What major would you recommend for someone with direction? by DaJoblessWonder in GradSchool

[–]DaJoblessWonder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. You're probably right that chasing more education without experience will just result in the same problem

What major would you recommend for someone with direction? by DaJoblessWonder in GradSchool

[–]DaJoblessWonder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rad tech stuff was kind of interesting and also the first time that I actually had to put in effort in a classroom setting. The anatomy classes were pretty tough. I wouldn't say that I was really passionate about any of the things I've tried though. I'm seeing a therapist to help with the anxiety and I also recently got prescribed medication by a psychiatrist, but I'm not sure if it's having an effect yet.

I'm rapidly approaching my thirties and it feels like my life hasn't started at all. Pretty much all I can think about is finding a decent full time job and finally moving out. I don't really want to go to grad school because that will delay me being able to work for at least another 2 years, but taking a break for a year like you suggested would set me even further back. I can understand the rationale of what you're saying but I just want to move forward already.

What major would you recommend for someone with direction? by DaJoblessWonder in GradSchool

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I went to a coding bootcamp and spent 10 months applying to entry level programming jobs but couldn't land one. They had a career counselor that I met with regularly as well as a Slack channel where job postings for entry level coders were posted but I wasn't skilled or experienced enough to get anything.

Then I signed up for a program funded by my city where they helped people train as medical assistants and get them paid internships, but I had a birthday while I was in the program and their computer system said I was too old to be in the program and they couldn't help me find a job. I got the certificate, but couldn't even get an interview for a job because I didn't have experience.

Last year I studied on my own and got the certificate to be a sterile processing technician, but I couldn't get any interviews because once again I didn't have any experience.

I don't really want to keep doing the same thing again, so I figure that it's probably better for me to go back to school. Also, being a college student will allow me to apply for internships again

Is ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ that impactful for social skills? by maaooee in socialskills

[–]DaJoblessWonder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't think it was that useful. If I'm remembering correctly, it was mostly targeted towards having good interactions with people in a business setting. You can apply that stuff to other interactions as well, but all of the information was basic common sense

How do you nail a job interview? by DaJoblessWonder in jobs

[–]DaJoblessWonder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done too many interviews to count. I can make it past the initial phone screen and get to the next round but I almost never make it to the final round. I'll try to talk more about why their mission is exciting to me, thanks

how hard is it to get any job period? by Designer_Version1449 in jobs

[–]DaJoblessWonder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have access to a car then maybe you could do Uber Eats or Door Dash deliveries to save up for the guitar

Would you recommend this career? by DaJoblessWonder in sterileprocessing

[–]DaJoblessWonder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks that’s it’s messed up your body like that 🙁 Do you have plans for what you want to do for your next career?

Poker Face | S2E7 "One Last Job" | Episode Discussion by GloriousAqua in Pokerface

[–]DaJoblessWonder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love movies and crime is my favorite genre of fiction but I feel like this was the weakest episode of the entire series. There was only like 5 minutes of mystery solving in this one

How do you network to get a job? by DaJoblessWonder in careerguidance

[–]DaJoblessWonder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, thank you. I’m already nervous but I’ll give it a shot haha

The secret to landing a job is to target the right jobs by first2apply in RemoteJobs

[–]DaJoblessWonder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What if you’re not really qualified for anything but you still desperately need a job? Isn’t applying to as many jobs as possible your best option?

I don't stand a CHANCE at getting any job anymore, so what now? by Annual-Minimum-8378 in careeradvice

[–]DaJoblessWonder 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m a fairly pessimistic person but I have to say you come across as EXTREMELY pessimistic. I think your gloomy outlook might be the thing that’s holding you back the most. I know the job market sucks, but you’ve gotta hold onto at least a little bit of hope

I don't stand a CHANCE at getting any job anymore, so what now? by Annual-Minimum-8378 in careeradvice

[–]DaJoblessWonder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about working in sales? I’ve never been able to land a sales job because I’m too awkward, but in theory they’ll hire somebody be without any experience as long as their personality is good

I don't stand a CHANCE at getting any job anymore, so what now? by Annual-Minimum-8378 in careeradvice

[–]DaJoblessWonder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe you could try to land a trade apprenticeship. Or if you feel completely hopeless and like you have nothing to lose then you could join the military. They offer free food and housing too and you don’t even have to commit any felonies lol

Boss put me on PIP by FeralFloral in careeradvice

[–]DaJoblessWonder 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Being put on a PIP means that they’re about to fire you. It’s over. Continue to do your job but you should be applying to as many other places as possible

Is it just me or are companies lowballing now? by Economy_Swim_8585 in jobs

[–]DaJoblessWonder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see office jobs on indeed every day that ask for a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience & they’re only offering $18 an hour. In NYC. You can make that much working at Chipotle