College alternatives for girls

[Anonymous]

I’m beginning to think college might not be right for my daughter. Her grades stink and I really think she would probably flunk out.
Most of the suggestions for kids who don’t go to college are to get an apprenticeship or go to trade school and become something like an electrician, plumber, welder, etc. Obviously girls can do these things as well, but my daughter is girly and would have no interest in these fields. She’s also not interested in the military, health field or programming/IT. What else is there?

[Anonymous]

Real estate.

[Anonymous]

Culinary school?

[Anonymous]

What about the world of food? Patisserie, chef, etc
or wine - she could get a job in a winery
police
dental nurse
medical assistant

the list is pretty endless

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about the world of food? Patisserie, chef, etc
or wine - she could get a job in a winery
police
dental nurse
medical assistant

the list is pretty endless

Not interested in health field and too girly to be a cop

[Anonymous]

What about nannying?

[Anonymous]

Something in the grooming field: like hair cutting or hair colorist? Perhaps she could eventually have her own business?

Nurses aid? They are in very high demand.

Same for child care workers. Some nannies get relatively high pay and even benefits.

Retail (again, currently in high demand).

Property management (like working in a condo office or for an HOA?)

Not sure about the requirements for a mail carrier.

These are some ideas that come to mind. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about nannying?

Possibly, but i was hoping for something with the potential for more money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Something in the grooming field: like hair cutting or hair colorist? Perhaps she could eventually have her own business?

Nurses aid? They are in very high demand.

Same for child care workers. Some nannies get relatively high pay and even benefits.

Retail (again, currently in high demand).

Property management (like working in a condo office or for an HOA?)

Not sure about the requirements for a mail carrier.

These are some ideas that come to mind. Good luck.

Being a hairstylist isn’t for her, retail doesn’t pay enough. Nurse’s sod is health field which doesn’t interest her and again doesn’t pay enough. I’d like her to make a livable income.

[Anonymous]

Hair stylist - they make great money

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hair stylist - they make great money

Not all of them do, but she’s too introverted for that.

[Anonymous]

You think nurses don't make enough? Check again. But seriously, make this her problem. Tell her she either goes to school full time or works full time. If she works, she pays you rent. She needs to figure this out herself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Something in the grooming field: like hair cutting or hair colorist? Perhaps she could eventually have her own business?

Nurses aid? They are in very high demand.

Same for child care workers. Some nannies get relatively high pay and even benefits.

Retail (again, currently in high demand).

Property management (like working in a condo office or for an HOA?)

Not sure about the requirements for a mail carrier.

These are some ideas that come to mind. Good luck.

Being a hairstylist isn’t for her, retail doesn’t pay enough. Nurse’s sod is health field which doesn’t interest her and again doesn’t pay enough. I’d like her to make a livable income.

Nothings going to pay enough without some ambition and an education. I suggest you let her know you're not supporting her if she's doing nothing for herself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m beginning to think college might not be right for my daughter. Her grades stink and I really think she would probably flunk out.
Most of the suggestions for kids who don’t go to college are to get an apprenticeship or go to trade school and become something like an electrician, plumber, welder, etc. Obviously girls can do these things as well, but my daughter is girly and would have no interest in these fields. She’s also not interested in the military, health field or programming/IT. What else is there?

How old is your daughter? I had terrible grades but by senior year had turned things around and ai went to college. Point is don't sell your daughter short.

Also, just because you are not ready for college at 18 does not mean you cant go to college when older. Does she like to cook or bake? Culinary school. Or yoga? Plenty of places teach you how to teach yoga.

Please don't give up your daughter.

[Anonymous]

Lots of things. Florist, chef, interior decorator, musician, flight attendant, administrative assistant, etc.