#Career without a degree

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Is a College Degree Essential for Success? Exploring the Insurance Industry as a Path to Financial Freedom!

The debate about whether a college degree is essential for success has persisted for years. While many believe higher education is a gateway to a prosperous career, it’s not the only path. In fact, some of the wealthiest individuals globally never completed their college education. According to statistics, 739 out of 2,473 billionaires did not finish college, proving that success can be achieved through alternative routes.

One often-overlooked industry that offers incredible potential for those without a college degree is insurance. With the right systems in place and dedication, individuals in this field can earn six to seven figures annually, sometimes surpassing the incomes of doctors and CEOs.

The Rewarding Side of the Insurance Industry

The financial aspect is just one benefit. Many people are drawn to insurance because of the profound impact they can have on others. As an insurance agent, providing a death benefit to a family during their time of need is a deeply rewarding experience. The emotional support and financial security you offer can change lives, making a career in insurance fulfilling on multiple levels.

Success Without a Degree: Real-Life Stories

Patrick Bet-David – Founder of PHP Agency, Bet-David turned a simple idea into a multi-million dollar insurance company, showing that determination and vision are key to success.

Ed Mylett – An influential figure in the World Financial Group (WFG), Mylett’s success demonstrates that a college degree isn’t necessary for building a successful career in insurance.

Art Williams – A former high school coach, Williams revolutionized the insurance industry by making term life insurance accessible to millions, demonstrating the power of innovation.

Ron Powell – Founder of Senior Life Insurance Company, Powell’s journey from agent to CEO showcases how the insurance industry can lead to extraordinary entrepreneurial success.

Starting Your Insurance Career

Becoming a licensed life insurance agent is straightforward and achievable without a college degree. All you need is to be 18 years old, have a high school diploma, and complete the required pre-licensing courses. You can take your courses online, allowing you to balance other commitments while preparing for your future.

Career Options in Insurance

After getting your license, you can choose between two primary paths:

Work for an Agency: This option provides structure, training, and support for those new to the field.

Work Independently: As an independent agent, you have the flexibility to set your own hours and potentially earn higher commissions. This path is ideal for those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Take the First Step

If you’re considering a career in insurance, enrolling in pre-licensing courses is your first move. Companies like Xcel Solutions offer online courses and certifications to help you prepare for the licensing exam. Use the promo code “MakeMoneyTravel” to get a 50% discount on your training course today.

While a college degree can be a stepping stone to success, it’s not the only path. The insurance industry offers a viable and lucrative alternative for those willing to put in the effort. With the right mindset, hard work, and proper licensing, you can achieve financial success and make a meaningful impact on people’s lives, all without the need for a traditional college degree.

[combeauferre]

me two years ago: if i ever try to go back into academia i want you to take me out the back and shoot me

me now: applying for a masters without even telling half the people i know

[pink-lightsabre]

I don’t actually want to quit my job and go back to being a waitress full time. But I also don’t NOT want to do that.

[muirneach]

can you tell that when i get bored at work i read canadian history books

[stormyrainyday]

ive lost count of how many times this exam has made me cry and it doesnt even start until next week i am gonna kill myself i hate med school i hate college i hate my university i need it to end

[quemirabobo]

Absolutely insane how usamerican claim to have the best universities in the world but "nooo, I can't read a 24hs clock, I didn't know that Africa is a continent and not a country, how I was supposed to know that there's more of America besides our country?? We have a bad educational system, it's not our fault😭"

[its-hai-time]

I have an annotated bibliography for my senior project due tonight, a midterm tomorrow, a midterm on Thursday (it requires me to read over 100 pages), and a presentation tomorrow that I have not started yet. I am swallowing caffeine pills like tictacs. What's your favorite frog?

girl it is 8PM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyways I like the frog stacks. Favorite kind of frog.

[semprelibera]

TIL that Hollywood use to make Italian and Italian-American actors get plastic surgery to look less Mediterranean and more WASPy

[wutheringmights]

I read "The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)" by Katie Mack (of Hozier fame, of course), and it made me feel really stupid. This is a "pop" science book that, for all its complicated cosmology, it meant to be digestible to common lay men like me. But, man. My brain just could not grasp it.

I don't think it's Mack's fault. If I read a paragraph, I could summarize what it was saying. It was when concept A had to be combined with concept B that I felt all comprehension slip through my fingers. I would read the same page thrice, hoping that it would become clearer the closer attention I paid to it. But, nope. Water through a sieve.

My problem is that as an adult, I am starting to regret how fiercely I avoided taking rigorous STEM classes as a kid. While I was okay at math, I could never grasp science. I did everything in my power to take the easy science classes from middle school, high school, then college professors who weren't really trying to make me learn something.

Doing so kept my grade point average up, but as an adult, I'm realizing how little I understand how the world works. I have friends who can give mini-lectures about the types of clouds in the sky or how nutrients in food works, and so on. Me? I can talk about science and technology from the perspective of the humanities (a great example would be the intersection of racism and technology, as described in Ruha Benjamin's "Race After Technology," which I highly recommend), but I don't truly understand how the world works.

I've been a bit desperate to expand my knowledge as of late. I've even come close to buying an algebra workbook so that I can work on my math skills again.

I picked Mack's book because I love space and learning about stars and planets. It turned out to be more complicated than I had originally anticipated.

I'll try rereading it again at some point, hopefully when I've learn a bit more about science first. In the meantime, I can at least appreciate the times when Mack's speculation about how the universe works and how it will end turned philosophical. There were enough moments of poetics that I could appreciate right now, at least.

Kids, don't be like me. Take your damn science classes seriously.

[pttedu]

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10 Tech Jobs You Can Get Without a Degree (That Actually Pay Well)

Published By Prism HRC – Leading IT Recruitment Agency in Mumbai

Let’s get one thing straight: the idea that you need a degree to work in tech is outdated.

Sure, there are still companies stuck in the “must have BTech or nothing” mindset, but the smarter ones? They care about your skills, not your paperwork.

We work with tech recruiters every day, and trust us, if you can do the job well, nobody’s asking what your college attendance sheet looked like.

So, if you’re self-taught, bootcamp-trained, or just switching lanes, here are 10 legit tech jobs that don’t need a degree but absolutely pay like they do.

1. Web Developer (Frontend / Backend)

Build stuff people actually use websites, dashboards, internal tools, you name it. Most devs we see started with small projects, not classrooms.

Skills you’ll need: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js Salary Range: ₹4–18 LPA Reality check: If you have a decent GitHub and can explain your code, you’re already ahead of most applicants.

2. UI/UX Designer

Good design is invisible, but bad design gets people to uninstall your app in 10 seconds. UX folks make sure that doesn’t happen.

Skills: Figma, design thinking, user flows, wireframes Salary: ₹4–12 LPA Insider tip: Your portfolio is your resume here; don’t skip it.

3. Digital Marketing Specialist

No code. No problem. If you can sell products, grow audiences, or manage ads that convert, you’re already in demand.

Skills: SEO, paid ads, email funnels, analytics Salary: ₹3–10 LPA Bonus: Freelancers who know what they’re doing can scale up even faster than full-timers.

4. Tech Support Executive

If you've ever been the go-to “tech person” in your friend circle, this might be your entry point. It’s the frontline of IT.

Skills: OS basics, troubleshooting, soft skills Salary: ₹3–7 LPA Growth path: System admin → Cloud support → DevOps. It happens more often than you’d think.

5. Data Analyst

Think Excel meets storytelling. You’re not just reading spreadsheets; you’re explaining what they mean in plain English.

Skills: Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python (basic) Salary: ₹5–14 LPA Reality: You don’t need to be a math wizard, just data curious and consistent.

6. Cybersecurity Analyst

While companies go digital, someone needs to protect their digital doors. That’s  where you come in.

Skills: Network security, threat detection, firewalls Salary: ₹6–20 LPA Tip: Certifications matter here, but hands-on labs and projects carry weight too.

7. Cloud Support Engineer

The cloud isn’t just someone else’s computer; it’s a massive job market. You help keep those services alive and efficient.

Skills: AWS or Azure basics, Linux, networking Salary: ₹6–15 LPA Heads-up: Cloud certifications like AWS CCP are way cheaper than a college degree and more useful.

8. Graphic Designer/Motion Designer

Brands need to look good, and you make that happen. From logos to explainer videos, visual creatives are in constant demand.

Skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects Salary: ₹3–10 LPA Real talk: Your work should speak louder than your resume.

9. QA Tester / Automation Tester

Before an app or website goes live, someone needs to make sure it doesn’t crash and burn. That’s your job.

Skills: Manual testing, Selenium, test cases Salary: ₹4–12 LPA Note: Many QA testers get promoted into product, dev, or DevOps roles later.

10. Product Support/Customer Success

Not everyone in tech has to code. If you’re good with people and understand how software works, you can bridge the gap between users and devs.

Skills: Communication, product knowledge, CRM tools Salary: ₹3–9 LPA You’re perfect for this if you love helping people and you hate bad user experiences.

What’s the catch?

There isn’t one. But here's what does matter:

Your willingness to learn (and unlearn)

Real projects, even small ones

A portfolio, GitHub, or something that shows proof of work

The ability to talk about what you’ve done without sounding like ChatGPT

At Prism HRC, we’ve seen non-degree candidates land jobs at great companies simply because they knew their stuff. You don’t need a paper to prove you belong in tech. You just need skills, proof, and a bit of boldness.

- Based in Gorai-2, Borivali West, Mumbai - www.prismhrc.com - Instagram: @jobssimplified - LinkedIn: Prism HRC

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[maryellencarter]

i think the hill i'm going to die on here is that lasting anti-fascist activism begins and ends with unrestricted social services.

protests are great. kind of indispensable right now. but in times when we can be less reactive, you want to know what you're protesting *for*, not just against.

today i saw a post elseweb saying "why aren't white women fleeing maga? they have to know by now that tradwife means sex slave". and like... it's very simple. they can't leave because they would end up like me.

they're, we're, deliberately made unemployable so that we'll have to marry whatever mediocre white man picks us out. as it happened, i was unappealingly intersex, fat, butch, and autistic, so none of the mediocre white boys of my generation ever took a second look at me, but that didn't give me job skills or career connections.

i knew multiple women whose husbands divorced them and took the house as part of their midlife crises. they had to send the kids to live with relatives and take dead-end jobs like bagging groceries because they were in their forties with zero job experience. if they'd rejected the worldview, if they'd alienated their families and what few friends didn't victim-blame them for the divorces, they'd have had nowhere to turn.

it's been over twelve years since i got out. psychologically, medically, i'm healthier. but i've chased a fresh start through half a dozen states. i spent my inheritance getting a degree. none of it helped. there are no supports for abandoning (or being abandoned by) your support network.

you won't defeat fascism until my people are free to leave the cult if they realize they want out. until we can access free housing to get away from financial abuse, free comprehensive job training and placement services to help us start careers, national healthcare so we can flee across state lines if necessary without losing any medical care we're lucky enough to have access to, protections for children and teens so they can flee without needing a parent's help... universal basic income would be really good but there are smaller steps that could help with financial independence.

and it all has to be available to everybody, including people you think are "unworthy". people who hold the wrong opinions. drug addicts. people whose husbands or parents make too much money. people who aren't from around here. unrepentant bigots. if they want out, you have to give them a path out. minds can change later, once people are less scared and less pressured.

(i'm ex-catholic. do you want to hear about what happens when you force people to profess certain beliefs in order to access basic assistance? i have two thousand years of examples.)

"but if they really wanted out they'd do the Right Thing and leave without support!" Better to be one man's sex slave than turning tricks on the street. "staying just proves they're actually evil and there for the bigotry!" Live in your car for six months in 100°F heat, twice, and then talk to me again. There's no virtue in cutting yourself off from society just to prove some kind of moral point. All that does is get you dead or worse.

("JT, you're not dead" I'm a fucking cockroach. Most people would be dead by now. Survival bias goes both ways; we're not all the same model of airplane.)

[dominozee]

The Debate: College Graduates vs. Self-Made Entrepreneurs

Success can be achieved through various avenues, and one of the most debated topics in personal and professional growth is whether a college degree is necessary for success. Throughout history, countless individuals have achieved remarkable feats either by leveraging higher education or by forging their paths outside the traditional academic system. This blog delves into the stories and traits of…