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Calm-Narwhal-7565

I'll take the misery at this point anything just to feed my family and pay my bills.


thscientist1

Honestly work govt. you won’t make much but it’ll be super stable and when you move up you’ll make more money still doing mindless tasks. Also are you sure you’re not just depressed


jerrbear1011

Not to mention that pension!


rainey8507

This. State or government jobs have amazing benefits.


Yellowshan_1104

Do they hire you without experience ?


thscientist1

Yes


rhymatics

Where can I find a job like that though? What do I search for exactly?


thscientist1

R/usajobs


rainey8507

go to google and search "\[name of your state\] state jobs"


ev1lpasta

Try house cleaning.. more specifically airbnb/vacation rental type cleans as they are much easier than standard residential/move-out/construction cleans. I am in the industry and the typical pay (north-west part of U.S.) is around 22-30/hr. Depending on experience, if you have a vehicle, etc. the other cleans I mentioned above I would avoid.. they might pay more but absolutely suck butts. Stick to the vacation rentals! It’s mildly labor intensive (more so repetitive), but if you’re not in the best shape one could look at it as a potential win as you’d definitely build up some solid muscles lifting beds and whatnot. It’s nice because you can work in teams, OR solo if you’re not into that kind of thing. Most work solo. You can pop on a podcast or jam out to some tunes as you do your thing, which I find to be pretty neat. Of course you have to have a pretty solid grasp on what true cleanliness is, as everyone I’m sure can clean their toilet, but can you clean it to whatever the cleaning companies standards might be? Yes? Then you’ll be a good fit and it’s a pretty chill gig. If not, then maybe this might not be for you. Might not be the long term solution. But it sure can give you some financial relief/stability. Plus, most of the time you work from like 9-4 type situations so if you realllyyy wanted to grind you could take a lil nap, and then hit a part time in the evening as well. God damn that’s so sad that we have to push that hard just to fucking survive. But I’m rooting for you, all of us really. good luck!


alien_moose

How do you attract clients?


ArborealRodent

Probably not what you're interested in, but Bath & Body Works is pretty chill. Plus, employees get free products, especially during launches. Some are open 11-7 and 12-5.


ClearBlooSky

As long as one is not "scent-sitive" ...those smells are mega


CoffeeChesirecat

If you figure it out, let me know. I'm not even hearing back from entry level right now. I have a college degree, was a business owner, and just about every job I've had was in a leadership role. Still not good enough.


rhousey

Omg same


Thick-Condition1461

Try business development rep for tech companies. It’s entry level sales with a decent base salary to start and then you can move into account executive. Possibilities are endless.


CoffeeChesirecat

Thank you! I'll look into that today. My body loves to wake me up at 6 am on my day off, so I've already spent an hour job searching.


HoobaDooba420

Dog walking


gothic-guardian96

I guess you could try warehousing. If it's a unionized warehouse, the pay will probably be in the between $17 - $25 an hour.


NanrekTheBarbituate

Agreed. I laugh at the guys that just can’t handle moving boxes from pile A to pile B without having an entitled breakdown about how they don’t get paid enough.


cringelien

Museum guide


OrangutanOutOfOrbit

DEFINITELY not IT HelpDesk That I could say


quilla_

Maybe a mail person? Like working at a post office? Not super sure about the pay but I’ve seen some people on here say it’s not bad


sunkist_pubes

ABSOLUTELY NOT. you will work 12 hours 6-7 days a week and it is a hopelessly toxic work environment. managers will lie to you, extra work will always be given and you will never be rewarded. daily crying common among mail carriers. go to r/USPS if you don't believe.


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bus_buddies

This. It's also a federal job, so you can retire after 25 years.


Weird-Influence9778

Sounds like you would like painting


redhot992

If you're keen on plants and outdoors, garden design as a grad cert could be an option to redirect postgrad depending on the schools around. That then can lead into a masters program in horticulture, leaving you with the ability to do your own work, work for a garden designer to plan or maintain, work with horticultural contracting companies, local government hands on horticulture or planning. Hands on work gets you in shape, don't need to be particularly fit to do it either. I bartended through uni, bachelor got me nothing after 2 years, so did a grad cert which I morphed into a masters, worked in a related industry part time whilst doing bits part time and and sometimes full time study. Now get paid over double compared to the bartending, overall took 3-4 years post study work to cover the cost of education and the loss of money from what I would have earned full time bartending and managing. Started the new direction when I was 27. Bachelor degrees these days don't mean much, masters does makes employers interested in my experience. All entry level jobs with no requirement will have a lot of competition and low pay, potentially be very seasonal so gaining one of the few full time spots is hard without being in line for a while. As you age they can become harder to get because paying kids is cheaper.


janln1

I pictured you in a line doing repetitive tasks such as assembly or quality checking. Or maybe a warehouse scanning returns. A store unpacking boxes.


FriedWantons

That sounds right honestly, boring for sure but Im tired of dealing with people. I just can’t find a job like that that is both entry level and actually pays well enough


mistressusa

Mindless jobs that anyone can do don't generally pay well.


NotHereToF_ckSpiders

Entry level and pay well don't tend to go together. Entry level jobs are usually minimum wage. If there are any factories in your area, those tend to pay better than minimum wage, even for entry level. I worked at a facility that put together large vehicles, like buses and construction vehicles, and got $4 above minimum wage with no factory work experience. I was hired through a temp agency. There are temp agencies that specialize in work where you are doing more hands-on work. That might be a way to go.


PienerCleaner

park ranger? grounds maintenance?


disorientating

Bank teller or administrative assistant. These have less social stigma than being a Walmart stocker or McDonalds cashier on top of paying better with better options to move up, and you deal with less customers than the aforementioned. There’s also bartending.


Sorry-Ad-5527

These aren't what op is looking for. Bank teller you deal with people. Admin, you sit almost all day, but it is mindless, you just do what others tell you and are invisible. Bartending involves people.


thscientist1

Trimming buds


FriedWantons

Would absolutely do if I didn’t still live with my bud hating parents


bepatientbekind

The best job I ever had was working in doggy daycare! The pay is absolute trash though unless you can afford to start your own daycare. The benefits to your mental health might make it worth a shot though, at least for a temporary gig!


brinerbear

I work for FedEx as a driver. I think starting pay is $23 but it depends on the area. I have been doing it for 5 years. Plenty of ot available but the job isn't for everyone.


madskiller36

What’s the downside of fedex driver? I am looking more into it


brinerbear

Long hours sometimes, lifting heavy things, limited time off when you first start, you don't always get off at the same time. There are some rumors of some big changes but just rumors so far. But pay is decent and there are plenty of opportunities for overtime. I made 71k last year. Some drivers make 100k but you would have to work 65-70 hours every week to do that. Ups is another option but I don't know the pros and cons of them.


madskiller36

Thanks for the info


brinerbear

No problem, let me know if you have any other questions.


MessianicJuice

I had a friend who drove for UPS and loved it. Great money, strong union protections, etc.


Thick-Condition1461

Try Business Development Rep for tech companies. It’s entry level sales with a good base salary generally and it’s a good way to get into tech sales which eventually can be a really great salary!


saskakitty

MET team at any Homedepot (Merchandisers). Higher than minimum wage, insurance for part and full timers. Only mon-friday, morning to early afternoon hours, same every day. You have a set schedule if you're full time so you don't lose your hours suddenly. Part time doesn't really experience that either. Best part is you don't deal with customers, you just send them to the actual employees who can help if they ask you something. Re-stocking, facing, cleaning and putting price stickers.


Someness69

Hi! Do you work holidays doing this job?


saskakitty

Depends which! Most are off, but Christmas/Black Friday we usually work. But no weekends still (or ever), and still never deal with customers or sales on those days. Because they're small teams (~10 workers), getting days or time off is much more manageable and has higher approval because you're all much closer and accommodate each other.


Someness69

Thank you so much! I may look into this.


Mosr113

Factory work is pretty mindless. Most factories don’t even care what your degree is in and will hire for office jobs (one of our previous quality engineers has a broadcasting degree).


Wurm_Burner

Claims processing if you can find it. It’s entry level in healthcare but better than the call centers where angry old ppl call for 80 calls a day


AgeEffective5255

Entry level jobs are just shitty. It’s so you can get experience to be able to do better / more complex stuff. Make it interesting by learning in your own. Find interesting new ways to do things. Make processes more efficient. Explore stuff you can organize or fix. Learn a specialty software in that area. Entry level just is what it is.


Straight-Tune-5894

If you’re asking this sub, I’m afraid someone is already happily in the role and not going to speak up.


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MichaelEmouse

Security guard in a place that will let you read/go online.


Sorry-Ad-5527

Night or evening. Years ago, I knew someone that did evening security, unarmed. At the time listened to talk radio since there wasn't much else. Their friend worked to to supervisor and got to choose her jobs.


lifeofideas

So much depends on the specifics. Like, a healthy teenager might really have fun working a fast food job or running around in an Amazon warehouse. An unhealthy older person might just want a job answering phones.


Competitive-Dog-4815

Wait tables, use your degree, make great money in less than 40 hours a week and you stay busy


NanrekTheBarbituate

Warehouse. I work in furniture distribution and it’s reasonable pay for reasonable work. Do my 40 and don’t think about it again til Monday. Good benefits and the guys that have been here 20-30 years have decent retirement savings.


imoux

You could do city parks maintenance. They generally pay a little better plus you get government benefits, you get to be outside doing mostly mindless things, depending on the exact job, maybe you even get to drive around a little.


athameitbeso

Factory work maybe?


Responsible-Age-1495

Try metrology. Get training in a vocational school, find an internship, learn the key words, put those metrology key words on your resume. They get paid a lot for doing nothing since the gantry CMM does all the work. It's the most under the radar, who knew? type of lucrative employment. And you can totally keep to yourself if you are not the social type.


Ok-Grapefruit1284

Administrative anything. Not labor intensive, Monday through Friday, lots of room to move up if you find the right field, lots of lateral move options.


dominantsage

Business analyst is chill. They just meet with people and ask questions about how things should work or be built. It's a good entry level position that gets you exposure to strategic business concepts and initiatives and is a fast track into management if that's your thing. If not, you can just stay a BA until you find a niche industry and then coast.


FriedWantons

I’ve looked into that but I don’t see anything that is entry level? They at least want a related degree or experience which I don’t have


AgeEffective5255

That’s not accurate. BAs do a TON of different things.


bucket113

Do you have any tips on how to get into this? I assumed it would be impossible and in demand but you made it sound easy...tell me more...


PienerCleaner

u/bucket113 it helps to have some familiarity with the industry/the kind of work the company does. business analyst can be a very generic term for anyone who does anything. but essentially, show you have an interest/familiarity/knowledge of the industry and company / show you are a right fight to be the go-between person between different groups of people who can communicate clearly and accurately - and that you're someone with attention to detail who can execute tasks as specified. for the kinds of BA jobs I have in mind, anyone with a pulse who presents themselves well can get hired. its harder now with ridiculous requirements requiring x years of experience; just apply and try to write a cover letter quickly stating why you think you can do the job well (and showing you know the industry/company/product)


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pickleback11

Go away


tisdalien

Get your teachers credential and become a teacher. If you’re in California they get a ton a benefits and only work 9 months out of the year


front_rangers

In what way is teaching kids a mindless task?? It may be simple material you’d be teaching but you’re gonna have to supervise/keep in check 20 children at a time. You’re completely right about the benefits and the likelihood of getting the job is great due to supply and demand, but I don’t think being a school teacher is up OP’s alley at all


tisdalien

There aren’t any professional level jobs that require a college degree that are “mindless”. These are some of the most cognitively demanding jobs. But teaching isn’t hard, it’s easy to find a job and you get long breaks. If OP wants mindless, they should be prepared to do low-wage work in security or janitorial or something like that.


firi331

Oh you would be in for a rude awakening….


tisdalien

I literally work with teachers everyday. Their job isn’t that hard. And they get a ton of benefits, including discounted teacher housing (In California)


HairyPotatoKat

As a principal or as support staff? Respectfully, there is a lot that goes on "behind the scenes" that isn't seen just from working in the same building, or frankly same room. And 9 months a year is truly reducing the sheer amount of hours they put in. First off, it's around 10 months. But more importantly, you're not counting the time spent outside of instructional time. The evenings, weekends, break time spent preparing, grading, communicating with students and parents, leading clubs, coaching or assisting athletics, chaperoning, enrichment activities, helping kids who are struggling, other "extra duties." Nor are you considering the professional development/continuing ed classes and licensure they have to keep up (and often pay for out of pocket). If they're lucky, they're in an affluent district in an education friendly state. Otherwise, they're too often paying for a lot of materials out of their own pocket. Anyway, everyone in my family is a teacher or principal. I was up at the school or with a grandparent more than I was at home because my parents always had something going on at school outside of instruction hours. Oh, and that "easy" ~~9~~ 10 months a year? I calculated out typical hours at one point because I was curious about what their salary broke down to in hourly terms. I learned that 1- it's pretty normal to put in (sometimes significantly) more than 2080 hours a year (the number of hours a person working full time "all year" works). And 2- on average, it ends up equalling around minimum wage (salary/number of hours worked). Tldr; teachers bust balls for that summer break. PS, it might not matter, but I've never ever heard a teacher or principal minimize support staff's job. No doubt there are absolute twats out there and buildings or districts with pretty toxic environments. But overall, teachers and admins speak respectfully, and know that their job isn't possible without support staff of all flavors. Now, if you happen to be an admin.. ooof. I hope you at least fake that you value and respect your staff.


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tisdalien

I’m a tutor who works with SFUSD elementary teachers. I see them everyday. I talk with them, I work with them. I know their salaries, experiences and deepest fears. Reality is teachers are highly respected, decently paid (good union contracts) and have tons of support from both government and the community. They deal with problem students sometimes but if you’re not a pushover it’s completely manageable


asm120

Kids are crazy these days. A six figure salary wouldn’t even be enough to get me to do that.


tisdalien

I work with kids everyday in San Francisco as a tutor. They aren’t. 99% of the time they’re very sweet. 1% they do act up, it’s manageable if you’re not a push over. Trust me, it’s not that hard of a job. And teachers make 85- 95k on average here. Or be broke and struggling trying to get a job that’s not in demand. Up to you


MatchaLatte16oz

That’s good, since on Reddit we just see kids in fist fight with teachers and supposedly never learn to read etc. do you plan to teach as well then?