29 Years Old, No Good Jobs and I FEEL LIKE A LOSER! Do you?
Asked by kld726
Ok, so I'm a 29 year old, pretty good looking blonde haired, blue eyed, athletic female who just got married last year in August. I'm well educated and always seem to get people saying to me, "You are so smart, why are you wasting your time doing this job?" or "You are so talented why can't you find a good job and stick to it?" So, I am well educated, but I always feel like I could keep learning, I've gone to college and graduated in 2001 in Food Service Management, wasn't really my passion but after my 2 first years in Culinary school I figured I'd finish in business instead of in the kitchen. It didn't get me far. I've been a waitress, cocktail waitress, banquet server, bartender, line cook, pastry chef, Food Service Supervisor, Operations Manager for several food outlets, and recenlty a Chef Manager. I ABSOLUTELY HATE the kitchen and the only part I'd stay in might be the Bakery, but only cuz I LOVE CHOCOLATE. However I don't have the hardcore "Chocolatier" experience you see on the FOOD NETWORK, nor do I have any more funds to go back to school. I did become a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2003, and now all I'm seeing is graduates getting out of massage school offering Happy Endings to make money and increase their competition. So, that industry feels ruined to me. So with the Economy in its current state, what is there to do? I feel lost in my career, crazy in debt and without passion for any career. I feel like a LOSER! Anyone feel the same? Have any suggestions? Are there CAREER PSYCHOLOGISTS? I haven't found my University to be any help what so ever, which sucks, due to all the cash I paid them. What are the options? Anyone know?

Best Answer:
If you already have 2 years invested in culinary school, which is the first inch, go ahead and take the mile. Get a four year of even a masters Degree in Hospitality. Learn Mandarin or Farsi. Las Vegas could be your Oyster. People With multiple language skills and Hospitality Degree Earn Ridiculous amounts of money and perks on and off the books in Las Vegas. You would, in all liklihood Become an upper Tier manager and get vacations for you and you family all around the World. The reason you hate your culinary experience is because it is brutal slave work and no rewards. Hospitality is a cut throat industry. You need to raise yourself above all of that.

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Answered by Fire breather-ROAR

I'm 18 years old, full time University student. I feel like a loser because of the same boring routine everyday. Perhaps you should further your education and complete a Master's?
Answered by Mr. Prodigy

You could sell avon, arbon, home interios until you find a stable job. Find some thing you have always love :)
Answered by Cat B

Don't be I am 31 years old & I am a lunch room monitor who watches children & cleans off tables. I think you really just need to find something that would make you happy. You should study Human Services. You learn about people in your community & psychology.
Answered by Edna & Herb

Just try something else. After all it is not the destination, but the journey. Also, look at it as being ONLY 29 , still with many,many years to do different things.
Answered by tbone50

Yes there are career counselors. But my advice is to figure out what you want to do. then go here: www.worldcat.org type in career guide and what you want to do. Then go back to school.perhaps get a MBA (like everyone else) or go into public service. Maybe be a librarian, who knows
Answered by Jacob B

go work at pathmark
Answered by yaledrama2019

Wow.... are we the same person? No really, I know exactly how you feel. Really, I have received the same comments. "You're talented, you have so many skills, you can do anything, etc". After working a number of jobs that I absolutely hated I finally decided to apply to graduate school. So I'll be headed back in the fall. I would suggest that you try the library, some library's have career counselors. I saw one a few years ago as well as utilized career counselors at a local community college. I honestly don't think that I received the assistance that I was looking for, but then again there's only so much that someone else can do to help. Good Luck.
Answered by bluefaith25

Ok Im 44, was engaged to be married to a wealty guy. I quit my job as an aerospace engineer to be with him. I sold my house to live with him. ( yes -I saved the money but it's in a crappy 401k)...and guess what He dumps me! Ive been looking for a job for three months no luck.. yes Im cute, can pick up guys in a bar and hold wonderful conversation....NOW WHOS THE LOSER!!
Answered by coycoyote

Let me put it this way. I have a drivers license, and a really nice car, but the car doesn't run properly. The car didn't break down because of me, but I still have to call and ask for a ride to work. It's the same with the job situation, the economy is breaking down and there's nothing that we can do at the moment, except do what ever it takes to get things done. As far as the therapy field, it seems like the only ones making any money are the ones working as physical therapist for the elderly. Mostly because many of them don't pay out of pocket, it's covered by medicaid. Don't feel bad, were all in this sinking ship.
Answered by sean C

Hi there. Like your avatar... Anyone who's worked in food service, knows it's back-breaking work and the money ain't that great unless perhaps you're an experienced server working in a high-volume, upscale establishment. Before the business kills you physically and mentally, why not change direction and think in terms of having your own business utilizing the skills and natural talent you already possess? And besides, you'll always have a job in the industry to fall back on in case you falter. That's at least comforting, isn't it? In the meantime, you should combine your skills and expertise with the ability to make a good living on your own and on your terms, not the slave drivers. Do it.
Answered by Richie S