/adv/ - Advice

It's not that hard to get a GED as long as you aren't retarded. I recommend getting one, because it shows employers that you're determined.

With the resume, it's also not too difficult. Most businesses have a format that they want you to follow, so just ask for that or google it, if it's out there. Basically, it'll consist of education, criminal history, and skills. That's about it.

>>547

What if getting a GED isn't an option? Are there any obscure jobs tat will hire in my position?

>>549

In this economy, probably not unless you already know your boss or it's a friend of your parents or something.

>>549

>Landscaping

>Join a crew of some type of contractor (painting, siding, roofing, paver patios, etc)

Talk to somebody your family knows that does work like this. You'll basically be a laborer but the pay can be better than most retail bullshit jobs anyways. Usually cash $10-$15 /hr starting. The hours may or may not be steady

Also, if you do end up as a laborer for a contractor. Pay attention to what's going on, even if you're not being allowed to do the skilled work. You can learn very quickly if you pay attention. Also, put money aside to buy a pickup truck. Once you have a pickup truck and a skill, you can be self-employed. You can live a very good life, working hard yes, but making more money than some office workers with degrees, even doing relatively simple things like paver brick patios. It just depends upon your motivation and how much people will pay for things like that in your area. Pay attention to job bidding as well, even though you won't be involved in that as a laborer it's one of the trickiest things about being a contractor, so pay attention to what your boss is doing when bidding a job, you'll want to know how to do that if you ever set out on your own

Apply for different retail positions. You probably can find somewhere that will hire you at least part time without a diploma. Places like convenience stores might especially want night-shift employees (I did that for a while).

Also, of course getting a GED is an option. Don't be ridiculous.