Surprisingly high paying jobs.
08-04-2005 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam00s2k,Aug 4 2005, 03:13 AM
Working at Nordstrom is strictly based on commission.
If your a good salesperson I could definitely see a person pulling over 100K.
I'm not 100% sure but I've heard that the commission in women's shoes is somewhere just north of 10% of the cost to the consumer.
Then all you need to do is sell a million dollars in shoes.
-Adam
If your a good salesperson I could definitely see a person pulling over 100K.
I'm not 100% sure but I've heard that the commission in women's shoes is somewhere just north of 10% of the cost to the consumer.
Then all you need to do is sell a million dollars in shoes.
-Adam
08-04-2005 | 08:43 AM
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No merrits to those number. I met a truck driver and we talked about how much he make and he said yeah he does make alot but after all the expense he is lucky to walk away with 40K/year. Insurance is ridicously high and you got to have your own truck. I think the number you put up are really inflated. The shoe sales guy may make over 100K if he/she work triple overtime. Unless in some really special case or the "big boss".
08-04-2005 | 09:13 AM
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Lets clear this up:
1. Stats shows that higher learning makes more money.
a. Highschool: 12-15K
b. AA: 15-17K
c. BS: 17-40K
d. MS: 55K
e. Phd: 75K
f. Other Docs 80+
2. There are ALWAYS other circumstances:
a. Bill gates- No college
b. Madonna- No college, 4.0GPA 1st year in Michigan.
What makes ANYONE thinks that they can be part of this 1% of no college. Most jobs won't even hire you w/ a BS/BA.
Rememebr, only 17% of americans have a BS/BA. Still puts you in good shoes.
My thoughts: It's WHO YOU KNOW, that will get you a GOOD JOB.
BC
1. Stats shows that higher learning makes more money.
a. Highschool: 12-15K
b. AA: 15-17K
c. BS: 17-40K
d. MS: 55K
e. Phd: 75K
f. Other Docs 80+
2. There are ALWAYS other circumstances:
a. Bill gates- No college
b. Madonna- No college, 4.0GPA 1st year in Michigan.
What makes ANYONE thinks that they can be part of this 1% of no college. Most jobs won't even hire you w/ a BS/BA.
Rememebr, only 17% of americans have a BS/BA. Still puts you in good shoes.
My thoughts: It's WHO YOU KNOW, that will get you a GOOD JOB.
BC
08-04-2005 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by estukaye,Aug 4 2005, 01:29 AM
This thread is somewhat inspired by the Racer Chick thread in the gallery, and the fact that all my friends that didn't go through college are currently employed making around 35k a year.
I have another friend (I compare him to Kramer from Seinfeld) who barely made it through high school is making more money than all of us working as a Sheriff. (65k-70k)
Here I am fresh out of college and starving to find a job, yes the degree has qualified me for more jobs, but a large percentage are looking for experience.
Lately I've been hearing about so many jobs that pay a lot more money than I thought. For example: Many don't even require college educations.
Photographer: 150k-200k
Some photographers I work with bring in this much.
Shoe Salesman: 150-250k
Nordstrom, Niemans, Beverly Hills dept stores shoe salesperson. House in the Hollywood Hills by selling shoes!
Trucker with 4 rigs: 300k
Long haul trucking company, CA to NY. I had no idea a job like being a trucker would be so profitable.
World Financial Group: 250k+
Multilevel marketing financial services
The person I worked under brought in that much, but I hated the job (and some of the people) too much. It was like walking into a used car dealership everyday.
Anyone else hear of other jobs/careers that paid a lot more than you thought?
Also for the older S2Ki members, how was your career search after college?
I have another friend (I compare him to Kramer from Seinfeld) who barely made it through high school is making more money than all of us working as a Sheriff. (65k-70k)
Here I am fresh out of college and starving to find a job, yes the degree has qualified me for more jobs, but a large percentage are looking for experience.
Lately I've been hearing about so many jobs that pay a lot more money than I thought. For example: Many don't even require college educations.
Photographer: 150k-200k
Some photographers I work with bring in this much.
Shoe Salesman: 150-250k
Nordstrom, Niemans, Beverly Hills dept stores shoe salesperson. House in the Hollywood Hills by selling shoes!
Trucker with 4 rigs: 300k
Long haul trucking company, CA to NY. I had no idea a job like being a trucker would be so profitable.
World Financial Group: 250k+
Multilevel marketing financial services
The person I worked under brought in that much, but I hated the job (and some of the people) too much. It was like walking into a used car dealership everyday.
Anyone else hear of other jobs/careers that paid a lot more than you thought?
Also for the older S2Ki members, how was your career search after college?
Can you picture a Shoe Salesman driving a Porche Turbo, living in big home?
Not to put down the profession, but this is highly unrealistic.
08-04-2005 | 10:28 AM
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Damn, the shoe salesperson salary seems a bit far fetched for me to believe! 
On the flip side, just having an advanced degree may not guarantee a good salary, but it's still good to have on your side, nevertheless!
On the flip side, just having an advanced degree may not guarantee a good salary, but it's still good to have on your side, nevertheless!
08-04-2005 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Back-cracker,Aug 4 2005, 09:13 AM
Lets clear this up:
1. Stats shows that higher learning makes more money.
a. Highschool: 12-15K
b. AA: 15-17K
c. BS: 17-40K
d. MS: 55K
e. Phd: 75K
f. Other Docs 80+
2. There are ALWAYS other circumstances:
a. Bill gates- No college
b. Madonna- No college, 4.0GPA 1st year in Michigan.
What makes ANYONE thinks that they can be part of this 1% of no college. Most jobs won't even hire you w/ a BS/BA.
Rememebr, only 17% of americans have a BS/BA. Still puts you in good shoes.
My thoughts: It's WHO YOU KNOW, that will get you a GOOD JOB.
BC
1. Stats shows that higher learning makes more money.
a. Highschool: 12-15K
b. AA: 15-17K
c. BS: 17-40K
d. MS: 55K
e. Phd: 75K
f. Other Docs 80+
2. There are ALWAYS other circumstances:
a. Bill gates- No college
b. Madonna- No college, 4.0GPA 1st year in Michigan.
What makes ANYONE thinks that they can be part of this 1% of no college. Most jobs won't even hire you w/ a BS/BA.
Rememebr, only 17% of americans have a BS/BA. Still puts you in good shoes.
My thoughts: It's WHO YOU KNOW, that will get you a GOOD JOB.
BC
08-04-2005 | 10:50 AM
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From: Area 51
Originally Posted by Kekoa,Aug 4 2005, 10:39 AM
Your problem is that you are full of BS
Where is my popcorn with interest?
Where is my movies with interest?
Where's my 100.00 bet for the game of Pool that you lost?