If you earn between £35k -£40k and are not degree educated....

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Can I ask what you do for a living?

Honestly I'd feel rich if I had a salary like this! I'm
Here shamelessly looking for inspiration 😁

Assistant. Typing with one hand whilst doing bedtime.

IT Business Analyst >£70k, went to college, never uni/degree various jobs and roles to get here. A couple in the team I am in have degrees, most don't, they came up through the ranks from business roles, some started as forklift drivers, production schedulers, logistics staff, order desk, procurement etc.

Ime, in IT and supply chain, a degree is just a little step up on the employment ladder. Once there it means nothing, you need to prove yourself and take/seek opportunities as they arise (and a big pinch of luck too). Those with actual real life experience tend to do better in our org.

My DH is an after sales manager earning 70+k a year. No degree, no A levels. Basically worked his way up .

Need a degree though…

Executive Assistant, been in role 3/4 years, salary only went over 35k 1 year ago, had 2 pay increases in a year which I am very grateful for
I'm in my 40s

Police officer top of pay scale (over 7 years service) £43k. Scale starts at 23k and it takes 6 years to get over £35k.
TBH the stress of the job nowadays isn't worth it.

I'm way over the earning bracket you asked for but I just wanted to stick my beak in and say that I'm so pleased to see a post like this where you're looking to aspire to something better for yourself. I obviously don't know you but gosh I've got everything crossed for you that you find some inspiration and throw yourself wholeheartedly towards your new goals, you've got this! 👍

DH is a store manager in a medium sized retail shop (not grocery).

DH falls within that bracket and is in procurement for the local council. He changed careers from facilities and has been in his current role for about 18 months?

Only qualification other than a few GCSEs is a NVQ 3 but is unrelated and from about 18 years ago. They will pay for him to do the procurement qualification but he's putting it off (not a fan of exams).

Recruitment.

Part Qualified accountant, earn £37.5k plus bonus. I don’t have a degree but am studying for professional qualification

I am a nurse qualified for 35 years. Trained by the NHS for the NHS so before training moved to universities.

Restaurant manager, a bit above your bracket.
Not sure it's worth the stress though.

I earn £65k, no degree. IT delivery. No IT qualifications either. Just experience and a certain disposition

Nurse.
£39 basic plus enhancement.
I trained before degree was the norm for nursing.

My husband, he's a mechanic for a council. Started at 16 as an apprentice and is now in a supervisory role. Whereas I went to Uni and am earning around 25k!

My ex-husband is earning that in retail management. My boyfriend earns more than that in maintenance/ joinery, and he left school at 15. He works around 35 hours a week, and he is self-employed. Have you thought of retraining in a trade? Highly sought after skill-set and well-paid.

Sales Director - Software, £150k+ - 8 Olevels and nothing else. Started in telesales on £12k

Senior scientist. I have no qualifications past A-Levels.

im 25, single mum with no degree on 50k working in politics. Got here by applying for jobs I thought I was under qualified for.

Another one for compliance. Started in admin and worked my way up.

Childminder - absolutely full every day, outer london, just done my tax return and made just short of £40k.

Health and safety

I earned my stripes as a PA 10+ years and I'm now a senior exec in a corporate for a top end ceo and work from home around my kids. Feel fortunate and have no degree. Show your commitment and good things will come.

I was a computer programmer on £42k 15 years ago but moved on since then.