s/o What about a man taking a blue collar job because the market is so bad?

[Anonymous]

OP, Nova has a great, very affordable program training people to be diesel mechanics or regular gas engine mechanics. That's what I'm trying to convince my fed husband to do. Any kind of skilled trade. Highly in demand and decently paid.

[Anonymous]

Home Depot

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Anonymous wrote:UPS driver?

That's very physically demanding.

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Anonymous wrote:How much interaction with public is too much?

Librarian, state/municipal government office work, tutor, delivery driver, park ranger, day trader, blogger…

Librarian jobs are few and far between, and many times involve working with the public on a daily basis.

Maybe a delivery driver; you can get a commercial drivers license.

[Anonymous]

You all sound like boomers.

As a millennial, I think there's dignity in working at Trader Joe's. I like the company and the goods they provide.

[Anonymous]

On maintaining dignity: please don’t feel like any legal work that doesn’t take advantage of others hurts your dignity…there is no loss in dignity in garbage collection.

Job idea: HVAC technician. You won’t initially have the skills, but the majority of HVAC companies will train people on the job.

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Anonymous wrote:You all sound like boomers.

As a millennial, I think there's dignity in working at Trader Joe's. I like the company and the goods they provide.

I’ve had a few associates mention to me how great the benefits and scheduling flexibility are, they seemed content / happy working there (we used to live above a TJs and would go daily so we got to know some of them well hah). Also great mix of people in terms of age etc - he wouldn’t be the oldest by a long shot based on my experiences

[Anonymous]

Amused at the Trader Joe's shilling Trader Joe's.

OP, Walmart tends to hire older workers quite often.

With your writing background, you might want to consider something online, like writing articles or website design and development. Though A.I. will probably be taking most of those jobs if they aren't already, so could be temporary.

[Anonymous]

If you get into a trade with a company it's possible to draw on your other skills to move into corporate management there or in a competitor.

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Anonymous wrote:I read semi truck drivers are clearing $300K with overtime now. Even if you’re at 50% of that, it’s still $150K. UPS / similar are great recommendations too.

But honestly - teaching sounds like the best fit based on background. Maybe an English or History teacher, or AP Gov or similar? If you’re at a charter or private, you might not need to be certified (not sure what the laws are around here). Worth exploring and tons of dignity in that - lots of people have second careers as teachers.

I rather flip burgers than be a teacher again..I was a math teacher for 3 years and I couldn't wait to quit. I changed career and became an actuary. People casually recommend teaching. Teaching is not easing. Most people cannot do it and the quitting rate is very very high.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I read semi truck drivers are clearing $300K with overtime now. Even if you’re at 50% of that, it’s still $150K. UPS / similar are great recommendations too.

But honestly - teaching sounds like the best fit based on background. Maybe an English or History teacher, or AP Gov or similar? If you’re at a charter or private, you might not need to be certified (not sure what the laws are around here). Worth exploring and tons of dignity in that - lots of people have second careers as teachers.

I rather flip burgers than be a teacher again..I was a math teacher for 3 years and I couldn't wait to quit. I changed career and became an actuary. People casually recommend teaching. Teaching is not easing. Most people cannot do it and the quitting rate is very very high.

I have no inside knowledge here but with all the shortages I wonder if they would fire you even if you were a subpar performer. I am not talking about outliers like coming in drunk or hitting kids.

[Anonymous]

I work for a boat manufacturer, and we hire from all backgrounds for our jobs. You have to be good with your hands and understand how to take direction, make logical decisions and be willing to learn. I have former glass makers, construction workers, mechanics, landscapers.

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Anonymous wrote:I work for a boat manufacturer, and we hire from all backgrounds for our jobs. You have to be good with your hands and understand how to take direction, make logical decisions and be willing to learn. I have former glass makers, construction workers, mechanics, landscapers.

Oh the other jobs I'm always looking for are shipping and receiveing and parts and inventory management.

Manufacturing has all sorts of jobs. I came over from Govt Contracting several years ago and love it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I read semi truck drivers are clearing $300K with overtime now. Even if you’re at 50% of that, it’s still $150K. UPS / similar are great recommendations too.

But honestly - teaching sounds like the best fit based on background. Maybe an English or History teacher, or AP Gov or similar? If you’re at a charter or private, you might not need to be certified (not sure what the laws are around here). Worth exploring and tons of dignity in that - lots of people have second careers as teachers.

I rather flip burgers than be a teacher again..I was a math teacher for 3 years and I couldn't wait to quit. I changed career and became an actuary. People casually recommend teaching. Teaching is not easing. Most people cannot do it and the quitting rate is very very high.

Very true. Dealing with problem parents/students is the worst part.
The paperwork and general atmosphere of most campuses is second worst part. Too many busy body uptight karen types at most of them.

Other than that, it's not that bad, but those are big deals.

[Anonymous]

A friend of mine worked in the TJ’s wine section. That’s working with the public though. He liked it.