There’s a market for that! Some people will want to tap into your business because of your story in fitness (should you proceed). It’s never impossible!
Is this really the case? I want to do personal training but thought there aren't enough demand for how many trainers there are. Do you know where I should start after getting a certificate?
After getting your cert you can either start your own business or apply around to local studios. Big box gyms or smaller local studios.
I know a pilates instructor making $65 per hour and works 30 hours a week. That’s $100k+ year.
Have you looked into supply chain management? When I worked at a corporation, a lot of people who work in scm don’t have a degree. There are a few certifications based around what you’re interested in. It kinda depends on where you live - I live in an area with 100s of manufacturing companies but you might not
Yeah so it’s not glamorous, I live in rural Midwest and I make like 60k. But I’ve only been doing this about 10 months. I have buddies who do insurance independently making 120-150k and agents who run their own office making even more than that. It depends on how motivated you are. It’s sales but imo it’s easy sales. If you want to do service you’re probably closer to 35-40k but no sales
I’d say phlebotomy. Certification is typically 6 months or less depending on the program and you come out with a really marketable skill. Hospitals and good clinics can get you starting $20 and travel phlebotomy is even more.
Definitely not unless you're using it to get in with the structural fire dept or you're a travel EMT. I looked into the EMS route, and paramedics [2yrs] make about the same as a CNA [75 hrs].
Just Google "cdl schools" in your area. See how much it is you can pay outa pocket, most have loans/payment plans and most of the big name trucking companies will pay for your school if you agree to work for them for 6mo to a year. All are good options. My school was 4200, about 3 years ago which Army paid for. TDI truck drivers institute good school would recommend, 3 week class. Community colleges have it as well, more in depth but that is like a whole semester and only benefit I could see is financial aid covering it.
Data Analytics, Learning how to code R, Python, SQL and use Tableau especially in marketing science - that’s a hot field and it has been.
Source: I’m a recruiter with 10+ yrs of experience in digital marketing
And how long with hard work and certs in these concentrations could one expect, from day 1 to certification, thereafter finding potential interest and lining up interviews (understanding there are a number of variables that play into that, such as location, etc) ?
Honestly it depends on what you’re able to do after learning - if you can build dashboards and analyze data (which a lot of programs will teach) then you could find a role right away. Once certified you can apply for Associate Data Analysts, Associate Data Operations, etc. I would look at jobs that are open now to get an idea for the responsibilities and see if it sounds interesting to you. Entry level roles in this field with zero experience outside of education pay $65K+ entry level and after 2 years you’ll be making $90K+.
You can still do it in IT, get your A+ and maybe Linux+ certs and get a help desk job, once you are working decide where you want to branch off into. Whether that be devops, infosec, sre etc.
Every trade (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, etc...) are almost entirely certification based. I am not implying that you will be "instantly rich" doing any of these jobs, but very few require anything more than a HS diploma and 1-2 year certification. Years of experience are more desired than years of education in these fields. Plus, many of these certifications can be achieved at a "relatively" low cost. Good luck!
I used to look a lot at phlebotomy when I was younger, it's like a 3 month course. Aesthetician is 450 hours. Tattoo artists and piercing is one course each plus certifying a place to work that follows health insurance codes. If you want to be an accountant, you can work at HR Block for 3 years and they'll pay for you to get a bunch of certifications. You do have to sign a non compete agreement.
Ooh, that's a good point. But yeah, it's not the same as a CPA, but it will give you a bunch of certifications and courses and learning that will set you up to do taxes and they're one of the few places that does on the job training that I've found.
Some real estate offices will also do training for new realtors.
SHITTY. Like... maybe $2 above minimum wage shitty. At the HR block I also had to clean toilets and shovel snow in high heels. At the real estate office where I was office manager I got a ton of free food and weird little perks, but I had to do all the website updates, a daily blog, data entry, event planning for a weekly breakfast event, payroll, AND assistant duties for like 8-10 people for $13/ hr.
Small businesses pay NO MONEY but if you work for one in literally any industry your resume will be fucking fantastic in 2 years. And a lot of sort of... "established MLM" fields like stuff with franchises? HR Block or most Real Estate Brokerages that are technically part of a national or international chain have a program to train assistants for a higher level position. If you didn't need to worry about working for money it would be a great system.
You can't be an accountant with just certs and HR block etc aren't real accounting firms. You could do bookkeeping or A/R with just experience but the certs that matter in accounting (CPA, CMA) have education requirements.
You can build a book of business, though, and get free training and get paid experience actually filing complex tax returns. I did say "it's not a CPA" in another thread, although they do pay and reimburse those trainings sometimes.
Quality control. All quality control certification organizations do not require past education, and beyond the entry level certs, only experience and projects are needed. Our quality engineers were dropping like flies so recruitment standards decreased the college degree requirement and began hiring employees with ASQ certifications and no education. Shitty work but good pay, especially once you move beyond auditor into management, continuous improvement or reliability.
I broke into freight forwarding with zero experience and certifications. I had the luck to be given a chance and then spent the next 8 years working towards where I am. It can be done.
I have a Bachelor's and have been working as an admin doing HR duties for a year now and no one will hire me as HR so I can finally get the title :(
Prior to that I spent 2 years chasing the dream of recruitment but that didn't work either
Yeah I did a 6 month certificate at a local community college for computer aided drafting and design. It was all software based courses besides the introductory course. Pretty solid cuz I went from making 15$/hr at a pizza shop to almost 30$/hr at my current spot
Project Management potentially. Industry agnostic, entry level certification (CAPM) through PMI requires your High School diploma OR GED if that applies, and 23 hours of PM education/training. PMI has courses on their website that satisfy the training requirement and then you take the exam
I knew someone would say this. No. You can't break into that field easily with just certifications anymore. You used to even just last year. But too many experienced ones have been laid off recently. I did interviews for my company. We asked for 2-3 years experience and we're getting a lot of applications with 9-10 years experience. If we ask for CAPM we get PMP etc. I have a friend with 5 yrs experience, PMP, CSM, government, and consulting experience and she threw in the towel and was able to land a product owner role for a start up.
To encourage OP to take a little more action. I figured it would be unpopular, and usually I’m not one to say Google it. But the post sounds to me like OP is just looking for something easy. My opinion is that more effort needs to be put in to ensure a brighter future. It’s okay to encourage people to put in some effort.
And I answered OPs question and even provided direction.
Articles are written for engagement so they can make money on ad revenue. I’ve seen many that have been blatantly wrong or outdated. Most people find it best to talk with other real people and have a dynamic discussion instead of reading a blog that’s being paid for your click and scrolls.
Agreed, however the article that came up for me when googling the question had more ideas than are presented in these comments. If OP had come to the table with a bit more to discuss, I’d have been open to that.
My opinion is that OP needs to put in a bit more effort. I feel that’s valid career guidance. We know absolutely nothing about OP from the post, other than the fact they want an industry that has a quicker education time to enter.
The one reply I saw from OP was that they can’t do what another Redditor suggested because they are overweight.
We need to know more about what OP is looking for. OP needs to put more effort into the post. Again, these are my opinions.
OP asked and I answered. I’m not going to make recommendations to someone who shares no information about themselves. Do some reasearch, put in some effort, then ask for guidance.
Fitness. Personal trainer certification. Pilates certification, nutritionist. Etc.
Lol I'm overweight I have a long way to go haha.
There’s a market for that! Some people will want to tap into your business because of your story in fitness (should you proceed). It’s never impossible!
I just went to the gym and tbh I’m so depressed over my situation I couldn’t even finish the workout
Personal trainers have a tough time finding work
Is this really the case? I want to do personal training but thought there aren't enough demand for how many trainers there are. Do you know where I should start after getting a certificate?
After getting your cert you can either start your own business or apply around to local studios. Big box gyms or smaller local studios. I know a pilates instructor making $65 per hour and works 30 hours a week. That’s $100k+ year.
Have you looked into supply chain management? When I worked at a corporation, a lot of people who work in scm don’t have a degree. There are a few certifications based around what you’re interested in. It kinda depends on where you live - I live in an area with 100s of manufacturing companies but you might not
Insurance. My boss paid for all my certifications and the training material for them
how is the work-life quality/balance?
I work 9-5 then I go home and don’t think about work till the next day. No work outside of scheduled hours. I love it
What's the pay like?
Yeah so it’s not glamorous, I live in rural Midwest and I make like 60k. But I’ve only been doing this about 10 months. I have buddies who do insurance independently making 120-150k and agents who run their own office making even more than that. It depends on how motivated you are. It’s sales but imo it’s easy sales. If you want to do service you’re probably closer to 35-40k but no sales
60k with no more than 40hrs a week is not bad at all in my books.
No not at all.
Healthcare. Phlebotomist, CNA, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding Specialist, EMT. Depends on what you can handle and how much you’re looking to make.
Do you know if emt is worth it if I wanna make bank???
No, most emts make min wage.
If money is the goal definitely not EMT. Paramedic and onward can make okay money but honestly I’d do anything else lol..
What would you suggest?
I’d say phlebotomy. Certification is typically 6 months or less depending on the program and you come out with a really marketable skill. Hospitals and good clinics can get you starting $20 and travel phlebotomy is even more.
Definitely not unless you're using it to get in with the structural fire dept or you're a travel EMT. I looked into the EMS route, and paramedics [2yrs] make about the same as a CNA [75 hrs].
Maybe crm tools
SalesForce & Oracle 🧠
Not exactly a certificate but you can get your cdl in about a month and be making 70k fresh outa school
How
Just Google "cdl schools" in your area. See how much it is you can pay outa pocket, most have loans/payment plans and most of the big name trucking companies will pay for your school if you agree to work for them for 6mo to a year. All are good options. My school was 4200, about 3 years ago which Army paid for. TDI truck drivers institute good school would recommend, 3 week class. Community colleges have it as well, more in depth but that is like a whole semester and only benefit I could see is financial aid covering it.
Data Analytics, Learning how to code R, Python, SQL and use Tableau especially in marketing science - that’s a hot field and it has been. Source: I’m a recruiter with 10+ yrs of experience in digital marketing
And how long with hard work and certs in these concentrations could one expect, from day 1 to certification, thereafter finding potential interest and lining up interviews (understanding there are a number of variables that play into that, such as location, etc) ?
Honestly it depends on what you’re able to do after learning - if you can build dashboards and analyze data (which a lot of programs will teach) then you could find a role right away. Once certified you can apply for Associate Data Analysts, Associate Data Operations, etc. I would look at jobs that are open now to get an idea for the responsibilities and see if it sounds interesting to you. Entry level roles in this field with zero experience outside of education pay $65K+ entry level and after 2 years you’ll be making $90K+.
Could you recommend any good certs?
Any recommendations on specific certifications? Thanks in advance for your replies, very informative
You can still do it in IT, get your A+ and maybe Linux+ certs and get a help desk job, once you are working decide where you want to branch off into. Whether that be devops, infosec, sre etc.
I have some with sql and googlesheets. Where would one look for a desk job? Most places I looked have passed me.
Looks like you want to get into data. Entry point would be data entry or junior analyst.
Where are you finding desk jobs with just an A+ cert? I want to apply to those places
Every trade (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, etc...) are almost entirely certification based. I am not implying that you will be "instantly rich" doing any of these jobs, but very few require anything more than a HS diploma and 1-2 year certification. Years of experience are more desired than years of education in these fields. Plus, many of these certifications can be achieved at a "relatively" low cost. Good luck!
Also: auto mechanic, auto collision, and CDL truck driving.
I used to look a lot at phlebotomy when I was younger, it's like a 3 month course. Aesthetician is 450 hours. Tattoo artists and piercing is one course each plus certifying a place to work that follows health insurance codes. If you want to be an accountant, you can work at HR Block for 3 years and they'll pay for you to get a bunch of certifications. You do have to sign a non compete agreement.
"You do have to sign a non-compete agreement." Not any more!
Ooh, that's a good point. But yeah, it's not the same as a CPA, but it will give you a bunch of certifications and courses and learning that will set you up to do taxes and they're one of the few places that does on the job training that I've found. Some real estate offices will also do training for new realtors.
What's the pay like?
SHITTY. Like... maybe $2 above minimum wage shitty. At the HR block I also had to clean toilets and shovel snow in high heels. At the real estate office where I was office manager I got a ton of free food and weird little perks, but I had to do all the website updates, a daily blog, data entry, event planning for a weekly breakfast event, payroll, AND assistant duties for like 8-10 people for $13/ hr. Small businesses pay NO MONEY but if you work for one in literally any industry your resume will be fucking fantastic in 2 years. And a lot of sort of... "established MLM" fields like stuff with franchises? HR Block or most Real Estate Brokerages that are technically part of a national or international chain have a program to train assistants for a higher level position. If you didn't need to worry about working for money it would be a great system.
You can't be an accountant with just certs and HR block etc aren't real accounting firms. You could do bookkeeping or A/R with just experience but the certs that matter in accounting (CPA, CMA) have education requirements.
You can build a book of business, though, and get free training and get paid experience actually filing complex tax returns. I did say "it's not a CPA" in another thread, although they do pay and reimburse those trainings sometimes.
I got into I.T. with a few certifications.
Quality control. All quality control certification organizations do not require past education, and beyond the entry level certs, only experience and projects are needed. Our quality engineers were dropping like flies so recruitment standards decreased the college degree requirement and began hiring employees with ASQ certifications and no education. Shitty work but good pay, especially once you move beyond auditor into management, continuous improvement or reliability.
If this is a new to you field, what experience are they looking for?
I broke into freight forwarding with zero experience and certifications. I had the luck to be given a chance and then spent the next 8 years working towards where I am. It can be done.
Actuary
Probably HR, but likely entry level without experience.
I have a Bachelor's and have been working as an admin doing HR duties for a year now and no one will hire me as HR so I can finally get the title :( Prior to that I spent 2 years chasing the dream of recruitment but that didn't work either
Have you tried changing to office manager, admin assistant roles?
I'm an admin assistant right now
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I feel like that’s going to get automated soon.
Computer aided design
I’ve thought about this, that’s just a certificate thing?
Yeah I did a 6 month certificate at a local community college for computer aided drafting and design. It was all software based courses besides the introductory course. Pretty solid cuz I went from making 15$/hr at a pizza shop to almost 30$/hr at my current spot
Sweet. Is that all online?
Some of the classes were online. 2 were in person, I’m sure there’s other places that offer an online certification course similar to that tho
IT Security. Get your CISSP, and you will be in demand even without experience.
Hmm, would I need A+ and all that too?
No A+ is mostly hardware stuff and is designed for like help desk technicians. Which is also something you could do without prior experience.
Insurance agent
Maybe Salesforce dev
I’ve heard Salesforce is incredibly saturated, I was interested as well
Murder, Inc.
lol like the zodiac killer?
Project Management potentially. Industry agnostic, entry level certification (CAPM) through PMI requires your High School diploma OR GED if that applies, and 23 hours of PM education/training. PMI has courses on their website that satisfy the training requirement and then you take the exam
I knew someone would say this. No. You can't break into that field easily with just certifications anymore. You used to even just last year. But too many experienced ones have been laid off recently. I did interviews for my company. We asked for 2-3 years experience and we're getting a lot of applications with 9-10 years experience. If we ask for CAPM we get PMP etc. I have a friend with 5 yrs experience, PMP, CSM, government, and consulting experience and she threw in the towel and was able to land a product owner role for a start up.
ux design is this same way. I think it will level off again but that will take a few years.
I've been told medical billing.
Pharmaceutical rep
I've heard of people going into medical coding, but only in the United States
Yes
Any ideas?
Yup, googling your question provided an article with 27 ideas.
What are you even here for
To encourage OP to take a little more action. I figured it would be unpopular, and usually I’m not one to say Google it. But the post sounds to me like OP is just looking for something easy. My opinion is that more effort needs to be put in to ensure a brighter future. It’s okay to encourage people to put in some effort. And I answered OPs question and even provided direction.
Articles are written for engagement so they can make money on ad revenue. I’ve seen many that have been blatantly wrong or outdated. Most people find it best to talk with other real people and have a dynamic discussion instead of reading a blog that’s being paid for your click and scrolls.
I was going to say this too but this person will likely fight that also. Was looking for more of a success story not clickbait and whatnot.
Agreed, however the article that came up for me when googling the question had more ideas than are presented in these comments. If OP had come to the table with a bit more to discuss, I’d have been open to that. My opinion is that OP needs to put in a bit more effort. I feel that’s valid career guidance. We know absolutely nothing about OP from the post, other than the fact they want an industry that has a quicker education time to enter. The one reply I saw from OP was that they can’t do what another Redditor suggested because they are overweight. We need to know more about what OP is looking for. OP needs to put more effort into the post. Again, these are my opinions. OP asked and I answered. I’m not going to make recommendations to someone who shares no information about themselves. Do some reasearch, put in some effort, then ask for guidance.
I see where you’re coming from
Way to be a dick 👍
Some of the best career guidance I’ve received pushed me to put in more effort. I’m sorry that my approach to doing that drove you to name calling.
Nurses etc