I lost my job right before covid hit and UI ran out a few months ago. Nearing my credit limit and really need money but I've also become radicalized to the point where IDK if I could submit myself to a (literal or figurative) burger-flipping job because

  1. I am just completely unable to kiss ass, lie about being enthusiastic for a job, etc. Maybe this is in part cause autism and maybe in part cause

  2. I come from a relatively privileged background, and never had to either kiss ass or work retail/food service, which are the only places hiring since I have no degree.

  3. Also, I really don't wanna give myself covid and risk Long Covid, since my family won't literally be destitute if I don't get a job immediately, but I probably will get sick immediately given the case surge here in CA.

  4. Oh yeah I'm also transitioning and rn have both noticeable breasts AND facial hair so. Any customer facing positions are completely out of the question (and most others probably too)

  5. Oh yeah also I don't have consistent access to a car, and public transport, while pretty cheap, isn't very common or reliable.

IDK. what do

    • Terkrockerfeller [she/her]
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      3 years ago

      I'm already in a pretty expensive area so I've just been looking for local listings. The problem is I just personally don't feel comfortable applying for something I'm not already 100% sure I know how to do (which is something I gotta work on) because I've just internalized the assumption that there's no such thing as paid training anymore and you can basically be fired instantly without cause even when employed.