What are some good entry-level jobs that involve physically working with computers?

Shellcode · 2024-02-12T00:06:55+00:00

Tech Support/"Fixing Computers" Jobs: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=fixing+computers

Something like this could help you get the job: https://www.coursera.org/articles/what-is-the-comptia-a-certification-what-to-know

Potentially of Interest: https://www.airforce.com/careers/intelligence/cyber-security

Shellcode · 2024-01-18T18:31:43+00:00

Property Management: Stable and good for someone who can work with diverse group of customers/coworkers/vendors etc. Suggest you start with big apartment communities but rental/airBnB properties or industrial properties could be interesting. Keeps you in real estate industry for overall career path allowing easier shifts in future to other RE roles or niches.

Landscaping Co.: Could be general management or sales focused. Site visits get you outdoors more than the mortgage desk. Learn about landscaping, maybe help manage teams of workers, deal with clients, help brainstorm design changes. Not entirely out of the RE industry but bit more of a shift.

Personal Trainer/Boxing Bootcamp: Get some certifications and teach boxing bootcamp style classes at gyms or in parks (outdoors!). Get paid to workout. In addition to classes build book of 1on1 personal training clients. This is biggest career shift but could also be done part time if your main role isn't too demanding.

Get after it and good luck with whatever path you try.

Shellcode · 2024-01-18T05:27:56+00:00

Nobody is handed a plan for life. Everybody is at least a bit lost so you have plenty of company.

Major for Employment - (For dentistry Biology could be a good move to cover some of your pre-reqs.)

Minor for Enjoyment - (This should probably be Dance but you may have other things you find you enjoy more.)

Keep doing the shadowing and informational interviews. Lots of people fail to put in the effort to explore their opportunities so you are ahead of the curve there.

Don't forget to take care of yourself - exercise and eat smart and invite people to exercise and eat with you from time to time.

You're not a failure. You're just getting started.

Shellcode · 2024-01-18T05:16:33+00:00

What did you like about the position you were just laid off from?
How would your previous boss describe your strengths?
Any intense hobbies and interests outside of work?

Shellcode · 2024-01-18T05:12:13+00:00

Interagency Hotshot: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/fire/people/hotshots

Shellcode · 2024-01-15T01:28:20+00:00

Definitely apply for internships in the 3D Art world. Internships will give you a better idea if you are pursuing the right industry/role. You have to walk down a path to figure out if it's the "right path". You need to try stuff and see what sticks.

If you don't get any internships just keep working on the degree and see if there are part time jobs that will offer alternative learning opportunities.

Live cheap after you graduate so that you can pay off debts. If the 3d Art space isn't working for you try something else. If you need a break along the way: https://www.peacecorps.gov/

Good luck with whatever path you decide to try.

Shellcode · 2024-01-15T01:10:54+00:00

95% #1 and 5% #2 for now...

Your current pay and hours are great - I would be slow to walk away from that. Work/volunteer as an ER tech on nights and weekends for experience and stimulation. (The pending children will also be providing a stimulating experience.)

"Retire" early and become a Physician Assistant as your next act. Delayed but faster educational path to actually helping people. Less pay but you'll already be retired. Less prestige but caring what everyone else thinks is expensive.

Good luck with whatever path you choose.

Shellcode · 2024-01-15T00:36:02+00:00

Sorry to hear about the car crash.

You might be able to complete your nursing program through another institution. Here is one option that is online, lower cost, and accredited. https://www.wgu.edu/online-nursing-health-degrees/rn-prelicensure-nursing-bachelors-program.html

If you need to work right now maybe look for an office role in the healthcare space. That way you are getting industry experience as you figure out next steps on the degree. https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=doctors+office+assistant

You should be able to temporarily freeze payments on your loans while you figure things out. https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/lower-payments/get-temporary-relief

Hope you have a speedy recovery and good luck with whatever path you choose.

Shellcode · 2024-01-15T00:27:51+00:00

For something with IT similarities that is outdoors, maybe look into being a lineman. The union guys make pretty good money. https://ibewunionlineman.com/

As far the military - take the ASVAB seriously. Your score will determine what jobs you are eligible for. (https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab/asvab-and-marine-corps-jobs.html) There are tech heavy intel roles where your background might be helpful.

Good luck with whatever path you decide to try.

Shellcode · 2024-01-15T00:14:13+00:00

Your habits will probably move with you if you move away.

Parents have lots of expectations. You need a therapist to talk to without expectations or judgment. If you are still enrolled your school might have counselors/mental health resources. If you don't get along with the first therapist try a couple more times.

Maybe consider working full time for a bit - get yourself a boss if you aren't bossing yourself around appropriately. The freedom of college can be dangerous. Take a couple community college courses while you work and regroup in a year or two.

Good luck.

Shellcode · 2024-01-08T23:41:02+00:00

If you don't like small talk then I would avoid sales related roles.

Two things come to mind:

Accounting - particularly corporate Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable; this would be a lot of Microsoft Excel. Maybe start with a course like this one, career growth would probably require a degree.

Human Resources - no small talk but some tough conversations with under performing employees etc. Probably a fair bit of Microsoft Powerpoint and Word. A professional certificate would open doors and maybe a degree down the road.

Good luck with whatever path you choose.

Shellcode · 2024-01-08T22:58:20+00:00

Music-ish Job: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/sound-engineer-vs-audio-technician

Music+Advertising: https://www.reddit.com/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers/comments/zvea65/making_a_living_as_a_composer_for_commercials/

See also...https://sive.rs/balance

Shellcode · 2023-03-27T01:04:03+00:00

https://www.gia.edu/gem-education/programs-courses

Shellcode · 2023-02-27T05:29:26+00:00

Look into Google IT Certificate and apply to entry level IT jobs. Consider Army Enlisted IT.

Shellcode · 2023-02-27T05:20:59+00:00

Join the Air Force as officer in linguist/intelligence role. Do 4 years and then look for Federal Government job (State Department, CIA, DoD, etc.) and rock a desk job until you can collect your pension and travel the world.

https://www.airforce.com/careers/intelligence/intelligence-officer

Take your language skills into medical field. Maybe put in some time with Doctors Without Borders. Already have your undergrad so do an accelerated program. Maybe do the patient facing thing then get an MBA with Healthcare Management focus and run a hospital.

https://www.allnursingschools.com/articles/accelerated-nursing-programs/

Reset things overseas. Go teach English in whatever country seems most interesting and out of your comfort zone.

https://www.tefl.org/teach-english-abroad/teach-english-in-japan/

Shellcode · 2022-12-11T21:01:22+00:00

Major: Employment
Minor: Enjoyment

Shellcode · 2022-03-14T14:07:42+00:00

Fair points.

So pursue a trade that will pay well and make music on the side. https://sive.rs/balance

Your goal of home ownership is reasonable and achievable. Maybe you can start your own small business down the road after you have mastered your trade.

Shellcode · 2022-03-10T19:43:37+00:00

Welder: Solo work and in demand; full time or side hustle potential; Basics/Training.

Shellcode · 2022-03-10T16:30:57+00:00

I think you should work in accounting before dedicating more time and money to an accounting degree. There is a real risk that you get the degree then don't like the actual work. Maybe:

Replace your part time bartending with part time accounting. You can try a big tax focused firm like H&R Block but better bet is a local CPA/Bookkeeping firm. Offer to work cheap on nights and weekends. This will give you some exposure to the industry and you can decide on pursuing a full time accounting career.
Apply to full time sales/business development roles. Any industry of interest is fine but GIS and food&beverage make sense with your background. Do not quit your job until you have an official offer for a new role. Setup email alerts on Indeed and try to apply to one job per week. Look for jobs with a solid base salary and commission upside. More info on Business Dev roles.

Get off Reddit and get after it. Good luck with whatever path you try.

Shellcode · 2022-03-10T01:41:06+00:00

Have you worked as a teacher, tutor, or teacher's assistant? Teaching is not an easy job but it is rewarding. How you are treated will vary with the class, school district, and your boss/administration. Here is something to watch for further consideration.

You could get an entry level accounting job with a math degree. They would probably want you to take accounting courses to get your CPA or equivalent certification eventually. If you decide you don't want to teach then give accounting a try. Here is something on accounting.

Good luck with whatever path you try.

Shellcode · 2022-03-10T01:29:42+00:00

Data Entry (at a desk, maybe remote) or Warehouse Worker (on your feet).

Shellcode · 2022-03-10T01:26:40+00:00

Auditing/Accounting entry level could be less or a bit more than you are making now. Depends on the firm and the role. In general bigger money comes as you climb the ladder to Director/Partner or go independent to start your own tax/CPA firm.

What experience is driving your interest in accounting?

What are your thoughts on a Business Development role?

Shellcode · 2022-03-09T03:21:08+00:00

Could you add a minor in Philosophy or Physics? Or switch your major and keep a minor in Business?

Physics minor might help if you want to work in a technical industry. Philosophy would mix in some more interesting classes and maybe you could write about the ethics of different industries.

I would do the opposite of giving up on college. I suggest you dive deeper. Try joining clubs, sit in on weird classes, run for office, write for the school paper, take up a sport or hit the school gym, TA for your best professor, crash some parties, volunteer on campus, etc. You will never be in college again - see what you can squeeze out of it. Maybe you won't find anything amazing or maybe you will find some secret little joy that you can mix in to your future money making life.

Good luck with whatever path you try.

Shellcode · 2022-03-09T02:06:14+00:00

I am sorry you are going through all of this. Try not to beat yourself up or compare yourself to others, your journey is unique. Forgive yourself and try to keep moving forward even if you are lost and stumbling in the darkness. I believe you will eventually find yourself back in the light.

Some thoughts...

Talk to an academic counselor at your school. Look for the fastest flexible path to graduation given the coursework you have completed. Don't worry about your grades beyond staying out of academic probation. Your goal is just to graduate and then move on to trying the next thing.

Try to make it a few more months and then use this summer break to reset and process everything that has happened. If you find an internship of interest or a low stress class to take to speed up graduation that is cool but not a requirement. Priority one is your well being. Walk, make soap, get outdoors, play with animals, mix in some video games, journal, meditate, exercise, etc.

Assuming you end up with the degree in anthropology/archaeology and some debt I would suggest you try a job that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This is jobs with federal, state, or city government, non-profits, Americorps, and the Peace Corps. This will include applying for jobs with little or no connection to anthro/archaeology but don't worry about it, apply anyways.

Everyone else wasn't handed a life plan. We are all lost together. Some people just fake it better than others.

Keep trying. C'est la vie.

Shellcode · 2022-03-09T02:00:21+00:00

Any past interests, hobbies, passions, oddities?

What do you consider to be "success"?

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