money for wrestling

Question
I'm 18 and going to try out for Harley race wrestling academy when i graduate in may i have a great physical conditioning and the determination and charisma but I'm having a problem with money i i know there aren't any scholarships but i was wondering if there was any ways i could raise the money to pay for my training because if i can get the money i know ill make it thank you for the time

Answer
Hello John,

The main thing is to get a job, as there is no place to just get money. You could choose to get part-time work or full-time work for a shorter amount of time. Given that independent wrestlers don't get paid a lot, part-time work is an attractiove option for them too. Full-time work in teh long run isn't workable given the time and effort pro wrestling requires.

I don't know what you have studied, but given your great physical conditioning, perhaps you could get work as a personal trainer or gym instructor? It would allow you to continue to exercise, while getting paid, as well as helping with performing in front of an audience, though not in the same way as in pro wrestling. There is usually plenty of work to be hard for someone looking to get into sales/retail or marketing. Those jobs don't have that many requirements for candidates and often feature on-the-job training.

Naturally, you'll want a job that pays well. Since you may still need part-time work after pro wretsling school, it may be wise to try to get work doing something that you not only enjoy, but can help you with pro wrestling. That can help you to manage your time to have more for friends and family.

Since I have no idea what your skills and accomplishments are, barring what you have said above, I cannot really be more specific. What I can say is that many jobs out there are unlisted, is you didn't already know that- which is something I cannot assume, since I do not know if you have had work in the past or not. So, look around your lcoal area. There may be signs about a vacant position. There are also many jobs where there is no outward indication of a vacant position. So, if there is a place you would like to work, it doesn't hurt to ask if they have something you can do.

In addition to work, what may help is to try to manage your spending better. It might be restraining on buying things you don't really need. That part is common sense, but other ways of saving up is to put in some effort into comparing prices and look at online shopping if you haven't before.

Universities and colleges have information on getting work, so perhaps asking one of your instructors/professors would be of more help? Also, friends might be able to help you find work if they have a job, or, of course, if they have started up a company.

If you are really stuck, if you told me some more about your abilities and accomplishments I might be able to do more research on your behalf, or at least offer suggestions. If you do choose to do that, it would be wise to make that a private follow-up question.