I worked a lot of dead end mindless jobs leading up to where I am now. I worked snow removal and landscaping, restaurant bussing tables, retail, warehouse, all making nothing and busting my ass for it.
What changed? I got a trade. I went to school for 5 months to get my CDL, found a union job that typically requires 2 years experience and was told I can get a waiver. Still haven’t paid a dime of my tuition which is half of even one semester at college, don’t have to make my first payment until November, am getting 4000 toward my tuition from the company, and have union benefits. I get all the overtime I want, don’t get hassled, and am doing something I like.
On top of it all, I’ve made more money in one month here than I did at any of the jobs I’ve worked at total. I’m not telling everyone here to go get your CDL. But look into trades and find something you could see yourself enjoying. Work on the railroad. Get licensed as an electrician. Get into plumbing. Learn to weld. These are all skills you can take with you to future careers and that you can apply to daily life.
I hope this helps or inspires someone to further their life and better themselves in future careers.