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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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[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

Just wondering - What skill set are you now trying to develop?

[–] [deleted] • 3 pts

During the first year I worked at a gun store. Now I'm looking at some mechanic courses. Also.... sounds corny... but sewing. I think I'd do well at sewing.

[–] [deleted] • 5 pts

During the first year I worked at a gun store. Now I'm looking at some mechanic courses. Also.... sounds corny... but sewing. I think I'd do well at sewing.

Are you somewhere people are into hot rods? Upholstery can be interesting and profitable work... If they keep this going long enough there will be a massive black market with plenty of niches to fill and you should be able to do as well or better than before...

[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

This was my thinking as well. Sewing opens me up for auto interiors, as well as clothing/awning/sail etc repairs. Just a good old fashion skill to have.

[–] • 5 pts

Hey bro, I know if thrown shit at you in the past, and believe me its in good fun as i actually like and respect you quite a bit. Now, listen to me very carefully here- you say you are learning to sew. If you are anywhere near the water and thus near people that own boats: learn how to make boat canvas and covers/bimini/upholstery there is always an enormous market for this and all you need is a quality sewing machine. People that own boats typically have money as a boat is more a hobby to people and will pay well for good service. If you decide sewing, do it for the marine industry and you will do very well. Godspeed dude.

[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

Learn to code.

Somewhat serious recommendation.

Also, learn leather work. I’d recommended this to somebody else here not long ago, but prep larpers and bugout wannabes throw money at the “cool shit” they see online. I know a guy local to me that makes millions selling flashlights to idiots for hundreds a pop after making a name for himself and only releasing a limited supply. Get known and you’re set.

[–] • 3 pts

Being able to do basic leather craft would dovetail nicely with sewing, esp. as regards nautical applications. Figure a machine that csn punch through 1/8 to 1/4 leather. Gun cases, slings, holsters and repairs are an avenue as well.

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

Repairing guns is a good albeit selective market.