JOBS FOR 18 YEAR OLDS

Of course you often hear that in order to have a career and succeed financially, you HAVE to go to college. Going to college opens up a whole new world of possibilities and opportunities while NOT going spells DOOOOM!

But is that really the case?

While college is important for many careers and it is beneficial if you can afford it, a degree is NOT a necessity for you to succeed in life. Especially with college tuitions being so high these days, some students are probably better off not going. After all, a degree that comes with graduating deep in debt like some students are experiencing can end up hurting them for years.

Good Paying Jobs For 18 Year Olds

For those that don’t go to college, what types of jobs and careers can be found with JUST a high school degree? Don’t misunderstand, all of the jobs (careers) listed below will require training and years of learning. You will have to start at the bottom and work your way up because you you won’t just walk up and be able to qualify. However, you CAN get accepted in the companies and programs that have these types of jobs if you have a high school degree. How hard you work and train after that will be up to you.

For more information about each job type including the range of salary and what each job is like please go here.

1) Aircraft pilot
2) Software developer
3) Construction manager
4) Police chief
5) Nuclear power plant operator
6) Web developers
7) Elevator installers
8- Detective
9) Casino gaming manager
10) Water vessel pilots and captains