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New Chart Shows 80 Jobs That Pay $50,000+ And Don’t Require a Degree
Student debt is a massive issue in the United States – by the end of 2020, student debt broke a staggering record of $1.7 trillion. That is a 4% increase from the prior year, which may not seem significant, but 4% of $1.7 trillion is $68 billion. The average student debt per person is $30,062, which is nearly 10 grand higher than 10 years ago. The dire status of student debt in America is compelling people to seek out high-paying jobs that do not require a degree. The U.S. Career Institute has created a useful chart using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data to showcase the 80 highest-paying jobs that do not require a formal degree.
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While some of these jobs do require certification, others offer excellent salary potential with no formal education at all. For example, farm labor contractors earn a median wage of $61,910 and do not need any formal educational credential. Of course, these jobs require hard work, dedication, and knowledge, and people with jobs in these fields should never be underestimated or undervalued simply because they do not have an “expensive piece of paper” from a college or university. After all, flying a commercial plane certainly demands a high level of precision, skill, and on-the-job training! Hopefully this chart will provide inspiration to those who wish to embark on their own career paths utilizing talents that they cultivate themselves without the cost and time required by formal academia.
Do you need shoes? Zappos! Do you need prescriptions? PillPack! Do you need organic produce? Whole Foods! Do you need home security? Ring! Do you want to stream games to your friends or make money? Twitch! Do you want to listen to audiobooks while you walk your dog? Audible! Do you need dog food for that dog? Wag! Do you want to read book reviews? Goodreads! Do you want to read movie reviews? IMDb! You may be surprised to learn that all of these companies operate under one leader: Amazon. Take a look at this eye-opening chart by SMB Compass exploring everything that Amazon owns.
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Amazon has been making bold acquisitions from the get-go and has infiltrated practically every market. Amazon’s most recent acquisition was of MGM Holdings in 2021 for a hefty price tag of $8.45 billion. You may recognize MGM by its renowned roaring lion, which is now a fitting representation of Amazon’s retail domination. Amazon’s biggest acquisition was in 2017 when it purchased Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, igniting its venture into the grocery industry. Since then, Amazon has given Whole Foods delivery “wings” – customers can order groceries and receive them in as little as two hours! In 2014, Amazon acquired live-streaming platform Twitch for $970 million, which many were shocked about at the time. It was a smart move considering the video game industry continues to grow, earn passionate fans, and influence society as a whole.
Most people know Warren Buffett for being one of the most famous billionaires in the world. However, some may not know that he is the Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational investment conglomerate that earned $276 billion in revenue in 2021. As of 2022, Warren Buffet has an estimated net worth of $125 billion. He was born in Omaha, NE, which is also the home of Berkshire Hathaway’s headquarters. What does Berkshire Hathaway actually do, and what companies do they have a stake in? The team at IndyFin.com researched all of the companies that Berkshire Hathaway owns and has a stake in to create the below visualization.
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Berkshire Hathaway controls more than 60 companies and partially owns 20 more. These are just a few of the famous companies that Berkshire Hathaway owns:
- GEICO
- PacifiCorp
- Benjamin Moore
- Dairy Queen
- Oriental Trading Company
- See’s Candy Shops
Berkshire Hathaway also partially owns the following companies:
- Apple
- Kraft Heinz
- American Express
- Bank of America
- Coca-Cola
- Bank of New York
- Mitsubishi
- Verizon
- General Motors
- Chevron
There are companies considered to be the “Four Giants” of Berkshire Hathaway as they contribute to a large portion of their value. Berkshire’s insurance companies are the biggest of the giants. Buffett considers this to be the biggest sector of the company and thinks sales volume will only increase in coming years. Next on the list is technology powerhouse Apple, which earned $365 billion in revenue in 2021. Rounding out the list are BNSF Railway Company, one of North America’s largest freight railroads, and Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE).
You don’t have to be a kid to appreciate the lessons and moral anecdotes from films, television shows, and books geared towards children. These stories often dispense advice that is valuable for people of all ages.
Which children’s characters have the most inspiring life advice?
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The design team at AAA State of Play created a unique visualization that highlights 50 of the best life lessons from beloved children’s characters. The graphic utilizes a unique style to depict the characters. The vector-style geometric faces depict a clean look, allowing for the positive messages of the quotes to really stand out.
Some of the most compelling quotes included in the graphic:
- “Our fate lies within us, you only have to be brave enough to see it.” – Merida from Brave
- “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” – Emperor of China from Mulan
- Your identity is your most valuable possession. Protect it.” – Elastigirl from The Incredibles
- “When bad things happen, I know you want to believe they are a joke, but sometimes life is scary and dark. That is why we must find the light.” – BMO from Adventure Time
- “Fairy tales can come true. You gotta make them happen, it all depends on you.” – Tiana from The Princess and the Frog
- A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” – Eeyore from Winnie-the-Pooh
- “In every job that must be done there is an element of fun.” – Mary Poppins
Which quote resonates the most with you?
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