alpacasarebadsingers t1_j8wosam wrote
Reply to comment by Eelroots in [Text] How do you fix your life in your 30s after wasting about 8 years unemployed and living with family by sleeplessbearr
To add some practical advice to this, go learn a trade like electrician or plumber. Get some skill you can get solid work from. You’ll be ok. No one is going to care about your history when they need a pipe leak fixed.
adventuresjudethecat t1_j8xcakf wrote
My stepson is currently doing the electrician apprentice and it is great. They pay you to go to school, and you get paid decent while you are doing it. It does take a while, but he is older than you and just started it a few years ago. He even had to go through the pre-apprentice part. He has a wife and kid and is making it work.
Look at it this way. In 5 years do you want to be a certified tradesman or do you want to be at the same place you are now. You are going to get 5 years old, so just think what do you want to be at that point.
MiamiMedStudent t1_j8xwdrk wrote
Had the same problem as this guy. I became a plumber and loved it. Then my mentor died from fentanyl overdose. Which ended my plumbing apprenticeship. Life is not absolute. There are no yes or no answers to deep nuanced questions. First things first OP is aware enough and thats the first step. I believe in him
Eelroots t1_j8xo96f wrote
Electrician is the next big trade skill to look for. Imagine the horde of tech they will need for the incoming electric car transition.
alpacasarebadsingers t1_j8y15x1 wrote
I have a friend who got burned out from coding. He got his electrician papers and started working at data centers because they need electricians on site for emergencies. Since few emergencies happen, he has 80% free time. You know what he does in His free time? Codes games. Funny guy, I tell ya.
spicyystuff t1_j8zkeqv wrote
It's more fun to code without the pressure of deadlines and not having to adhere to all the requirements a client wants for their app/game
sgtbrecht t1_j903uw2 wrote
Makes sense actually. Those people who does coding outside work as a SWE are truly passionate about the field. For most of us, that’s going to lead to burnout. It no longer becomes fun if you make it your hobby and a full time job.
That-Patience-4339 t1_j8y2uqo wrote
There are many skilled electricians that make upwards of $50 an hour. It's a great career choice especially if one likes solving problems and understanding systems and bettering the lives of others.
zacboggz t1_j8yuyti wrote
Get a CDl. 10 week course and plenty of good paying jobs that will let you be home every day. I worked in LTL and had a 9-6 m-f schedule. School is cheap and pay is good
canucksaram t1_j8z4cjk wrote
What is a CDI and what is LTL? Thank you for sharing.
zacboggz t1_j8zc3tk wrote
A commercial driver’s license. Let’s you drive truck. Great job with some freedom too. LTL is less than truckload. Basically like delivering for UPS but pallets to businesses. Shorter driving areas and home every night.
luckysevensampson t1_j904pi5 wrote
Or go back to university, to study something you love. That’s what I did, and it worked out wonderfully.
ScubaRat889 t1_j90moie wrote
What did you wind up studying, thanks in advance for your reply.
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