I've worked in SaaS tech my whole life. Been out of a job for a few months now, and while I do have debts to pay that would be much easier with a paycheck from the tech field, I wouldn't be fulfilled with an office job.

The thing is, I'm not even sure what Id want to do yet. I've known my whole life that I was put here to help others, and there are so many causes out there I could work with that would help. So I think figuring that out is probably the very first step.

I'd also need to make above a certain threshold to be able to really function unless/even if I get a roommate (someone is checking my place out this month, so that might happen in January for me). Seems like figuring out what that number is between bills, rent, food, etc would be a good second step.

Beyond that, anyone else here made drastic career changes (I also don't give a shit about having a "career") that worked out for them like this? Would love any advice or tips! Tell me your story!

Thanks all, love you!

  • RyanGosling [none/use name]
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    7 months ago
    • teacher if you can stand children
    • train conductor of the unions can stand the contracts
    • rec center staff
    • trades if you can handle the hard labor
    • EMT/nurse
    • since you’re already in tech, could try to seek out boot camps or schools or summer camps that are seeking an instructor
    • you can also just keep your current job and volunteer your knowledge like teaching basic and advanced computer skills at a library or community center. Most of the time they’ll let you reserve a time slot without charge
    • some unions have full time employees with a salary whose job is to train its chapters, potential union leaders, and petition/cold call for support