For the past 5 years I have been stuck at a low paying agriculture warehouse job. I never was able to quit and switched jobs due to not knowing how to drive. I am currently working on that.
Anyways, I am uncertain what I want to do in the future. I am turning 25 this month. I know I am considered young, but I admittedly feel I am too late. People even younger than me are able to afford school and land on a good paying job. Meanwhile, I am scraping by with no help from parents.
Deep in my heart. My dream career was to work in the animation industry. However, with the rise of AI and layoffs I've decided it's best I follow my mind than my heart. Doing so much research on Reddit, I think I come to the conclusion in considering on getting a CS degree from WGU and becoming a web dev.
Not going to lie. I never coded ever in my lifetime. Unless if you count bbcode. Regardless, I was always fascinated with the combination of coding languages combined with art. Pipeline animators for an example use Python to put together scripts for the crew. They are like the help desk of the team. Anyhow, even I am leery about CS since I keep seeing bad news about the saturated market and people unable to land jobs despite having a degree.
I just want to make good money but also have a healthy work environment. Especially work from home, although the latter seems to be a pipedream. My current job f***s up my mental health and everyday I don't feel human.
This is going to sound stupid. I thought about becoming a seamstress since I was always fascinated by crafting and sewing hobbies. It seems to be those things that are in demand and are at low risk of being replaced by automation. However, I lack the skills. I will just make that a hobby for now and see how skilled I am to running my own a business. My one idea in mind is to sell J-fashion clothes for plus sized women.
My other idea (not clothing related) is to become a game dev and sell my own visual novel. At least I can implement my art skills instead of taking forever to animate something haha.
It's time I get serious this year and save my money hardcore mode. That way I can afford school. Even if my first STEM job doesn't go well at least I can try other similar jobs in that field. If I ever gain seniority for at least 5+ years hopefully it's the ticket to work remotely. While being at home I can pursue my hobbies that could possibly evolve into passive income.
Overall, it seems the jobs I am interested in are going to be screwed by AI or have a high chance of layoff. I assure someone is going to say "work in the trades" but honestly I am not cut for physical work. Also, most of those jobs aside from nursing are notorious for misogyny.
I am sorry if constantly vent and this thread ended up being long winded. I am having another early life crisis and I feel life will never get better for me. I hope anyone reading this understands.
Today, 2:42 am
