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I was married at 23, already an established work-a-holic, making good money in an oil refinery. I had 2 kids, and was saving/investing the entire time. At 29, my wife had some affairs, and beta me moved her back to her home state to solve our marital problems. After the divorce, I had all of my investments (properties that I was snowballing the income to purchase more. I was buying one rental a year) and full custody of my sons. I was 30 years old. How did I spend the next 15 years.............

From 30 to 40 I trained MMA, bounced at a night club, continued to snowball my income for more properties, and played WoW. From 40 to 45, I trained MMA, bounced at a night club, continued to snowball my income, and smoked weed. (First time I ever touched it, I was 40.

After 2 weeks to flatten the curve, 30% of tenants stopped paying rent. After Trump failed re-election, I liquidated with the belief that nothing would get better, and inflation will eat any profit from rents, as repair costs grow. I took the money, and 'prepped'.

Today, I can't train MMA because hospitals won't see me for non life threatening injuries, (no vax) and I can't work a nightclub for the same reasons. Though I can eat for years, have no debt, sturdy car, as well as everything else I'll need for at least 5 years, I have no skills that are valuable for todays climate. I don't have any skills that allow me to work under the table for any meaningful wage. I'm basically grunt labor.

Young men of today... invest in yourself. Choose a passionate hobby, and a practical one. Humble yourself, and never, NEVER think your situation won't change. Plan on it.

This isn't a sob story, as I'm not needing for anything..... at this moment.. but without a skill set, were I to just sit here and let this stay a fact, I'd be fucked. As it is, I'm now competing with a younger, more knowledgeable work force just to get a toe in a door that will lead to anything meaningful.

I was married at 23, already an established work-a-holic, making good money in an oil refinery. I had 2 kids, and was saving/investing the entire time. At 29, my wife had some affairs, and beta me moved her back to her home state to solve our marital problems. After the divorce, I had all of my investments (properties that I was snowballing the income to purchase more. I was buying one rental a year) and full custody of my sons. I was 30 years old. How did I spend the next 15 years............. From 30 to 40 I trained MMA, bounced at a night club, continued to snowball my income for more properties, and played WoW. From 40 to 45, I trained MMA, bounced at a night club, continued to snowball my income, and smoked weed. (First time I ever touched it, I was 40. After 2 weeks to flatten the curve, 30% of tenants stopped paying rent. After Trump failed re-election, I liquidated with the belief that nothing would get better, and inflation will eat any profit from rents, as repair costs grow. I took the money, and 'prepped'. Today, I can't train MMA because hospitals won't see me for non life threatening injuries, (no vax) and I can't work a nightclub for the same reasons. Though I can eat for years, have no debt, sturdy car, as well as everything else I'll need for at least 5 years, I have no skills that are valuable for todays climate. I don't have any skills that allow me to work under the table for any meaningful wage. I'm basically grunt labor. Young men of today... invest in yourself. Choose a passionate hobby, and a practical one. Humble yourself, and never, NEVER think your situation won't change. Plan on it. This isn't a sob story, as I'm not needing for anything..... at this moment.. but without a skill set, were I to just sit here and let this stay a fact, I'd be fucked. As it is, I'm now competing with a younger, more knowledgeable work force just to get a toe in a door that will lead to anything meaningful.

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Take a deep breath, I personally don’t understand a cause for alarm. Feeling unfulfilled is a good thing because then you will strive for more. Embrace it like you have been. I’ve read the comments and you mentioned that you’re looking to start a new profession. I was working as a mechanic for many years... I would like to point out that most of my coworkers had serious habits, like smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, drinking, meth, H. On top of that to be competitive you’ll need at least $15,000 in tools. Most shops will pay you flat rate which is really just a scam, either it’s not enough time (to finish the job) or your waiting for some bs like parts, service writer. Working on your own car can save you a ton of money, I just don’t see it as profitable when doing it for a job. Construction is where it’s at. Even ripping off shingles pays good. Or get into being a helper for a mason. If you want to dive deep into construction look into what older houses need, like 100 year old houses. A lot of them have cedar siding and trim that needs replacement/ repair. Many won’t touch it because it sorta a dying art (and very difficult compared to the easy money like roofing) Sewing - upholstery but I’ve seen every major city have at least one old timer locking in that market. I can’t imagine there’s more work. Personally I’m working on making custom clothes. Though I don’t see it as a business venture atm. I’m not going to give away all the details but I will say one thing is that almost all new clothes are made out of polyester. 100% cotton is where it’s at.