If you're not interested in the "tech industry" you might still be able to leverage your skills into IT (technically still "tech" but more about business operations than building spyware or BS apps). Look into getting some entry level certifications like the CompTIA A+ and go for help desk or IT support technician jobs.
I could probably find another shit job like the last one I had, maybe I could flip burgers or clean up puke at a movie theater but it wouldn't pay enough to even live on my own so what's the fucking point. I'd be eating shit just to go back to my same sad empty life anyway.
This isn't a completely bad option and might even be a necessary stepping stone since you've been out of work for so long, and employers sadly get to be picky these days due to the job market being very competitive for employees. Worst case scenario, you still live with your parents but have a bit more pocket money than you've had in the past few years.
If you're not interested in the "tech industry" you might still be able to leverage your skills into IT
Exactly what I was thinking. Computer Science/Engineering are fundamental fields of study now, like learning math, because computers are everywhere. You don’t strictly need to build apps for a living just like a math degree doesn’t limit you to being a mathematician. There are many companies that need someone who can help the boomers manage some computer shit that might not even be difficult for anyone born after 1990.
Yeah good point. CCNA might be a decent choice too. Networking might be even preferable over tech support as it should be less time talking to strangers.
If you're not interested in the "tech industry" you might still be able to leverage your skills into IT (technically still "tech" but more about business operations than building spyware or BS apps). Look into getting some entry level certifications like the CompTIA A+ and go for help desk or IT support technician jobs.
This isn't a completely bad option and might even be a necessary stepping stone since you've been out of work for so long, and employers sadly get to be picky these days due to the job market being very competitive for employees. Worst case scenario, you still live with your parents but have a bit more pocket money than you've had in the past few years.
Exactly what I was thinking. Computer Science/Engineering are fundamental fields of study now, like learning math, because computers are everywhere. You don’t strictly need to build apps for a living just like a math degree doesn’t limit you to being a mathematician. There are many companies that need someone who can help the boomers manage some computer shit that might not even be difficult for anyone born after 1990.
Yeah good point. CCNA might be a decent choice too. Networking might be even preferable over tech support as it should be less time talking to strangers.