The Big Choice After High School

A lot of teenagers are coming out of high school almost mindlessly entering college. I know that's what I had done. All five of my older brothers had gone to college, so obviously it was expected of me. I didn't really give anything else a thought. My mother started to nag me about applications and scholarships, so I did them. The biggest question though, is what would happen if I had gone the other route? Of course there are a million of routes, but in this case: school or job?

A job could be anything almost. Any high school graduate can enter the world with a minimum wage job, manage their finances, and still create a business if they'd like. Many blue collar workers easily bring in millions utilizing the route they had chosen. Many of these individuals were perfect candidates for college, some not so much. Looking into our society, you may notice a lot of students dropping out, or leaving mid semester because of some mental problems. A lot of times, these can be caused because they chose the wrong path. College is not aligning with them, and they have problems because they're confused and feel lost. With this feeling comes disappointment, discouragement, and overall a negative vibe.

So, for the people who have not yet entered the world after high school. Here are some ideas of what you could be without a college education.

A founder of a multi billion dollar company.

This one may be a little more challenging, but it is not impossible without a college degree.

A welder

A lot of science in metallurgy goes into welding. It can be looked at as an art form, no it is an art form. Playing with the elements of this world can make a man feel creative and limitless. My closest friend is a welder, and he is one of the most hard workers I know. This is not directly related, but welders can't be slackers.

Fly airplanes man

Many people don't know that you can become a professional pilot without any college education. You can train to be a CFI, these certified flight instructors teach pupils how to fly and allow people to learn in safe manners. My father was a captain for American Airlines for over 30 years, so I also learned to fly. Its an amazing change of perspective; it will bring a sense of freedom and adventure to life.

There are banner towing opportunities that pay decently well and allow people to have travel freedom. Flying up and down the coastline for 8 hours a day can be tiring, but being paid a nice wage while joy riding can be a beautiful thing. Audio books are cool right?

Be a jock mahn

Commit to a sport and don't stop until you're paying your way with it. People think that you have to make it big in order to live professionally as an athlete, that couldn't be anymore wrong. There are plenty of athletes who make respectable wages that are well below the mainstream athletes; they are simply drowned with the noise. Choose a sport you love and give it your all. If it doesn't work out, not many could say they truly tried.

Create Beauty

Give art a try. Being an artist can be unsteady and challenging, but its a type of sacrifice that can bring passion, love, and adventure to a world of simplicity and minimalism.

There are tons of different types of art. Sculpting, welding, moving, painting, drawing, pottery, poetry. Art is love, and creative characteristics are pretty nice long term investments; these skills can translate into business creation and expression, tons of things!

Create Literature

You enjoy learning and spreading knowledge? Write a book, or start a blog on Steemit! People are intimidated by writing books, heck they're intimidated by reading them. They are some of the most empowering things that have been handed down in history. If you want to write a book, do it instead; just make sure to give it your all and do it right!

ATC

Become an Air Traffic Controller, often making upward of 100k they have extremely serious jobs, directing air traffic, but it can be an extremely meditative job that can bring much satisfaction. 100k without a degree, meh I'd take it! They don't even have to learn from a traditional college, they must have education from a regulated school that is cleared with a certain association.

There are so many choices besides college

Don't take this decision lightly, it is extremely important. It will determine the next couple of years of your life. After college, you can explore, or after a job you can go to college. It will be all alright, but choosing wisely will save you time and effort toward certain things. Learning will come from both routes, along with life lessons!

Comment below with your thoughts on skipping school, or staying with the system. What jobs can you think of that do not require traditional schooling?

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