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theducker t1_iycjhxp wrote

Figure out a realistic plan to increase your earning potential. I remember working my ass off when I was around your age for near minimum wage. 10 years later, I make in an hour what I used to make in an 8 hour shift. All that overtime seems kinda silly now.

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UnimportantSnake t1_iydothd wrote

Second this, I was working about 60 hour weeks between high school and university for super mediocre pay and in hindsight it was all such a waste of time.

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Arbor- t1_iyd8kr1 wrote

But how?

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Axumite2031 t1_iydb2q3 wrote

Gain entry level experience, update your resume and apply to similar positions.

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theducker t1_iyds5ko wrote

There are as many different answers to this as there are different people or jobs. But to put it super simply learn how to do something that people need done, and not everyone can do.

I personally believe a formal education (either through traditional university or a more trade based education pathway) is the best choice for a large majority of people.

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ran0ma t1_iydp8v8 wrote

Well I’m not that person with those specifics, but just my own example using that, 10 years ago I was 21 and working at a restaurant for $7/hour and then also as a desk admin at $8/hour. So in an 8 hour shift I’d earn $64. To earn $64/hour, that’s about 130k wage, which isn’t unrealistic for a 31 year old in their career. I’m not there lmao I’m at 80k but a lot of my peers are at 6 figures

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