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Hey there! It sounds like you’ve been through quite a journey over the past few years, but don’t worry, there are still plenty of viable industries out there for you to explore. In this article, we’ll dive into some potential options for you to consider based on your background and preferences.
### Exploring Viable Industries:
#### 1. Customer Service:
– Customer service roles often provide a steady income and can be done remotely or in an office setting with bathroom access readily available.
– Look for entry-level customer service positions in industries like retail, tech, or healthcare.
#### 2. Technology:
– While you mentioned not being able to pursue a traditional college degree, there are still certification programs available in tech fields that can help you build skills.
– Consider certifications in areas like coding, cybersecurity, or IT support to increase your chances of landing a tech-related job.
#### 3. Sales and Marketing:
– Sales roles can vary greatly, so look for positions that align with your strengths and preferences.
– Marketing roles may also provide a creative outlet for you to explore and grow in a professional setting.
#### 4. Remote Work Opportunities:
– Look for remote work opportunities that allow you to work from the comfort of your own home with easy access to a bathroom.
– Remote customer service, data entry, or virtual assistant roles could be viable options for you to consider.
#### 5. Healthcare Industry:
– Consider roles in healthcare administration, medical billing, or healthcare IT that may not require a traditional degree but offer opportunities for career growth.
– Healthcare industries often provide stable employment and room for advancement.
### Setting Realistic Expectations:
It’s important to set realistic expectations when it comes to job hunting, especially given your circumstances. Here are a few key points to keep in mind:
– While aiming for a $40k/year salary is reasonable, it may take time and effort to reach that level, especially without a degree.
– Consider starting in entry-level positions and working your way up as you gain experience and skills.
– Seek out networking opportunities, online courses, and certification programs to enhance your skill set and marketability.
### Seeking Further Guidance:
If you’re unsure about which industry to pursue or how to navigate the job market, consider reaching out to career counselors, job placement services, or online career resources for guidance.
Remember, everyone’s career journey is unique, and with determination and a willingness to learn, you can find a fulfilling career path that suits your needs and aspirations.
Best of luck in your job search journey! Keep pushing forward and exploring your options to find the right fit for you. You’ve got this! 💪🌟
Feel free to reach out for more insights or guidance in your career exploration process. Your journey to finding a suitable industry and job is just beginning!
Any type of an administration job in an office setting, and that can also include tech.
Although I’m really not buying the does a bear shit in the woods argument.
Get a trade or go back to school. If you still have family support and can live with them go to school. Aim for a high end degree. Learn to learn.
Pick a specialty within IT and focus on it. Learn it. Get an entry level job and focus on keeping it and learning more. Rinse. Repeat.
We need bus drivers in the Netherland so badly speaking Dutch is no longer required. Pays ok.
Whooooo whooo whooo bro. Your being extremely too hard on yourself and also everyone around you will allow it, because it’s not their job to make sure you feel comfortable. Now that that’s said…
You didn’t drop out, you decided to explore other opportunities in which would suite you better.
She didn’t break up with you because you werent enough, she wasnt enough and thus acknowledged she couldn’t love you in the way that was required. She did you a favor, and the women who will actually be an acceptable partner, is waiting on you.
so what, you need to used the washroom more than others! Tell anyone who ask to “tend to the business that pays them”.
And you don’t have anxiety Bro. You pay attention, and shouldnt be judged because your observate, in which can invoke uncomfortablity.
Pull up chat gt and create a well versed resume. I’m sure no employer is running to their database or filing cabinet to pull your records and cross analysis the yrs and times you might have worked or went to school.
Just add dates without gaps. And you can even look for a closed down business in which might have a position with experience you want to utilize and lie about thus employment. On the application write something along the lines of (ABC company 2020 – 2024, preminatly closed) or get s trusted friend to use as a reference.
If I was you, I’d apply for receptionist job, sales call center positions, even your local bs job if your desprite. Gas stations, dollar generals pay upwards of 17per hour. And no job once hire can ignore your accommodations. Id get a doctors note once hired and apply for fmla. Most jobs have it and it will excuses and lateless or absence in connection to you situation. If you have programming experience you can also join fivver, to do some freelance work.
Chest Up, Chin out my friend and good luck.
I have ibs too. Part of it is getting comfortable shitting at work and public spaces, the other part of it is getting it under control. You can get to a place where you are well managed, with the occasional flare up of course. I really would encourage you not to let it limit your life, and explore it a bit deeper. Sometimes ibs can be from parasites, or taking antibiotics. Sometimes you need to just balance your gut bacteria and cut out some foods. It really depends on the person.. mainly because ibs is just an over arching diagnosis for “I don’t really know why you have gut problems, so this is what I’m going with.” Shit freely my friend. The world will greet you (and also not care).
Plumbing.
Railroad is always hiring, cuz it’s a shit job
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You have a lot of “determining” factors, so you will have to prioritize which ones are non-negotiable and categorize the others as preferences.
The important thing about choosing a career path is to choose one in which you can be competitive and marketable. Taking courses will not make you qualified. You still have to get hands-on experience. I strongly suggest you close the resume gap by finding a volunteer position to learn some new skills. Here are a few ideas.
Customer service if you can work with people may offer some WFH opportunities or at least in an office with amenities you require.
To gain warehouse experience valued at large retail stores like Costco, volunteer at places that take in donations like a food bank. You may be able to learn to operate equipment like forklifts.
If you are tech-savvy, you can look for recycling places for electronics. Such places work with donated computers to be given to underserved populations.
You can always go back to e-commerce and find new things to dropship. Sounds like you did well making $10K is pretty darn good. Do it a little longer and you will likely make more.
You have options. What you need is to organize your challenges so you can figure out which ones you need to address first. Good luck
Be a mechanic
Seems that you have a lot of sales experience. There are a lot of good sales jobs too, I feel you could try to find another that feels better than your old job. My recommendation would be to look for specialized sales, marketing, merchandising, etc etc jobs.
Insurance
It sounds like you’re good at sales, given your experience as a car salesperson. But if you didn’t like that, how about becoming a mortgage broker?
If you’re good at that, and also develop a recurring client list for refinancing when rates drop, you can make a whole lot of money.
Try looking for a WFH position or a hybrid. Inside sales, data analyst, etc
Seems like selling cars was the highlight of your career. Why not get back into it? 10k a month is more than enough for a single adult.
Honestly king for not selling them just anything😅
Have you tried seeing a doctor to see if you have a food allergy perhaps? A psychiatrist may be able to help with your anxiety and possible OCD with a medication to get over this fear. It can be temporarily.
You should work in a restaurant. Hard, but not too hard (like construction or working on an oil rig). It’ll build character. If you move into management you’ll learn how to run the hardest type of business (brick and mortar) which will parlay well for entrepreneurship. You’ll always be near a bathroom. You’ll learn the value of hard work (dishwashing, bussing, serving). You’ll learn the value of a sense of urgency, attention to detail, empathy, patience, and service.
Many people make a living wage without a degree in hospitality roles. Some, in big cities at the top of the industry make very comfortable wages.
You can get hired today or tomorrow. Parlay that gig into a better one in 6 months and so forth until you’re in a fine dining or steak house if–big if–you work hard and study food and beverage (wine, spirits) on your days off.
The Cheesecake Factory is known for the best training in the industry. I would start somewhere work towards a server position there, then parlay that experience into fine dining. Or, if you want to be a business owner and know the nuts and bolts, become a manager. Get on their radar and volunteer for stuff and you’ll be noticed in no time. There is no shortage of need for labor in the service industry and management positions.
I’ve seen several people do this exact thing in a matter of a few years and now they earn close to 6 figures.
As someone who works on cell phone towers and often times works in the middle of nowhere, shitting in the woods is my favorite part of the day. I just makes sure I have butt wipes handy always. Maybe you just need to shit in the woods a few more times while being more prepared. Jokes aside, medical coding could be a good option and a lateral move from IT. It’s supposedly a field in need of people. Someone I know is making 180 grand doing it but they’ve been at it many years.