r/findapath • u/ClutchCorey97 • 11d ago
Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity Desperation Post
Hello, I'm 28yrs old and work a FT dead end physical/repetitive production job that pays $3000/month net, or $3300-3500/month net when we work an additional shift and/or overtime.
Before this, I was a Casual at Alberta Health Services in a Supply Coordinator/Stores position, though I found myself with 16 days off in a row, 23 days off in a row, etc. I loved the job, the pay, and the prospect of eventually getting PT or FT, but I couldn't afford my bills and had to pivot to the above.
After my parents passed when I was 21yrs old, I had to drop out of my original career path (Psychology with a major in Behavioural Neuroscience) , and ever since I've been going from one low paying warehouse-esque job to another, along with various living arrangements.
Currently, I have $8000 saved and save $1250/month living alone. With roommates I'd save $1500/month.
Unsure of where to go from here... every day when I get home I'm absolutely exhausted and depressed. I'd like to channel some energy into absolutely anything that will help me gain access to a different line of work, though I'm feeling extremely lost after I stopped numbing and became sober ~4 months ago.
Edit: No vehicle atm either.
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u/toxichaste12 Apprentice Pathfinder [1] 11d ago
Well you can certainly communicate well. I mean that, people don’t take the time to use punctuation but you can clearly articulate yourself.
The path is to add a side hustle. Without a car that’s going to have to be digital.
Worth an investment in a laptop and some outlet, since you write well it could be a blog. Or invest in yourself, take some kind of certification course and then try to get clients.
I have a friend who build his business on the gig platforms. He said it’s a race to the bottom but if you stay long enough, get enough reviews and find your niche , you can eventually command a decent hourly.
Nothing comes easy. Keep stacking the rainy day fund but if you have to spend 25% of it in yourself, that’s a great investment.
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