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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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[–] • 3 pts

I'm not old yet, but I'm old enough to realize a few things.

Working for a conglomerate is soul suicide. They crunch you like they crunch numbers.

Working in an office under fluorescent lights is harmful on multiple levels.

Very few of those jobs will teach you anything valuable for survival. They certainly offer zero satisfaction.

Working with your body gives you fulfillment on multiple levels.

It's also very healthy for you.

You'll find meaning in the strangest thing. For me, I love making soap. Doesn't seem like much, and I had no idea I would give two craps about it when I started, but once I dug into the truth behind the poisons in every industrial detergent labeled soap I became very sure of how important it was to provide people with the option of and information on soaps. I haven't officially launched a business but I have a lot of people who buy from me because I gifted them at Christmas. It's delightful to hear how someone's psoriasis has completely cleared up, or how a weird rash that wouldn't go away is now gone, or how the itching after showers is gone. There's real meaning in providing a quality of life improvement for people.

That being said, if I were young(and male) I would probably lean towards doing things like carpentry, electricity, plumbing, general handy man work. Did you know a lot of Amish sell their homes really cheap because they don't have electricity and sometimes plumbing in them. If someone sold their services to "improve" these houses you could make a lot of money from people who wish to purchase them but don't know how to begin installing that.

Good luck.

[–] • 2 pts

I make websites. If you're ever interested in turning the hobby to a business hit me up!

I'd love to help a Poaler take one step closer to independence doing what they love.

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That's incredibly generous of you! Thank you.

[–] • 1 pt

I been making soap professionally for a decade personally for two decades. It's a slow art skill to master. It's a lot of fun too.

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I really enjoy it. I don't know that I have fun making it, but it is definitely enjoyable. I guess I feel stressed to make sure that I do everything correctly, until it's done. Once I go to cut my loaves it's fun though! I love seeing the designs when I use different natural colorants. I also have a lot of pride in them, I love the earthy looks, the way my skin feels when using them, and the feeling of the luxury of being blessed with access to the internet to learn to do it, as well as the ability to acquire the things I use to make it. It gives another facet of appreciation in life.

What got you into making soap? Do you specialize in any particular kind?

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I was washing my ass in the shower one day and said "what the fuck is soap anyway? Is this some bullshit they tell me I need just to sell me my whole life? Is it just sone dumb bar of goop that washes away or is it important?"

So I started learning about soap, and I discovered that it IS important and unique and amazing. I learned the history of soap and how complex and rich and awesome it is. And then I learned about the different detergents and sbit that is in new soaps. I went down the rabbit hole. Skin health. Fatty acids. Animal vs vegetable.

I usually make a cold process soap now. I started with hot process, and sometimes I still make an hp when I feel like it but cp is prettier for customers. I make several kinds