Pennsylvania Man Visits Michigan Family, Wins $2.08 Million

It's always nice to take a family trip, if you like your family, that is. But, it's extra cool if winning $2 million is involved. That's exactly what happened with a Pennsylvania man who was visiting family in Michigan. I can't make this stuff up, kids.

A Pennsylvania man actually won a $2.08 million Lotto 47 jackpot while visiting his kin in Michigan last year. The anonymous 59-year-old winner just recently claimed his prize recently, about 11 months after he won. I'm not sure why he waited so long, and the Michigan Lotto doesn't dish on the details, but at least he didn't wait so long that the opportunity expired.

“I purchased the ticket while I was in Michigan visiting family,” the winner explained. “When I checked the winning numbers and saw I’d won the jackpot, I was in disbelief! I waited to claim my prize until I had a plan in place for the money.”

The man matched each of the six numbers drawn in the Lotto 47 jackpot: 07-12-22-24-30-37. The drawing took place on Sept. 25, 2021. His ticket was purchased at Shoppers Market Plus, located at 14350 East Nine Mile Road in Warren. I can imagine people will start heading to Shoppers Market Plus now to try their luck at winning a cool $2 million.

So, how did he decide to get his earnings? He's taking it a one-time lump-sum payment of $1.3 million instead of the annuity. That seems to be what most people do. He hopes to buy a new truck and save the rest of the money for retirement, according to the Michigan Lottery. He sounds like a pretty clear-headed guy.

College is great for some people, but it's not for everyone. I personally enjoyed going to a four-year college and learned a lot, but there are plenty of non-college training options that enable students to make an incredible salary upon graduation. This article is a good snapshot of what high-paying jobs are available for those who don't go the college route.

The crew at Indeed.com has put together a list of 50 high-paying Michigan jobs that you can get without a bachelor's degree. They note that, "there are a variety of jobs in Michigan for those interested in finding a career right after high school," adding that, "these roles tend to be in the trade sectors where employees can learn from more experienced team members understanding what types of positions offer on-the-job training and immediate employment can help you accelerate your career."

The tally is based on the most up-to-date Indeed salary information. Going through this list, a few of these ideas raise an eyebrow, such as "professional blogger." I know plenty of bloggers who don't make anywhere near $86,000, but it's apparently a lucrative business for those with a large following and web traffic. Other jobs include nuclear power reactor operator, solar sales consultant and real estate broker, all of which, according to the study, make near $100,000 per year. One exciting-sounding job on the tally is a criminal investigator, who makes more than $100,000 per year, according to Indeed, and "collects evidence to help solve cases." Sounds like a fun job to me!

The Indeed study breaks down the 15 highest-paying jobs without a four-year degree and then goes on to list 19 additional high-paying jobs that don't requite a degree and 16 high-paying jobs that just require a certificate. Read on for the full list of positions, and find more information via Indeed here.

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Michigan average salary: $80,276 per year.
Operates and oversees industrial equipment and machinery.
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Michigan average salary: $81,081 per year.
Supervises real estate transactions between sellers and buyers.
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Michigan average salary: $86,627 per year.
Posts content on their website for a specific audience.
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Michigan average salary: $88,517 per year.
Controls the flow of energy at a nuclear power plant.
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Michigan average salary: $93,292 per year
Oversees daily operations of a construction process.
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Michigan average salary: $94,640 per year
Controls and maintains machinery, such as pumps or turbines.
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Michigan average salary: $96,579 per year
Uses technology or visual references to observe and direct the movement of an aircraft both in the air and on the ground.
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Michigan average salary: $98,164 per year
Records live events and video productions.
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Michigan average salary: $106,318 per year
Informs customers about solar power equipment offered by their company.
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Michigan average salary: $106,491 per year
Collects evidence to help solve cases.
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Michigan average salary: $133,097 per year
Uses chemicals to transport photographic negatives into enlarged prints for clients.
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Michigan average salary: $143,875 per year
Oversees the technical side of a live performance or recording.
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Michigan average salary: $187,172 per year
Possesses their own truck which they can use to transport goods to customers.
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Michigan average salary: $209,309 per year
Collects and delivers letters, documents and packages processed by the US Postal Service (USPS).
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Michigan average salary: $219,117 per year
Competes in sports competitions for a living.
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Michigan average salary: $61,012 per year
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Michigan average salary: $61,374 per year
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Michigan average salary: $61,449 per year
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Michigan average salary: $61,531 per year
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Michigan average salary: $63,159 per year
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Michigan average salary: $63,342 per year
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Michigan average salary: $65,060 per year
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Michigan average salary: $65,244 per year
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Michigan average salary: $65,492 per year
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Michigan average salary: $65,536 per year
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Michigan average salary: $67,000 per year
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Michigan average salary: $67,425 per year
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Michigan average salary: $70,183 per year
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Michigan average salary: $71,887 per year
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Michigan average salary: $75,474 per year
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