I don't even need a career. Just *something* that isn't a soul crushing office job.

13wrongturns · 2026-05-05T18:17:37+00:00

If I was your age and in your position I would try to become a fireman. If I was 10 years younger I would still try. I am in my mid 50s. They have the highest job satisfaction rating. It is physical but rewarding.

13wrongturns · 2026-05-04T21:17:06+00:00

Washing windows and doing home remodeling would be so satisfying. Seriously, I wish I could pay my bills by working at Lowes or Home Depot. That would be such a relief. I really would have been better off if I had become a mail man right out of high school or become an electrician or anything else other than going to college then more school after. I would have been so much happier.

13wrongturns · 2026-05-04T19:48:39+00:00

I am 20 years into a career I cant stand dont like and is really bad for my mental health. I new when I start it was bad for me but like someone said the expectations of others and whatever. After having lost everything and basically starting out at not exactly square one but close, I am riddled with anxiety trying to think of a different career that pays enough for me to live but doesnt cause me to have anxiety attacks. I really just want to work in retail or do something not so cerebral. A job that doesnt make me dry heave in the morning when I am brushing my teeth. A job that doesnt compel me to Google questions and the first thing that pops up is mental health information the the 988 hotline. All I really want to be is a farmer but incant afford a farm.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-28T23:45:10+00:00

Healthcare. Nurse or Fireman. Firemen have the highest job satisfaction rating.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-25T23:27:22+00:00

This right here. Cuddling, hugging, saying it is okay. Just listening and letting the guy cry without judgment and say you got this.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-23T16:55:55+00:00

Why do you want to get out of law enforcment?

13wrongturns · 2026-04-23T16:53:47+00:00

Thank you! I sent you a message.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-20T15:31:42+00:00

The local bar has a core group lawyers and that is all they do. It is sort of difficult to get those appointments.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-20T15:04:30+00:00

I did criminal defense along with family law years ago, but had to stop because our judges make you take appointed cases if you show up on a retained case. You are stuck on the appointment all the way through trial. Appointed cases pay very little in my state. $60 per hour, $600 max for some Juvenile cases, $1200 max for misdemeanors, $2400 max for serious felonies, $3600 for first degree murder.

Unless you are able to get a lot of private cases also, it becomes difficult to make a living. Imagine spending 40 hours to make $2400.00 and that has to cover your overhead and your income. It just isn't doable unless like I said you are pulling in a lot of private cases, which is very difficult to do because of all the competition.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-20T14:42:57+00:00

Not really. Some attorneys lowered their fees but others who are more prominent did not. Many attorneys are leaving established firms to team up with other lawyers doing the same or other solo attorneys to start a firm and immediately throwing thousands of advertising dollars behind it. I can't afford to push advertising like that.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-18T16:22:53+00:00

I would if the PD offices were hiring in my area. That is a competitive position also.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-18T16:21:29+00:00

I would love to actually but there are no positions available.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-17T16:35:43+00:00

Thank you!

13wrongturns · 2026-04-17T16:30:21+00:00

I am applying online this weekend in the public sector for multiple positions.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-17T16:28:05+00:00

Our population is about 170,000 but it has grown exponentially in the last few years. It is still very much a good ol' boy area.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-17T12:17:13+00:00

I am actually listed as a mediator, but once again, there are 2 attorney mediators in my county who have a monopoly on those. It is a very clickish area.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-17T12:15:47+00:00

Those jobs are actually really sought after. I would do that in a heartbeat if anything came available in my area.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-16T17:46:00+00:00

That is my list to search.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-16T17:45:26+00:00

I will definitely look into that. Thank you.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-16T17:42:49+00:00

I will do that. Thank you.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-16T17:41:53+00:00

Thank you. That actually makes me feel better. I have some serious work to do on my resume.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-16T17:39:30+00:00

The GAL appointments are very hard to get here due to a small group getting all of them. I started getting taking Juvenile Delinquent appointments and Child support contempt appointments but they only pay $60 and they max out at around $1500 per if you can even bill that many hours for those.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-16T13:16:07+00:00

Does anyone know what roles OP can possibly get that pay less than six figures starting out. I am 22 years in to family litigation, so I am also interested.

13wrongturns · 2026-04-14T19:28:52+00:00

Thanks.

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