Real World Careers: Why College Is Not the Only Path to Becoming Rich

By: Betsy Cummings

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Synopsis: Plenty of Americans are choosingnot to attend colleges or universities today. And forgood reason. From information technology toconstruction, many jobs offer good hours, pay andprofessional fulfilment and donrsquo;t require adegree - here is the ultimate guide to this employmenttrend.With so much emphasis put on why college degrees areimportant for getting a leg up on your career, this bookexplores the benefits of NOT getting a degree. Readerslearn the benefits of starting their career earlier andthus advancing further faster, gaining time to switchcareers later if necessary and jumpstarting careerearnings potential. Examples are given of people whoskipped college right out of high school, launchedcareers and were able to accelerate their earningspotential.