#idk guys i'm barely scratching by with teaching some classes and selling some art not very much

[sometimesrosy]

Hi Rosy. I think I’m going through a life crisis. I’ve sent you some asks over the years and somehow just venting it out to the internet makes me feel better. I’m sorry I’m specifically “targeting” you though. I’m 27, with a steady minimum wage job, a degree in an area that I don’t relate to anymore, with an apartment bought at about 1 year ago, a wonderful partner, and two amazing cats. I don’t like my job. I’ve been there for almost 3 years and I still get paid minimum wage. It has no career progression whatsoever, and doesn’t fulfill me in any way. Ive been looking for jobs but this is an industrial area with lots of jobs for “men”, and very few for women that aren’t cleaning or at restaurants. The few administrative jobs that pop up are either temporary or the company won’t say anything back. It’s been like this for years and I’m fully feeling it now. I’ve thought about moving out of the country but my partner isn’t a fan of that idea. I’ve thought about studying again in a completely different area, but I’m not sure up to what point I’d do that to try and run from my current situation and not because I really really want to work in that area. I am at a loss. Some say I should be more than happy, I have a steady job with a nice schedule, a house, a partner that does everything for me. But I can’t help but feel that I’m staying behind in every aspect. My career isn’t going forward, the house is nice but we can barely afford some repairs that it needs, much less new furniture, etc. It’s super hard to save for whatever it is. This is such a small town that it barely has classes of anything to better myself personally. I’m just sad with my life.

Okay, so since you're in a stable situation that isn't going anywhere but also isn't demanding much of you, why don't you use this time to figure out what the next step is and then get your ducks in a row.

Real, substantial change takes a lot of time and many steps. You know that your career isn't working and you need to find a new one. Good. You've identified a need.

Now figure out what job you want to do and what you need to do to start doing it.

Are there jobs in your area that you might want to do but you aren't qualified for? That's when you get training or more education. Do you need to find a way to make a living maybe on the internet? It does help when you are limited in your region. Do you want to try starting your own business? Do you want to try to find a way into the traditionally male jobs? Do you want to look slightly outside of your reason and deal with a bit of a commute? Or do you want to try lowering your cost of living so you can get away with gig economy jobs?

There are opportunities out there for you, you may just not be ready for them right this minute. Give yourself time to figure it out.

Caveat: I'm not really someone you should be taking professional business or economic advice from because I'm an absolutely terrible capitalist. Half the time I just refuse. But I do think there are opportunities if you expand your mindset.