Getting a job is not as easy as it used to be. There was a time when you can get a decent-paying job with a graduation degree. Times have changed. The development in IT field has changed everything. Now, most of the high-paying jobs are in technology field. Others are in marketing and business.
Having a degree does not make you stand out of the crowd anymore. You must have something different, unique, and better than others.
How people are making six-figure without a degree
You can still get a job with a college degree; however it might not pay you good. On the other hand, there are people who are making a six-figure monthly income without any degree.
Thing that decides the income of a person in modern economy is called skill. If you boast a certain skill set, you are more likely to get a high-paying job rather than someone with 3-4 years of college.
How can you learn skills?
Most of the high-paying skills are not taught in schools. Though, there are still ways to learn them.
You can find a mentor to teach you skills like closing and copywriting.
You can learn from experts’ blogs and YouTube channels.
You can take an online course [belajar online, which is the term in Indonesian].
How should you learn a skill?
It is better to understand the basic with the help of some blogs and videos.
Once you understand your skill, you should quickly enroll into an online course. There are lots of good platforms to find good courses.
When you gain enough knowledge about a skill, you should find a mentor. It helps you learn about your market and clients. You will also apply your learning in the real work. It will help you gain experience.
There are multiple skills that anyone can learn but it is only wise to focus on one and go with it.