This question generated some very interesting discussions in another online community I’m in. I would likely pursue a career in occupational therapy or speech-language pathology. I would love to do work that directly benefits the lives of others and to spend more time interacting with people from all walks.
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#2Baker. Very phisical job, night hours, but it's creative and you really make something with your hands. Wonderful.
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#3Soon we will all find it out.
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#4CNC (and maybe some manual) Machining.
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#5Some form of building things in the physical world rather than the digital; probably working in construction since I already do it on the side.
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#6CNC (and maybe some manual) Machining.
Same here. I worked as a sign maker in high school and I always wanted a CNC.
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#7I'd be a cook/chef, which is what I decided on in HS, but I let everyone talk me into tech, which I regret in hindsight.
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#8Former tech worker here. I don’t know yet, and don’t have many skills outside of computer jockey. Can be friendly for short periods but not a people person. What do y’all suggest?
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#9Regenerative farmer, tinkering with mycorrhizal fungi and other microbiology
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#10Some form of building things in the physical world rather than the digital; probably working in construction since I already do it on the side.
im with you, im completely over digital at this point