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\u201cWe are living in a material world\u201d the one and only Queen of Pop once said. Receiving a salary check every month is not the only aspiration we have these days: we also want it to be thick. But let\u2019s face it: the common place has always been \u2018if you want to be successful, you must study<\/em>\u2019.<\/p>\n

Not so accurate<\/a>. Fortunately, there is a bunch of well-paid jobs in the UK that don\u2019t require so much training. The new era we are currently living on \u2013with the consequent changes it has brought to the world\u2013\u00a0make this possible. Here is a list of examples you can find interesting.<\/p>\n

The digital industry<\/strong>
\nBeing a content writer, Youtuber, blogger or the highly desired \u2018influencer\u2019 might benefit you monetarily without any especial degree. Of course you can always follow a Digital Marketing<\/a> course to find what those mysterious SEO, CRO or PPL are about.<\/p>\n

However, if you know how to handle a videocamera and get inside the Facebook and Instagram spiderweb (social media<\/a> is today the most common language in the world) you will be ready to earn upwards of \u00a350,000. Just remember: creativity makes the difference.<\/p>\n

Mining construction<\/strong>
\nA mine construction might take you far away from home \u2013 sometimes to South America, Africa or Australia; but for sure feeling \u2018homesick\u2019 pays well. Even though having degrees in civil engineering or geology is widely needed, they can hire you as workforce<\/a> to oversee installations. The expecting salary? Up to \u00a325,000.<\/p>\n

Firefighter<\/strong>
\nAlthough you need training to be a firefighter<\/a>, the starting salary is up to \u00a320,000 so it\u2019s a good idea if helping others runs in your blood. During the application process you\u2019ll have to pass a series of physical tests and taking updating courses constantly. Just consider that being calm at challenging situations is the number 1 ability you need to solve emergencies.<\/p>\n

Sales Executive<\/strong>
\nNatural charm and spoken skills are good features for this job. If you think you\u2019re able to ‘make the sell’, then working as a sales executive<\/a> \u2013and its starting salary of \u00a312,000\u2013 is for you. Good news is that you can always evolve to sales manager and commissions represent an important plus too.<\/p>\n

Pilot and cabin crew<\/strong>
\nYour destiny might be over clouds. In order to be a commercial pilot, you\u2019ll need a minimum of GCSEs and two A-levels but the payment is not less than \u00a330,000. Similar situations is for flight attendants<\/a>, who should follow a course of four weeks. Both benefit from free accommodation, a separate salary for long-haul flights and the fact of seeing the world.<\/p>\n

Do you want to know more? Check our NVQ section<\/a> and discover the best National Vocational Qualification for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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