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Originally Posted by TM875
Sargeman, did you start in the military? I was amiss, I forgot to mention that the military is also a very good and quite acceptable alternative to college. However, speaking the way this kid did, I doubt that he really would be willing to follow such a course.
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Yes, I did. I was an electronics technician on a submarine in the Navy. When I posted resumes and filed job applications many wanted either some kind of bachelor's or masters degree or 5 years of military experience. Unfortunately, I only had four years of actual on the job experience.
That's okay though because I got this job in my hometown and make a pretty good living at it.
Refineries are also pretty good jobs if you are fortunate enough to get one. After a couple of years of working there many make over $20/hr and get lots of overtime.
However, all that being said, I definitely recommend either going to college or going into the military. You can also go into the military after you get a college degree and you will be in as an officer. More money, more responsibilty, but more benefits of being an officer.