Heavy Equipment Operator

Go ahead and live out your child hood dreams by becoming a heavy equipment operator. Construction, demolition, and excavation equipment are fun to operate and could make a great career for you. All you need to succeed is a commercial driver's license and some on the job training. And if you're extremely skilled, there are many opportunities for advancement as well.

Average Salary: $36,000 to $50,000

Retail Salesperson

Did you ever think that you could make a career out of retail work? Well it's true that you can. A retail sales person may start out with a small salary, but it could quickly grow into something that could easily support a family. Working in a retail establishment will afford you the many rewards of dealing with people and money on a daily basis. If you have great personal skills, and you choose the right company, you just may be off of the sales floor and into the office in no time.

Average Salary: $21,000 to $29,000

Personal Trainer

If you have a passion for health and fitness as well as a natural ability to motivate others, then becoming a personal trainer may be the career for you. Working as personal trainer will allow you the rewarding opportunity to stay fit and healthy while helping others to reach their fitness goals. Depending on which type of physical fitness you intend to teach (and where you wish to work), a certificate and license may or may not be required.