please educate me how to work

[Jasonandson]

its all about Work & Education here right? So please educate me how to work (in an efficient and fruitful manner)!​

 

[COLGeek]

its all about Work & Education here right? So please educate me how to work (in an efficient and fruitful manner)!​

I see what you did there. 🙄

 

[Math Geek]

i believe this is what you are looking for

How To Give 103%

"Mathematics may be defined as the subject in which we never know what we are talking about, nor whether what we are saying is true." - Bertrand Russell (Mystic

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[hotaru.hino]

Do you have a specific goal in mind?

If you want to just work, I'm sure one of your local businesses are always looking for someone.

 

[Jasonandson]

I want to be honest and say how it is: I am 40 and spent the last 20 years mostly hiding in my cave, but sometimes working as a gardener, translator/transcriber, business consultant, carpenter, and waiter for a bit.
I never really aspired to do these works. They just came my way and mostly i was asked to do them.
I never really had the necessity to work at all and had an abundance of time in my hands. I used that time to educate myself in different fields: Quantum mechanics, Magnetism, Philosophy , Social Engineering , History, Psychology, Biology, CNC Lasers, Graphic Design, Acoustics and many more. I speak and write fluently in German and English. I have the basics in Spanish and French. My Latin is OK.

When i meet new people who have degrees, they almost always ask me which degrees i have and which company i am the CEO of and are extremely confused when i tell them about my lifestyle. People close to me (Family and Friends) are sad and worried about my lifestyle and think that i waste my time and talents. When they have problems and questions of importance, they consult me on the other hand.

I think i have these two main problems:

I am no super-expert in any field. I am a special type of allrounder and i am not sure how to profit from a vast set of knowledge and skills that might be not connected, and i dont know how to profit from that without specialization . I dont even know if and where there is a place for such an allrounder in todays work environments or society for the lack of better words.

The second problem i think i have is, that i despise the way governments, politics, money, taxation, media and "society" as a whole work. But i love working per se. I love it when "customers" are satisfied with my work and express their gratitude and compensate my work accordingly. But i have a problem demanding the appropriate monetary compensation for my work because i despise the fiscal system. When i sell myself, I sell myself for less than fair value.
And i hate math. XD

I am a sceptic analytic realist with a strong tendency towards optimism. On the other hand i hinder myself and stop myself in my own tracks if something does not work the way i would see it fit and reasonable.
And until now i could afford this behaviour.


However, my living conditions are about to change drastically in the next 6-12 month, if i dont find a way to capitalize my knowledge, skills and abilities.

I strongly believe that i have to quickly find a way to overcome my defensive and resistant attitude towards the system and focus of the benefits i would have if i found my way. The only alternative to that would be going into politics because there are millions of people who share the same disgust about the same things i mentioned. But i hate politics as it is right now.


So here you have it...

 

[Math Geek]

i have run into similar experiences in tech work. i have a ton of knowledge and skills but not the degree to go with it. so employers won't touch me.

so i went and got a couple degrees and then it was "but where is your certifications?" i got a bunch of those and still could not get any interest anywhere. at this point i think it is age related. someone our age (i'm 49) knows what we are worth and are not willing to work for pennies for 100 hours a week while being treated like dirt the whole time. they need younger rubes for those roles.

so i work for myself freelance doing all kinds of stuff i know how to do (tech related, car repair, basic home repairs etc etc etc). i also probably price myself too low but i don't really need a ton of money so i'd rather stay busy charging less. i do occasionally charge more when working with larger companies on tech projects, but most times its just individuals or small businesses looking for simple solutions.

honestly if you can afford to work for yourself charging whatever you feel like, that is the way to go. especially if like me, you are not into interacting with society very much

i work for cash mostly and just get along outside the normal ways to make a living. i know i am much happier than if i was a corporate rube either cracking the whip or feeling it myself.....

couple years ago i went to work with the post office for the exercise and fresh air. not sure how much longer i'll do that when i am able to get back to it. again same idea of just being another cog in the wheel being pushed to do 12 hours of work in 8 hours and then pushed for even more. yah screw that

 

[Jasonandson]

i work for myself freelance doing all kinds of stuff i know how to do

First of all thanks for your reply!
I can totally relate to what you say.
Would you be willing to discuss my options and tell me more about your solutions via PM?

(I am still open for input from other users of course)

 

[Unolocogringo]

I like Math Geek sort of do what I like. And another introvert.
I am a carpenter/electrician/plumber/ painter/trim guy/Tile /networking/draftsman/engineer/home theater installs etc.........
I create peoples dreams.
The hardest part of my "Job" is getting their vision in my head. And from there I go about creating what they desire.
I can not do the same thing every day, too monotonous, so what I do works for me.
As far as money goes ,you have to find out what your local market will accept.

Took me a long time but my local market will now pay what I command. But for many years I had to travel to the big cities.
I am not a handy man but a "Custom" home specialist.
I have finished several log homes. A couple Montana log homes in the 4500 -5000 sqft range.
A 253 year old log cabin that was moved and married to 2 more log cabins on a 3/4 basement .
A 3.6 million mansion on a golf course in Vegas(1989 dollars).
So my work weeks became gone from home for 4 days and then home for 3 to build my own home.
I would go crazy without something creative and productive to do.
So if the math works and your budget allows it, I can create it.

But at the same time you have to find a way to "enjoy" life and do what makes you happy.

 

[Jasonandson]

Thanks for your replies!


I am still open for input from other users of course

 

[grantorinounforgiven]

Quantum mechanics, Magnetism, Philosophy , Social Engineering , History, Psychology, Biology, CNC Lasers, Graphic Design, Acoustics and many more. I speak and write fluently in German and English. I have the basics in Spanish and French. My Latin is OK.

I suppose finding work in most of these categories (subjects, topics, niches?) will be nigh impossible without certified diplomas, aside from the graphic design area. I think e-commerce brand are always looking for that, as well as front-end developers. So, you should definitely look for opportunities for a graphic designer perhaps even on Fb, LinkedIn, Upwork, Fiverr, and so on. Just be prepared for low rates at first, you need a well-developed portfolio to ask for a bigger hourly rate.

The fact that you're fluent in German and can use Spanish and French is a big ace in your sleeve, though. Companies always need new ways to promote themselves and breach the gap to foreign consumers, so if you can construct sellable content - go for it! Of course, you can always make a side hustle of online tutoring, on the same sites I mentioned above.

 

[punkncat]

I find myself hoping that one day, when I grow up, that I will figure out what I want to do in life.... 😉

You mention above that you don't have to work. That creates a wonderful position for you in that you can go find something you enjoy doing without worrying about income (is what I figure you meant by that). There is a saying that if you do something you love, you never work a day in your life.

I have had a handful of different 'jobs' in my life. Early on in my working career I did a lot of commercial kitchen/food service work. I thought that I might like to follow up on that and took a course in Culinary Arts. I found that where I really enjoy cooking and prep, I REALLY hate the cleanup part and also did not enjoy the customer experience. This also bled over into much of the retail work I have done. The whole issue with public service jobs boils down to that the public sucks.

Back in the mid 90's I got a tip from a friend and started doing low voltage/alarm work. The skills I have learned in that field led on to a career path that I am still on today. It is trying and sometimes exasperating work, but I am paid well and almost my own boss.
My favorite job of all time was working in the coral reef and fish aquaria business. It was so exciting, sort of like being a marine biologist without the schooling. It was dealing with the public, but a hobby and not something that was keeping anyone from getting paid, or opening a business, etc. like low to no outside pressure. Unfortunately, it wasn't going to pay the bills.

If I were going to boil down "how to work" in the simplest of terms:
Be honest, be timely, always put in your best effort, keep notes for both memory and CYA situations. If the enviro permits, send emails about anything and everything important so that you can look back. Take credit where it is due, don't let people run over you.

 

[Unolocogringo]

I have a friend who "works" for the enjoyment of giving to others.
She works at the Rainbow Camp and then donates her check back to the camp.
And works/volunteers at the senior center.
She has become a much happier person from this transition in her life.
Some times giving of yourself can be the most rewarding/uplifting experiences in life.

 

[Anziaty]

Try to follow the principle that the work should not be for the money, but for the benefit. Moreover, I understand that you don't need the money. Be a volunteer or something like that.