to secure your own gigs. Get as much experience as possible, including attending open mic events, to perfect your performance style and to become known in the local area. Many musicians create show-reels to showcase their talents that can be emailed to potential employees and posted on relevant websites.