#FinancialIndependence #CareerAdvice #CanadaLiving
Hey everyone, I could really use some insights and advice on my current situation. 🙇♂️
I’m 23, living at home in Canada, and feeling stuck in a rut. Here’s a brief overview of where I’m at and what I’ve tried so far:
– 2 years in retail
– 1 year in construction labor (didn’t learn much)
– 1.5 years in a computer programming diploma (felt like a bootcamp)
I’ve managed to save up $40,000, and I have a knack for math and problem-solving. 💰➗❓
I’m hesitant about investing in a computer science degree or going back to trade school due to past experiences and uncertainties about the outcomes. It feels like a gamble I’m not sure I want to take. 🎲❌
I’m also feeling the weight of the “you need experience to get experience” catch-22. Can anyone relate? 🔄🤔
Any suggestions on potential career paths or opportunities that align with my strengths and goals? I’m open to exploring new options and hearing about your experiences. Let’s brainstorm together! 🤝💡
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and insights! Your advice could be a game-changer for me and others in a similar situation. Let’s support each other on the journey to financial independence. 🌟🚀
I thought this was about actual gambling at first like casinos and I was like yeah me too 😂
1. Gambling is, in-fact, one of the lowest risk activities you can take. The outcome is certain, over many trials, you loose, guaranteed.
2. You need to come to terms with the idea that you will never have certainty, life isn’t a video game. But, unlike gambling, you can influence the outcome.
Success in life is a combination of 4 things: preparation, opportunity, initiative, and adaptability.
So kudos to you for some great prep (some school and significant savings) and a little adaptability in trying different jobs.
What you are considering now is more prep. Which may be the right answer.
But i didn’t see opportunity. What are the opportunities in your area? What deep research have you done on what is in demand and what might align with your talents and desires?
I’m in the “need experience to get experience” loop right now, also in Ontario, and I took a gamble on a degree. I feel like I definitely made a mistake not going through my options better.
I think with your savings you could probably see a career counselor or pay someone to tell you the jobs with the best long-term prospects. It’s what I wish I had done. I hope things work out for you.
One of the medical trades would be helpful..
I know someone who went from being a bartender to getting a nursing degree in 2 years and now she’s making over $100,000 a year us as a psych nurse..
“It’s the same job I just don’t get tips”