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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
there is an Amazon FC nearby but I'm not in the best physical shape and also The Horror Stories
Amazon runs especially awful warehouses, I'd avoid too
Alternatively, you could apply to UPS or USPS? You'll get into physical shape along the way, but both are union and pay fairly well after some amount of time. Amazon FC may need to be your "foot in the door" though, since I figure they're a bit more competitive.
I used to work helping people find jobs, and USPS jobs are the things that everyone wanted. Definitely give it a shot if you can.
Someone I know now passed the test for a USPS job and said there's actually a waitlist to actually get the job itself. I'd never heard of that in the past, but be aware that might be a thing
I've worked at Amazon before (edit: here's my AMA about it). The worst part about it is peak, which they're towards the end of rn I believe, but peak is also when they hire, as they're often overstaffed the rest of the year. Personally, I would not be willing to do another peak, but I would consider going back if I could do part time, although I think that can be harder to get. Otherwise, if I could get on in the off season and quit before peak, that would work too and would be pretty funny. Tbf, you can make decent money because of the overtime pay (and not having time to spend it) but imo 60 hour weeks are not worth it, not unless you're desperate.
I will say that warehouse work seems like a good fit based on your priorities. Ime, warehouses are far enough removed from customers that they don't care about how you look, and also don't really expect you to pretend like you give a shit. Warehouses also tend to be pretty big, so you can avoid having too much contact with people (which is a pro and a con I guess). It's also not a bad way to get into shape, better to get exercise on the clock than pay for a gym imo. Oh but one major downside is that a lot of warehouses are particular about what goes in and out (and have metal detectors), so you may not be able to listen to music or have your phone on you.
Maybe skip Amazon but I'd take a look around and see if there's other stuff available.
Thanks for the info. I don't know, not having to deal with customers, or even other people much, might actually make this a really good job while I transition and am super self conscious. Also as a Big Progressive Tech Company I could probably raise a stink if they misgender me constantly lol. Can't hurt to give it a shot I suppose
dang i am in the same position as you right now. Covid basically destroyed my industry and i am DREADING getting back into the shitty service industry. it doesn't even pay enough to pay the bills where i live anyway. it would just be slowing the bank account drainage.... ugh...