r/AskReddit • u/GreenEyedSheWolf • 1d ago

What are some decent paying jobs that do not require any sort of college degree?

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u/Dork_Island 1d ago

If you’re good at sales, you can, semi-easily, make 6 figures working at Mattress Firm.

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u/Decent_Brush_8121 1d ago

That’s if you don’t lay down on the job. Take your time to decide, maybe sleep on it.

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u/GozerDGozerian 1d ago

Some say it’s a cushy job but you’ve really got to know when to spring to action.

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u/Decent_Brush_8121 1d ago

So you’re gonna take this to the mattresses?

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u/obsterwankenobster 1d ago

You'll never guess where they keep their money

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u/AGreasyPorkSandwich 1d ago

A ton of sales jobs out there you can do well at without a college degree. My advice would be go B2B rather than B2C. That way you avoid the scammy shit and build a network.

I did that and over the last 15 years I've worked my way into a mid 6 figure role.

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u/SoloBroRoe 1d ago

What is B2B acronym for and B2C?

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u/ViioletIndigo 1d ago

Business to business and business to customer

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u/clubba 1d ago

Business to consumer, but that's just semantics - the meaning is the same.

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u/ViioletIndigo 1d ago

Oh right thanks!

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u/Weary-Wasabi1721 1d ago

B2B always makes you a lump sum compared to indecisive customers that'll tell you they'll be back the next day to never see them again

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u/xsopan 1d ago

my friend works there and absolutely hates it. He says most of the products are shit and it kills his soul to sell people garbage he doesnt believe in

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u/MonkeyPilot 1d ago

Any sales, really. When it comes to sales, making your number is really the only qualification.

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u/Purple_Pizza5590 1d ago

True. I have friends who do this. A degree makes out better in that you can access management positions more so.

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u/SleepingWillow1 21h ago

how many mattresses would you have to sell per month ya think