Godmode wrote:I'm also on the path of making a business of my skills but when it comes for work to support yourself in the meantime I would suggest learning to paint houses. It's really relaxing to paint a house, the people are typically very relaxed compared to carpentry and it's not quite as stressful as roofing. Except you need houses to paint. Where I come from we have the second worst employment in the country and I don't know how bad "everybody else" has it but I actually have it pretty bad. My mom's mom is dead, and her money is actually still partially paying for my survival, and she grew up in the 30s. So without that I would probably just be on disability or some bullshit because the only jobs available are so abusive to workers that I would certainly develop a mental illness from working there.
Like one time my boss asked me to work 36 hours in a row at a concert doing hands-on security and when I said no, he said, "Oh sorry I didn't realize you were already on for 14 hours" but the way they do it is they get you to agree and then blame you for being stupid enough to agree to you. It's like a filtration system and all these places do this greasy shit. Needless to say, they couldn't offer me enough hours to live on in the right conditions.
Also painters and tradesmen aren't stupid they're smart people so you'll get along with them. Trades aren't just for men and tough guys. Also, being a security guard is really fun and I'm planning on getting a security license at some point. I really recommend that one but make sure to wear sunscreen.
I really get annoyed at people who say it's all my fault for not being able to get a job and then two seconds later they have the same problem. I'm really sick of this crap. if you're having trouble finding a work please don't internalize or over-think it just make your resume look socially and realistically attractive and apply everywhere if you need to eat. Also sunburns can literally kill you later in life so wear sunscreen haha...
I currently live with my parents and was thinking of making my own internet business, but they don't like that the fact that it takes time and they want me to start working asap, preferably as an employee to have all that security bullshit of knowing you will get paid every month. I have to make a CV to send to some computer related/programming jobs to make some money and please my parents, while I still live with them. It will help me with my sleep schedule which I don't, I go to sleep at 4-5 am and wake up at 1-2 pm, I know it's not ok for my health and bla bla, but I like the silence and serenity that the night offers
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As for jobs, here in my country are a lot of jobs in IT/ Call Center jobs and even tradesman work like carpentry, metal working and working in a factory, but I'm not a fan of working in the fields. I like to think things, not use my muscles to the same repeated task on and on. I have thought of going on the art marketplace with digital art or handcrafted things, jewelry, decorations, but now it's not a priority to do that I don't have the necessary qualifications, having finished a Computer Science degree
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One note: Here (my country) there is a big lack of people who know how to do work with their hands, like I said: metal working, wood working and other stuff that can't be automated by machines, because all the working class people are going abroad in the EU and only people who work at a desk are here, if that makes any sense.
I get what you mean by working your ass off and signing a stupid contract that lets your employer make you a slave for them, that's why I don't plan on working very much for someone (factory, corporations, even start-ups) and do my own stuff, but I first need to get things going with some money and after that move from my parents.
Thank you for your tips on visualization
And don't give up brother, the best is yet to come and Father sees your struggle and will help you
(hope I don't sound to clicheic or New age-xian bullshit)
), in my 7 day of 40 day meditation program and I just don't want to jump in any ritual without asking you guys, just to be sure I'm doing it by the book not to get overwhelmed or worse.
