Well I have been going to a community college for the past 3-4 years off and on to get the basic classes done with. I thought this was the route I wanted to take, but I don't think it is anymore. I'm not good at school at all,was always a C average student. If I got an "A" that baby was hung on the fridge, doesn't matter if I was 8 or 18 years old...that is rare for me. Lol. I basically barely got C's in college and it just seems like I won't ever finish and literally have nothing to show for it besides the debt of course. College just isn't for me. I hated highschool a couple of years ago and college isn't much better. So I'm done with that.
Now I may have sucked at the whole doing homework and writing 10 page essays and all of that crap, but I have always been good at my jobs I have had since highschool. I have a very good work ethic. Never late for the most part, listen to directions well, I actually care about the job I do, always safe. I have been working in warehouses the past 4 years and am good at my job. I keep getting trained on new equipment because they can trust me. The equipment I am already trained on, I know the in and outs of it just like driving my car to work everyday. They ask me to do special projects occasionally. I've been promoted in previous jobs. So I know I have a good work ethic and do the right thing and it shows by how they respect me.
With that being said, warehouse work at 12.40 an hour isn't something you can realistically own a house with and provide for a family. I don't have kids yet or engaged, but it's going to happen. Perhaps sooner than later I hope if all goes as planned!
That's where it comes down to what should I do? I understand I'm not going to just get a job paying $20 an hour without some sort of training. So I've been looking into apprenticeships for electricians and other labor type jobs. Been looking into getting one of those cdl licenses. Anything really. I'm not good with upselling to customers and such so a retail or office type job doesn't sound good at all.
Anyone went or know anyone who became certified at a job or such without going to college. Apprenticeships? Just looking for some ideas.
Now I may have sucked at the whole doing homework and writing 10 page essays and all of that crap, but I have always been good at my jobs I have had since highschool. I have a very good work ethic. Never late for the most part, listen to directions well, I actually care about the job I do, always safe. I have been working in warehouses the past 4 years and am good at my job. I keep getting trained on new equipment because they can trust me. The equipment I am already trained on, I know the in and outs of it just like driving my car to work everyday. They ask me to do special projects occasionally. I've been promoted in previous jobs. So I know I have a good work ethic and do the right thing and it shows by how they respect me.
With that being said, warehouse work at 12.40 an hour isn't something you can realistically own a house with and provide for a family. I don't have kids yet or engaged, but it's going to happen. Perhaps sooner than later I hope if all goes as planned!
That's where it comes down to what should I do? I understand I'm not going to just get a job paying $20 an hour without some sort of training. So I've been looking into apprenticeships for electricians and other labor type jobs. Been looking into getting one of those cdl licenses. Anything really. I'm not good with upselling to customers and such so a retail or office type job doesn't sound good at all.
Anyone went or know anyone who became certified at a job or such without going to college. Apprenticeships? Just looking for some ideas.
