Dropped out of college

Hello,

My name's Jake and I dropped out of a 3rd tier college my Junior year. Originally, I majored in engineering because the school was in the top 50 in my area, however, after the second semester, I realized I was going to have to spend virtually all day in the library just to get decent grades.

My health declined so I switched majors. So after a year (entering Junior), I realized I absolutely hated finance, but I was just grudging around and doing it in case I get a half decent internship (for my parents really). I did get an offer from a brokerage company, but I realized they were a corrupt company and turned them down. The stuff we were being taught was just bullshit based on modern portfolio theory--very conservative really.

I hated being indoctrinated (these professors hated Americans and the idea of capitalism/entrepreneurship). I also got really sick and could not just see myself selling overpriced products the rest of my life. What was I going to do?

I asked myself--how do I want to be remembered? I thought I wanted to be an actor, but after analyzing myself deeply, I don't want to work for anyone that is unethical (great majority). So right now I'm really looking at writing my own music that speaks the truth through visual themes. That gives me a lot more autonomy.

I did almost starve in college. Right now, I'm living off peer to peer lending (no joke). I get around a 18-24% return (partially boosted through traded notes). I also set up an investment and trading account in college, where I earned an average annual return of 43% and ~75% respectively (for 3 yrs starting with 4k/9k).

So I am okay, but nowhere where I want to be. I guess I'd feel safe around the 400k mark, which is not bad for an artist. That would give me enough capital to never starve and live in a trailer/fixer upper. I don't want to continue trading much longer because I don't know if it will last and doubt if anyone would hire me without a degree.

>>> I really want to get some sort of a job for the Roth IRA and other accounts (all my income is taxed @ ordinary). I just don't want to get a job that completely steals my energy. Does anyone know of any companies that hire college dropouts and are flexible on work hours, with opportunity to advance to high pay? At some point, I do want to start my own company or at least contract.

>>> Right now I am considering:

Certification in Hardware/Voice -- trying to get any half decent job, then freelance.

Something physical security related (PI, etc...)

Being a movie extra through a commercial agency (100 jobs a year * 200 = 20k, about twice if SAG).

I am not particularly gifted at math or programming to get a job. I DO NOT want to work for the government, a bank/brokerage/insurance/payday loaner, sales, or academia.

I am way above average intuitively, have a strong presence, fairly good looking/in shape, and somewhat psychic. I have a strong interest in history, mythology, philosophy, arms, and alternative medicine.

I consider myself well educated and an auto didact. It's been about 6 months since dropping out and I have learned more than my entire time in college (mainly philosophy/law/history). I really don't ever see myself back in school. Any suggestions/thoughts on what I should do?

Thanks.

 

You want a job with growth, high pay (up to 400K+), and without a college degree? Well good luck finding that job! I was going to suggest working as a relationship banker or financial adviser in bank branches since you don't need a college degree, but I guess you're too good for that. Unless you are a Mark Zuckerberg then go back to school and get some experience!

 

@kingkang: I think the OP was saying he wanted 400K in the assets (or in the bank), not that he wanted a job that paid 400K per year.

Noidea: Hate to break it to you but there is corruption and BS in absolutely every industry, some more than others but it's still there. You sound somewhat intelligent so you already know that nobody on this board is in a position to offer you any constructive feedback or guidance. Stop wasting your time here and redirect that energy into figuring out where your true passion lies.

 

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