I just turned 30 and want to be something with some societal value other than a fucking programmer working on internal HR apps that are subject to idiotic requirements. I was considering going back to school to be a nurse, but my grades were middling in university. I want to do something to help people. Any suggestions other than nursing? Other areas of healthcare I haven't looked into maybe? Or anything, really, I'm even considering the trades because at least that work would be tangible instead of what I'm currently wasting my life on.
As someone who has a job helping people, it pays poverty wages. I don't have enough money to put towards basic necessities. There's also so much idiotic red tape that will be between you and the people you're trying to help. Be very careful going into a field where your job is helping others. Nurses and doctors may make good money, but that's the exception, not the norm.
>>34464180I appreciate the concern. What do you do, and are there any specific areas you'd recommend I pursue/avoid?
>>34464089Dude, do trades. If you really want to help people, be that builder that people can count on actually getting the fucking job done right. A proper piece of housework that you can stand behind, can change peoples quality of life so muchBesides that, your future would be AI-proof, which really isn't the case in your current job
>>34464251That was my thinking, do good physical work that people can rely on and do a damn good job of it. I'm pretty strong, like working with my hands, and have a strong stomach, so I was thinking plumber. How much does it suck when plumbing goes awry, right?>>34464260Yeah fuck you too.
>>34464089>my grades were middlingSounds like you don't want it enough. Your "university grades" mean jackshit unless you're sniping for a nepo baby position through a nepo baby university. Go to an unremarkable uni, or a shithole abroad even. Nursework is literally cleaning shit, you're gonna tell me you need calculus for that?Besides, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology assistant etc are better quality of life, similar pay and less bullshit than their medical counterparts.
>>34464280The universities are rather competitive in my area when it comes to nursing, and in all likelihood a B+ average won't cut it. It won't stop me from trying, and should I be rejected I'll probably pivot to an out of province school or international one. And those I should definitely look into more, thanks.
>>34464089Have you considered speaking with a careers coach or simply browsing job listings online?
>>34466314I've done a bit of the latter, but I haven't considered a career coach yet. I might do that, thanks.
>>34464089emtporternurse's aidevolunteerAny of these can be done while also studying to be a nurse,
>>34466901I'm already applying for volunteer positions, but the others are very good ideas. Thanks! Though in Canada EMTs require their own in-depth certification (and I'd need to look at the others).
I'm in the same boat. I hate programming with a passion, but the money is good and so are the benefits. Golden handcuffs, am I right?
>>34464089>Any suggestions other than nursing? Other areas of healthcare I haven't looked into maybe?Radiography is normally understaffed. You either go diagnostic or therapeutic radiography. Diagnostic is more chill, and therapeutic is more depressing. Outside of that, audiology and prosthetics/orthotics are pretty rewarding paths, but not as well paid as radiography.
>>34468364Good to know. I'll need to look into radiology, thanks Anon.
