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I recently lost my job and need a new one. I have a 4 year degree and I have a have held many different types of jobs. That being said, I don't really have expertise in any one field. I am kind of in a position in my life where I can and want to start anew, with a career that is actually fulfilling, or at the least, one that doesn't make me want to kill myself. Any ideas? I've thought about going to trade school, maybe become a welder of something, but idk if 2 years of no pay is feasible right now. Regardless I need to figure something out. I am not an idiot, I am a fast learner, and I am fully confident that I could perform almost any job to a satisfactory level (except maybe some jobs that would require some previous specialized training). So does anybody have any bright ideas?

TL/DR: I need a job. Where should I look/apply?

(I almost want to post my censored resume to get some input.... but I'm not THAT stupid. Lol)

I recently lost my job and need a new one. I have a 4 year degree and I have a have held many different types of jobs. That being said, I don't really have expertise in any one field. I am kind of in a position in my life where I can and want to start anew, with a career that is actually fulfilling, or at the least, one that doesn't make me want to kill myself. Any ideas? I've thought about going to trade school, maybe become a welder of something, but idk if 2 years of no pay is feasible right now. Regardless I need to figure something out. I am not an idiot, I am a fast learner, and I am fully confident that I could perform almost any job to a satisfactory level (except maybe some jobs that would require some previous specialized training). So does anybody have any bright ideas? TL/DR: I need a job. Where should I look/apply? (I almost want to post my censored resume to get some input.... but I'm not THAT stupid. Lol)

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I don´t think you see yourself welding in your 60s, and it is easy to have an accident that will leave you unable to work as a welder, you have to be fit and climb and work in uncomfortable spaces and unsafe conditions. A broken leg or arm might be all is needed for your employer to let you go and never hire you again, a missing finger can leave you unable to hold the tools properly. I am no welder but I used to work in a similar field and I know how dangerous it is, a one meter fall without a helmet can leave you in coma or kill you, or suffer a back injury, which means you wont be able to climb into some spaces, they will never hire you again if that happens, you will have to start a career from zero in your middle age.

If he has a degree, the best he could do is try to get into an office with the women, even if they pay less, he won´t have to worry about performing a dangerous job or about the old age or about being cold or warm outside.