Ugh

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So it’s our 2nd week of factory work, and I love the money, but I don’t think I can physically handle this much longer. And I just started! 😭😭😭 (whining in here cause can’t irl)

[Bonnie Blue]

Jan 18, 2019 11:24:40 GMT -5 @estrellaluiz said:

So it’s our 2nd week of factory work, and I love the money, but I don’t think I can physically handle this much longer. And I just started! 😭😭😭 (whining in here cause can’t irl)

I tried that shit and I couldn't handle it myself, so I totally feel what you're going through. Stick with it if you can, but also remember no amount of money really matters if you don't have the time/energy to enjoy life outside of work.

There's a balance between being responsible, and maintaining your physical/mental health.

[Teo Blaze]

With all seriousness, I can tell you that everything in life does get easier.

You have to do it every day, and that's the hard part. But it does get easier.

(Yes it's a quote, but it's a good quote!)

[Leon "Purple" Hayze]

Not sure where you live, but perhaps look into what I call Alternative Jobs. Can you drive well and have a smart phone? Well yes you do, perhaps Uber/Lift? I know when I get back into the workforce here within a few weeks, I'm going to try my hardest to survive and, hopefully, thrive with these jobs. Do both if one isn't enough? Supplment that with Air D and D...oh wait, wrong spelling lol, but how cool would...sorry...Air B and B. If you're in a big city, Uber Eats and Grubhub could potentially A) Have you driving around town more but B)Earn you even more money, especially during times when taxiing isn't really hopping. I dunno, I'm trying that and I'm not saying it's going to work, but I know this.

A - I'm a new Navy veteran who used to like weed, now like it again because it's recreational in my state, and I'm a better person on it rather than the alcohol (Oh how much I drank in the Navy my friends...)

B - Considering A, I would like to remain on weed, so I'm going to try my hardest to maintain the lifestyle. (I smoke a whole 2/3 bowls a day, so........watch out, cause I'm a huuge weedhead /s

O.k. bye bye, that's my thoughts on the matter, lol.

[Odin Balfore]

Remember, you can't fail if you quit

[Bonnie Blue]

I just got the Zip Recruiter app today, so I'm gonna see how that goes.

Ultimately I'm looking for a job that pays me enough to afford either NASM or ACE courses in personal training/nutrition, so that I can get certified and work as a personal trainer. I finally realized that, aside from eventually writing for publication, that is my ideal job.

But that aside, this Zip Recruiter app looks fairly promising. Maybe y'all could try that and see what you can find. There's lots of entry level stuff, you don't have to limit yourself to manufacturing.

[Noble Savage]

Growing up, my dad used to love saying to me and my brother "work is work, you will hate it but you gotta do it, if it was easy they wouldn't pay you to do it."

With that said, I never agreed with that. I am a strong believer in that you have to feel Comfortable doing what you do for a living. And if you hate it after giving it a fair shot (a week is fair) then quit and keep looking.

Time is gonna pass by whether you are working or not, so invest that time in looking for better instead of giving your energy to a dead end place that will only drain you of strength enough to keep searching.

Factory work is basically slave work. If they paid by productivity instead of hourly then factory workers would be millionaires.

What I recommend is find a good call center, not to work there forever, but to have as a part time while you look for better work. If you have a driver's license, I recommend going to the division of motor vehicles and upping your license to a chauffeur's license, it's only like $25 and requires no additional testing. That way you can apply to work for non emergency medical transportation companies in your area. They pay fairly. Also in the line of driving is school buses, they are ALWAYS hiring. Other than that, do what I did, and find a local Adult Day Care facility and apply to be an Activities Aid. That's a job that's always fun, so the pay will feel like a bonus just for playing random board games with elderly folks.

Let me know how your search goes though because I've been looking into a LOT of work opportunities after I spoke with Bonnie Blue about her experiences. So, now I'm even thinking of going into the job placement field if it means I get to help people get better jobs

[Odin Balfore]

Private security is solid . Only need a HS diploma. Clean record too.

Check doors, walk hallways, smile n nod.