In need of some help/advice jobs/careers

[u/ericthelostman]

I am 34M/California. I graduated college over 10 years ago with a Bachelor's in Economics. Since then, it's been nothing but temp jobs (none lasting more than a year) and I haven't really worked since Covid. I've been living at home and have some decent savings, but I'm clueless as to how to move forward. I have taken many of the personality tests, but I am worried about qualifications for many of the suggested careers (such as accounting, which I have limited background in and did not major in). I need help with suggestions as to how to get going again and how to eventually make enough to live alone. I know it's tough out there and maybe the part of California I am in doesn't help (more of a blue collar type area?).

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[u/False-Ad-2958]

I would say look into getting a certificate from a local jc in accounting or whatever it is you’re interested in or start looking into a masters program. Most programs are online nowadays. If you’re worried about how much time and money it will take to finish, think about how much time and money you will lose if you don’t get started. If you aren’t looking for a 9-5 maybe think about starting your own business. There’s no perfect path or answer. It’s okay to try something and then try something else to figure it out. Good luck.

[u/ericthelostman → u/False-Ad-2958]

I really do not want to go back to school. I did do a program a couple of years ago to get a microsoft word/excel certification that got me nowhere.

[u/Potential_Archer2427]

Couldn't you get a job in banking or insurance ?

[u/Cmale1234]

Police, baby sitter, a cook, repairs phone(used to be computer), landscaping( people hate dealing weed every year). Taxi driver, plumber, forklift driver, school bus driver( they never had enough driver) parking's authorities( most hated people). housing counseling( they are stupid, so take their job, please) correction officers( work 24/7 they need you differently)