Career change
None of this is expert advice. It's what people worked out for themselves, usually the hard way — what actually helped, and what they'd tell someone standing where you are. Take what fits and leave the rest.
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Pay off debts first, then save six months of expenses to create a safety net in case things go sideways.
To ensure you will be alright if things go sideways.
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Consider trucking as a viable option if you need higher pay than minimum wage, noting that women recruits are increasing and unloading trucks is not always required.
It provides needed income and is becoming more viable for women.
- It is tiring.
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Lower the bar from finding a 'passion' to finding something you are 'okay with', such as free activities like cooking, coding, or photography.
Thinking in terms of passions puts the bar too high.
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Weigh higher trucking salaries against the potential for high stress and labor demands that may make the job not worth it.
The stress and labor expected can outweigh the financial benefits.
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Instead of stopping entirely, cut back on internships or take fewer classes to maintain forward progress toward your degree goal.
Many people stop with good intentions but never complete their degree, leading to large regrets.
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Consider reading The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy.
It is described as pretty world changing.
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Choose happiness rather than waiting for life to become easy.
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Once you reach a point of stability or comfort in your life, do not forget to live it; avoid getting so busy making a living that you neglect making a life.
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Listen to interesting audiobooks or podcasts to manage fatigue and boredom during long highway drives.
It makes driving easier.
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Be aware that accepting stock options instead of salary carries significant risk, as few people in one person's experience successfully cashed out on such deals.
- Based on one individual's experience where only one out of approximately 20 to 30 peers who took the deal cashed out.
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Use trade work as a springboard to transition into other careers, such as property management.
Trade experience can open up opportunities in related fields like building management.
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Research terminal-specific management quality, as morale and job satisfaction can vary between terminals of the same company.
A new terminal manager can completely wreck morale, leading employees to seek other jobs.
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Advance from driving to terminal management to increase earnings.
- This reflects one person's experience moving from $59k to close to $175k in 3 years.
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Use entry-level or seasonal jobs as stepping stones to better-paying positions by leveraging the titles and experience gained.
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