What kind of job could I do?

[Pshrynk]

Been to therapy for years and it doesn't help because nothing someone tells me can change how I feel about myself.

Therapy won't GIVE you the answers on a silver platter.  There is no magic bullet.   

But a therapist can HELP you figure out how to make positive change for yourself.

[no1birdman]

Hi, enrol as a film extra, in england good money, they are always after someone a little different. It will give you confidence.Try  to enjoy every second of life , in my younger days if u could not get a job u joined  the army that usually sorted your head out and got u fit.

[Hp291]

OK back on topic.

I am looking for a career in an interesting field that would start out with a salary in the mid 30's (my last job before going to work on my own was in that range) which also increases with time and work.

What that job is, I still don't know. My best skills are that I am the type of person that is usually good at most things. I am pretty good with numbers. I am tireless in terms of work ethic in that if I have an assignment, I will break my ass until I finish it. Very good at using a computer, also can talk people into things pretty easily. Also love helping people. Sales is NOT something I am interested in.

[Marz]

Maybe getting a job while you search for your dream job would help.

I cant help but think you are waiting for a life changing moment to knock on your door.

And sorry, but I doubt a person with the attitude you have expressed in your posts could talk me into anything less than free gold, even then it would take some doing.

[Hp291]

I have been. But want to get my mind set on a career and just go for it.

In terms of your doubting it, that's your opinion. But I don't see how hairloss/bald forums has to do with me being able to talk people into things. It's not!

[Marz]

I have been. But want to get my mind set on a career and just go for it.

In terms of your doubting it, that's your opinion. But I don't see how hairloss/bald forums has to do with me being able to talk people into things. It's not!

Nah, I was referring to your confidence. It takes a lot of confidence to talk someone into something.

Regardless, it was simply an assumption based on the folks I have come in contact with.

Well it sounds like you have your mind set on a career in the pro sports biz, why not just go for that?

[Pshrynk]

HP291

To be blunt...  it sounds to me like ya just need get off yer ass and make something happen.      

Like Woody Allen said "90% of success is just showing up". 

[Jer]

well, I know this may sound like a recruiting poster, but have you ever considered any form of law enforcement?
That's what I do, and honestly, I never saw myself doing it until I put the uniform off and went away on training.  I may only be 26, but let me tell you, I've had my fair share of jobs.  The majority of them though were in some way shape or form dealing with and helping people.  I was an orderly at a long term palliative care hospital, photographer, tour guide, translator, teacher and I've even done other things like DJ, bar tend, security, and hell, I was even a chimney sweeper for a while (yes, they are still around).  I was doing some computer work, stats analysis and db stuff, for the government when I saw the poster for officers needed.  The next week that's all I could think of was how lots of my jobs were public service, and so what would be more of a service than law enforcement (I don't just mean police but paramedics and firefighters also).  I take great pleasure in helping others and that makes my job just that much more satisfying.

This isn't to tell you to jump up and go apply with your local PD, but just more to show you how things worked for me.  Yes, I may only have a high school edjimication which I obtained at 16, but just looking back at my life, the jobs and volunteer work helped me realize that I NEEDED to get into this field.  Now, it's who I am and like my recent decision to go Sly 4 months, it's a decision that I don't regret in the least bit.

One thing you have to do, that I learned when I lived in South America, is that you have to get away from our North American way of thinking.  Don't live to work, WORK TO LIVE!!!  Think of something that you love doing and what gives you pleasure and a sense of wellbeing, and then go from there and look at careers that deal with that.

Anyway, that's just my 2 cents!  Cheers bro and best of luck in your job search!

[Nick912]

Military. 

[GASlick]

I agree with Nick.  Military sounds like a good option for you my man.  It MAKES you have discipline, confidence and it will boost your morale.

[Nick912]

I agree with Nick.  Military sounds like a good option for you my man.  It MAKES you have discipline, confidence and it will boost your morale.

It really does my friend! Like it or not the service will teach you leadership, discipline, reliability, how to adapt, how to deal with stress, ect... Too much to list. It took me out of a dead end bad situation and gave me a wonderful life that I am thankful for everyday!

[Hp291]

Military/police are not options for me.

I am too old.

I have way too many injuries.

[Hp291]

Nah, I was referring to your confidence. It takes a lot of confidence to talk someone into something.

Regardless, it was simply an assumption based on the folks I have come in contact with.

Well it sounds like you have your mind set on a career in the pro sports biz, why not just go for that?

It honestly depends. For example, I can still talk my way into stuff that others cannot. But that is only if my head is covered with something or I'm on phone. Some of that gets tainted if I"m not I'm sure.

It's not SET on it. But it's something I would love to do and have a tremendous passion for. But I'm struggling finding a way in. Simple applying (which I have done) isn't working. I have been trying to talk to everyone I know to see if they know ANYONE in the business but no one does. I plan to keep trying though.

[Pshrynk]

^^^

Applying won't get you sh*t.   

You might want to try some informational interviewing.   

Cold call some muckity mucks in that industry and ask if you can do an information interview with them -- heck even offer to buy them lunch during the interview -- that way you can learn right from the horses mouth what you need to get into it and make some contacts at the same time.

[Hp291]

Applying won't get you sh*t.   

You might want to try some informational interviewing.   

Cold call some muckity mucks in that industry and ask if you can do an information interview with them -- heck even offer to buy them lunch during the interview -- that way you can learn right from the horses mouth what you need to get into it and make some contacts at the same time.

Yeah I've noticed. I  had a career coach I spoke to briefly (didnt charge me) mention looking for these. The problem is that this type of position is very hard to get into unles you know someone and I don't know anyone. I have been looking the past few days for people in these organizations to contact. Most don't have contact information. Obviously you can't go through the HR department as they won't give you anything.

I have been looking for people for the informational interview though.