I make 60k base with uncapped commission in tech sales. I got into this field with no degree and I get to work from home as well. So Shane is definitely spot on with his take
After graduating HS I got a gig selling cars at Carmax, doing that for two years got me into an entry level tech sales job as a SDR. I’ve been doing it for a year and a half and absolutely love it. I personally would recommend course careers because it took me a year of grinding at 45k to get hired out of my contract and land a full time job with my client. Where I personally know people who are making 60k+ after doing course careers in 3-4 months
Some clarity on Insurance Agent: It is NOT something you just jump into overnight. You have to take training to become licensed first. And that takes some financial input upfront. Once you pass the testing and get licensed - you find a company to sell for.
and it's among the hardest types of sales to do, if you really like to learn sales techniques there is no better place to learn, then go to a higher profit place and sell there you'd be their star.@@MamaJayde
Same for claims adjuster. Along with state licensing requirements and multiple regulations, many companies are understaffed due to high burn out and overworking. Claim load and high call quantity is difficult to manage. Not to mention claim closure matrix, customer satisfaction (when they refuse to accept they caused the accident) while controlling claim expenses to keep the share holders stock happy is all difficult to juggle. FYI - no one is every happy about being in an accident or ultimately happy with the claims process. Shops are backed up, parts delays are industry standard, and telling an insured their rental coverage only covers 30 days on a 45+ day repair means they are out of pocket for the rest. Save your sanity and your soul and avoid this industry. The industry is crashing due to increasing environmental catastrophe claims (hurricanes, wild fires, floods, hail/tornado, etc).
I'm a software developer and I was not before (working as a receptionist in hotels) and no it's not "easy" to learn software development !! Be careful before you quit your actual job ! Learn software development first in your spare time and get certified and find a first job as a software developer before quitting your actual job. Please do your own research and don't trust/believe what a RUclips video tells you without any doubt. Good luck
I'm switching to DevOps right now and I can tell you : you can't learn right away to do DevOps or devsecops without really studying it and being certified. It's not easy to understand unless you are working in IT already and this takes a certain time. Really be aware of that and don't just trust/believe a RUclips video that tells you it's easy. Good luck
how does someone with a 9-5 and responsibilities get into this? i have a very extensive background in tech but i need a clear no bs path to follow...have an interview with a company called conduent tommorow for a claims processing role. this will be the first remote job ive ever done. really hoping for the best,
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Wanna throw it out there that I'm a fresh graduate and got a business systems analyst remote job that pays me $63,500. You guys should consider this position. They didn't care much about my degree.
Most of these require a full fledge bachelors degree. And even with a bachelors in computer science, it’s not easy to get your first job as a software developer, cyber security professional, or data analyst.
Insurance agent and adjusting both require state licensing and company sponsorship along with CE needed to keep it active. State regulations vary. Rates are going up and many customers are angry. A lot of companies are not writing new business now and several are pulling out of various states completely. Auto repair is plagued with industry wide parts delays. Industry is full of burnt out employees and revolving door employers with more managers making additional guidelines and creating more work just to justify their positions.
I got two of the jobs mentioned without a degree and was offered the third. So while true that in some cases it helps. Many of these you can do without a degree and imo should. Colleges are really a waste of money you are better off self learning industry tools and making a portfolio. If you can demonstrate you can do the work most companies won't care if you have a degree
Hi, I just found your channel and I want to say what a breath of fresh air you are. I’m a 63-year-old female, who unfortunately had to leave my job because of a disability. I’m looking for something new working from home until I’m about 67. I don’t want to start a new career because by the time I I’m fully retrained I’ll be ready to retire. You have very good information you’re sharing on your channel and I appreciate you very much. I can see why you have so many subscribers. Diane
Im 20 and an associate in Product Management making 80k base and 88k-92k total comp. Really just requires a base level of understanding of technology and some social skills. You have to become more familiar with tech as the job goes on to adapt to changes in the tech industry and how it affects the product.
Hi , I'm glad I read your comment. It's encouraging. I humbly request your help so that I can also do some work online. I will really appreciate your help. Thank you
Do you think is posible to land a job in Product Management living outside the US? I live in Venezuela for example. And how do i find good online bootcamps to have an anitial knowledge to start. And most important how do i find companies to hire me. I dont know how to find that online, what tools are good for that?
Thank you so much Shane for sharing. My roommate and I are both nursing assistants and working nights cleaning and caring for 18 to 20 patients per 12 hour shift is exhausting. Sometimes the patients we work with are violent, and work injuries have occurred, too. I come home crying and stressed with back aches. :( Thank you for sharing these tips. We will be trying some of these make money from home gigs.
that sounds really tough but you are really helping people with that. i was amazed at how hard the nurses were working at the hosptals when i was helping my mom fight cancer for 11 years.
@jeantuite-actress--imdb thanku for your response. It's not easy and having to care for a loved one isn't easy either especially with cancer you seem really resilient.
20:28 Claims adjuster. You must have your insurance license for property and casualty (home and auto first) before taking course for claims adjuster. If you look at my previous post a handful of minutes ago you may get some insight on insurance in general. Everyone I spoke to about the testing for P&C said it was the hardest test they have ever taken. I’d strongly agree on that. I did pass first time (no clue how… never expected that even during the testing) but MANY people have to take this test 5/6 x or more before passing. Be very prepared to study your A$$ of at home, on a computer, by yourself and know you may have to take the test more than once or twice. I’d strongly suggest you read my previous post as much more is covered.
On top of that, it won't be over just home. It will cover inter coastal shipping product shipping, crops and drought/storm loss, multiple types of dwellings, overlapping coverage of home and outbuilding structures, injuries on commercial property/home/auto. I have had to take it twice now (lapsed after the first time due to company not needing it or covering the CE to maintain it) and passed both times but be prepared for about 2-3 weeks of training, a 200 question, timed test with very long situational questions and answers.
I found my perfect profession thanks to this video. Until now, I had no idea what Instructional Design was, but now watching videos about it feels like destiny. This is a dream I will pursue. There aren't enough words to thank you, Shane. God bless you!
Thank you so much for what you do, Shane! I am an RN and have worked in the Medical field for over 30 years. I could retire now but plan on working until I am 70 (because I will get over $900/mo more from Social Security if I retire at that age). I am active, healthy, and look much younger than my age. I want to find a job that I can do remotely because I really don't have the best retirement plan despite my years of working. Over the past 10 years I have not liked where health care is going. Greedy corporations have taken over and, as a result, many people have lost sight of the purpose of Healthcare: Care or caring for others. And then, of course, COVID kinda nipped it in the bud for me. I really would love to find a remote job where I can help to change healthcare to a primary focus of compassion for others and genuine caring.
You're welcome and thanks for sharing your story. You might want to check out these videos if you are looking for a remote job: 10 Companies Always Hiring Work From Home Jobs (Worldwide) ruclips.net/video/9LiO5HALoxM/видео.html 17 Work From Home Job Companies Always Hiring! (Worldwide) ruclips.net/video/Uwy7hJZQw2c/видео.html 19 Best Fully Remote Jobs Hiring Now (WORLDWIDE) ruclips.net/video/-ex9Mmg4xJM/видео.html Hope these help.
I am an accountant who decided to be a stay at home Mom. I am now looking to merge my accounting skills with Google Digital Marketing & e commerce certificate.
A few words for Software Engineering : The learning peak of Software Engineering is STEEP. Heavy time investment is needed in the beginning and then ofc it levels off. Learning never stops, so you're constantly researching, reading, working, non-stop mostly everyday to keep up with the tech. Most people have no interest in this thus fail. I would rate this 3/10. Not for most people and most will not achieve this.
I certainly have no interest in it because, being in actual engineering, I see the rubbish software that becomes the industry standard solely because it hit at the right time, not because it's actually any good. I couldn't live with my conscience doing such a poor job and there's no living in producing a better version when the crappy one is already established.
Thank you!!! I'm a software engineer too and I agree so much with your comment. Data analyst and DevOps or devsecops are even worse in terms of learning them when you're not in this field already.
@@nadbwah282 Yeah, its like the cyber security starting jobs. Like sure, entry level is 80k, but there really isn't such a thing as an entry level cybersecurity job. You have to at lease start out in some lower level 40-50k IT job first. Especially if you don't have a degree.
@@TonyRuleif you work in Operating Systems or platform engineering, it’s a MUCH better fit for a true engineer than becoming a web developer. It also likely pays much closer to physical engineering too, so many do that for fun and then do app dev to pay for it.
I love your story! I am so stressed, burned out, and absolutely hate going into the office in our crime riddled disgusting downtown core. This channel gives me hope.
Thank you for your videos! I watched this video a few days ago. I got a job interview today for a customer service representative remote. It's for a pharmaceutical company. I will be an independent contract. I don't know the pay just yet. I'm completely excited for this! I can work from home while my kids are in school and work on my own schedule. I have 20+ years working in the customer service industry. Mostly hospitality. Thanks again 👍👍
Left a long time Sys Admin job almost 4 years ago to pursue my passion in Fire, Rescue and EMS. I still LOVE my Profession and will continue it until retirement, but I cant help but feel a draw back to IT and the idea of a remote part time or maybe full time job in-between my shifts would help stave off EMS burn out doing OT as well as satisfy 2/3 of my professional goals. NICET and Revit are my other goals....
I disagree with IT help desk/ IT security specialist. it does require college, and in many instances MANY certificates. My two cents (14 years of experience in IT field.)
Also in IT and have been for about 7 years. From my experience neither of those require a degree to get into. Certs however are of great value. I will acknowledge depending on what you're trying to do in IT and the company you may be written off for a position for simply not having a degree. I imagine however you just end working for companies that don't care about degrees when it comes to IT
Actually, Shane is 100% correct. At the time, I was a 28 year old single mom, a HS grad and landed my first job in mid-market Telecom & Equipment Sales w/Sprint in NOLA making $60k per year. I knew absolutely nothing about technology at the time; however, I had a proven track record in a different field of consistently making & exceeding revenue targets YOY. Sprint taught me everything I needed to know. At night I attended a tech school and worked on my first Cisco Certification. THIS is why companies will hire you. I told the VP in my interview, “I have no clue what you sell here, but I can guarantee I will be one of your most successful Sales people by year’s end”. I went on to work for the Big 3 in Telecom ultimately landing a job with AT&T Wholesale in the Northeast making $160k per year selling to companies billing in excess of several hundred thousand per month in Telecom. I regularly went up against Yale & Harvard grads and beat them. There are several ways to educate yourself in both Sales & Tech without having to go to college or spending large sums on Bootcamps. Employers hire people that are hungry, have confidence and who have the ability to sell themselves. Don’t ever be discouraged by job descriptions! If you can perform 70% of the job requirements, then apply! Certifications are an excellent way to educate yourself & an accepted way of demonstrating your technical abilities. Certifications will trump BS degrees in most cases as degrees can’t possibly teach the most current, bleeding technologies. Finally, it’s the keywords in your cover letter and resume that will help you bypass the “bots”. Companies are happy to train the right candidates. What can’t be taught is work ethic, integrity and confidence. I was always nervous walking into an interview; however, I swallowed that fear and clearly & concisely articulated why it would be the biggest mistake of their lives not to hire me. You got this! Believe in yourself and what you are capable of doing💪🏼!
16 should be a 0/10, your chances of landing that job as an executive assistant is 0 unless you know an executive, or your related to an executive. His example of the person that got the job under a big producer probably has parents that donated a building to the producers favorite collage, or made a 100 million dollar donation to their favorite political candidate. I used to work at a job one of my family relatives stream lined me into getting for a big Hollywood studio, and I was friends with the ladies in the hiring department, and she showed me a stack of 1000s upon 1000s of unviewed applications. The only people that got jobs were those that the people in the positions pushed for them to hire. If your Dad runs Disney, then yes that is a 10/10, but there is a 1/330 million chance that is you, lol.
Thank you so much for what you're doing and being so inspiring! I recently lost my WAH job of 16 years and I am trying to familiarize myself with new programs so I can get another job soon!
I think you have a great team, as your videos are genuine and don't have the visual and scripting hallmarks of many click-baity sketchy "financial advice" ads and videos here on RUclips. Plus, the advice you give is really awesome. I'm really glad I found your channel.
Someone close to me is a senior software developer working remotely. Started out doing web developing, but in just a few years was promoted to a senior role. They make over $100,000K a year so definitely a good career choice for the right person.
In most states, you have to take a state license to be any kind of Insurance Agent and Claims Adjuster.. I will personally tell you it's not that easy and Claims is even more difficult .. I absolutely hate Insurance lol
I sell insurance over the phone - dental/vision in particular- you don't need a degree but you do need a license. I worked it part time from my garage and I Pulled in 20k in 2022. It can be lucrative but you gotta hustle a whole lot and do your own marketing.
Do you have a video talking about being an independent contractor and doing your own taxes? I feel like no one mentions this when they make these work-at-home videos. If someone doesn't realize they have to take care of their own taxes doing some of these jobs they actually may forget to even take are of it properly and then be in big trouble. We're so used to companies just taking care of it for us if we are employee status.
Thank you this is so inspiring. I am 48 years old and have been a working professional since age 20. I have so many skills. But now I have started a school in Asia as a hobby for three years and at this point i wish to relocate over there. It is a must that I find some way to support myself online. I worked three years in a hospital in case management data. Have good technical writing skills. I can type 100WPM. Good with excel and so much experience in all kinds of research, customer service, sales, business analysis, bookkeeping etc. I want some job where I am supporting some team, project or company in a valuable way while able to work remotely from Asia.
Even if you don't need a degree with these jobs, they still come with a skill set. Can you develop these skills while on the job? If not, how would you advise acquiring them? For example, should you work with tutors or take certain classes online? If so, do you have any recommendations? I thought your video contained excellent advice overall, minus this key information.😊
Pharmacy used to be an excellent gig. Sure there were weekends and some nights, but you'd do a 40 hour week. Get a great 6 figure salary and nice 5 figure bonus (more if they offered profit shared behind the counter). Then salaries dropped, bonuses got reduced and you were on 60+ hour grinds. I wished I didn't take on the 7 years of college debt, I never ended up practicing Pharmacy instead ending back up in a banking role (buying BCD collateral and doing loan sales) and later getting my Computer Science BS to jump into Network Engineering. At least I finally paid off all my college debt about 10 years ago in my 40's.
@@brentreeve7554 I think based on friends (two are doctors of Chiro.) they have much better work life balance than the typical pharmacists. Friends that are in retail pharm. sort of hate their jobs, a couple were able to start their own stores and are much happier.
I had a friend who worked in a pharmacy for CVS I think as a pharmacy tech. She had the upper management come in to view their pharmacy. They asked if she thought she could handle more volume ( she was already one of the fastest among her co-workers). She answered sure, if you put me on roller skates and put a rocket up my butt! She smiled, rolled her eyes and went back to work.
I appreciate that you showed companies that I’ve actually heard of. I didn’t realize that searching for remote jobs would be more streamlined if you looked on the company’s website, not indeed. Thank you!
Some good stuff in this video, lots of helpful hints. I have to comment through on number 17. Sadly, most recruiters out there have very little experience in recruiting, especially in the tech sector. Recruiters are a dime a dozen these days and a lot of companies will outsource recruitment overseas. Often these recruiters are not as fluent in English as maybe they should be, have harsh accents which make them hard to understand and have little to no knowledge in the field they are recruiting for. Almost anyone can be a recruiter as it takes little experience.
Travel agents were a thing in the 80's and 90's; but that type of work died out. I am surprised it still exists. The job was as you explained it. You find out what people want to do and you offer up a package either you or a company put together. I admit the idea sounds like a fun job to be passionate about, but good luck finding or starting it. Edit: Like the travel agent, a few of the jobs you mentioned, have been taken over by online apps. You no longer require someone to do the job the web app can. Recruiter is the other I am thinking of. There are many recruiter services on the web. You don't need to hire someone to do that. You just pay a small fee to put your add on their website.
This is an untrue statement. I am currently a travel agent and make well over 6 plus figures a year by doing monthly group trips which can range from 10 people to 1k. You would be surprised how many TA's are in this business nationwide. Over 100k.
Graduated last year and planning on going to college this spring season for softball, downside is I've had epilepsy for the past 10 years. Just finding a job that could be on the side or full time instead of wasting time studying the wrong topic, if you know what I mean. It's just easier remote because i can't drive and I'd always loved the idea of traveling the world. Thanks so much for the video!
I get it. I have had seizures off and on since my early teens. I have not mentioned the seizure issue more than once to make sure I was not turned down. That being said, my seizure issue comes and goes. I may be good for a couple years, or I may have multiple a week for a week's or months. It is beyond frustrating.
At one point before the injuries. I made over $80,000 a year in a commission only structured Job. Which is really good considering it paid only commission.
All the jobs you mentioned requires high education and skills.. mostly for professionals... how about for ordinary people like us? Are there any jobs from home we can jump into?
Learn the skills. It's that simple. Choose your pain/frustration. You can either deal with the frustration of learning a new skill, the pain to your ego when it gets hard. Or you can deal with the pain of hating what you do for work and hit to your ego and stress that follows when you're living paycheque to paycheque. And just to be clear, I'm in the boat of the latter. Which is why I am learning a new skill in hopes of the latter no longer being my reality.
I have yet to find one that doesn't require you to already know how to use the different systems required. Finding a job that trains you is pretty much nil now. So hopefully you'll find the time and money to take the courses you're interested in and get certified
Insurance is not quite that simple! Life insurance requires a license as dose autu & health Most employers will not hire you until you have the license. It took me about 3 months to get my auto insurance license. .Alison online learning offers digital marketing & so much more FREE!!!
From someone who sells insurance, I had to laugh at how he said "whole life" with such distain. Whole life is a great product just like term. Both have their place, just depends on the clients age and situation. I love the channel by way. There's a ton of great info in these videos
If you show enough skill with no degree, employers love it because they know you will stay and be grateful for the job, and they can keep wages low and you satisfy the bare minimum to do the job.
Question for people who have experience with this: My husband has a background in warehouse work (for the last 10-11 years) and it's taking a toll on his body. Sore ankles and aching back, and sometimes pulling muscles easily. He wants to find a work-from-home job, perhaps tech based, but everything we've seen so far requires like 1-5 years experience or a bachelor's degree. Has anyone successfully made a transition to some kind of entry-level tech job without either of those things? Purely on wanting to learn how to do a new, healthier job and hopefully make a career out of it? Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
I'm in a warehouse typing this so I know the feeling. I've looked into GRC work. Governance Risk and Compliance in Cyber security. Because there's such a demand for many cyber security jobs, I wouldn't worry about the experiences. Any course you take will allow you to create experience that he can use on his resume. I'm also taking a look into instructional design, I have graphic design skills and didn't know about this field until now. Depending on the demand, I may pivot
Entry level tech sales doesn’t require experience. They usually just want transferable skills and they don’t require any kind of degree. Taking an online course or bootcamp would be a great addition to his resume. Many are free or offer payment plans. I went from being a line cook and former home health aide to tech sales after attending an online bootcamp. However it’s highly competitive for sure since no experience or degree is required.
Hello Shane, I have always had a nack for technology and figuring out why they are broken and being able to fix them. I have unfortunately never managed to get into IT as a career despite my efforts and event getting a couple of different certifications such as CCNA, Oracle Certrified DBA, and the Oracle Certified PL/SQL Developer (although all certifications have long been expired now) but I am now giving it my 120% to get into the cloud industry. For this reason, I have started studying for my AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam. What would be your best advice on getting freelance projects so that I can gain some experience and extra cash on the side?
I LOVE your channel! I've just completed my tech sales bootcamp and loved it! Now I want to start applying to tech sales job with a very important requirement: I want it to be a job that I can work from anywhere, not remotely. They are not the same. If a job says "remote" they mean remote in the U.S. Would you be so kind as to do a video about jobs that specify "work from anywhere'. I still want to travel and work in tech sales, but I'd like to do it, sometimes, for a week or so in another country. Thank you!
Going to comment here and assume you’re American… Realistically, the only ‘work from anywhere’ jobs in tech sales will be Market Development Reps and Inside Sales Reps. Anything field sales (which, frankly, is where the big bucks are) likely requires you to go on-site at least a few times a year, and you would have to run the numbers yourself to see if the cost of living delta to constantly fly back to the US on your dime is worth it. If you took a regional territory with affordable flights or driving to a lower cost of living country (especially one with favourable tax burden), you might be able to make it work.
We hire at home sales persons - for our freight brokerage. Most are 75k their first year and over 100k thereafter - just got to make friends with business people on the phone and lock in some deals. We do the rest.
It is so frustrating watching your videos, I have multiple skill sets, that I have basically learned on my own over the past 15 years. But because of some injuries I suffered in a car wreck. its caused those skills to diminish. Like I lost the filling in my right hand, and that greatly hinders all my skills. but your videos are great.
Keep using that hand in the same way you have always used it so you can reteach. Even if you don't feel the same. Fake it. I had a stroke, messed up my left side, kept using that side anyway with the help of my right side and it's not 102% but it's 97% back and then keeping shadow moving until one day you fall right back in line....... Test a theory it's free. I didn't go to the hospital after my stroke, I took regular pain medicine and I kept using my left side as if nothing happened. I continued to have strokes but eventually it stopped only because I had to reteach myself by continuing to use my left side. Now I be dancing.....
Data analyst tends to want certifications and or experience. I wouldn't put it as a job field you can get into without a degree. It requires significant experience imo.
Oh my god, I worked as a pharmacy tech and it was a good job but holy crap is it mentally exhausting, I can't even imagine what it was like during COVID
Most of these work-from-home gigs are IT-based/related and require IT/technical skills e.g. web developer, IT security, SEO/software developer, IT sales, digital marketing etc that are likely to appeal to young IT nerds. For maybe more mature people who like the idea of working remotely/from home and who can use a computer but who are NOT interested in IT jobs, AI or writing code these are of limited interest. Working in insurance or as a data analyst I would imagine is deadly dull. Travel agent isn't IT-based but ideally you need to have experience of booking air tickets e.g. using AMADEUS and planning itineraries etc. I would suggest that just by living in a place and being familiar with it doesn't necessarily qualify you to be a travel agent. Prior direct experience of being a travel agent and having knowledge/experience of tourism facilities in popular tourist destinations really is essential for this job.
You will NOT be getting a remote web development role unless you have 5+ years of experience in this job market. I am a software developer who has been trying to break into tech for 3 years and still can't land a remote role. Most junior roles are either fake or scams
Here in Canada GTA area, entry level data analyst job does not exist. If you find one, it still requires experience and the competition is crazy (1000+ applicants). Also Google Data analytics certificate means nothing when you dont have industrial or analyst related experiences.
Insurance agent in training: I disagree on Term Insurance. It is exactly how it sounds. It is term. It only goes to a certain point and is no more. Whole life is like it sounds. You keep it. It is yours as long as you pay the premium. I like the pay up policies. There are different ones like 20 Pay, 21 Pay 65 Pay, or 85 Pay. 20 Pay is paid up after 20 years. 21 Pay is paid up after 21 years. 65 Pay is paid up at 65 years old. 85 Pay is paid up at 85 years old. Regular Whole life, you pay for life. BUT you have for when you pass away and your family needs to pay for your burial. Term insurance is (for me) more for mortgage protection, vacation protection insurance, anything for a temporary need.
Hand write your resume in crayons. Preferably Fuschia as it is considered the most "artistically professional " color. Next , relieve yourself in any and all plants in the lobby and/or waiting room. Finally , When meeting the interviewer do not extend your hand to shake , instead , and this is crucial to securing you in their memory to stand out among all other candidates , sneeze in his or her face . This is considered a "High Honor" among both those in Secret Societies such as Skull and Bones and Corporate Management. If this does not get you your desired position , try again and repeat all steps. Eventually you will find the right "fit" for you and your future employer. Good luck in your future endeavors !
12:02 I moved out to Oahu about three years ago. Met a guy who is a full time Uber driver but is a travel agent whenever he feels like it. Specializes in Hawai’i but specifically Oahu. It can be lucrative
I've been thinking about becoming a travel agent focusing on Cruise lines. I have no degree and no work experience due to being disabled. I'm working with Vocational Rehab now to help me get into the workforce with support.
As a young adult I wanna be out less help my grandparents and work from home But I don't know where to start.... thanks for all your explanation and good work
@Shane Hzmmus, Thanx for the video Could you pls share more details on AI tools that seem to be necessary these days for most of these online jobs you talk about in this video and AI-related jobs in general?
My last job before I retired for good was as a tech recruiter for a contractor company within a very specialized niche sector. The help desk jobs are a great way to get your foot in the door in a variety of positions and companies including the intelligence community. The Largest US intelligence organization and the DOD have labor categories that include numerous levels so that as you gain experience you will move into higher categories which brings higher salaries. You can also parlay that experience into applying for different fields such as systems engineering etc.
Thanks! This is where I am...I am a CPA and CMA, but I became so burned out to the point of mental breakdown. Started my own firm in Feb 2023, but people seem to think it is a minimum wage so I am entertaining other options :)
Based on the search that I've made on the youtube, and on the title of your video, I rank your video 10 out of 10. It is just perfect. No words for your energy and efforts that you put in this video. Thanks a lot Shane. May God bless you more. Aaameeen.
I do a series of remote jobs (gigs) if you may say, that rounds up a $1400 per month. This is quite a lot if you live in the third world, specially Argentina and Venezuela where I have lived throughout my remote worker/freelancer career. interpreter full time, transcriber, translator, subtitle writer as side jobs! I found this video interesting but It mainly applies to the first world!
I've been a copywriter for 10 years and yes you can make very good money but talent is very important. You need to be better than most of the writers to get paid the higher rate.
I would be cautious of tech sales. Katherout had SEVERE burnout from her tech sales job. Just consider your life circumstances carefully before you apply for that! Sales is tough in any industry (speaking from experience, i absolutely detest selling things I've learned but I've been working for more than two decades)
I love sales. It’s what makes the world go round. Nothing would ever happen if it wasn’t for sales. And you’re serving people as well; giving them your best and helping them make good choices.
I like how your job 'tier' lists include jobs that are accessible to people from most SES backgrounds, and not just middle class westerners with a multitude of opportunities already.
Much appreciate your videos 🎉 I am a pharmacy technician. The pharmacy industry is just getting worse by the day. Glad you got out! I’ll follow your torch 😅
I know people in these fields, some are close friends and the pay is not what you said (it's way less), they've been working in these fields for years. I do wonder, the same job gets paid differently in different regions? (I'm in Brussels) (it might be tax related)
I'm a QA analyst and my company requires me to come into the office.. here's the kicker all my meetings are online and there is absolutely no reason for me to be there other than then getting a power trip
@@lukeae2001 As you approach 40's or mid-career, you become less desirable: more expensive salary and obsolescence (employer perception). Some will get layoff. Some will enter management. Some will become project leads, managing workers from overseas. Companies don't want expensive North American software developers to do the work themselves; they want them to lead the low cost oversea workers. I am not seeing too many reaching age 65 and still doing programming for companies. Many older programmers become freelancers and contractors involuntarily to survive.
@@smwk2017 Ah yeah I see. Damn, I feel like there’s no right choice in terms of career anymore. I’m looking for something with high income, decent work-life balance, opportunities for freelancing/remote work, something both technical and creatively stimulating and most importantly something that will not become redundant or insanely difficult to obtain a job due to advancements in AI/Automation. I initially thought that Computer Science would give me those benefits but now it doesn’t seem it’s the case any longer. The only other field I’m worth considering is Digital Marketing but I definitely don’t feel the same sense of excitement that I do or did towards CS when learning about it
@@lukeae2001 Marketing is considered overhead. On down market or when the company does not do well, it is the first department to cut. When business turns around, they just hire marketing people again.
Wow a pharmacist. Pharmacy seems like such a big career. I started out in the news biz in my 20s. I get so many emails re: remote jobs or that I’ve just made a lot as an affiliate or something but I’m afraid to open the links for fear of scams. Some of the CSR jobs seem lower pay.
What would you recommend for a handicapped person in their mid 40's that can no longer work in their previous career? Technically & mechanically inclined, knows the basics of Microsoft excel, & can navigate a computer OS with ease.
I’m not even in insurance anymore, but I still stand by whole life. The earlier you get it, the cheaper you pay. Then you have it the remainder of your life and don’t have to worry about it. I don’t understand why everyone loves term life so much if that’s their only life insurance 😅 but I digress, I wouldn’t just jump into life insurance sales. So many people fail within the first two weeks. It’s simple, but it’s not easy.
I make 60k base with uncapped commission in tech sales. I got into this field with no degree and I get to work from home as well. So Shane is definitely spot on with his take
how would you recommend getting into it?
How did u get in?
any tips on how to get in?
Employer name? Or competitor? 😂
After graduating HS I got a gig selling cars at Carmax, doing that for two years got me into an entry level tech sales job as a SDR. I’ve been doing it for a year and a half and absolutely love it. I personally would recommend course careers because it took me a year of grinding at 45k to get hired out of my contract and land a full time job with my client. Where I personally know people who are making 60k+ after doing course careers in 3-4 months
Some clarity on Insurance Agent: It is NOT something you just jump into overnight. You have to take training to become licensed first. And that takes some financial input upfront. Once you pass the testing and get licensed - you find a company to sell for.
92% don’t make it
and it's among the hardest types of sales to do, if you really like to learn sales techniques there is no better place to learn, then go to a higher profit place and sell there you'd be their star.@@MamaJayde
Exactly. ...
Same for claims adjuster. Along with state licensing requirements and multiple regulations, many companies are understaffed due to high burn out and overworking. Claim load and high call quantity is difficult to manage. Not to mention claim closure matrix, customer satisfaction (when they refuse to accept they caused the accident) while controlling claim expenses to keep the share holders stock happy is all difficult to juggle. FYI - no one is every happy about being in an accident or ultimately happy with the claims process. Shops are backed up, parts delays are industry standard, and telling an insured their rental coverage only covers 30 days on a 45+ day repair means they are out of pocket for the rest.
Save your sanity and your soul and avoid this industry. The industry is crashing due to increasing environmental catastrophe claims (hurricanes, wild fires, floods, hail/tornado, etc).
Not only that it's often 100% commission. You only get out what you put in and it takes time to start earning income.
I'm a software developer and I was not before (working as a receptionist in hotels) and no it's not "easy" to learn software development !! Be careful before you quit your actual job ! Learn software development first in your spare time and get certified and find a first job as a software developer before quitting your actual job.
Please do your own research and don't trust/believe what a RUclips video tells you without any doubt.
Good luck
I'm switching to DevOps right now and I can tell you : you can't learn right away to do DevOps or devsecops without really studying it and being certified. It's not easy to understand unless you are working in IT already and this takes a certain time.
Really be aware of that and don't just trust/believe a RUclips video that tells you it's easy.
Good luck
Imposter syndrome is a lie 🎉 I’m a developer and it definitely changed my life.
how does someone with a 9-5 and responsibilities get into this? i have a very extensive background in tech but i need a clear no bs path to follow...have an interview with a company called conduent tommorow for a claims processing role. this will be the first remote job ive ever done. really hoping for the best,
@@Michael-z8o8k how can I get i to this??
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Wanna throw it out there that I'm a fresh graduate and got a business systems analyst remote job that pays me $63,500. You guys should consider this position. They didn't care much about my degree.
What did they care about if you don’t mind me asking?
What exactly do you do?
If experience was they were looking for, what type did you have?
What courses and books would you recommend for absolute beginners?
What courses do you take?
Many people's eyes 👀 opened up when they started working remotely
Once you go remote it's hard to go back lol
Most of these require a full fledge bachelors degree. And even with a bachelors in computer science, it’s not easy to get your first job as a software developer, cyber security professional, or data analyst.
So, not getting a degree puts you at a disadvantage. Getting a degree still offers no guarantee. Nice 🙄
@@midknightmiddleman5887not true for IT, certs and experience open the doors
thats the deal sadly@@midknightmiddleman5887
Insurance agent and adjusting both require state licensing and company sponsorship along with CE needed to keep it active. State regulations vary. Rates are going up and many customers are angry. A lot of companies are not writing new business now and several are pulling out of various states completely. Auto repair is plagued with industry wide parts delays. Industry is full of burnt out employees and revolving door employers with more managers making additional guidelines and creating more work just to justify their positions.
I got two of the jobs mentioned without a degree and was offered the third. So while true that in some cases it helps. Many of these you can do without a degree and imo should. Colleges are really a waste of money you are better off self learning industry tools and making a portfolio. If you can demonstrate you can do the work most companies won't care if you have a degree
Hi, I just found your channel and I want to say what a breath of fresh air you are. I’m a 63-year-old female, who unfortunately had to leave my job because of a disability. I’m looking for something new working from home until I’m about 67. I don’t want to start a new career because by the time I I’m fully retrained I’ll be ready to retire. You have very good information you’re sharing on your channel and I appreciate you very much. I can see why you have so many subscribers. Diane
Checking in a month later. I am in a similar boat. Have you had any luck?
Im 20 and an associate in Product Management making 80k base and 88k-92k total comp. Really just requires a base level of understanding of technology and some social skills. You have to become more familiar with tech as the job goes on to adapt to changes in the tech industry and how it affects the product.
If you don't mind me asking, how did you get to be an associate PM? Did you do any courses or bootcamps?
Hi , I'm glad I read your comment. It's encouraging. I humbly request your help so that I can also do some work online. I will really appreciate your help. Thank you
Lucky you
Did it a require a diploma or a certificate ?
Do you think is posible to land a job in Product Management living outside the US? I live in Venezuela for example. And how do i find good online bootcamps to have an anitial knowledge to start. And most important how do i find companies to hire me. I dont know how to find that online, what tools are good for that?
Thank you so much Shane for sharing. My roommate and I are both nursing assistants and working nights cleaning and caring for 18 to 20 patients per 12 hour shift is exhausting. Sometimes the patients we work with are violent, and work injuries have occurred, too. I come home crying and stressed with back aches. :( Thank you for sharing these tips. We will be trying some of these make money from home gigs.
I hope you get one of these jobs. Yeah healthcare can sometimes take its toll on you. Best of luck!
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Côté d l voire..Abidjan 14:48
that sounds really tough but you are really helping people with that. i was amazed at how hard the nurses were working at the hosptals when i was helping my mom fight cancer for 11 years.
@jeantuite-actress--imdb thanku for your response. It's not easy and having to care for a loved one isn't easy either especially with cancer you seem really resilient.
20:28 Claims adjuster. You must have your insurance license for property and casualty (home and auto first) before taking course for claims adjuster. If you look at my previous post a handful of minutes ago you may get some insight on insurance in general. Everyone I spoke to about the testing for P&C said it was the hardest test they have ever taken. I’d strongly agree on that. I did pass first time (no clue how… never expected that even during the testing) but MANY people have to take this test 5/6 x or more before passing. Be very prepared to study your A$$ of at home, on a computer, by yourself and know you may have to take the test more than once or twice. I’d strongly suggest you read my previous post as much more is covered.
On top of that, it won't be over just home. It will cover inter coastal shipping product shipping, crops and drought/storm loss, multiple types of dwellings, overlapping coverage of home and outbuilding structures, injuries on commercial property/home/auto. I have had to take it twice now (lapsed after the first time due to company not needing it or covering the CE to maintain it) and passed both times but be prepared for about 2-3 weeks of training, a 200 question, timed test with very long situational questions and answers.
I teach the prep class to get insurance licenses in NY. If anyone who reads this needs tutoring to pass your insurance exams, reach out!
I found my perfect profession thanks to this video. Until now, I had no idea what Instructional Design was, but now watching videos about it feels like destiny. This is a dream I will pursue. There aren't enough words to thank you, Shane. God bless you!
Hi! I absolutely feel the same! Did you manage to get a job or learn towards Instructional Design since your comment? How did it work out for you?
Hey!!! I'm a copywriter and I'm curious where I can land myself a good job in copywriter. Any idea, please share.
How did you learn? )
What even is instructional design. How does one get into it?
Thanks shane
Thank you so much for what you do, Shane! I am an RN and have worked in the Medical field for over 30 years. I could retire now but plan on working until I am 70 (because I will get over $900/mo more from Social Security if I retire at that age). I am active, healthy, and look much younger than my age. I want to find a job that I can do remotely because I really don't have the best retirement plan despite my years of working. Over the past 10 years I have not liked where health care is going. Greedy corporations have taken over and, as a result, many people have lost sight of the purpose of Healthcare: Care or caring for others. And then, of course, COVID kinda nipped it in the bud for me. I really would love to find a remote job where I can help to change healthcare to a primary focus of compassion for others and genuine caring.
You're welcome and thanks for sharing your story. You might want to check out these videos if you are looking for a remote job:
10 Companies Always Hiring Work From Home Jobs (Worldwide)
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17 Work From Home Job Companies Always Hiring! (Worldwide)
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19 Best Fully Remote Jobs Hiring Now (WORLDWIDE)
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Hope these help.
Yay! Thank you both. Resources for days 🙌🏼🎉
I am an accountant who decided to be a stay at home Mom. I am now looking to merge my accounting skills with Google Digital Marketing & e commerce certificate.
I got into life insurance for the last 2 years and i can vouch it is absolutely soul sucking.
Especially chargebacks
A few words for Software Engineering :
The learning peak of Software Engineering is STEEP. Heavy time investment is needed in the beginning and then ofc it levels off.
Learning never stops, so you're constantly researching, reading, working, non-stop mostly everyday to keep up with the tech. Most people have no interest in this thus fail.
I would rate this 3/10. Not for most people and most will not achieve this.
I certainly have no interest in it because, being in actual engineering, I see the rubbish software that becomes the industry standard solely because it hit at the right time, not because it's actually any good. I couldn't live with my conscience doing such a poor job and there's no living in producing a better version when the crappy one is already established.
digital marketing too
Thank you!!! I'm a software engineer too and I agree so much with your comment.
Data analyst and DevOps or devsecops are even worse in terms of learning them when you're not in this field already.
@@nadbwah282 Yeah, its like the cyber security starting jobs. Like sure, entry level is 80k, but there really isn't such a thing as an entry level cybersecurity job. You have to at lease start out in some lower level 40-50k IT job first. Especially if you don't have a degree.
@@TonyRuleif you work in Operating Systems or platform engineering, it’s a MUCH better fit for a true engineer than becoming a web developer. It also likely pays much closer to physical engineering too, so many do that for fun and then do app dev to pay for it.
I love your story! I am so stressed, burned out, and absolutely hate going into the office in our crime riddled disgusting downtown core. This channel gives me hope.
I relate. Jobs here either underpay, don't hire or risk me getting my head blown off. There is a shooting every day here
Thank you for your videos! I watched this video a few days ago. I got a job interview today for a customer service representative remote. It's for a pharmaceutical company. I will be an independent contract. I don't know the pay just yet. I'm completely excited for this! I can work from home while my kids are in school and work on my own schedule. I have 20+ years working in the customer service industry. Mostly hospitality. Thanks again 👍👍
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Happy for you ❤
Hi can you please share the information of where you found this job?
he really is the careers advisor a lotta kids need right now
(also respect to shane for showing digital marketing some love early on lol)
Most of these job titles require a degree and/or experience so the title of this video makes no sense.
His videos are always a bunch of BS.
Thanks I won't waste my time. Things that look to good to be true usually are. 😢
Left a long time Sys Admin job almost 4 years ago to pursue my passion in Fire, Rescue and EMS. I still LOVE my Profession and will continue it until retirement, but I cant help but feel a draw back to IT and the idea of a remote part time or maybe full time job in-between my shifts would help stave off EMS burn out doing OT as well as satisfy 2/3 of my professional goals. NICET and Revit are my other goals....
I disagree with IT help desk/ IT security specialist. it does require college, and in many instances MANY certificates. My two cents (14 years of experience in IT field.)
Also in IT and have been for about 7 years. From my experience neither of those require a degree to get into. Certs however are of great value. I will acknowledge depending on what you're trying to do in IT and the company you may be written off for a position for simply not having a degree. I imagine however you just end working for companies that don't care about degrees when it comes to IT
True, I've searched for IT jobs in most job boards and they all require at least a B.A in computer science.
Actually, Shane is 100% correct. At the time, I was a 28 year old single mom, a HS grad and landed my first job in mid-market Telecom & Equipment Sales w/Sprint in NOLA making $60k per year. I knew absolutely nothing about technology at the time; however, I had a proven track record in a different field of consistently making & exceeding revenue targets YOY. Sprint taught me everything I needed to know. At night I attended a tech school and worked on my first Cisco Certification.
THIS is why companies will hire you. I told the VP in my interview, “I have no clue what you sell here, but I can guarantee I will be one of your most successful Sales people by year’s end”. I went on to work for the Big 3 in Telecom ultimately landing a job with AT&T Wholesale in the Northeast making $160k per year selling to companies billing in excess of several hundred thousand per month in Telecom.
I regularly went up against Yale & Harvard grads and beat them. There are several ways to educate yourself in both Sales & Tech without having to go to college or spending large sums on Bootcamps. Employers hire people that are hungry, have confidence and who have the ability to sell themselves.
Don’t ever be discouraged by job descriptions! If you can perform 70% of the job requirements, then apply! Certifications are an excellent way to educate yourself & an accepted way of demonstrating your technical abilities. Certifications will trump BS degrees in most cases as degrees can’t possibly teach the most current, bleeding technologies.
Finally, it’s the keywords in your cover letter and resume that will help you bypass the “bots”. Companies are happy to train the right candidates. What can’t be taught is work ethic, integrity and confidence. I was always nervous walking into an interview; however, I swallowed that fear and clearly & concisely articulated why it would be the biggest mistake of their lives not to hire me. You got this! Believe in yourself and what you are capable of doing💪🏼!
I know someone who went from help desk to security specialist without a high school diploma!
16 should be a 0/10, your chances of landing that job as an executive assistant is 0 unless you know an executive, or your related to an executive. His example of the person that got the job under a big producer probably has parents that donated a building to the producers favorite collage, or made a 100 million dollar donation to their favorite political candidate. I used to work at a job one of my family relatives stream lined me into getting for a big Hollywood studio, and I was friends with the ladies in the hiring department, and she showed me a stack of 1000s upon 1000s of unviewed applications. The only people that got jobs were those that the people in the positions pushed for them to hire. If your Dad runs Disney, then yes that is a 10/10, but there is a 1/330 million chance that is you, lol.
Thank you so much for what you're doing and being so inspiring! I recently lost my WAH job of 16 years and I am trying to familiarize myself with new programs so I can get another job soon!
Hope you got something. Buy never rely on one skill. Improve on the one u got and learn new skills. So u can provide multiple services.
I think you have a great team, as your videos are genuine and don't have the visual and scripting hallmarks of many click-baity sketchy "financial advice" ads and videos here on RUclips.
Plus, the advice you give is really awesome.
I'm really glad I found your channel.
Thanks for the kind words. Stay tuned for more videos.
@@ShaneHummus No worries. Keep up the good work 💯👍 👍
Someone close to me is a senior software developer working remotely. Started out doing web developing, but in just a few years was promoted to a senior role. They make over $100,000K a year so definitely a good career choice for the right person.
In most states, you have to take a state license to be any kind of Insurance Agent and Claims Adjuster.. I will personally tell you it's not that easy and Claims is even more difficult .. I absolutely hate Insurance lol
After a year in claims I feel your pain. I want to move on but just don't know where to go
I hate insurance companies...they cheat and suck the life blood out of their customers.
I sell insurance over the phone - dental/vision in particular- you don't need a degree but you do need a license. I worked it part time from my garage and I Pulled in 20k in 2022. It can be lucrative but you gotta hustle a whole lot and do your own marketing.
Do you have a video talking about being an independent contractor and doing your own taxes? I feel like no one mentions this when they make these work-at-home videos. If someone doesn't realize they have to take care of their own taxes doing some of these jobs they actually may forget to even take are of it properly and then be in big trouble. We're so used to companies just taking care of it for us if we are employee status.
Thank you this is so inspiring. I am 48 years old and have been a working professional since age 20. I have so many skills. But now I have started a school in Asia as a hobby for three years and at this point i wish to relocate over there. It is a must that I find some way to support myself online. I worked three years in a hospital in case management data. Have good technical writing skills. I can type 100WPM. Good with excel and so much experience in all kinds of research, customer service, sales, business analysis, bookkeeping etc. I want some job where I am supporting some team, project or company in a valuable way while able to work remotely from Asia.
Glad you like the video! Thanks for sharing your story and best of luck
Even if you don't need a degree with these jobs, they still come with a skill set. Can you develop these skills while on the job? If not, how would you advise acquiring them? For example, should you work with tutors or take certain classes online? If so, do you have any recommendations? I thought your video contained excellent advice overall, minus this key information.😊
Pharmacy used to be an excellent gig. Sure there were weekends and some nights, but you'd do a 40 hour week. Get a great 6 figure salary and nice 5 figure bonus (more if they offered profit shared behind the counter). Then salaries dropped, bonuses got reduced and you were on 60+ hour grinds. I wished I didn't take on the 7 years of college debt, I never ended up practicing Pharmacy instead ending back up in a banking role (buying BCD collateral and doing loan sales) and later getting my Computer Science BS to jump into Network Engineering. At least I finally paid off all my college debt about 10 years ago in my 40's.
Very similar for chiropractic. At least Pharmacists still avg higher salaries.
@@brentreeve7554 I think based on friends (two are doctors of Chiro.) they have much better work life balance than the typical pharmacists. Friends that are in retail pharm. sort of hate their jobs, a couple were able to start their own stores and are much happier.
I had a friend who worked in a pharmacy for CVS I think as a pharmacy tech. She had the upper management come in to view their pharmacy. They asked if she thought she could handle more volume ( she was already one of the fastest among her co-workers). She answered sure, if you put me on roller skates and put a rocket up my butt! She smiled, rolled her eyes and went back to work.
I appreciate that you showed companies that I’ve actually heard of. I didn’t realize that searching for remote jobs would be more streamlined if you looked on the company’s website, not indeed. Thank you!
Happy to help!
Some good stuff in this video, lots of helpful hints.
I have to comment through on number 17. Sadly, most recruiters out there have very little experience in recruiting, especially in the tech sector. Recruiters are a dime a dozen these days and a lot of companies will outsource recruitment overseas. Often these recruiters are not as fluent in English as maybe they should be, have harsh accents which make them hard to understand and have little to no knowledge in the field they are recruiting for. Almost anyone can be a recruiter as it takes little experience.
Travel agents were a thing in the 80's and 90's; but that type of work died out. I am surprised it still exists. The job was as you explained it. You find out what people want to do and you offer up a package either you or a company put together. I admit the idea sounds like a fun job to be passionate about, but good luck finding or starting it.
Edit: Like the travel agent, a few of the jobs you mentioned, have been taken over by online apps. You no longer require someone to do the job the web app can. Recruiter is the other I am thinking of. There are many recruiter services on the web. You don't need to hire someone to do that. You just pay a small fee to put your add on their website.
This is an untrue statement. I am currently a travel agent and make well over 6 plus figures a year by doing monthly group trips which can range from 10 people to 1k. You would be surprised how many TA's are in this business nationwide. Over 100k.
i'm in tech sales, i got let go twice in the last 2 years and both companies weren't staying afloat due to the economy.
With the way things are nowadays it’s probably best not o assume we are all 18 years old.
I so relate. I'm also a pharmacist and these 13 to 15 hour shifts are brutal.
This one girl I know us a pharmacist and she works from home, doing prescription checks and research. You should look into that. She loves it
Graduated last year and planning on going to college this spring season for softball, downside is I've had epilepsy for the past 10 years. Just finding a job that could be on the side or full time instead of wasting time studying the wrong topic, if you know what I mean. It's just easier remote because i can't drive and I'd always loved the idea of traveling the world. Thanks so much for the video!
I get it. I have had seizures off and on since my early teens. I have not mentioned the seizure issue more than once to make sure I was not turned down. That being said, my seizure issue comes and goes. I may be good for a couple years, or I may have multiple a week for a week's or months. It is beyond frustrating.
I wish shane that you would put time stamps in your videos. Thank you for the good content, also.
At one point before the injuries. I made over $80,000 a year in a commission only structured Job. Which is really good considering it paid only commission.
All the jobs you mentioned requires high education and skills.. mostly for professionals... how about for ordinary people like us? Are there any jobs from home we can jump into?
Learn the skills. It's that simple.
Choose your pain/frustration.
You can either deal with the frustration of learning a new skill, the pain to your ego when it gets hard.
Or you can deal with the pain of hating what you do for work and hit to your ego and stress that follows when you're living paycheque to paycheque.
And just to be clear, I'm in the boat of the latter. Which is why I am learning a new skill in hopes of the latter no longer being my reality.
I have yet to find one that doesn't require you to already know how to use the different systems required. Finding a job that trains you is pretty much nil now. So hopefully you'll find the time and money to take the courses you're interested in and get certified
Insurance is not quite that simple!
Life insurance requires a license as dose autu & health
Most employers will not hire you until you have the license. It took me about 3 months to get my auto insurance license.
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From someone who sells insurance, I had to laugh at how he said "whole life" with such distain. Whole life is a great product just like term. Both have their place, just depends on the clients age and situation. I love the channel by way. There's a ton of great info in these videos
If you show enough skill with no degree, employers love it because they know you will stay and be grateful for the job, and they can keep wages low and you satisfy the bare minimum to do the job.
Question for people who have experience with this: My husband has a background in warehouse work (for the last 10-11 years) and it's taking a toll on his body. Sore ankles and aching back, and sometimes pulling muscles easily. He wants to find a work-from-home job, perhaps tech based, but everything we've seen so far requires like 1-5 years experience or a bachelor's degree. Has anyone successfully made a transition to some kind of entry-level tech job without either of those things? Purely on wanting to learn how to do a new, healthier job and hopefully make a career out of it? Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
I'm in a warehouse typing this so I know the feeling. I've looked into GRC work. Governance Risk and Compliance in Cyber security. Because there's such a demand for many cyber security jobs, I wouldn't worry about the experiences. Any course you take will allow you to create experience that he can use on his resume. I'm also taking a look into instructional design, I have graphic design skills and didn't know about this field until now. Depending on the demand, I may pivot
Entry level tech sales doesn’t require experience. They usually just want transferable skills and they don’t require any kind of degree. Taking an online course or bootcamp would be a great addition to his resume. Many are free or offer payment plans. I went from being a line cook and former home health aide to tech sales after attending an online bootcamp. However it’s highly competitive for sure since no experience or degree is required.
Tech sales...no degree required
@@fakechefI'm a kitchen manager looking into tech sales. Can you share the boot camp you took?
So how do you get into tech sales?
The retention editing in your video has me hooked because I can never sit for videos
Hello Shane,
I have always had a nack for technology and figuring out why they are broken and being able to fix them. I have unfortunately never managed to get into IT as a career despite my efforts and event getting a couple of different certifications such as CCNA, Oracle Certrified DBA, and the Oracle Certified PL/SQL Developer (although all certifications have long been expired now) but I am now giving it my 120% to get into the cloud industry. For this reason, I have started studying for my AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam. What would be your best advice on getting freelance projects so that I can gain some experience and extra cash on the side?
Thanks for sharing Shane. This is extremely useful and valuable information. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to share.
I LOVE your channel! I've just completed my tech sales bootcamp and loved it! Now I want to start applying to tech sales job with a very important requirement: I want it to be a job that I can work from anywhere, not remotely. They are not the same. If a job says "remote" they mean remote in the U.S. Would you be so kind as to do a video about jobs that specify "work from anywhere'. I still want to travel and work in tech sales, but I'd like to do it, sometimes, for a week or so in another country. Thank you!
Where did you do your bootcamp?
How did it go?
Going to comment here and assume you’re American… Realistically, the only ‘work from anywhere’ jobs in tech sales will be Market Development Reps and Inside Sales Reps. Anything field sales (which, frankly, is where the big bucks are) likely requires you to go on-site at least a few times a year, and you would have to run the numbers yourself to see if the cost of living delta to constantly fly back to the US on your dime is worth it. If you took a regional territory with affordable flights or driving to a lower cost of living country (especially one with favourable tax burden), you might be able to make it work.
I’m a local truck driver, I’m working 12 hrs mon-fri 😢😢😢. Definitely need a new avenue of income
Cybersecurity actually needs more people. Though you do need at least CompTIA certificates for it at the least.
We hire at home sales persons - for our freight brokerage. Most are 75k their first year and over 100k thereafter - just got to make friends with business people on the phone and lock in some deals. We do the rest.
Can I apply?
It is so frustrating watching your videos, I have multiple skill sets, that I have basically learned on my own over the past 15 years. But because of some injuries I suffered in a car wreck. its caused those skills to diminish. Like I lost the filling in my right hand, and that greatly hinders all my skills. but your videos are great.
Keep using that hand in the same way you have always used it so you can reteach. Even if you don't feel the same. Fake it. I had a stroke, messed up my left side, kept using that side anyway with the help of my right side and it's not 102% but it's 97% back and then keeping shadow moving until one day you fall right back in line.......
Test a theory it's free.
I didn't go to the hospital after my stroke, I took regular pain medicine and I kept using my left side as if nothing happened. I continued to have strokes but eventually it stopped only because I had to reteach myself by continuing to use my left side. Now I be dancing.....
The thing is the insurance companies say they cover it but only for diabetes and not for obesity.
Data analyst tends to want certifications and or experience. I wouldn't put it as a job field you can get into without a degree. It requires significant experience imo.
You're like the Caleb Hammer of getting a job. I just watched all your job list videos. Makes me want to quit my current job and start a new career
Dear Shane: YOU ARE A GODSEND! Thank you for taking the time to serve your community and make this video for the rest of us! Godspeed!
Thank you! Appreciate your support.
"Go Where The Opportunity is" and thats exactly what you did when you niched yourself a personal finance youtuber. You have the most concise videos
Oh my god, I worked as a pharmacy tech and it was a good job but holy crap is it mentally exhausting, I can't even imagine what it was like during COVID
I have a PhD and haven't been able to get a job for over a decade. I'm currently on welfare trying to survive.
A PhD in what? I could see being a super niche phd not having a lot of options but should be plenty in an entire 10 years.
Most of these work-from-home gigs are IT-based/related and require IT/technical skills e.g. web developer, IT security, SEO/software developer, IT sales, digital marketing etc that are likely to appeal to young IT nerds. For maybe more mature people who like the idea of working remotely/from home and who can use a computer but who are NOT interested in IT jobs, AI or writing code these are of limited interest. Working in insurance or as a data analyst I would imagine is deadly dull. Travel agent isn't IT-based but ideally you need to have experience of booking air tickets e.g. using AMADEUS and planning itineraries etc. I would suggest that just by living in a place and being familiar with it doesn't necessarily qualify you to be a travel agent. Prior direct experience of being a travel agent and having knowledge/experience of tourism facilities in popular tourist destinations really is essential for this job.
Ty
You will NOT be getting a remote web development role unless you have 5+ years of experience in this job market. I am a software developer who has been trying to break into tech for 3 years and still can't land a remote role. Most junior roles are either fake or scams
Here in Canada GTA area, entry level data analyst job does not exist. If you find one, it still requires experience and the competition is crazy (1000+ applicants). Also Google Data analytics certificate means nothing when you dont have industrial or analyst related experiences.
Thank you !!! I agree with you so much as a software engineer myself. This video is not realistic at all regardless of the real struggle
your channel is one of the best one i've ever found!
You should make a video for food service folk trying to get OUT of the restaurant life
Insurance agent in training: I disagree on Term Insurance. It is exactly how it sounds. It is term. It only goes to a certain point and is no more. Whole life is like it sounds. You keep it. It is yours as long as you pay the premium. I like the pay up policies. There are different ones like 20 Pay, 21 Pay 65 Pay, or 85 Pay. 20 Pay is paid up after 20 years. 21 Pay is paid up after 21 years. 65 Pay is paid up at 65 years old. 85 Pay is paid up at 85 years old. Regular Whole life, you pay for life. BUT you have for when you pass away and your family needs to pay for your burial. Term insurance is (for me) more for mortgage protection, vacation protection insurance, anything for a temporary need.
This is the BEST channel on the internet. Thanks 👍😊
Thanks! Love the support
Any tips on how to write a proper letter of applications and how to present yourself during interviews?
Just ask chatgpt for this kind of stuff bro, we are in the future already you need to take advantage of AI
ChatGPT
Hand write your resume in crayons.
Preferably Fuschia as it is considered the most "artistically professional " color.
Next , relieve yourself in any and all plants in the lobby and/or waiting room.
Finally , When meeting the interviewer do not extend your hand to shake , instead , and this is crucial to securing you in their memory to stand out among all other candidates , sneeze in his or her face .
This is considered a "High Honor" among both those in Secret Societies such as Skull and Bones and Corporate Management.
If this does not get you your desired position , try again and repeat all steps.
Eventually you will find the right "fit" for you and your future employer.
Good luck in your future endeavors !
12:02 I moved out to Oahu about three years ago. Met a guy who is a full time Uber driver but is a travel agent whenever he feels like it. Specializes in Hawai’i but specifically Oahu. It can be lucrative
I've been thinking about becoming a travel agent focusing on Cruise lines. I have no degree and no work experience due to being disabled. I'm working with Vocational Rehab now to help me get into the workforce with support.
Thank you for all your efforts, you doing a great job.
As a young adult I wanna be out less help my grandparents and work from home But I don't know where to start.... thanks for all your explanation and good work
You can do it!
TY, I like your style in explaining all of these things, God Bless You!! Helping all & teaching us so Patiently😇🥰👍
Thanks for your kind words!
If I move back to Los Angeles maybe I should be a travel agent. You really cover a lot of career territory here. Great channel!
I plan to attend a digital marketing boot camp to get jobs in digital marketing as well as sales.
@Shane Hzmmus,
Thanx for the video Could you pls share more details on AI tools that seem to be necessary these days for most of these online jobs you talk about in this video and AI-related jobs in general?
My last job before I retired for good was as a tech recruiter for a contractor company within a very specialized niche sector. The help desk jobs are a great way to get your foot in the door in a variety of positions and companies including the intelligence community. The Largest US intelligence organization and the DOD have labor categories that include numerous levels so that as you gain experience you will move into higher categories which brings higher salaries. You can also parlay that experience into applying for different fields such as systems engineering etc.
Thanks! This is where I am...I am a CPA and CMA, but I became so burned out to the point of mental breakdown. Started my own firm in Feb 2023, but people seem to think it is a minimum wage so I am entertaining other options :)
Based on the search that I've made on the youtube, and on the title of your video, I rank your video 10 out of 10. It is just perfect. No words for your energy and efforts that you put in this video. Thanks a lot Shane. May God bless you more. Aaameeen.
I do a series of remote jobs (gigs) if you may say, that rounds up a $1400 per month. This is quite a lot if you live in the third world, specially Argentina and Venezuela where I have lived throughout my remote worker/freelancer career. interpreter full time, transcriber, translator, subtitle writer as side jobs! I found this video interesting but It mainly applies to the first world!
En serio es posible? Yo lo estoy analizando pero no se si dar el paso final, estoy actualmente en españa como ilegal y la cosa no pinta bien.
Truly appreciate your honesty, and help.
I work at an assisted living facility and make around $35K. I have zero skills.Antisocial. Am I hopeless?
Thank you. In school both Ms. Psychology. And Software Engineering learns frontend and backend with Flat Iron.
I've been a copywriter for 10 years and yes you can make very good money but talent is very important. You need to be better than most of the writers to get paid the higher rate.
I would be cautious of tech sales. Katherout had SEVERE burnout from her tech sales job. Just consider your life circumstances carefully before you apply for that! Sales is tough in any industry (speaking from experience, i absolutely detest selling things I've learned but I've been working for more than two decades)
I love sales. It’s what makes the world go round. Nothing would ever happen if it wasn’t for sales. And you’re serving people as well; giving them your best and helping them make good choices.
@@Dbb27 Try selling a shitty product not even you like. So much happiness at the end of the day.
@@hikikhun6668 then find a product you like and believe in. If you have a good sales quota you can go anywhere I should think.
I like how your job 'tier' lists include jobs that are accessible to people from most SES backgrounds, and not just middle class westerners with a multitude of opportunities already.
Much appreciate your videos 🎉 I am a pharmacy technician. The pharmacy industry is just getting worse by the day. Glad you got out! I’ll follow your torch 😅
You can do it!
I would love to see last week tonight cover this.
I know people in these fields, some are close friends and the pay is not what you said (it's way less), they've been working in these fields for years. I do wonder, the same job gets paid differently in different regions? (I'm in Brussels) (it might be tax related)
I'm a QA analyst and my company requires me to come into the office.. here's the kicker all my meetings are online and there is absolutely no reason for me to be there other than then getting a power trip
Can you make a video about how AI has affected CS. It is always the one career you advocate for but has your opinion changed now?
Outsourcing affects CS the most.
@@smwk2017 How so? sorry I'm just in the process of learning everything there is to know right now
@@lukeae2001 As you approach 40's or mid-career, you become less desirable: more expensive salary and obsolescence (employer perception). Some will get layoff. Some will enter management. Some will become project leads, managing workers from overseas. Companies don't want expensive North American software developers to do the work themselves; they want them to lead the low cost oversea workers. I am not seeing too many reaching age 65 and still doing programming for companies. Many older programmers become freelancers and contractors involuntarily to survive.
@@smwk2017 Ah yeah I see. Damn, I feel like there’s no right choice in terms of career anymore. I’m looking for something with high income, decent work-life balance, opportunities for freelancing/remote work, something both technical and creatively stimulating and most importantly something that will not become redundant or insanely difficult to obtain a job due to advancements in AI/Automation. I initially thought that Computer Science would give me those benefits but now it doesn’t seem it’s the case any longer. The only other field I’m worth considering is Digital Marketing but I definitely don’t feel the same sense of excitement that I do or did towards CS when learning about it
@@lukeae2001 Marketing is considered overhead. On down market or when the company does not do well, it is the first department to cut. When business turns around, they just hire marketing people again.
For anyone who questions working from home, i have done it since 1986!
Wow a pharmacist. Pharmacy seems like such a big career. I started out in the news biz in my 20s. I get so many emails re: remote jobs or that I’ve just made a lot as an affiliate or something but I’m afraid to open the links for fear of scams. Some of the CSR jobs seem lower pay.
I playback your videos at .75X speed. Feels more comfortable 😊. Though .80X would be perfect if it was available
How much would a video editor expect to make? thanks. Little late to the party because I just found your channel.
I got a shit ton of value from this video appreciate you big dog 💪
What would you recommend for a handicapped person in their mid 40's that can no longer work in their previous career? Technically & mechanically inclined, knows the basics of Microsoft excel, & can navigate a computer OS with ease.
Came for the wojak, stayed for money making ideas. Thank you.
I’m not even in insurance anymore, but I still stand by whole life. The earlier you get it, the cheaper you pay. Then you have it the remainder of your life and don’t have to worry about it. I don’t understand why everyone loves term life so much if that’s their only life insurance 😅 but I digress, I wouldn’t just jump into life insurance sales. So many people fail within the first two weeks. It’s simple, but it’s not easy.
Can you make a video about career change let’s say from sales to another job?