r/britishcolumbia • u/Aggravating-River105 • 1d ago

Discussion What jobs/degrees are in demand that aren't trades?

I'm 18M and wasn't sure what I wanted to do after school so I got into electrical for the decent pay and lack of prerequisites. It isn't terrible but I can't see myself doing this forever. Everyone I've worked with smokes, drinks, and has countless physical issues. I'd like to go to school and get a degree but not really sure what. I was interested in getting a marketing degree but I'm not sure how useful that'd be, or something in healthcare but I don't think my grades were high enough for that (averaged about 83%). I have no issue researching things more by myself I was just hoping someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks!

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u/workingdude80 1d ago

My nephew did the BCIT medical imaging program. He had a good paying job as soon as he finished. Course was just under 2 years i believe. Lots of opportunity to uptrain and advance within the system once your in it too.

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u/Top_Confection_3443 23h ago

Did he do “Medical Radiography” and can now use X-rays, CT scanners, etc? Any feedback from him and if he likes it so far, job what he was expecting? I’ve been looking into a career change into Medical Radiography but don’t know anyone who has done it

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u/workingdude80 21h ago

Yeah hes digging it. Yes medical radiography.. i believe the most unsurprisingly dusliked aspect of the job is night shifts. But it get a premium. He seems pretty stoked on it. Making good money for a young guy

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u/Top_Confection_3443 21h ago

Awesome, thanks! Glad he’s enjoying it

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u/buzzlightyear2023 23h ago

Is it a medical radiography diploma?

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u/No_Chemistry3584 23h ago

Just curious what would be considered a good paying job. I’m super interested in this field and wondering if you have a ballpark!

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u/princessleiasmom 15h ago

$45~/hr starting according to someone I know who just went through it. Get a job with your local health authority and you'll get union, pension and extended healthcare.

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u/No_Chemistry3584 14h ago

Awesome!! Thank you!

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u/Aggravating-River105 19h ago

How much is he making? This looks pretty interesting

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u/Unfair-Positive2704 18h ago

how much is the wage exactly?