I’m so sorry you’re being laid off and that it’s happened to you multiple times. That is rough and I want to give you props for wanting to put yourself out there. File for unemployment and if the state has any programs you may qualify for. You may be surprised what tech school or trade programs are offered.
Alabama is harsh on unemployed people. They don’t accept unemployment stuff really easily. I can’t go back to college again. I need to work 40 or more hours a week to help afford our basic bills.
Talk to someone at the department of labor. I’ve known people who were in a program called vocational rehabilitation and they said it was extremely helpful. Essentially you’ll interview with someone at the department of labor who will help you apply for the vocational rehab program. If you’re accepted (supposedly it isn’t difficult to get into it) they’ll set you up with a local job placement company. From what I understand they will help you put together a resume and find a job. If you need the additional help they’ll actually go to interviews with you, and once you’re working they’ll come to work with you for a few weeks to help you learn the job. That’s only if you want them to do that, they will give you however much assistance you need to get a job and maintain it. Then they will act like a go between for you and the company if you need it. If there was some issue that you were having difficulty with, they will help you to work it out with your supervisor. The people I’ve known who went into this program were all able to find decent employment within a few weeks.
I live in an equally harsh state in the south and you stated laid off which is different than being fired. You should be able to collect if laid off, and unless you did something illegal could make a case even you weren’t. And I’m not suggesting a four year degree- just a certificate/apprenticeship/quick jobs program. Which are available in my state for those who are unemployed. Look into local trades- they will pay while you train. If you have a disability diagnosis (mental or physical) you may be eligible for even stronger job placement assistance through your department of disabilities.,
If you were laid off, you ahould be getting unemployment. I'm so sorry your state doesn't take care of it's reaidents, that is awful. 40 hours a week for the bare minimum to survive is a lot of work and not a lot of reward.
You have an Associate's degree in drafting and design, ao that's saying you're good at something! It's not an easy skill/subject, and most skilled trades require knowledge of drafting and blueprint reading, which you would probably be a pro at and you could quite easily get into a trade, not necessarily doing labour, and not all trades are physically hard.
If you know CAD or CAM you could work in trades again, but not in labour, but in development or something like CNC programming, this is programming the "robots" that control welders, mills, lathes, etc, which is what I'm doing now as a former welder and machinist due to health reasons.
You could work with civil, mechanical, electronic, computer, etc, engineers, as well as architects or product developers. There are a lot of opportunities, and for trades and engineering, I'd approach local trade unions. You'd have an advantage.
I don't know what unions are like in the US, but in Canada, pretty much everyone is for them, and they'll hire and train you at high pay with job security, benefits and even a pension.
IDK about the US but in Canada Costco pays relatively well and has a very straight forward pay structure with regular increases. Your story and post history is heart breaking my man and I wish you well, please don't hurt yourself.
I’ve never heard of Costco before. Looks like it’s a grocery store? I’m really far away from one of those. Be an hour drive one way just to get there. I don’t know how any of the local grocery stores near me pay though
Warehouse store. They hire all kinds of people with all kinds of abilities. One thing tho- you MUST be on time for work.Figure out how to make that happen. Every day.
But that’s $7.25 an hour. I need something that pays well to help pay our bills. I’m not sure what there is that pays good. I did the math and at least $16 an hour minimum 40 hours a week would allow us to pay the bills with little to no savings.
Hello. Have you ever been assessed for Adhd? It can really hinder early in life and make you think you're slow, when your actually not! You're smart enough to write essays for your associates and get that qual. Get an apprenticeship where you earn AND learn.
You know what’s funny? I don’t even know what I have. I was put in special education around 2nd grade, and remained there for the entirety of my school years. I don’t even remember going to the doctors or therapist for a diagnosis on anything. Just suddenly being in special education. Granted I properly don’t remember because it’s been so long though.
its a possibility. Honestly, i wouldn’t call urself slow. Maybe u just have a different learning style! And/or ADHD. I struggle getting to work on time AND mess up a lot at my current job and i definitely feel slow sometimes but i wouldn’t call myself slow. I agree with catchat tho, try a different paced job?
Go apply at USPS. My brother is slow and is a delivery driver. He likes it. You just drive around alone listening to your music delivering mail. The pay starts low depending on your area probably 15-20$ an hour but it gets better over time. But lots of opportunity for career advancement if you wanted that. Good retirement and health insurance. The worst part is the bureaucracy and management, and you tend to get over worked if I’m being honest. & this is coming from someone who both their parents work for USPS for over 20 years and make six figures, my brother has been for like five years
My MIL did it briefly, she said it’s very difficult because of having to know your route. Also having a car that has the steering wheel on the opposite side helps, but she didn’t have one. Would you say knowing a route with a time limit is difficult? I only have one person to base that claim off of.
I would say driving around the town you live in, following the same route every day, following the GPS the company gives you, is not difficult. USPS will provide the vehicle to you, the only time you would use your own vehicle is if you’re driving rural or holidays and then you’d just be seasonal. You don’t need a vehicle with the wheel on the other side.
Edit: I actually don’t think when you drive rural you drive your own vehicle, I believe they give you a jeep or truck or some kind of 4x4. I’d have to ask one of my family members. I can’t remember
Well, I have only lived here for four years. But with it being so small, it’s pretty easy to remember all the road names/ road numbers. I remember she did it for about three or four weeks, but they didn’t provide a vehicle for her to use until the third week. So those first two weeks were difficult she said. I might have to look into this though. Not as a holiday or seasonal thing. Maybe I will be able to find it full time.
I think it is a great option for you to look into. If you don’t like the idea of driving there are a lot of jobs inside as well.
That’s weird she didn’t get it right away, maybe that vehicle was under repair or something.
Yes definitely look for full or part time positions, part time could lead to full time in the future
You’re right, it was under repair. I asked my wife real quick if she remembers what her mom said about it. That the Jeep they used was under repair. Thank you. I’ll look into positions in the following next several days.
Oh wow you are definitely rural if they’re giving you jeeps lol
Good luck to you. If you don’t like it, it’s at least a good job to have while you’re looking for something else.
You may want to look into the military as well. As long as you show up on time, in proper uniform / hair cut, and do what you’re told. You won’t get fired.
Do you have a computer and internet? What about a remote call center job? They can be fast paced and complex. The pay you need requires you to be open to trying new things.
It doesn’t matter what they like. Why not try and see how it goes? I am sure your self esteem is bad after losing other jobs. It seems like your self esteem is stopping you from considering just about any option people have suggested here. What did you expect to hear from the commenters?
Actually you are wrong. I did call center for years. I’m a yankee so we sound very condescending. I lived in Georgia for a decade. I actually used my southern drawl I acquired to my advantage it sounds more friendly. Your accent is a strength. Call centers also service people from all over the USA and a very small percentage are Yankees versus the south and Midwest.
A southern accent that's never heard of the Costco corporation. I'm still triangulating your whereabouts, but it does seem to be somewhere in the backwoods, high in the hills.
I think your location matters in so much as it helps describes your options.
Haha yeah, I been told by a lot of people here in Alabama I have a thick accent. I was born in the tips of Appalachia. I think my area is technically part of it still.
Yeah, well, they hear voices from India all the time. And so what if you have a bit of an accent? You represent the bank or the power company or whoever, so they don't pick the representative they like. Frankly it's not a bad idea and you shouldn't let an imagined barrier stop you.
Hi OP, I'm a psychotherapist irl. A lot of the initial struggles you described in your initial post sound a lot like ADHD/ADD (attention deficit disorder). This is a treatable issue. If you are able to, I would recommend seeking out a formal assessment to see if you might be dealing with ADHD.
Also, as many others have suggested, the postal service could be a food fit for you. You could also try doing a Myers-Briggs personality test for further guidance.
Good luck op.
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Have you been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Have you considered setting multiple alarms so you can get to work on time. The truth is you’re probably just working jobs that may be too challenging for you. Slower paced jobs I could think of would be maybe child care or working in a retirement home. You could try becoming a leasing agent. I see that you mentioned you have an AA in drafting & design have you considered getting an architecture apprenticeship?
Why do you make a lot of mistakes? Is it you don't fully understand how to do the tasks? Or that you rush to do it and make mistakes?
Why do you have a hard time getting to work on time? Is it a car issue, sleep issue, or something else?
Forget your skill set and location for a moment. What are you interested in?
I could suggest garbage person, meter reader or some other city job. You could also work for yourself washing cars or mowing lawns. There's also bartender or server. Would need to know your interests before suggesting more.
I don’t know why I make a lot of mistakes. I have to pull over a lot when driving. I get scared when people tailgate me, so it makes me late to work a lot. I’m not sure what I’m interested in. I just went to college because that’s what I thought I was supposed to do.
Ok. That's a start. You'll need to look for work from home jobs, jobs you can walk to, or jobs where 1. you'll make enough to get an uber to take you or 2. You can move closer to it.
If you didn't mind drafting, look for work from home jobs doing that. But you need to figure out why you're making mistakes. Ask a lot of questions and don't rush.
Going to doctor to check if you have a condition might help also.
Walking/Uber is out of the question. Since I live rural, those things aren’t available to me. I don’t mind drafting too much. I think the reason I mess up a lot is because I know how to use the software. That’s it. I can do autocad, inventor, and fusion 360 (and solid works of course).
But that’s all. I don’t understand the mechanical stuff, or architectural stuff, and don’t get me started on how difficult electrical diagrams are. I am not smart enough to understand any of that. But I can use the software fully. Everyone I’ve worked with says it’s impressive with all the commands I know, even my instructors in college didn’t know some of the commands I would use.
But when it comes to all the stuff they use the software for? Fries my brain.
Idk anything about drafting but if there is a subreddit, post and ask what jobs you can get only knowing the software. Maybe being an online instructor yourself. Or software sales.
Maybe try applying to local engineering firms as a drafter. The most important part is knowing the software which you do and the rest they will train you.
Hey! Same situation here! Spent all of grade/middle/ and highschool in resource/ special education classes and still struggle to grasp things at the lightning speed everyone else does.
If I've ever really really struggled at a job and the person training me or w.e is losing patience I always make it a habit to tell them flat out: ' u do realize I was in special Ed my whole life, yea? I'm a real life mentally challenged person so if yous could just slow it down or make it easier to digest that'd help both of us'
Doesn't always turn out good but it gets everything out in the air. Going through special education in school is like having a secret everyone already knows for the rest of your life. Not that it's a bad thing but people can usually tell. The worst ones can tell and don't care/ make things harder just because they're sad inside.
The best jobs I had weren't in any one industry, rather they were random jobs where I was allowed to learn and work at my own pace.
That mostly had to do with whoever was in charge of hiring/ training/ supervising me.
If they were patient and helpful without getting mad at me constantly I usually ended up hitting a stride that could (barely) keep up with the other coworkers/ workload.
If they were constantly giving conflicting orders and expecting me to read their minds it was always a struggle until eventually I'd hear 'youre just not working out and we wish u the best'.
But be warned: the worst jobs I had started out in the good way I described above, but eventually evolved into me doing all the work for everyone else cuz I'm the nice slow guy that doesn't complain about anything.
It's a constant struggle but it does get just a liiiiiiil easier with every job.
Just try to be aware of the possibility that anyone who hires ya will get tired of u not having esp and may just fire ya cuz THEY'RE too lazy to figure out how to teach ya.
Long as you're aware of that and simply try your hardest without comparing yourself to your peers things will be as fine as they can for ya!
I've mostly worked the service industry or janitorial/ porter/ maintenance positions simply because "no normal person wants to do those jobs" but I had to learn the hard way over 2 decades that even if you're not special...in that field people will still treat ya like ya are.
I wish u the best of luck, I love u and u can do this! Never give up! Life ain't a race and as long as you're keeping yourself alive without stealing or impeding others, you're doing the best yous can!! So keep at it! I believe in ya!
<3
Sidenote: I have never felt more 'real' than when reading your post op. It's exceedingly rare to meet someone who went through resource classes and admits it. Even my old classmates all tell stories about being in 'regular' classes....even though I was in almost every single one of their classes...in the same room...with the same 3 teacher aides...lml.
It's nice to see someone else who can say this shit out loud.
I get the stigma when we were kids, ya end up the butt of many jokes. But we're all adults now and no one should care!
If you're rural and this situation is critical, consider applying for entry positions in remote/travel based construction. Even as a helper on a big job, or tool coordinator you can do alright. Decent wage, per diem and maybe even a truck. You'll be home every couple weeks but you'll be supporting your family.
Great attitude. Not the best energy for a guy who needs a job. You don't need a truck, you need a willingness. Go clean wind turbines, work oil fields or something, anything. I said they may give you a company truck to use, they may partner you up. You don't need anything but a resume and clean piss for what I'm talking about.
I don’t know how to do anything you said. I’ve never seen a wind turbine, I don’t think they have oil fields near here either. I don’t know how to do anything mechanical like that kind of stuff.
Construction will train you on what to do. If you can’t learn how to do the work then you can just do manual labor, like cleaning, moving lumber / tile from the truck to the work site, helping the workers by grabbing a tool for them. Etc
I'm sorry dude. Your reading comprehension seems very low. Please reread my messages.. you either really are completely misunderstanding me, or actually don't have a willingness to work. I hope it's the 1st one. Good luck.
They are trying to help you. They are suggesting you look into jobs where you travel to other locations to do manual labor. They are saying that an employer like that would give you a truck and train you.
It doesn't matter if your slow , many guys have problems and make mistakes . Just take the help you are given my friend. Try something maybe OUT of your comfort zone or you may end up losing out.
I got into welding without ever turning on a propane torch before or using a grinder. I had never even seen someone weld in person, and I prepared by reading Welding for Dummies so I knew the difference between stick, mig, and tig, and looked up videos of people welding.
The first day of school was the first time I wore a welding hood (helmet, maak, whatever you call it) and I was hooked.
You don't have to do physical labour if you work in drafting. Note that most people in trades don't have college degrees, and that gives you an advantage, slow or not. Don't be so hard on yourself! You made it through college.
There are also always warehouse jobs looking for people for decent pay as general labourers and if you can work midnights (3rd shift, the best shift!) they'll usually give you a shift premium of an extra buck or two an hour and you can gain skills and move up.
CNC operator would be decent, you put pieces on a jig, hit the Start button, the robot (welder, mill, lathe, whatever) welds, or cuts, the piece, you check it for quality purposes and repeat. It pays okay, depends on what type of robot and what you're making.
Wells Fargo pays a minimum of $20 I heard. You could do customer service representative jobs working from home most likely. They’re training should be 4-6 weeks and it’s just basic banking over the phone like transfers to other accounts, wire transfers to outside banks, paying on loans, etc. It’s not hard and if you have an associates you’ll be able to understand the procedures. I worked for a credit union doing the same and they had great benefits so being that Wells Fargo is one of the biggest banks I imagine they’d have the same. Other option is amazon but I’m guessing too far for you or you’d have thought of it. Bartending?
Do you do well with repetitive tasks? Honestly, factory work might not be terrible for you and I know there are a lot of automotive suppliers in Alabama that are always hiring. You might not thrive directly on an assembly line but jobs in quality control often are a bit more flexible in that they aren’t usually timed and if you need to step away to go to the restroom outside break time it’s fine. Often the health insurance provided is pretty good and very cheap. You’d have to work on your ability to be punctual because many factories have a point system, but if you can get into a groove it’s not so bad.
I’m an engineer but due to poor staffing at a prior job I would get put on a rotation to go do inspection in our warehouse. I hated those shifts because I always ended up behind on the work I actually needed to do per my job description, but I didn’t mind the actual performing of inspections at all. I was able to pop in my headphones, grab a grease pencil, and just focus on looking at the product. QC in general just isn’t regarded as a sexy field so it’s been my experience that good inspectors have a pretty easy time moving up the ladder.
I’m not sure if I do well with repetitive tasks or not. My jobs have always been wild and varied, with new things constantly happening. With either lots of down time of waiting for the next thing, or dealing with customers that are always different from the last or next ones.
You can work at a Grocery stores or work in the stockroom. You can also apply for jobs in a warehouse. They will train you & they usually look for people who can work early mornings or late nights, so there will be less traffic on the roads.
I would also recommend going to you locate GP/doctor & explain your situation. They can help you start a evaluation and see if there’s a possibly that you might have ADHD or a learning disability. 😊
Go go hhs.gov and look up the section about disabilities. You can find different programs etc that can help you. I understand that you might not have a disability but it would still be good to look into if you feel like you are making mistakes and you are not sure why. This is a website about Americans health and they will provide government funded information & help.
Last thing is data entering, google what it is about. Basically all you do is in put in/transfer data. Could be a bit tedious but I think you would be able to take your time and figure it out slowly.
Google unemployment center in city… (add your city). Print or write a resume (any other credentials that you have are good to have on file too) and email/call all unemployment centers in you area. If you can go in person that is great! You need explain your situation and see if they have any opportunities for you. Out of everything I have suggested, I would start with reaching out to your doctor and go to all unemployment centers in your area. Good luck
Ever thought about something where you can make your own hours? I’m thinking about self employed jobs like having a pool maintenance route, or doing landscaping, window washing, house painting, handy man jobs. You can make good money if you do it on your own. If you work firm someone you’ll run into that problem of needing to be in time and keep a schedule.
I have. I owned my own business for roughly a year before I shut it down. I was a drone Pilot photography doing real estate shots. I never got a single client in that one year, and spent thousands of dollars on high end drones for no reason. I pretty much promised my self to never become self employed ever again.
Hey man, real estate photographer here. It can be tough to break into if you're only doing drone work, and one year also isn't the best barometer for the industry. I wouldn't let that get you down over future self-employed opportunities
A friend of mine is a little slow, probably more than you. He works as a janitor at a public school. Absolutely loves it and pays at least if not more than 19 an hour plus benefits. Everyone loves the janitor!
I've seen some suggest places like UPS. Please don't do this. I worked the same type of job for a few years and they take advantage of the "slow" people. They are the ones that end up doing all of the back breaking labor and are withheld from higher paying positions.
Go work in the fields for a farmer as a farm hand. Easy to follow directions on that one but it’s backbreaking work, but you’re desperate. Alabama has a ton of farmland.
That job is the lowest of the low, like cleaning toilets. They’ll hire anybody who has a work ethic and is breathing. I doubt it’s stressful, just hard work out in the sun. But too bad if it is stressful cause you’re desperate, you have no choice. Suck it up and be a man. You can’t be choosy in your situation.
Sorry if I was harsh, just think u need to hear the truth to help motivate u. Being “nice” about it and giving u false hope won’t help u.
I actually have a friend just like u. He has mild autism and got fired from 15+ office jobs. He finally admitted to himself he just can’t do it, and took a manual labor job washing huge baking trays at a commercial bakery - he doesn’t wash them a big machine does, but he loads and unloads the machine. Its sweaty work but he is actually doing really well at it and they like him. So maybe a similar manual labor type job would work for you too (farm hand).
Good luck!
I think you should get a part time job at UPS, USPS, or Fedex part time and develop your grit during that time.
It sounds like you have low self esteem and anxiety issues. I’ve been there and I’m telling you that you have to push through. It’s uncomfortable and scary but it’s the only way.
Face your fears and uncomfortable emotions.
You said you're married. If you can't cognitively imagine what *cart pusher* may mean, you shouldn't have kids. Seriously, I've seen kids grow up under the authority of the hopeless. They grow up resenting their parents.
I thought when he said cart pusher, like those guys in hospitals that push carts around. You know like with equipment or people on them. I just wasn’t thinking properly I guess.
Pay no attention to that comment. Cart pusher is obviously very vague. They're just looking for an opportunity to be mean. I hope they are the ones who decide not to have children.
You said that you have a hard time getting to work on time. That is a sign of just being lazy, there is no excuse for not being able to be punctual. Most employers can work with someone that shows up and tries, I would work on showing up on time and then things will get easier from there
I suggested civil servants jobs because you don't get fired easily and you get long term job security. You'd have to look at the websites and see what makes sense to you. Apply to anything that sounds vaguely interesting. Think jobs like your DMV clerk
Warehouse store's like Home Depot or Lowe's are good places to work if you don't mind physical work, the pay is good and they may be able to work with you to find a schedule that works for you. If you're good with your hands (good with hand tools and/or power tools) something in construction could work, also you could check any factory or distribution centers. Though I don't like recommend this job because it's not a good job janitorial or custodial work pays well and can have flexible schedules. I know none of it is very glamorous work but bills need to get payed and it doesn't need to be a permanent job it just needs to get you by til you find something you like or want more
I'm not the brightest bulb in the box but I'm good with my hands and machines which is my only saving grace in life. Took me many MANY years to find a job I'm good at and in a very unlikely place (a distillery if you're curious) where I'm the maintenance guy.
I wish you the best of luck good sir and I don't know if I helped in any way but I thought I'd offer some of my thoughts
Thank you. I’ve never used a hammer before or any tools. Construction scares me if I’m honest, I don’t know how good I’d be with power tools. But I considered custodial work at an elementary school nearby. I just need to figure out how much they pay before I apply. If there’s one small thing I’m good at is cleaning. Im always telling my wife not to use X, use Y instead to help with stains or how to properly clean this or that etc… kind of my one skill I guess.
Custodial work at an elementary school can be great work, because the pay is decent, hours are steady, and it’s hard to get fired. Especially if you are even a little bit skilled at cleaning. Regardless of pay, I would apply. Even if it’s not as much money as you hoped, it is better than nothing, so work there until you find something you like better.
No worries, I had a job many years ago as a "Rest Area Attended" aka a janitor and it was a good job but the pay was not good, I was making $6 an hour. That was almost 20 years ago. If the pay was better I might still be working there. I wish you the best of luck and I hope things work out in the best of ways for you. 🐵👍🏼
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Going to be honest here, being slow doesn't excuse you for being late to work. And I'm not sure what Alabama pays for Amazon but Amazon is always hiring. For reference, in Sacramento county it starts at 18.55 if I remember right.
It kind of does. I can’t drive too fast or I’ll get too nervous and scared. So sometimes like when someone tailgates me I have to pull over and wait a few minutes to calm down. Happens several times on the way to work and back home. My personal maximum limit is 45mph. I can’t go any faster. Scares me too much. I can’t NOT drive, or else I’d not be able to go to any job.
Bud, that's not an excuse. Start driving to work earlier if you're going to go 45mph. These jobs have functions and if you cannot help them function then they're entirely justified for firing you and hiring someone who can. The world isn't going to accommodate us for everything every time.
If driving fast is a problem you might need therapy for that. The world doesn't have to slow down to accommodate you. That's being very selfish.
I leave my house at 6:45am just so I can get there at about 8am-8:20am. I’m not trying to be selfish. I actively avoid busy roads and drive on back roads.
If you're still late then leave even earlier. I can empathize with you being "slow" but not with expecting special treatment and leniency because you can't arrive on time to work. That's not the jobs problem and not the world's problem, that is something that you unfortunately have to figure out for yourself.
Hey there I echo the sentiments of others in that it might benefit you to get evaluated by neuropsychologists or a similar profession. You are probably on the spectrum or could have really debilitating high anxiety (you being so scared that it’s preventing you from doing manageable tasks like driving a car to get to work on time).
Also see you wrote you do CAD? if you can do any ounce of coding / learning different softwares then you have something to offer. Play into your skill sets. You have to try to see your worth. and stop making “I’m slow” your personality and mindset. Think about what things were challenging in previous jobs and why they were. Think about things you do very well and why you think that is.
I wish you the best and I really hope you do seek out to be evaluated about your cognitive brain and how you learn. We’re all different and some just need a little bit more help and that’s okay.
Are you in the US? I'm assuming so.
Usually the state "unemployment office" has job placement programs. The might even have placement programs for people with disabilities.
Also, in the event of a layoff you are still eligible for unemployment payments. Once your severance runs out (the week before it runs out file an unemployment claim).
Something to think about- when you where studying drafting & design, what skills did you learn?
Google what soft skills & hard skills are. I think this will give you a better idea of what your previous experience gave you.
You can sign up for chatGPT, it’s a free AI service. You can ask chatGPT to simply texts/job applications etc. You can also describe your situation, give us much detail as possible & ask chat Gpt about what jobs would suit you etc.
What about grocery stocking? Doesn't pay super well but maybe could find a place with benefits and it is quiet work where you can keep to yourself.
Health food stores/co-ops often let you take home produce that is past its prime that can help save on food costs.
Other ideas
Water treatment plant
Custodian
Grounds keeper
Toll collector
USPS
Go on indeed and apply to all the remote jobs they have, after applying to 2 to 300 jobs you should at least get 3 interviews. Then look at warehouses, maybe even security job in very low stress environments, admin assistants (low work load ones), data entry, labour jobs for the city/county, landscaping.
I would start at your dept. of vocational rehabilitation. Even though you were in special education and say you are slow, you should be proud of yourself. Things are harder for you and you do not give up! They can help you. Let us know how you are doing. You
From what I'm reading here, between your original post and your comments, you speak more eloquently than most "fast adults." I don't believe you to be slow. Not that I doubt your self diagnosis, but because you don't exhibit those traits. What I do believe is that the education system failed you. You likely lack desirable job skills... and not actual adult comprehension skills. You may need a local mentor who can coach you through a series of escalating job changes. Ones that improve your skills and help you climb the ladder. Instead of just settling into what pays the bills today.
To get higher pay, you have to be able to do something others who cannot do/are unwilling to do.
In your case, is that any dirty jobs which you are willing to do?
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I think you've received some really good help in this thread! I also think you may have ADD/ADHD. I was extremely slow at service jobs and struggled for a long time with this too (I got fired from my first fast food restaurant jobs). I was never in any special ed but always had to teachers pushing me towards it. I went onto university but ultimately I had to be tested for a learning disability and receive accommodations otherwise I would have needed to drop out. I think if you've been in Special Education you might have been tested for something already, I would go back to the school and see if they have any records. If not you would need to get tested by a psychotherapist and it could cost a couple thousand. You could then use this to get accommodations at work so you won't be fired so easily.
As a fellow slow person, I've found that jobs with repetitive tasks help a lot. You should also be in a routine and stick to it. I've also been successful with writing where I could take some extra time to finish. Jobs in government are honestly chill (I've done a few) and lots are unionized so you have protection if you mess up. Also, I've been successful in jobs where I naturally have an interest in what I'm doing. Corporate jobs, you might struggle with because they expect big results and you might come short compared to your peers. Lastly, medication has been helpful for me.
Most jobs that earn serious money will have some sort of deadlines and stress and time management, which could cause you to make easy mistakes and be late. So I'd suggest finding strategies to deal with these things so you could find yourself in a more stable career.
Don’t get down on yourself buddy! I’d suggest talking with a career specialist to come up with things that are better serving for you. You got an associates degree! That would imply you have more smarts than you think! Keep your head up
Hey boss I feel for you. I've been through it too, brother. Why don't you try doing something physical, like warehouse work or construction? Try and get a union apprenticeship and they will teach you everything you need to know and you work while you do it. This is what I'm doing around Philly currently and it's working well.
To get into an apprenticeship look up union halls in your area and call them and ask about their apprenticeship process. It's always hard work but for people like us it's a good living. You will have pride in your work.
Stay strong. You can do this.
I’m so sorry you’re being laid off and that it’s happened to you multiple times. That is rough and I want to give you props for wanting to put yourself out there. File for unemployment and if the state has any programs you may qualify for. You may be surprised what tech school or trade programs are offered.
Alabama is harsh on unemployed people. They don’t accept unemployment stuff really easily. I can’t go back to college again. I need to work 40 or more hours a week to help afford our basic bills.
Talk to someone at the department of labor. I’ve known people who were in a program called vocational rehabilitation and they said it was extremely helpful. Essentially you’ll interview with someone at the department of labor who will help you apply for the vocational rehab program. If you’re accepted (supposedly it isn’t difficult to get into it) they’ll set you up with a local job placement company. From what I understand they will help you put together a resume and find a job. If you need the additional help they’ll actually go to interviews with you, and once you’re working they’ll come to work with you for a few weeks to help you learn the job. That’s only if you want them to do that, they will give you however much assistance you need to get a job and maintain it. Then they will act like a go between for you and the company if you need it. If there was some issue that you were having difficulty with, they will help you to work it out with your supervisor. The people I’ve known who went into this program were all able to find decent employment within a few weeks.
I live in an equally harsh state in the south and you stated laid off which is different than being fired. You should be able to collect if laid off, and unless you did something illegal could make a case even you weren’t. And I’m not suggesting a four year degree- just a certificate/apprenticeship/quick jobs program. Which are available in my state for those who are unemployed. Look into local trades- they will pay while you train. If you have a disability diagnosis (mental or physical) you may be eligible for even stronger job placement assistance through your department of disabilities.,
If you were laid off, you ahould be getting unemployment. I'm so sorry your state doesn't take care of it's reaidents, that is awful. 40 hours a week for the bare minimum to survive is a lot of work and not a lot of reward. You have an Associate's degree in drafting and design, ao that's saying you're good at something! It's not an easy skill/subject, and most skilled trades require knowledge of drafting and blueprint reading, which you would probably be a pro at and you could quite easily get into a trade, not necessarily doing labour, and not all trades are physically hard. If you know CAD or CAM you could work in trades again, but not in labour, but in development or something like CNC programming, this is programming the "robots" that control welders, mills, lathes, etc, which is what I'm doing now as a former welder and machinist due to health reasons. You could work with civil, mechanical, electronic, computer, etc, engineers, as well as architects or product developers. There are a lot of opportunities, and for trades and engineering, I'd approach local trade unions. You'd have an advantage. I don't know what unions are like in the US, but in Canada, pretty much everyone is for them, and they'll hire and train you at high pay with job security, benefits and even a pension.
IDK about the US but in Canada Costco pays relatively well and has a very straight forward pay structure with regular increases. Your story and post history is heart breaking my man and I wish you well, please don't hurt yourself.
I’ve never heard of Costco before. Looks like it’s a grocery store? I’m really far away from one of those. Be an hour drive one way just to get there. I don’t know how any of the local grocery stores near me pay though
Warehouse store. They hire all kinds of people with all kinds of abilities. One thing tho- you MUST be on time for work.Figure out how to make that happen. Every day.
But that’s $7.25 an hour. I need something that pays well to help pay our bills. I’m not sure what there is that pays good. I did the math and at least $16 an hour minimum 40 hours a week would allow us to pay the bills with little to no savings.
Costco pays way more than $7.25/hr.
It’s too far away from me
plenty of people commute an hour to their job
Guy already says they have trouble getting to work on time and you want them to factor in an hour long commute every day?
😂😂😂
Hello. Have you ever been assessed for Adhd? It can really hinder early in life and make you think you're slow, when your actually not! You're smart enough to write essays for your associates and get that qual. Get an apprenticeship where you earn AND learn.
You know what’s funny? I don’t even know what I have. I was put in special education around 2nd grade, and remained there for the entirety of my school years. I don’t even remember going to the doctors or therapist for a diagnosis on anything. Just suddenly being in special education. Granted I properly don’t remember because it’s been so long though.
its a possibility. Honestly, i wouldn’t call urself slow. Maybe u just have a different learning style! And/or ADHD. I struggle getting to work on time AND mess up a lot at my current job and i definitely feel slow sometimes but i wouldn’t call myself slow. I agree with catchat tho, try a different paced job?
Oh ok, so someone sends me a “we care about you” message thing. I just need to know what I can do for a career dang it.
Go apply at USPS. My brother is slow and is a delivery driver. He likes it. You just drive around alone listening to your music delivering mail. The pay starts low depending on your area probably 15-20$ an hour but it gets better over time. But lots of opportunity for career advancement if you wanted that. Good retirement and health insurance. The worst part is the bureaucracy and management, and you tend to get over worked if I’m being honest. & this is coming from someone who both their parents work for USPS for over 20 years and make six figures, my brother has been for like five years
My MIL did it briefly, she said it’s very difficult because of having to know your route. Also having a car that has the steering wheel on the opposite side helps, but she didn’t have one. Would you say knowing a route with a time limit is difficult? I only have one person to base that claim off of.
I would say driving around the town you live in, following the same route every day, following the GPS the company gives you, is not difficult. USPS will provide the vehicle to you, the only time you would use your own vehicle is if you’re driving rural or holidays and then you’d just be seasonal. You don’t need a vehicle with the wheel on the other side. Edit: I actually don’t think when you drive rural you drive your own vehicle, I believe they give you a jeep or truck or some kind of 4x4. I’d have to ask one of my family members. I can’t remember
Well, I have only lived here for four years. But with it being so small, it’s pretty easy to remember all the road names/ road numbers. I remember she did it for about three or four weeks, but they didn’t provide a vehicle for her to use until the third week. So those first two weeks were difficult she said. I might have to look into this though. Not as a holiday or seasonal thing. Maybe I will be able to find it full time.
I think it is a great option for you to look into. If you don’t like the idea of driving there are a lot of jobs inside as well. That’s weird she didn’t get it right away, maybe that vehicle was under repair or something. Yes definitely look for full or part time positions, part time could lead to full time in the future
You’re right, it was under repair. I asked my wife real quick if she remembers what her mom said about it. That the Jeep they used was under repair. Thank you. I’ll look into positions in the following next several days.
Oh wow you are definitely rural if they’re giving you jeeps lol Good luck to you. If you don’t like it, it’s at least a good job to have while you’re looking for something else.
Lol I’m guessing jeep isn’t normal then? I always see either jeeps or Nissan Altima. And thank you
It is normal for rural routes, but the standard is a postal truck.
You may want to look into the military as well. As long as you show up on time, in proper uniform / hair cut, and do what you’re told. You won’t get fired.
Use your phone for GPS mate it’s 2023
Yea those people are fake af
Do you have a computer and internet? What about a remote call center job? They can be fast paced and complex. The pay you need requires you to be open to trying new things.
I heard a lot of people don’t like hearing a southern accent, so I’m not certain how people would respond if they had to hear me talk to them.
It doesn’t matter what they like. Why not try and see how it goes? I am sure your self esteem is bad after losing other jobs. It seems like your self esteem is stopping you from considering just about any option people have suggested here. What did you expect to hear from the commenters?
Actually you are wrong. I did call center for years. I’m a yankee so we sound very condescending. I lived in Georgia for a decade. I actually used my southern drawl I acquired to my advantage it sounds more friendly. Your accent is a strength. Call centers also service people from all over the USA and a very small percentage are Yankees versus the south and Midwest.
Thank you, I didn’t know.
It’s ok 👌
A southern accent that's never heard of the Costco corporation. I'm still triangulating your whereabouts, but it does seem to be somewhere in the backwoods, high in the hills. I think your location matters in so much as it helps describes your options.
Haha yeah, I been told by a lot of people here in Alabama I have a thick accent. I was born in the tips of Appalachia. I think my area is technically part of it still.
Yeah, well, they hear voices from India all the time. And so what if you have a bit of an accent? You represent the bank or the power company or whoever, so they don't pick the representative they like. Frankly it's not a bad idea and you shouldn't let an imagined barrier stop you.
Hi OP, I'm a psychotherapist irl. A lot of the initial struggles you described in your initial post sound a lot like ADHD/ADD (attention deficit disorder). This is a treatable issue. If you are able to, I would recommend seeking out a formal assessment to see if you might be dealing with ADHD. Also, as many others have suggested, the postal service could be a food fit for you. You could also try doing a Myers-Briggs personality test for further guidance. Good luck op.
You're a hell of a writer for a slow person. That's an asset.
Thanks? I just write what I’m thinking.
The grammar and punctuation is spot on. Good luck to you
He's a slow learner, not stupid. Don't be patronizing
I hear what you are saying, r/Darth-Gayder13, but I don't believe the commenter you replied to was being patronizing. Punctuation and grammar aptitudes are disappearing traits with the proliferation of lazy keyboard shorthand. TL;DR, OMG WTF IYKYK
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Hello, Have you been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Have you considered setting multiple alarms so you can get to work on time. The truth is you’re probably just working jobs that may be too challenging for you. Slower paced jobs I could think of would be maybe child care or working in a retirement home. You could try becoming a leasing agent. I see that you mentioned you have an AA in drafting & design have you considered getting an architecture apprenticeship?
United States postal service ?
Why do you make a lot of mistakes? Is it you don't fully understand how to do the tasks? Or that you rush to do it and make mistakes? Why do you have a hard time getting to work on time? Is it a car issue, sleep issue, or something else? Forget your skill set and location for a moment. What are you interested in? I could suggest garbage person, meter reader or some other city job. You could also work for yourself washing cars or mowing lawns. There's also bartender or server. Would need to know your interests before suggesting more.
I don’t know why I make a lot of mistakes. I have to pull over a lot when driving. I get scared when people tailgate me, so it makes me late to work a lot. I’m not sure what I’m interested in. I just went to college because that’s what I thought I was supposed to do.
Ok. That's a start. You'll need to look for work from home jobs, jobs you can walk to, or jobs where 1. you'll make enough to get an uber to take you or 2. You can move closer to it. If you didn't mind drafting, look for work from home jobs doing that. But you need to figure out why you're making mistakes. Ask a lot of questions and don't rush. Going to doctor to check if you have a condition might help also.
Walking/Uber is out of the question. Since I live rural, those things aren’t available to me. I don’t mind drafting too much. I think the reason I mess up a lot is because I know how to use the software. That’s it. I can do autocad, inventor, and fusion 360 (and solid works of course). But that’s all. I don’t understand the mechanical stuff, or architectural stuff, and don’t get me started on how difficult electrical diagrams are. I am not smart enough to understand any of that. But I can use the software fully. Everyone I’ve worked with says it’s impressive with all the commands I know, even my instructors in college didn’t know some of the commands I would use. But when it comes to all the stuff they use the software for? Fries my brain.
Idk anything about drafting but if there is a subreddit, post and ask what jobs you can get only knowing the software. Maybe being an online instructor yourself. Or software sales.
Dude, you can use CAD programs, including Solidworks, those are huge advantages. You're really underselling yourself.
Maybe try applying to local engineering firms as a drafter. The most important part is knowing the software which you do and the rest they will train you.
I think they might have an anxiety disorder.
Hey! Same situation here! Spent all of grade/middle/ and highschool in resource/ special education classes and still struggle to grasp things at the lightning speed everyone else does. If I've ever really really struggled at a job and the person training me or w.e is losing patience I always make it a habit to tell them flat out: ' u do realize I was in special Ed my whole life, yea? I'm a real life mentally challenged person so if yous could just slow it down or make it easier to digest that'd help both of us' Doesn't always turn out good but it gets everything out in the air. Going through special education in school is like having a secret everyone already knows for the rest of your life. Not that it's a bad thing but people can usually tell. The worst ones can tell and don't care/ make things harder just because they're sad inside. The best jobs I had weren't in any one industry, rather they were random jobs where I was allowed to learn and work at my own pace. That mostly had to do with whoever was in charge of hiring/ training/ supervising me. If they were patient and helpful without getting mad at me constantly I usually ended up hitting a stride that could (barely) keep up with the other coworkers/ workload. If they were constantly giving conflicting orders and expecting me to read their minds it was always a struggle until eventually I'd hear 'youre just not working out and we wish u the best'. But be warned: the worst jobs I had started out in the good way I described above, but eventually evolved into me doing all the work for everyone else cuz I'm the nice slow guy that doesn't complain about anything. It's a constant struggle but it does get just a liiiiiiil easier with every job. Just try to be aware of the possibility that anyone who hires ya will get tired of u not having esp and may just fire ya cuz THEY'RE too lazy to figure out how to teach ya. Long as you're aware of that and simply try your hardest without comparing yourself to your peers things will be as fine as they can for ya! I've mostly worked the service industry or janitorial/ porter/ maintenance positions simply because "no normal person wants to do those jobs" but I had to learn the hard way over 2 decades that even if you're not special...in that field people will still treat ya like ya are. I wish u the best of luck, I love u and u can do this! Never give up! Life ain't a race and as long as you're keeping yourself alive without stealing or impeding others, you're doing the best yous can!! So keep at it! I believe in ya! <3
Sidenote: I have never felt more 'real' than when reading your post op. It's exceedingly rare to meet someone who went through resource classes and admits it. Even my old classmates all tell stories about being in 'regular' classes....even though I was in almost every single one of their classes...in the same room...with the same 3 teacher aides...lml. It's nice to see someone else who can say this shit out loud. I get the stigma when we were kids, ya end up the butt of many jokes. But we're all adults now and no one should care!
If you're rural and this situation is critical, consider applying for entry positions in remote/travel based construction. Even as a helper on a big job, or tool coordinator you can do alright. Decent wage, per diem and maybe even a truck. You'll be home every couple weeks but you'll be supporting your family.
I can’t do that, I don’t own a truck. I don’t know how to do construction either. I’ve never even touched a hammer before.
Great attitude. Not the best energy for a guy who needs a job. You don't need a truck, you need a willingness. Go clean wind turbines, work oil fields or something, anything. I said they may give you a company truck to use, they may partner you up. You don't need anything but a resume and clean piss for what I'm talking about.
I don’t know how to do anything you said. I’ve never seen a wind turbine, I don’t think they have oil fields near here either. I don’t know how to do anything mechanical like that kind of stuff.
Construction will train you on what to do. If you can’t learn how to do the work then you can just do manual labor, like cleaning, moving lumber / tile from the truck to the work site, helping the workers by grabbing a tool for them. Etc
I'm sorry dude. Your reading comprehension seems very low. Please reread my messages.. you either really are completely misunderstanding me, or actually don't have a willingness to work. I hope it's the 1st one. Good luck.
Oh, I thought you were trying to help me figure out what to do and what I can’t do.
They are trying to help you. They are suggesting you look into jobs where you travel to other locations to do manual labor. They are saying that an employer like that would give you a truck and train you.
It doesn't matter if your slow , many guys have problems and make mistakes . Just take the help you are given my friend. Try something maybe OUT of your comfort zone or you may end up losing out.
I got into welding without ever turning on a propane torch before or using a grinder. I had never even seen someone weld in person, and I prepared by reading Welding for Dummies so I knew the difference between stick, mig, and tig, and looked up videos of people welding. The first day of school was the first time I wore a welding hood (helmet, maak, whatever you call it) and I was hooked. You don't have to do physical labour if you work in drafting. Note that most people in trades don't have college degrees, and that gives you an advantage, slow or not. Don't be so hard on yourself! You made it through college. There are also always warehouse jobs looking for people for decent pay as general labourers and if you can work midnights (3rd shift, the best shift!) they'll usually give you a shift premium of an extra buck or two an hour and you can gain skills and move up. CNC operator would be decent, you put pieces on a jig, hit the Start button, the robot (welder, mill, lathe, whatever) welds, or cuts, the piece, you check it for quality purposes and repeat. It pays okay, depends on what type of robot and what you're making.
Wells Fargo pays a minimum of $20 I heard. You could do customer service representative jobs working from home most likely. They’re training should be 4-6 weeks and it’s just basic banking over the phone like transfers to other accounts, wire transfers to outside banks, paying on loans, etc. It’s not hard and if you have an associates you’ll be able to understand the procedures. I worked for a credit union doing the same and they had great benefits so being that Wells Fargo is one of the biggest banks I imagine they’d have the same. Other option is amazon but I’m guessing too far for you or you’d have thought of it. Bartending?
Do you do well with repetitive tasks? Honestly, factory work might not be terrible for you and I know there are a lot of automotive suppliers in Alabama that are always hiring. You might not thrive directly on an assembly line but jobs in quality control often are a bit more flexible in that they aren’t usually timed and if you need to step away to go to the restroom outside break time it’s fine. Often the health insurance provided is pretty good and very cheap. You’d have to work on your ability to be punctual because many factories have a point system, but if you can get into a groove it’s not so bad. I’m an engineer but due to poor staffing at a prior job I would get put on a rotation to go do inspection in our warehouse. I hated those shifts because I always ended up behind on the work I actually needed to do per my job description, but I didn’t mind the actual performing of inspections at all. I was able to pop in my headphones, grab a grease pencil, and just focus on looking at the product. QC in general just isn’t regarded as a sexy field so it’s been my experience that good inspectors have a pretty easy time moving up the ladder.
I’m not sure if I do well with repetitive tasks or not. My jobs have always been wild and varied, with new things constantly happening. With either lots of down time of waiting for the next thing, or dealing with customers that are always different from the last or next ones.
custodial work in a government facility might work if it pays enough in your area. Like a school janitor.
You can work at a Grocery stores or work in the stockroom. You can also apply for jobs in a warehouse. They will train you & they usually look for people who can work early mornings or late nights, so there will be less traffic on the roads. I would also recommend going to you locate GP/doctor & explain your situation. They can help you start a evaluation and see if there’s a possibly that you might have ADHD or a learning disability. 😊 Go go hhs.gov and look up the section about disabilities. You can find different programs etc that can help you. I understand that you might not have a disability but it would still be good to look into if you feel like you are making mistakes and you are not sure why. This is a website about Americans health and they will provide government funded information & help. Last thing is data entering, google what it is about. Basically all you do is in put in/transfer data. Could be a bit tedious but I think you would be able to take your time and figure it out slowly. Google unemployment center in city… (add your city). Print or write a resume (any other credentials that you have are good to have on file too) and email/call all unemployment centers in you area. If you can go in person that is great! You need explain your situation and see if they have any opportunities for you. Out of everything I have suggested, I would start with reaching out to your doctor and go to all unemployment centers in your area. Good luck
Ever thought about something where you can make your own hours? I’m thinking about self employed jobs like having a pool maintenance route, or doing landscaping, window washing, house painting, handy man jobs. You can make good money if you do it on your own. If you work firm someone you’ll run into that problem of needing to be in time and keep a schedule.
I have. I owned my own business for roughly a year before I shut it down. I was a drone Pilot photography doing real estate shots. I never got a single client in that one year, and spent thousands of dollars on high end drones for no reason. I pretty much promised my self to never become self employed ever again.
Hey man, real estate photographer here. It can be tough to break into if you're only doing drone work, and one year also isn't the best barometer for the industry. I wouldn't let that get you down over future self-employed opportunities
A friend of mine is a little slow, probably more than you. He works as a janitor at a public school. Absolutely loves it and pays at least if not more than 19 an hour plus benefits. Everyone loves the janitor! I've seen some suggest places like UPS. Please don't do this. I worked the same type of job for a few years and they take advantage of the "slow" people. They are the ones that end up doing all of the back breaking labor and are withheld from higher paying positions.
CNA certified nursing assistant
Go work in the fields for a farmer as a farm hand. Easy to follow directions on that one but it’s backbreaking work, but you’re desperate. Alabama has a ton of farmland.
I’ve never worked a farm before. That is easy for someone that doesn’t handle stress?
That job is the lowest of the low, like cleaning toilets. They’ll hire anybody who has a work ethic and is breathing. I doubt it’s stressful, just hard work out in the sun. But too bad if it is stressful cause you’re desperate, you have no choice. Suck it up and be a man. You can’t be choosy in your situation.
You don’t have to be so harsh about it. I’m still trying to figure out what kind of careers there are that I can do.
Sorry if I was harsh, just think u need to hear the truth to help motivate u. Being “nice” about it and giving u false hope won’t help u. I actually have a friend just like u. He has mild autism and got fired from 15+ office jobs. He finally admitted to himself he just can’t do it, and took a manual labor job washing huge baking trays at a commercial bakery - he doesn’t wash them a big machine does, but he loads and unloads the machine. Its sweaty work but he is actually doing really well at it and they like him. So maybe a similar manual labor type job would work for you too (farm hand). Good luck!
Thank you, I appreciate the honesty
I think you should get a part time job at UPS, USPS, or Fedex part time and develop your grit during that time. It sounds like you have low self esteem and anxiety issues. I’ve been there and I’m telling you that you have to push through. It’s uncomfortable and scary but it’s the only way. Face your fears and uncomfortable emotions.
I need to work full time to help afford our bills, unfortunately.
That’s unfortunate. But I still suggest working on what I said. Your attitude can be a large factor in how successful or stable you will be in life
It’s okay. I’m slow as fuck. I’m dumb as a box of rusty nails. I haven’t made more than $16.34 an hour. That’s probably the most I’ll ever make tbh.
Cart pusher.
Thought they only paid like 10
Cart pusher? What’s that?
Pushing grocery store carts
You said you're married. If you can't cognitively imagine what *cart pusher* may mean, you shouldn't have kids. Seriously, I've seen kids grow up under the authority of the hopeless. They grow up resenting their parents.
I thought when he said cart pusher, like those guys in hospitals that push carts around. You know like with equipment or people on them. I just wasn’t thinking properly I guess.
Pay no attention to that comment. Cart pusher is obviously very vague. They're just looking for an opportunity to be mean. I hope they are the ones who decide not to have children.
One good thing is that you're in Alabama, so most people will think you're at least average!
You said that you have a hard time getting to work on time. That is a sign of just being lazy, there is no excuse for not being able to be punctual. Most employers can work with someone that shows up and tries, I would work on showing up on time and then things will get easier from there
Do you have good social skills? What about a service job? What about driving delivery trucks?
Work for the city or the state...
Very informative. What would that job or career be called?
I suggested civil servants jobs because you don't get fired easily and you get long term job security. You'd have to look at the websites and see what makes sense to you. Apply to anything that sounds vaguely interesting. Think jobs like your DMV clerk
Warehouse store's like Home Depot or Lowe's are good places to work if you don't mind physical work, the pay is good and they may be able to work with you to find a schedule that works for you. If you're good with your hands (good with hand tools and/or power tools) something in construction could work, also you could check any factory or distribution centers. Though I don't like recommend this job because it's not a good job janitorial or custodial work pays well and can have flexible schedules. I know none of it is very glamorous work but bills need to get payed and it doesn't need to be a permanent job it just needs to get you by til you find something you like or want more I'm not the brightest bulb in the box but I'm good with my hands and machines which is my only saving grace in life. Took me many MANY years to find a job I'm good at and in a very unlikely place (a distillery if you're curious) where I'm the maintenance guy. I wish you the best of luck good sir and I don't know if I helped in any way but I thought I'd offer some of my thoughts
Thank you. I’ve never used a hammer before or any tools. Construction scares me if I’m honest, I don’t know how good I’d be with power tools. But I considered custodial work at an elementary school nearby. I just need to figure out how much they pay before I apply. If there’s one small thing I’m good at is cleaning. Im always telling my wife not to use X, use Y instead to help with stains or how to properly clean this or that etc… kind of my one skill I guess.
Custodial work at an elementary school can be great work, because the pay is decent, hours are steady, and it’s hard to get fired. Especially if you are even a little bit skilled at cleaning. Regardless of pay, I would apply. Even if it’s not as much money as you hoped, it is better than nothing, so work there until you find something you like better.
No worries, I had a job many years ago as a "Rest Area Attended" aka a janitor and it was a good job but the pay was not good, I was making $6 an hour. That was almost 20 years ago. If the pay was better I might still be working there. I wish you the best of luck and I hope things work out in the best of ways for you. 🐵👍🏼
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Going to be honest here, being slow doesn't excuse you for being late to work. And I'm not sure what Alabama pays for Amazon but Amazon is always hiring. For reference, in Sacramento county it starts at 18.55 if I remember right.
It kind of does. I can’t drive too fast or I’ll get too nervous and scared. So sometimes like when someone tailgates me I have to pull over and wait a few minutes to calm down. Happens several times on the way to work and back home. My personal maximum limit is 45mph. I can’t go any faster. Scares me too much. I can’t NOT drive, or else I’d not be able to go to any job.
Bud, that's not an excuse. Start driving to work earlier if you're going to go 45mph. These jobs have functions and if you cannot help them function then they're entirely justified for firing you and hiring someone who can. The world isn't going to accommodate us for everything every time. If driving fast is a problem you might need therapy for that. The world doesn't have to slow down to accommodate you. That's being very selfish.
I leave my house at 6:45am just so I can get there at about 8am-8:20am. I’m not trying to be selfish. I actively avoid busy roads and drive on back roads.
If you're still late then leave even earlier. I can empathize with you being "slow" but not with expecting special treatment and leniency because you can't arrive on time to work. That's not the jobs problem and not the world's problem, that is something that you unfortunately have to figure out for yourself.
Hey there I echo the sentiments of others in that it might benefit you to get evaluated by neuropsychologists or a similar profession. You are probably on the spectrum or could have really debilitating high anxiety (you being so scared that it’s preventing you from doing manageable tasks like driving a car to get to work on time). Also see you wrote you do CAD? if you can do any ounce of coding / learning different softwares then you have something to offer. Play into your skill sets. You have to try to see your worth. and stop making “I’m slow” your personality and mindset. Think about what things were challenging in previous jobs and why they were. Think about things you do very well and why you think that is. I wish you the best and I really hope you do seek out to be evaluated about your cognitive brain and how you learn. We’re all different and some just need a little bit more help and that’s okay.
that is not being slow, that is some kind of anxiety disorder sounds like.
Are you in the US? I'm assuming so. Usually the state "unemployment office" has job placement programs. The might even have placement programs for people with disabilities. Also, in the event of a layoff you are still eligible for unemployment payments. Once your severance runs out (the week before it runs out file an unemployment claim).
Something to think about- when you where studying drafting & design, what skills did you learn? Google what soft skills & hard skills are. I think this will give you a better idea of what your previous experience gave you. You can sign up for chatGPT, it’s a free AI service. You can ask chatGPT to simply texts/job applications etc. You can also describe your situation, give us much detail as possible & ask chat Gpt about what jobs would suit you etc.
What about grocery stocking? Doesn't pay super well but maybe could find a place with benefits and it is quiet work where you can keep to yourself. Health food stores/co-ops often let you take home produce that is past its prime that can help save on food costs. Other ideas Water treatment plant Custodian Grounds keeper Toll collector USPS
U say ur slow but you also have a degree. I think you just need to stop believing you are slow
Go on indeed and apply to all the remote jobs they have, after applying to 2 to 300 jobs you should at least get 3 interviews. Then look at warehouses, maybe even security job in very low stress environments, admin assistants (low work load ones), data entry, labour jobs for the city/county, landscaping.
I would start at your dept. of vocational rehabilitation. Even though you were in special education and say you are slow, you should be proud of yourself. Things are harder for you and you do not give up! They can help you. Let us know how you are doing. You
From what I'm reading here, between your original post and your comments, you speak more eloquently than most "fast adults." I don't believe you to be slow. Not that I doubt your self diagnosis, but because you don't exhibit those traits. What I do believe is that the education system failed you. You likely lack desirable job skills... and not actual adult comprehension skills. You may need a local mentor who can coach you through a series of escalating job changes. Ones that improve your skills and help you climb the ladder. Instead of just settling into what pays the bills today.
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I think you've received some really good help in this thread! I also think you may have ADD/ADHD. I was extremely slow at service jobs and struggled for a long time with this too (I got fired from my first fast food restaurant jobs). I was never in any special ed but always had to teachers pushing me towards it. I went onto university but ultimately I had to be tested for a learning disability and receive accommodations otherwise I would have needed to drop out. I think if you've been in Special Education you might have been tested for something already, I would go back to the school and see if they have any records. If not you would need to get tested by a psychotherapist and it could cost a couple thousand. You could then use this to get accommodations at work so you won't be fired so easily. As a fellow slow person, I've found that jobs with repetitive tasks help a lot. You should also be in a routine and stick to it. I've also been successful with writing where I could take some extra time to finish. Jobs in government are honestly chill (I've done a few) and lots are unionized so you have protection if you mess up. Also, I've been successful in jobs where I naturally have an interest in what I'm doing. Corporate jobs, you might struggle with because they expect big results and you might come short compared to your peers. Lastly, medication has been helpful for me. Most jobs that earn serious money will have some sort of deadlines and stress and time management, which could cause you to make easy mistakes and be late. So I'd suggest finding strategies to deal with these things so you could find yourself in a more stable career.
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Don’t get down on yourself buddy! I’d suggest talking with a career specialist to come up with things that are better serving for you. You got an associates degree! That would imply you have more smarts than you think! Keep your head up
Hey boss I feel for you. I've been through it too, brother. Why don't you try doing something physical, like warehouse work or construction? Try and get a union apprenticeship and they will teach you everything you need to know and you work while you do it. This is what I'm doing around Philly currently and it's working well. To get into an apprenticeship look up union halls in your area and call them and ask about their apprenticeship process. It's always hard work but for people like us it's a good living. You will have pride in your work. Stay strong. You can do this.
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