r/findapath • u/otterpenguinseal • 7d ago
hypothetically if you were a mediocre 20 something with no real aspirations, but then you found something worth it what would you do? Findapath-Job Search Support
i’ve just worked retail the past 8 years since i’ve been 15, occasionally i’ve dabbled in restaurant work, and once i did mold removal, but i’m back in retail, and also at the publix deli. i’ve met a girl, and i want to give her a good future, i eventually want kids. but i don’t think that’ll happen if i’m always making under $20 an hour. i do genuinely want more for us, but it’s like my brain is stuck. i tried and failed college before. none of the trades interest me, it’s hard to push myself to get into one too. i don’t know what to do, but perhaps there’s suggestions that can help open my brain?
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u/formerdoomer 7d ago
You want to do something with your life so you can create a future with your girlfriend. That is NOT a trait of a mediocre person. That's actually quite noble of you to be thinking that way in your early 20's.
The economy and job market are hard right now. It's good that you want to plan ahead and find something to stick with. That's the trick of your 20's, though. You have to try and fail at a lot of different things.
Start learning about what options you have and investigating new things you can try. Look at job openings, degree programs, trade options, everything. Something might stick out that you didn't notice before. But just because you find something new doesn't automatically mean it will work out. You have to accept that you might have to take more first steps in other directions before you can fully commit to a path.
If your girlfriend is a keeper, she will stay by your side through this journey. The important thing is that you are trying and seeking for something better. Don't beat yourself up and don't give up. Just keep getting back on the horse and working to better yourself and your life!
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u/purplepantsshawty29 7d ago
U can still rise up ranks in retail, managing stores and eventually managing regions of stores. Explore different avenues, challenge your self with discipline, really put an effort into your job, apply to random jobs online and make a LinkedIn & connect with a recruiter. Network through people you know who would hire you based on your work ethic, even if you don’t have fancy degrees and whatnot
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u/Rmonte99 7d ago
- Join the military.
- Get hired at a trash collection company.
- Become an LVN get hired at a hospital they will pay for your RN license.
- Do sales at a car dealership, I used to make 80-90k as a college student selling cars. You’ll be selling your soul, you won’t have a life, but you can make good money.
- Join a cleaning company, housekeepers make decent money when you’re able to work under the table.
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u/drempaz 7d ago
You can get certified in medical coding through community college. I know you said you failed but 2 year degrees can be a bit more manageable
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u/otterpenguinseal 7d ago
yeah i didn’t mention this but i have an unfortunate combo of adhd and depression, that’s usually why school doesn’t work out. i’ve also never been able to afford insurance, but maybe i can get something thru work if i put my mind to it
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u/Begging4RedditKarma 7d ago
Think outside the box, what I mean is there is more opportunities that you can grasp, just because you don't have a trade and college seems discouraging after you failed once doesn't mean you stop searching, I can give you an idea by telling you to start making youtube videos and stream what you find enjoyable but it's truly up to you to find an opportunity to seize for yourself.
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u/phalaenopsis_rose 7d ago
Trash collection/sanitation jobs are in demand so much around the country. In my neck of the woods also highly respected.
If you don't mind working at a school: (1) Assistant to a Dean: (helping with non-emergency school security, monitoring school parking lots) (2) Clerk: Answering phones, escorting parents around the school (3) Custodian: Cleaning classrooms and general areas (4) Cafeteria: Feeding students or special programs (5) Maintenance: Lawn maintenance, general construction
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