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re: What advice would you give to a 35yo, with zero work skills and very little education?
Posted on 11/11/24 at 9:21 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
Posted on 11/11/24 at 9:21 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
Electrician or plumber apprentice
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Posted on 11/11/24 at 9:55 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
Financial advisor
Posted on 11/12/24 at 1:13 am to UFownstSECsince1950
How do you get burned out as a PE teacher? Teaching regular classes is easy enough PE is another level. #summersoff
Posted on 11/12/24 at 7:50 am to UFownstSECsince1950
Call Bernie Sanders and ask for free money, profit.
Posted on 11/12/24 at 8:49 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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something like that might be an option, especially since a divorce is currently taking place.
I don't know where this person lives, but if he really wants to just leave which is a terrible idea from a job at 35 that has retirement benefits, then I'd highly suggest the oil field if you don't have a wife and kids.
Go fricking live the roughneck life and volunteer for whatever shithole they will send you to in order to pay yourself the most. Bank the money, save up, and really experience what a shitty hard job is, so that you will realize how good some jobs really are.
I have no idea if the Permian and what not are still looking for anyone that can drive a truck, but if they are then getting your foot in the door there would be a great start.
ETA: This is what I'll be telling my kids, its a hell of a lot easier to make money when there is a huge profit margin and your revenue is high. In other words, if all else is similar things like tech, medical, and O&G are better fields than food service and teaching.
This post was edited on 11/12/24 at 8:51 am
Posted on 11/12/24 at 9:53 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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basic liberal arts degree, and no technical work skills.
Lot of these running around. Supply far outpacing demand.
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They’ve been a PE teacher for the past decade, and are officially burned-out.
Unfortunately if teaching PE burns him out, almost everything else will too.
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What suggestions or career advice for 2025 would anyone recommend?
Find an apprenticeship and learn a trade. I'm being serious.
The US is about to bring a lot of manufacturing back to the states, but assembly line jobs will be automated. Need to have a skilled trade that a robot can't do. Carpentry, plumbing, electrician, HVAC, anything that requires sweat but is in high demand.
Posted on 11/12/24 at 10:41 am to UFownstSECsince1950
If single maybe look at the Oil Field, problem is most people get used to the money and never leave it.
It's rough on families.
I have a couple of cousins, who barely graduated high school, they are doing flowback in New Mexico and making 100K+ a year.
They pretty much live on the well site and have no life, but the upside is you don't spend money.
It's rough on families.
I have a couple of cousins, who barely graduated high school, they are doing flowback in New Mexico and making 100K+ a year.
They pretty much live on the well site and have no life, but the upside is you don't spend money.
Posted on 11/12/24 at 1:03 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
quote:Male or female?
Asking for a friend
Posted on 11/12/24 at 2:36 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
quote:Wait until your friend doesn't get 2.5 months off for summer break, 2 weeks for Christmas, a week for Thanksgiving and spring break
They’ve been a PE teacher for the past decade, and are officially burned-out.
In seriousness, if your friend is outgoing and a "people person" then sales is probably the answer...or Only Fans.
Posted on 11/12/24 at 3:11 pm to notsince98
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go get some physical activity by moving boxes at FEDEX or UPS. Solid pay, great benefits and if you can show up every day there is plenty of potential to move up.
Is that the path to being a driver?
UPS driver is a good paying gig.
Posted on 11/12/24 at 3:15 pm to StringedInstruments
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Is that the path to being a driver?
UPS driver is a good paying gig.
I dont know but I'd rather work in the warehouse than be a driver.
Posted on 11/12/24 at 4:39 pm to notsince98
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go get some physical activity by moving boxes at FEDEX or UPS. Solid pay, great benefits and if you can show up every day there is plenty of potential to move up.
This is not a terrible idea. I loaded trucks on the night shift at UPS in college. After eight months, I was offered a path to management. I didn't take it because I had other plans in life, but the option was there. What you say about showing up and working every day is true. I'm not special. Barely above average intelligence. Decent work ethic. Most people in those facilities are gunning for a driver spot. They see that as the ultimate job. Don't be like them. Gun for the office with an air conditioner and a working back at age 50.
Posted on 11/12/24 at 5:23 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
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They’ve been a PE teacher for the past decade, and are officially burned-out.
Summers off and three week breaks for Christmas + week for Spring Break ain’t cutting it?
Posted on 11/12/24 at 7:09 pm to UncleLester
No, I think it’s just the realization of that’s it for life, and there’s no real ceiling or anything to grow towards or achieve.
Posted on 11/12/24 at 7:31 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
You could get a certificate from LSU online or a similar program and try to get an entry level job with some advancement opportunity.
I talked to a gentleman the other day that hired a mid-thirties career change accountant. You have to work hard to find someone willing to give you a chance and you have start at the bottom, but with some hard work and smarts you could move up decently fast.
I talked to a gentleman the other day that hired a mid-thirties career change accountant. You have to work hard to find someone willing to give you a chance and you have start at the bottom, but with some hard work and smarts you could move up decently fast.
Posted on 11/12/24 at 8:48 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
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No, I think it’s just the realization of that’s it for life, and there’s no real ceiling or anything to grow towards or achieve.
You have a great chance then. Hiring Managers respect Military and Educators and will absolutely be willing to give this person a try in their org.
In interviews, lean into the positives of Teaching and connect it to that industry.
This post was edited on 11/12/24 at 8:49 pm
Posted on 11/13/24 at 7:56 am to UFownstSECsince1950
quote:if they are "burned out" working a job where you get off at 3pm and have summers off, they may need counseling to understand how the real world works.
They’ve been a PE teacher for the past decade, and are officially burned-out.
Posted on 11/13/24 at 9:38 am to evil cockroach
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if they are "burned out" working a job where you get off at 3pm and have summers off, they may need counseling to understand how the real world works.
I’m not sure why the term “burned-out” bothers so many. Counseling? I’ll change the wording
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They’ve been a PE teacher for the past decade, and are seeking out a new career path with growth.
Posted on 11/13/24 at 11:10 am to UFownstSECsince1950
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No, I think it’s just the realization of that’s it for life, and there’s no real ceiling or anything to grow towards or achieve.
This sounds like depression more than being "burned out." Maybe that's the same thing, but first he has to understand that what he's doing isn't the end. There are plenty of opportunities out there.
I think going into a trade is a great idea. It's not glamorous, but if he can work hard for a few years and show potential, he can either move up pretty quickly(management and/or training role as a former teacher) or potentially start his own company and have people working for him.
Posted on 11/14/24 at 5:01 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
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They’ve been a PE teacher
If his pronouns are they/them he is pretty much doomed. He needs to stay put and be thankful he has a job.
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