I work retail and have for over a decade. Fell into it due to life circumstances not worth getting into here. My education is media related, two college diplomas.
When I say I'm unhappy with my career and how little I make after 10+ years' career growth, I'm often told “just get a desk job – you'll make more and work less!”
I have not come across a single “desk job” that would not require a full re-education. None of my skillset from media to management would apply to any of it.
Why do people act like M-F desk jobs (or WFH) are just hiring any old joe off the street?
Am I missing some entire sector of the work force? Or are people giving this advice just ignorant?