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Need a new career

Or at least a job I can physically do for the next 20 or so years. I'm currently a house painter and I love the job because it has absolute flexibility which is helpful with two elementary aged kids and elderly mom at home. Mom is starting to lose her memory, so she's requiring more assistance with doctor visits and such. But the pay isn't amazing or dependable year round. At 41, I also know my body isn't going to let me do this forever. Anyone have any ideas for jobs that would allow me to work m-f 8-2 if it is out of the house, longer hours if it is something I can do remote from home. I have a useless associates degree and I'm willing to go back to school for a job if the money and quality of life with said job are good. I feel like…


Or at least a job I can physically do for the next 20 or so years. I'm currently a house painter and I love the job because it has absolute flexibility which is helpful with two elementary aged kids and elderly mom at home. Mom is starting to lose her memory, so she's requiring more assistance with doctor visits and such. But the pay isn't amazing or dependable year round. At 41, I also know my body isn't going to let me do this forever.

Anyone have any ideas for jobs that would allow me to work m-f 8-2 if it is out of the house, longer hours if it is something I can do remote from home. I have a useless associates degree and I'm willing to go back to school for a job if the money and quality of life with said job are good.

I feel like this forum is the only place people won't give me shit for prioritizing a life work balance.

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