hey guys.I'm turning to you for advice. I'm nearly 40 and I live in Portland, OR. I've worked as a manufacturing technician nearly all of my adult life---the semiconductor field has been a big part of it---I'm not a total stranger to electrical or mechanical, but I don't have a fucking degree. Only high school.I got laid off and I've been a bum for the last few months. I need direction. I don't want to slave for another company that's going to lay me off in a few years, so I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to join an electrical trade, or something.I feel like going back to school is an absolute scam, and would be a huge waste of time and money. Some of the job interviews I've done basically only test for multimeter competency, and the ability to read electrical schematics; both of which I'm shit at... at this point I feel like I should just teach myself basic electrical theory, how to read electrical schematics, and just bullshit my way into a higher paying job, but I don't trust any of the employers around me...What would you suggest a mid life loser with no advanced degree do?
>>3014788Put in the time, pay your dues, earn your certifications. No wonder you're a bum you lazy fuck.
>>3014788Nah nigga what you need to do is to get into retail sales bro that’s where the solid secure minimum wage is Getting technical skills like millwright and or engineering tech to support production in America is retarded You want a red shirt and tan slacks dude not mitutoyo calipers
Become an electrician. Put a sticker on your truck and start advertising.I’m just a handyman and I make $2k to $3k a week.
>>3014874To be a handyman in Oregon requires a license
>>3014882Nigga who cares. Aint no one checking that shit.I’ve been unlicensed and uninsured for like 20 years
>>3014888Based. Fuck the state
