What should i do with my life?
Asked by me
im 19, graduated highschool last year..held out on college (wanted a break and didnt know wat i want to do anyways) and currently working at wal-mart which is a dead-end low pay crap job and i am very confused on what to do. im interested in attending a tech school of some sort maybe apprenticship for pipefitter or electrician iv found or a lineman school im thinking about or something of tht sort but which would basically require me to move, which is another issue i have cuz i dont want to leave my family and girlfriend. Im very much so trying to avoid college classes but right now im just scared on what to do or not to do as far as tht goes. I dont want to do something school wise then realize i hate it and waste my time/life. Just any opinions would be much appreciated. Im from Ky and i kinda want to stay in this area

Best Answer:
Being an electrician is a high paying job. I went into HVAC/R (air conditioning/ heating) through the military. HVAC is an ok paying job. HVAC teaches electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, gas, and physics. You are right about wal-mart being a dead end job. You don't have to go to college. I did for graphic design and I'm still doing HVAC. Just know this one thing: having skills has made all the difference in the world. I can always get a job. Always. Pushing paperwork is not a skill. Soldering and brazing, electrical trouble shooting, and the like are always in need. Not exactly the most glamourous jobs, but Skills are what most people don't think about when they stay at a job too long. Learn as many as possible.

Not everyone is cut out for college. And where would we all be without electricians, plumbers, etc? You are so young; you still have time to make up your mind. Don't let anyone push you into something you aren't interested in. Good luck!
Answered by kdean

Move to where the job is or if you want to stay local you might have to go to a community college or state University or tech school to get some sort of higher education. You can always go to a community college first just to see if any of the courses interests you, then later move on to a state University if you so desire.
Answered by Nicholas P

This one comes right from my heart... You aren't alone. I was there once, I am 33 today and now I work for Lockheed Martin as a Satellite Systems Engineer. I am not trying to impress you...because its all about you. So here are my 2 cents... FIRST AND FOREMOST THING: NEVER LET YOUR DETERMINATION FADE AND YOUR HOPE DIE...THESE TWO THINGS WILL TAKE YOU VERY FAR...YOU ARE VERY YOUNG... 1. Find another job...try restaurant and/or become a bartender for example benefits are two fold...atleast you will have some TIPS in the pocket at the end of the day and they are "CASH"....while you are there learn the business model...how they operate, what their cash flow is...how they handle customers...etc etc...it will help you in the future...whether be it a near one or far one...if you ever wanted to do the business 2. If you don't want to work in the restaurant...try working with a contractor that remodels houses...(you mentioned u want to attend school as a future electrician)...benefits are again two fold...one they will get you valueable experience while you figure out whether you should attend a tech/trade school...second is something you perhaps like...and besides doing something handy always rewards you later in your life... 3. NEVER FORGET THE BIG PICTURE...PLAN IT TODAY AND STICK TO IT...PROBLEM IS PEOPLE DO HAVE PLANS BUT PEOPLE DON"T STICK TO THE PLANS AND END UP BECOMING A BOUNCING BALL. 4. Sort out your priorities...girlfriend sure...but you also shall communicate you have goals in life...she'll absolutely love it...and appreciate it...women love a guy with a plan...and besides she shall be your strength...not the other way around... 5. Set aside atleast 5% of weekly salary (that is I am guessing that $25/week if you work at walmart)...at your age of 20... and by 35 you'll have about $20,000 cash this is without doing anything ($25 is nothing), which you can use for a downpayment on your house at 35. 6. School: Sure its important and by no means I recommend you skip it...having a college degree would mean you always have a cushion to fall on...but sort your priorities first. But remember more you'll delay college harder it will become to go back to it... I hope it helps...but these were just my 2 cents...and from my heart...
Answered by Dil