So I have a job at an automotive manufacturer and I’m a part of a union.
I have the potential to make 32/hr and I have the best health insurance and benefits in my state. But the work is
Soul sucking and extremely physically taxing on the body. I absolutely dread it. It’s not uncommon for people to get multiple surgeries after 5 years. I’m 35 and single with no kids and most people stay at this job because of the health insurance for their families. I do have pretty severe mental health issues
That my insurance takes care of. My
Problem is this job is zero skill labor. If the factory shuts down I have zero job prospects because I am not attaining any skills in my line of work. Also my dream is to work remotely and travel the world. My family is pressuring me to stay at this job for life and I just don’t see how I would ever be happy. It’s not the same union it was in their generation.
I have been applying at remote customer service positions with a significant pay and benefit cut but it will give me the ability to work remotely and to travel as well as pursuing my dream. I am also trying to teach myself copywriting so I can freelance and finally be unshackled and work for myself. Does anybody think this is too extreme of a choice? My family is very angry with me but they don’t have to break their body down at their careers. I can’t let them determine my life path. Has anybody been in any similar circumstances or can offer some input? Any tips would be appreciated