I’m currently studying in college and only have had essentially minimum wage jobs – theatre usher, receptionist, retail worker etc.
I currently work in retail while studying and know that if I tried to find a different job I’d basically only be hired in another minimum wage job that doesn’t require experience. I keep seeing people here discussing job hopping as a tactic for pay increases or promotions.
How do I get out of this minimum wage/entry level revolving door?
I know college used to be a way to a better job, like in the 1950s/60s etc but now almost everyone has some post secondary education and so it’s a zero sum equation. And in my current retail job every one of my colleagues completed college, years ago, and yet they are still stuck in the same job as me…
I just feel very pessimistic but while college can be a necessity for better paying office/white collar jobs it’s not a guarantee at all..