Recently I have been asked if it is possible for a religious Jews to find a comfortable source of income if they do not attend a four year college program.
Many religious Jews have found that the cultural milieu of the contemporary college campus scene, has become inhospitable to them.
As an alternative, I know of many religious Jews who have found successful means of employment, and earned six figure incomes in many of the careers listed below.
I would like to clarify that I personally subscribe to a school of thought that does not discourage a secular education. Nonetheless I would like to give encouragement to families who worry about whether their child who does not wish to attend a 4 year university can manage to find gainful employment.
Below are some career options that are held by people that I know:
LIST OF OCCUPATIONS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A 4 YEAR DEGREE THAT ORTHODOX MEN HAVE SUCCEEDED IN
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Real Estate Management
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Real Estate Purchasing
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Realtor
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Construction Contracting
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Web Design
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Graphic Design
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Lawyer
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Amazon Business
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Drug Counselor
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Caterer
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Plumber
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Mechanic
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Restaurant owner
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Restaurant manager
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Factory Manager
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Computer Coding
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Retail Business
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Wholesale Business
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Photographer
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Import/Export
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Therapy Clinic
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Urgent Care Clinic
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Jewelry
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Commodities Exchange
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Teacher
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Principal
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Rabbi
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Sofer
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Hashgacha work
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Chaplain
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Camp director