All I can say is that over the years working part time retail jobs almost everywhere I ever worked I was he only one without a college degree. A degree is no guaratee that you will find a decent job.
“A degree is no guaratee that you will find a decent job.”
That is so true. These days increasingly it’s about marketable skills and experience. Certifications bring more of a return, plus the willingness to put yourself out there.
I have two business partnerships with two gemstone companies in Thailand. Never been there, plan to, but here I am years ahead of my peers and I also now have a handful of experience through volunteer work and was recently taken on as a Citizen Journalist and plan on building a solid portfolio. I plan on building connections and gaining more references. I already have six personal and three professional.
The lesson here is diversify and gain as much experience as possible. Do not waste time on jobs that might pay much, but don’t teach you anything that isn’t marketable.