• Diva (she/her)@lemmy.ml
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      2 months ago

      I am dialing back my posting energy 25%, it’s the best I can do until my caffeine wears off.

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            2 months ago

            Use the time to get an education, so you can find one that pays you more than minimum wage. There’s a joke about bootstraps somewhere in this ;)

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              It’s super cool transitioning so I can get paid less at work (and find it way harder to get hired at jobs I’m actually qualified for) and then told I should educate myself when I complain about it online. Are bootstraps what my landlord uses to raise rent $500/year?

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                  I’ve worked in electronics assembly for years, and I have a math undergrad. Maybe I could get a masters and teach? but that seems like a lot of investment for dubious payout.

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                    Oh, don’t teach. There’s no money there—sadly.

                    There’s good money in electricity. I’m sure a lot of your knowledge could translate to high voltage, and the path to that is relatively easy if there is a community college near you. Also, field technicians can make good money.

                    If you’re in the US, The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federal program designed to help job seekers, including those looking to transition into new careers like green energy.

                    You can find more info here: https://www.careeronestop.org/

                    The WIOA program provides workforce development, training, and education services for individuals to gain in-demand skills, with a particular focus on industries with growth potential, such as green energy (solar, wind, energy efficiency, etc.). It serves a wide range of job seekers, including dislocated workers, underemployed workers, and those facing barriers to employment (e.g., veterans, low-income individuals).