Polls: Education & Career

Concerning just meaning you would think "hmm, I definitely have to ask them about this"

Crossing guard is part time, barely above minimum wage, contractual obligation to work during school months, and gotta pass a background check to make sure I'm not a pedophile. Garbage man is full time, moderately above minimum wage with chance for more pay over time, essential job so can never be laid off if economy worsens, and very physically demanding. However though, crossing guard being part time and super easy to do allows me enough time and effort to further dedicate the next few months for my startup to take off, whereas garbage man I can finally achieve financial independence in a short time frame (months instead of years if I relied on startup) and I don't have to be at home with my weird family.

Of course, it's up to the employers if they wanna hire me or not based on available positions and how fucked or easy the hiring process is, and if I can be offered to work as either, I still don't know which to choose. I've checked other public sector jobs in my city, and sadly they're not eligible for me as I either lack the necessary credentials and/or the relevant work experience (so volunteering, freelancing, transferrable, etc don't count). I basically gave up on applying for private sector jobs, since I've applied to probably thousands at this point over the past decade with almost no success besides some interviews that got me nowhere. And also because the economy is so fucking terrible, along with employers not wanting to hire full time positions nor provide benefits nor pay a liveable wage.

Such as failing a test at college that means you need to retake the whole class... and spend another $5k and 3 months

I am 31 years old, a newlywed, and I am partially a NEET.

NEET = Not in Education, Employment, or Training

When I mean "partially", I have been picking up occasional small, project-based gigs. Although, I am not employed and have been unable to hold down stable work my entire life. I am currently on disability benefits (SSDI) and I am on a fixed, restricted income. I am hesistant to try working again because the government has attempted to remove my disability benefits and Medicare (gov health insurance) due to trying to reenter the workforce and failing. I have held 25 jobs since age 15 and have been fired half of them (others close to being fired/quitting to avoid termination). I must protect my one and only health insurance by all means, because it can potentially be a public safety risk without it. I need adequate mental health care.

My most recent full time job I was fired from in July 2024. I only lasted 9 months. I have also had to leave career pursuits twice now. First, I was an EMT and had my license essentially revoked. Then, I transitioned into tech as a software engineer and the tech job market was essentially destroyed. Now, I am in a slump as to what I would want to pursue next, if I am even capable of holding down work.

Salaries, years of service, former employees, education level, public relations inclusion, community outreach, photos, swearing in, certification, licenses, etc are ALL public info.

With a Freedom of information Act (FOIA / FOIL) request you can get their personnel records, disciplinary records TOO!

It just seems weird to me when people complain about doxxing when you're a government employee. Transparency is part of the employment, no?

The sad fact is DAMN FEW starry eyed renters KNOW what to even look at or ask. Cosmetic shit can be changed cheaply - the guts, the real deal - burner, water heater, breaker box, wiring gauge, roof, termites/pests, water mains/well, plumbing PLUS taxes, schools, municipal services, neighbors, retail near by, etc CANNOT BE CHANGED!