New to the job/career market advice.

Hey Tw members I'm in my late 20's and have no clue what career path to take. I thought I wanted to go fire but decided running calls and having someones life in my hands or their property burning is not for me. Did you guys ever feel like you would never get a good career? I feel very overwhelmed with what to do at my age. Just wondering if you guys could chime in and help with some career path suggestions. Keep in mind i suck at math. I am interested in working a city job like public works or some thing like that but getting in with no experience is very ruff. Any ideas would be great and ways to get into the career to.

 

Hey. I'm in my early 40's and working on the same thing. I Used to be a geologist, but gave it up a few years ago to go back to school so I could get into nursing school. Thought there'd be more opportunity in that field. Well, ha I just flunked outta nursing school! Keep your head high, it'll come to ya. But I know the feeling. You're willing to work hard but just don't know exactly what to do. I was in that place most of my 20's. Sometimes it seems like everyone else is on track and you're not. Well, everyone else isn't always on track either, so know you're not alone out there.

 

Research jobs and go shadow people to find out what it is like to do that job.

 

I have no experience in this field and I'm not sure this is what you're looking for but with no experience and a willingness to work hard, you may try hiring as a hand at a fabrication/pipe shop, or with a construction company? This service can be considered civil in the sense of infrastructure I suppose, but I know you can work your way up as well as see multiple careers as you would hopefully work with them. It takes a lot of team members with different skills to build and construct. You may realize that you like one side of the job more than the other, I also know drafting degrees are relatively short compared to a 4 year BS degree and probably a lot easier to handle financially. Joining a Union may help you with job security and education as well as retirement and benefits for you and your family down the road.

I would hate to see you give up on being a fireman, I'm sure there is volunteer work there that could get you a feel for the job if your mind isn't too made up already.

 

Look to the skies my man, Aviation is where it's at.

 

What about Wildland Fire?

 

Learn a trade. You'll most likely not get rich, but you will also not go hungry.

And with hard work and an honest approach. In 20 or 30 years you can have yourself a fair stake in the American dream.

Good luck.

 

This may be a viable option depending on where you live. Wildland Fire is much different than structure fire and the furthest thing away you can get from still being a firefighter and not on medical calls.

There are also fire support positions other than being on the first engine out.

 

Electricians will always have a job, welders, plumbers, hvac, roofer, landscape, construction, and mechanics. Look in a city at night, every light is a job. Go to Home Depot every isle represents multiple trades. Don't be afraid to fail be afraid of not trying

 

become a line man they make bank and usually good benefits.

 

Trades

 

Im a phone technician and i really enjoy my job. I like anything electronic/computer related. I also do the maintenance side of the job as well. Maybe you could look into learning fiber optic splicing. I figure in 10 or so years just about everything will be fiber to home, so it will make a good trade to go into.

 

I like this as well, easy to get into plus they have apprenticeship programs and free trade schooling if Union. Everybody knows somebody who has side jobs for extra work. Keep out of trouble and off drugs, use common sense and you as an apprentice will be more desireable than most journeyman. You will also work with other trades and can see which one you like best on the job site. If it's not for you in the end at least you learned something that you will always use as a home owner.

 

Love being a firefighter 15 years in .

 

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Is this better?