This is a good paying job that doesn't require a college degree

[FitChick]

I heard on the news this morning that air traffic controllers are "aging out of the system" so they will need replacements. The pay was over $100K. Very stressful but if you could do it for a few years you could get out of debt and have a nice nest egg.

 

Also, because of the aging population, there is a great need for medical technicians. I think they said radiology techs make something like $70K and MRI techs were pretty well paid as well.

[Radu]

The aging population is something that will happen even worse than it is now.

Quite frankly, the EU is fu*ked in that aspect.

Besides going into jobs that support the aged population [like the ones you suggested], i fully expect nurses to go up in needs as well.

 

Also, for air traffic controllers, you need a specialised brain ... so to speak.

So if you can do it, it will not be that hard for you.

Basically, they are incredibly good multitaskers [and women have a natural advantage here over men].

[FitChick]

I'm not looking for a job but many on here are unemployed.

[ltjg45]

I wonder what is the real requirements to getting these positions.

 

I'm sure jobs like these that pay so well is not going to accept people with only a high-school diploma and nothing else.

[NoMagicBullet]

I briefly looked at radiology/MRI tech jobs -- some very specialized training/education needed for those. Expect to go to college for 2-4 years, depending on the job title and location.

[mammasita]

ATC is a great paying job. I don't think that is correct about the college degree though. A couple other requirements too (no older than 31). I looked at ATC briefly when I got out of the military.

 

How to Become an Air Traffic Control Specialist

[AlexDP]

I heard on the news this morning that air traffic controllers are "aging out of the system" so they will need replacements. The pay was over $100K. Very stressful but if you could do it for a few years you could get out of debt and have a nice nest egg.

 

Also, because of the aging population, there is a great need for medical technicians. I think they said radiology techs make something like $70K and MRI techs were pretty well paid as well.

 

Medical technicians are highly trained though. Do you have any idea what an MRI scanner costs? It's over 1 million dollars..

[FitChick]

You don't need a college degree so any training would be much cheaper. I realize many people would prefer living in their parents' basement, watching porn, than actually getting a good job with a future.

[carhill]

As an example, my best friend employs non-union mechanics who start, pending specific training, at 15.00/hr plus full benefits and they top out at 30.00/hr with same, plus overtime, which is common. This includes medical, 401K, and paid vacation. To my knowledge, none are college graduates. The most productive can and do make over 100 grand a year. Most are computer-savvy and have electronics and digital training paid for by their employer or product manufacturer.

 

IME, and I interface with most of the 'trades' in daily business, there are a lot of examples of good-paying jobs which don't require a college degree.

[Radu]

As an example, my best friend employs non-union mechanics who start, pending specific training, at 15.00/hr plus full benefits and they top out at 30.00/hr with same, plus overtime, which is common. This includes medical, 401K, and paid vacation. To my knowledge, none are college graduates. The most productive can and do make over 100 grand a year. Most are computer-savvy and have electronics and digital training paid for by their employer or product manufacturer.

 

IME, and I interface with most of the 'trades' in daily business, there are a lot of examples of good-paying jobs which don't require a college degree.

 

This will actually start involving with time more and more electronics/software training.

Cars are getting more and more sophisticated.