deleted post because of personal info, but thank you to everyone who responded and gave advice, it means a lot

  • Feinsteins_Ghost [he/him]
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    22 days ago

    Trade school. Union if its in your area. Electric/HVAC/Plumbing/Welding (and others, those are just what come to mind right now) are always needed. We need electricity, water, air conditioning, and welders to build shit. None require a lumberjack’s physique, and i know plenty of AC techs and electricians that work in shorts and running shoes. I work with plenty of other plumbers who don’t adhere to the traditional manly man stereotype. Same with the welders i know.

    Im not sure what your natural inclinations are, so i dont think i can give more than generalized advice, but trade schools usually have a network of employers that they can use a little good old fashioned nepotism with to get you onboard somewhere while you school so you can earn some dough while you learn your trade.

    • PsychedSy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      22 days ago

      Small machine shop might work, too. Plus, the 3D and technical skills have a bit of usefulness. My friend got a job after I told him to show the hiring manager his sketchbook because of how similar his character designs were to 3D models.