Is it possible to succeed without a degree, how important is it to an employer now and what difficulties might you face if you haven't entered a university once? Many people think about how to make money without education. Will some knowledge and motivation be enough to get a good position? We answer in this article.
Is higher education important?
The presence of a degree has acquired many clichés and myths. In Brazil, the education system is one of the most problematic issues. On the one hand, it seems to us that a degree is a necessary condition for getting a job. On the other hand, only after graduating from school, it is difficult to choose a business that you want to do in the future. It is still worth going to university if:
- You really want to work in a specialty that is impossible to master on your own. They are, for example, doctors, pilots, chemists, engineers. To obtain the necessary skills, it takes several years to thoroughly study the field of activity and practice under the supervision of experienced professionals.
- If you want to become more erudite and learn to work with information. Higher education is a school of life that provides useful experience rather than knowledge. Here they will teach successful communications, analytical thinking, the ability to find ways out of difficult situations. All this, of course, subject to admission to a good university.
Sometimes we just think that we need to get a higher education. These are bad reasons, which include:
- Desire to get a good job through higher education. Important! Yes, people with higher education are a little more competitive than people without it. On the other hand, this applies more to public than private organizations. Also, at the moment it is not a primary factor. On the other hand, no one knows how things can change. Most importantly, success in career and life depends on knowledge, not a degree.
- “Without a degree, they don’t respect me”, “my parents said”, “everyone will study and I will” — this myth requires psychological work. The same jewelers, for example, mostly have a high school education. Doing something for your parents or because others do it is also a bad idea. It certainly won't make you any happier.
How to make money without education and without money?
If you still can't invest in a business, start growing in the service sector. All it takes is your time and skills. Think about what you can do well. Among the main options for working as a teacher: teaching languages, drawing, makeup, etc. Organize vacations, excursions or become a personal trainer.
Another interesting option: working as a flight attendant or stewardess. To get this position, you don't need education, but you do need to know English at least at a conversational level. In addition, there are important requirements for appearance: there must be no excess weight, no tattoos. The candidate must have good eyesight. The main disadvantage: high competition. Getting on a good airline is not easy. On the other hand, it's worth a try: this is an opportunity not only to win big, but also to see the world.
How can you make money online without education?
This again depends on your skills. You can learn relevant professions such as a social media manager, trader, 3D designer or copywriter. If you already have some achievements, start an information business: record courses, webinars, or open an online school. For those who don't have the skills, you can also find a business that brings in money. Options:
- become a moderator of a group or a public page on social networks;
- rewriting: it's a little easier than copywriting, but it also pays off;
- create a blog and talk about your life;
- get a job at a call center.
How to make money with your own hands?
You can make money sitting at home. This is often true for women on maternity leave and those with free time. If you have a talent for crafts, you're in luck – crafts are expensive.
You can make homemade confections, sew clothes or make soap. More complex options: wood carving, furniture making, ceramics.