Most of us work hard for a degree so we can land jobs that would be able to help us live a life that we've always wanted. However, did you know that there are degreeless jobs that pay at least $25 per hour or a whooping $52000 a year?
PayScale.com has compiled a list of this degreeless jobs. Katie Bardaro, PayScale.com's lead analyst said, "If you work hard and move up to a higher-level job, you have the potential to do better than a recent college grad." Three of these jobs are the following:
Director of Housekeeping
The director of housekeeping is in charge of all the other skills employees, including janitors, housekeepers, and others. The director is also tasked to coordinate and schedule cleanings and housekeepings in hotels, restaurants, nursing homes or private residences. In addition, they are to make sure that a high-quality work is being done and proper hygiene is being observed. Of course, the director of housekeeping is also responsible for preparing department expense reports.
If you are someone who does not have a degree but has housekeeping or janitorial experiences, you can climb your way up to be a director of housekeeping. However, do note that you might be required to take some in-service training to advance to this level.
Mobile Crane Operator
Crane operators are those who are skilled in equipment that are used to lift and move materials, machinery and other heavy objects. It can be in a warehouses, a yard, a factory, or in a construction site.
Crane operators receive little or no formal training, in most cases. However, most employers do have one requirement: you must be at least 18 years old. Of course, if you wish to be a crane operator, it is a given that you should be physically able to perform the work.
Furthermore, in the United States, there are six cities and 17 states that require crane operators to hold a license.
Food Service Director
The food service director is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising the team for restaurants or food service facilities. They are in charge for ordering the supplies and setting work schedules.
Though no degree is needed to become a food service director, many employers would prefer those who have prior experience in the food or hospitality industries and some postsecondary training.
For instance, Monster gave Peter Fischbach of Newark, New Jersey, as an example. He served as "director of food services for Gourmet Dining Services at the 9,500-student New Jersey Institute of Technology before being promoted to regional director of culinary development. He now oversees food service at 11 different colleges and universities."
