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I've been looking around for some jobs that pay decent for low experience. Something I can get into fast, I'm not afraid to work at it, I've looked into things like computer programming, fire fighting, even construction. What's something I can do that would earn some good money fast? I'm looking to save up around 70k

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You're looking to save up 70K in a year or more? That's a great amount of cash. I was making 70k/year before, it's hard to save that much unless you have a few members of the family helping out and you're living in a shoebox, not doing anything that will cost you money, I mean, you must really be frugal (like I am!).
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You might want to look into welding. I don't have any direct experience but, from what I've heard, a lack of available welders means that many companies will pay you to get the training/certification. If you've got the skills, making 6-figures early in your career isn't entirely unheard of. If you haven't got the skills, well, it's like any other profession.

Trucking isn't quite as good, salary-wise, but there is a moderate trucker shortage (especially right now) and the pay can be decent. This article is 5 years old but I don't think much has changed since it was written. https://money.cnn.com/2015/10/09/news/ec...index.html

Plumbing is another option, depending on where you're living. Making 6-figures early in your career is, again, not uncommon.

Even with these options, $70k is still a lot of money to try to earn in an expedient manner.
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Have you considered donating plasma?


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(12-05-2020, 12:38 AM)videogamesrock Wrote: Have you considered donating plasma?


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It would be really difficult for anyone to earn $70k donating plasma. That would take years and the OP's veins would probably be shot, which is not fun. I've done plasma donations and gone through this, even though I had seen warnings. The worst part now is anytime I need surgery the needles now have to go into my hands. If someone wants to donate plasma to help others that is great, but it's not so great to be doing long-term.
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(12-09-2020, 02:57 AM)SweetSecret Wrote:
(12-05-2020, 12:38 AM)videogamesrock Wrote: Have you considered donating plasma?


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It would be really difficult for anyone to earn $70k donating plasma. That would take years and the OP's veins would probably be shot, which is not fun. I've done plasma donations and gone through this, even though I had seen warnings. The worst part now is anytime I need surgery the needles now have to go into my hands. If someone wants to donate plasma to help others that is great, but it's not so great to be doing long-term.


I didn’t mean for it to be the exclusive remedy. Kidneys go for a lot in some countries.


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(12-09-2020, 02:57 AM)SweetSecret Wrote:
(12-05-2020, 12:38 AM)videogamesrock Wrote: Have you considered donating plasma?


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It would be really difficult for anyone to earn $70k donating plasma. That would take years and the OP's veins would probably be shot, which is not fun. I've done plasma donations and gone through this, even though I had seen warnings. The worst part now is anytime I need surgery the needles now have to go into my hands. If someone wants to donate plasma to help others that is great, but it's not so great to be doing long-term.


I didn’t mean for it to be the exclusive remedy.


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You will have to be extremely frugal but trucking could be the among the quickest. Some military jobs have large bonuses too, so that could probably cover at least a decent part of your goal.

A small simple business with low start-up cost could work but it might take some time before you have enough clients. If you really need 70K fast without any skills or experience, you might have to have several incomes and cut out most unnecessary spending.
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What is your goal and your actual timeframe?  (very short term or a career goal?) High risk jobs usually pay very well, and also working 2-3 jobs could bring in the money you are looking for (and/or asking for extra shifts where you already work).  However, there are many variables.  Physical strength/health and having a family are two considerations.  And, cutting back on living expenses might be part of the strategy.  No one wants to be stuck living in a family member's basement, but it does hold out the possibility of saving close to 100 percent of earnings.  I've noticed when people are exhausted they spend more money, and same thing if there is no serious (written) plan.  Also, with brainstorming there might be other solutions to your dilemma?
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