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I've come to realize I will never be happy with a job unless it materially helps people. How do I even start facilitating this? (hexbear.net)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've worked in SaaS tech my whole life. Been out of a job for a few months now, and while I do have debts to pay that would be much easier with a paycheck from the tech field, I wouldn't be fulfilled with an office job.

The thing is, I'm not even sure what Id want to do yet. I've known my whole life that I was put here to help others, and there are so many causes out there I could work with that would help. So I think figuring that out is probably the very first step.

I'd also need to make above a certain threshold to be able to really function unless/even if I get a roommate (someone is checking my place out this month, so that might happen in January for me). Seems like figuring out what that number is between bills, rent, food, etc would be a good second step.

Beyond that, anyone else here made drastic career changes (I also don't give a shit about having a "career") that worked out for them like this? Would love any advice or tips! Tell me your story!

Thanks all, love you!

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Thats awesome! Sounds like a similar style move would be something I could shoot for in a few years when im more stable.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Ya! The custodians at my school now are very calm and while they work hard, they have plenty of time to rest and catch their breath. It's a nice rythmic job with a clear routine and expectations, and the environment is not soulcrushing like a hospital. At the same time, there is a lot of passing social interaction with students and staff and silly things happen so it's not completely monotonous. You could think about it once you're ready for really any amount of job! Too clarify, I jumped straight from engineering into being a substitute teacher and went from that to more permanent positions as a paraeducator.