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My SO and I just invested 20k (10k max per person even married).
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I’m here to share and support this post. You can definitely make good money without a degree. 64k is decent and 5 years ago when I was working in the mortgage industry I thought it was the best I could ever get. However, I started researching and learned how much more money I could make as an executive assistant versus an admin assistant. They are essentially the same role in most cases, just titled differently and usually if titled correctly you will only support one person as opposed to supporting several like you do as an admin assistant. 5 years ago I was making 40k a year as an admin assistant for a mortgage broker. Today I make more than double that as an executive assistant. Be strategic, know what you want, pay a resume writer, and only decline interviews that won’t share the salary range in advance of the interview stage.
Thank you and I'm so Happy for you, Congratulations it only gets better
Congrats!! You definately do not need a degree to make good money. I was at a law firm for 13 yrs as a legal secretary. I was making $60k. I applied to another firm, same position and I am making $85k now. I do not have a degree. I was terrified with leaving that firm. It was the only firm I ever worked for. I took a chance and I got the job. Don't be afraid and just go for it!!
That's so good, I been Legal Assistant for 7yrs. I just didn't really like it. But that's so good. I'm glad to h ar b cause pepe think u need a Degree, No u don't with good exp. You will be good.
Definitely needed this encouragement!
Absolutely agree! My experience is exactly the same as all of the other people with degrees. So I still apply but, I have noticed a lot more job listings are showing that they “prefer a degree”. I have also noticed jobs for a mail clerk wanting someone with a degree, which I found ridiculous. Employers really need to rethink their requirements.
Exactly "I agree 💯 "
No for sure. I have a degree, not in my exact field, and make about $32k a year.
Just apply for jobs even if u think u may not get, look at the description and see if you have done those roles(or some) before even if it was for a short time and just apply. Good Luck to you
Amen!
I could not agree with this more. One of the assistants at the company I work for had no experience and no degree and she makes more money than I do with a degree. Defintiely don't let requirements hold you back.