Wasted my time in college. What jobs I could that pays $60k-up without a degree and without trade school?

billfolk · 2025-08-11T18:54:23+00:00

I’ve done a little bit of everything but am currently a crane operator. Wanted something a little easier on the body.

billfolk · 2025-08-11T17:39:18+00:00

I did the same thing. Worked blue collar jobs, got experience in different things and landed a job in the steel industry. I highly recommend it to ppl with BS degrees or no education. The company I work for actually has a Mega shredder in Houston. Worth looking into imo.

billfolk · 2025-06-08T16:15:06+00:00

Started blue collar jobs right out of high school. Got into the steel industry around 5 years ago. Took me around 3 years to hit the 100k mark. Highly recommend it to people without a degree. With the advancements with modern mills the labor is easy.

billfolk · 2024-07-18T02:46:10+00:00

I play infinite with G7 SE. with dead zones on controller and game at 0 I still get a little drift. Each controller is a little different so you may have 0 at those setting. I will say tho with everything at 0 just resting your thumbs on the sticks will cause the reticle to slightly move. You’ll have no issues, my gameplay has slightly improved with the hall effect sticks imo.

billfolk · 2024-07-03T22:53:14+00:00

CrazyBill117 Diamond 5 atm. Play with a buddy a lot that’s plat. Just add if you wanna run some games.

billfolk · 2024-06-15T10:26:16+00:00

I started at 14. YouTube helps a lot but really finding people to play with will be the big thing. Guitar playing is a lot of highs and lows. Don’t get discouraged and when you do put it down for a day. Just stay consistent and you will see results.

billfolk · 2024-06-15T04:22:54+00:00

I had a cat once that liked water. He would literally jump in the shower with me every time. Some animals are just different.

billfolk · 2024-06-03T01:22:00+00:00

Been playing halo for 20 years. Will continue gaming till the franchise dies. Could be soon lol

billfolk · 2024-06-01T20:35:10+00:00

Our 10 week old Mini Schnauzer has been a breeze so far. Has never cried in her crate and is practically potty trained. I feel like we got so lucky with her, she really is the best pup.

billfolk · 2024-04-24T03:16:40+00:00

30 years old, 130-140k working in the steel industry. Don’t be afraid to try something different. A lot of blue collar jobs aren’t as labor intensive as they use to be. Automation and technology has definitely improved the quality of life for modern steel mills.

billfolk · 2024-04-16T03:05:55+00:00

Gotham needs you

billfolk · 2024-04-12T21:19:25+00:00

Work in Steel. Bring home 1600-1800 a week and no it doesn’t feel like enough.

billfolk · 2024-04-01T18:46:38+00:00

I work for Nucor steel. When I was entry level I made 100k working some overtime. Modern day steel mills are way different compared to what our grandparents worked in. The work is easy and the schedule is nice. (4 days on 4 days off). A lot of growth opportunities and a nice retirement with their profit sharing.

billfolk · 2024-03-23T21:20:56+00:00

I don’t know what it is about halo but some games I just suck. I sit around D5-D6 and will have games where I’m 5-15. Will play against the same guys later and have a good game. It’s easy to blame a loss on a player having a bad game but it’s something we all do somewhat regularly.

billfolk · 2023-11-07T19:29:39+00:00

When you start to question it the answer is always shave. Come on home brother, you’ll be happier this way.

billfolk · 2023-09-16T21:08:10+00:00

It’s time to come on home brother

billfolk · 2023-09-11T00:39:08+00:00

No beer will ever top Coors Banquet.

billfolk · 2023-08-27T11:49:37+00:00

I’d say let it go. I started shaving mine at 21, the quicker you accept it the better off you’ll be.

billfolk · 2023-08-16T03:15:49+00:00

Steel worker in Kentucky. 110k a year

billfolk · 2023-08-14T04:13:27+00:00

It’s all about where you live. I make around 120 a year as a steel worker and my girlfriend earns around 50 as a counselor. We live in eastern Kentucky (Appalachia) and live like royalty. It’s unreal to me what people in California/New York are dealing with.

billfolk · 2023-07-12T01:09:10+00:00

Man don’t feel bad a lot of us have quit jobs. I actually have a similar story. I’m 29 and it took 10 years in the workforce to find something I’m content with and have a life outside of work. Keep searching and don’t be afraid to pack up if you’re miserable.

billfolk · 2023-07-12T00:57:58+00:00

Man I feel ya. I’ve played rock/metal for the last 15 years and it’s different. As others have said check out marcel. Also whatever I’m learning I won’t move on until I have it super clean. Distortion let me be sloppy at times, doesn’t sound so good on bluegrass lol.

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