How to get a "smart" job without a degree?

<p>Can somebody- preferably with broad experience in employment- give me some advice on how to get a mildly brain-intensive job? I'm looking for a job that is not completely menial, something that will not make me cry at night such as a Wal-Mart store greeter. </p>

<p>I realize my options are a bit limited without a so-called qualification (a degree) and with the unemployment rate, but I'd like to at least aspire and try for a job that I feel is meaningful.</p>

<p>My initial suspicion is that personal connections mean a lot more than people make them out to be, but I still have no idea since I have zero experience. At least, that's the way I hope it is since I have nothing to put on my resume.</p>

<p>So where should I begin?</p>

<p>maybe try a trade? not exactly a “degree”, but will definitely get you to do something that you might consider fun/challenging, and most trade jobs make a very decent living</p>

<p>I am considering a trade, but I’m against the idea since a trade requires long-term commitment and training, and I generally like to keep my options open. The same thing that drove me out of school might drive me out of being an electrician, which is routine and inflexibility. Any other ideas?</p>

<p>Sounds like you should start your own company. Get any job for the capital, save a couple of thousand and get it started.</p>

<p>You should learn something about computing. Start by learning some programming languages. Software companies are sometimes willing to hire people who don’t have a degree if they can demonstrate overall competence.</p>

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