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Thinking of making a career change?
Though schooling is a great way to develop skills and will no doubt enhance your credibility, a college education is no longer a requirement to securing a well-paying salary.
First jobs are usually synonymous with flipping burgers, folding sweaters and busing tables -- which is fine, because after all, everybody has to start somewhere. Celebrities included.
Positions that rely on commission usually have a base salary; then for each sale or goal met, the employee earns additional compensation. Depending on how you react to that description, you might know if the field is right for you.
Here are three common investments many people find themselves contemplating at one time or another: a car, a home and a college education. You can see how long it would take to pay for each of these items at various income levels if you had no other expenses to worry about.
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