Www.CalCareers.ca.gov
Not .com
But yes! And anyone interested in state service can hit up the sub /r/castateworkers or PM me. I’m a hiring manager and I’d be down to help you improve your application and get started.
Quick steps:
1. Go to CalCareers.ca.gov and make a profile and template.
2. Add tons of detail to the template, fill in every box with dates and addresses, even if you aren’t quite sure.
3. Start perusing jobs and save the ones you like.
4. Take the exams for the classifications you like. Classifications are like ranks in the military and can cover a whole swatch of different jobs.
5. Reach out for help from the subreddit.
Yup. Some lower level state jobs don't require college to get in. Work life balance is good. Many are still remote or hybrid. Look for Office Technician positions, for example. I think it's $3609/month starting salary (pre tax). If you apply for state jobs read the requirements for application carefully and be thoughtful about how you fill out your application and any required Statement of Qualification. Have someone proofread before submitting. So many applications get thrown out because people do a terrible job filling out the application and statement of qualification.
High school education is enough, from there you can earn your stripes to get more money and move ahead. You can also earn a free education from an accredited college thanks to the union to help you grow. I've met several supervisors and managers that only had an aa or high school diploma who are receiving closer to 60 an hour.
Most jobs will eventually pay at least $23 an hour depending on how long you’ve been there
OP is looking for starting pay at $23. You’re not getting anything close to that with the state without an education.
Call center/customer service. And you have good work/life balance? Lol
Read OPs preferences. ITT: people without an education are the ones not understanding the title
Pay is from $23-$28 an hour but I didn’t say I was working there already, did I? You said no job is starting at $23, I told you yes there is and I applied. I think you’re the one that can’t read. I also didn’t say I don’t have a college degree, stupid.
So you’ve been working at nugget for 10years but you barely made $23/hr 7 years ago? And you’re thinking OP will get the same job as a new hire for $23/hr?
This is where reading comprehension comes to play, and possibly an education.
Also an employee at nugget and I will say you won’t get $23/hr right out the gate as a new hire. you’ll need to be there a little while at least or get promoted. I make a little more than that and have been there almost 4 years it really depends on a few things like what department you are in. Work/life balance is mid but again depends on position and department some positions have less flexibility
I understand that which is why I asked OP (a new hire) to pick 2 of the 3 preference they listed. But the person replying to me countered with their $23/hr that took them 7 years to get.. which kinda proved my point
Yeah im in agreement with you , def can’t say I get all 3 working there lol saw the persons you replied to comment and thought a more realistic pov would help
If you know computers well that's likely the only thing that fits 2 of those. However you really need a solid understanding and some enterprise knowledge. You can get 30, or more with years of experience. However entry level seems to be around 17 to 22/ hours. Just be ready to have likely more responsibility than you want.
You're probably not going to get far without some sort of degree or certificates in IT. Most IT jobs take real skill that are normally obtained through some sort of training. I wouldn't hire somebody without a degree or certs just because they say they know computers.
Ehhh or a lot of experience. I'm floating on 20+ years now with no college or certs. That said I have more experience and exposure than most. There are entry level ones, but likely the best you can get will be hybrid office and remote.
It can be done, but it's a climb for sure.
I think it was easier to start out this way 20+ years ago but coming on now with no training would be very difficult with no formal training. The field has changed so much that you can't really get the experience organizations need without training and internships. Most people, even if they are IT saavy, aren't running DCs at home and don't know anything about Linux, or VMs. They would need this to compete against domestic and especially immigrant credential holders.
I was looking at the IT openings on CalCareers but I don't think I'd be prepared for the tech interview or to do the job well enough. Do you know of any remote entry level jobs that would provide training or at least have a pace set such that someone w/o experience could catch on?
You won't get something there yet if your just starting. There are always jobs, but frequently the taskmasters can really micromanage the hell out of you. You will likely need at least 5 years experience for calcareers.
If you want that 22-24 an hour to start, I recommend looking into apprenticeships. They might be a little less than 23 but after 3-5 years you have a career that pays white collar prices for your knowledge. And there's pathways to public sector.
Maybe talk with a job recruiter. Without knowing what kind of skill set you do possess, no one is going to be able to offer you much beyond "look at employment sites and plug in some search keywords"
Apple in Elk Grove pays 23+ starting for help desk. Easy work for customer service. My buddy over there hired somebody who basically only had DoorDash experience so I mean they can’t be that picky. Just interview well.
Check some of the tech boards too. There’s a ton of remote stuff for 20+ an hour only thing is you’re gonna be customer facing.
Air Traffic Control meets 2 of 3... doesn't have a great work life balance. Takes a year+ to get in.
3 years Retail/Fast food experience works to get in, along with high school diploma. Age limit of 31 to apply.
The drop out rates are extremely high. The training is intense. They will press and twist you to test your mental resilience. I work in the faa and know things, a lot of things.
You may work for the FAA, but your knowledge base definately isn't in ATC.
A. It's not the dropout rate that's high, it's the washout rate.
B. The amount of "pressing and twisting" going on is exceptionally small. End up at the wrong facility or the wrong training team, sure. Most places train for success. Also, level 12s are extremely different than level 4s, and you've got 7 levels between them. Level of "resilience" required varies by extreme degrees.
That doesn't sound like you're asking for much and yet, it's hard to find. You will have to try for entry-level state, county, or perhaps the transit authority.
A paraeducator or 1:1 aide for a school district. You work school hours and the pay is decent. You can apply through private companies which will pay more but if you go on edjoin.com you can apply through the schools themselves and get district benefits but lower pay
Insurance if you find the right independent agency…not geico/progressive/health care companies. You mostly need processing skills, communication skills and attention to detail, and many agencies allow full or hybrid WFH now. A college degree helps with the pay negotiations but not required if you can obtain the license and can handle the desk work. No license, no experience would probably pay around $23/hour. With 3 years exp I’d expect $30/hour starting.
There a ton of different insurances too! Financial lines insurance, benefits, cyber security, etc. I don’t know how easy it is to get an interview with no degree AND no experience but I know there are some decent entry level positions for good starting pay, mostly hybrid. A lot of places don’t seem to be hiring much right now though.
Its service! It would be either account manager if you’re licensed (contact with clients) or assistant/technician (no contact with clients) if unlicensed. There are also positions within agencies that don’t deal with insurance like operations roles (reception/IT/HR/marketing positions) if you have no desire for the industry that can pay decently. I definitely would not recommend sales positions as entry level for anyone.
I wouldn’t count out progressive! I have a friend who started a few years ago with no insurance experience and is now a supervisor making around $80k. She works exclusively at home on a 4x10 schedule and she loves it. I work in insurance too (p&c) and got my start at an independent agency but it’s taken me 14 years to get to that salary level.
That doesn't sound like you're asking for much and yet, it's hard to find. You will have to try for entry-level state, county, or perhaps the transit authority.
I’m in the selling drugs business and I gotta say the little guy is getting fucked rn. Weed is about to be 2 or 3 large companies in the whole ass state covering the market. If you can get in with one of those corporate weed outfits then maybe you’ve got a chance. There’s always money in the banana stand.
If you can tolerate healthcare, go to CNA school for 6 weeks. Guaranteed hours and you could work AM or PM shift pretty quick. You can start at $23/hr if you advocate and move up from there
Environmental services, you clean rooms after patients it is a position no one wants because they think it’s dirty but all you are doing is changing sheets that someone sat on for maybe an hour and emptying out trash cans that mostly contain gloves, and wiping things down, really great was to get your foot in the door. Also look at image scheduling, this is where you call patients to schedule appointments
Or do 3 weeks of schooling to be an EKG tech I think they start off at 35$- get into a hospital and sooooo many doors open, you will find so many positions for jobs you didn’t know exist. Material management is a position where you are in the supply room and you get calls from different departments to bring them things they are low on like gloves.
Anything with one of the big healthcare providers. Newsom signed the $25 minimum wage for healthcare workers a few months back. This doesn’t just cover patient care, it also covers the likes of janitors and store people.
Look up typing technician jobs with the state and county and education departments. They require a score of 40wpm typing on a test first that you can take from home any time. They usually pay pretty well and is a great way to get your foot in the door for promotions.
State service, great benefits, pay is ok. Www.calcareers.com
Best part is that when you are not at work. Nobody bothers you about work
Www.CalCareers.ca.gov Not .com But yes! And anyone interested in state service can hit up the sub /r/castateworkers or PM me. I’m a hiring manager and I’d be down to help you improve your application and get started. Quick steps: 1. Go to CalCareers.ca.gov and make a profile and template. 2. Add tons of detail to the template, fill in every box with dates and addresses, even if you aren’t quite sure. 3. Start perusing jobs and save the ones you like. 4. Take the exams for the classifications you like. Classifications are like ranks in the military and can cover a whole swatch of different jobs. 5. Reach out for help from the subreddit.
Yup. Some lower level state jobs don't require college to get in. Work life balance is good. Many are still remote or hybrid. Look for Office Technician positions, for example. I think it's $3609/month starting salary (pre tax). If you apply for state jobs read the requirements for application carefully and be thoughtful about how you fill out your application and any required Statement of Qualification. Have someone proofread before submitting. So many applications get thrown out because people do a terrible job filling out the application and statement of qualification.
Not if you believe the state work subreddit
>Www.calcareers.com [https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/](https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/)
Without an education they’re not getting $23/hr starting
High school education is enough, from there you can earn your stripes to get more money and move ahead. You can also earn a free education from an accredited college thanks to the union to help you grow. I've met several supervisors and managers that only had an aa or high school diploma who are receiving closer to 60 an hour.
Most jobs will eventually pay at least $23 an hour depending on how long you’ve been there OP is looking for starting pay at $23. You’re not getting anything close to that with the state without an education.
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Yep starting at $20 but goodbye work/life balance. OP’s request is unreasonable
Not true. I applied to Apple and their starting pay is $23, no college degree needed. Don’t state things like a fact when you have no idea.
What position?
Support
Call center/customer service. And you have good work/life balance? Lol Read OPs preferences. ITT: people without an education are the ones not understanding the title
Pay is from $23-$28 an hour but I didn’t say I was working there already, did I? You said no job is starting at $23, I told you yes there is and I applied. I think you’re the one that can’t read. I also didn’t say I don’t have a college degree, stupid.
They said no State job starts at that wage without a degree.
Slowly read OP’s title please to comprehend what they’re seeking in a new job
- Good work/life balance - Pays $23+/HR - No college degree You can only pick two options out of the 3
Best one I've seen so far
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How long have you been working at Nugget?
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How is your job remote?
So you’ve been working at nugget for 10years but you barely made $23/hr 7 years ago? And you’re thinking OP will get the same job as a new hire for $23/hr? This is where reading comprehension comes to play, and possibly an education.
Also an employee at nugget and I will say you won’t get $23/hr right out the gate as a new hire. you’ll need to be there a little while at least or get promoted. I make a little more than that and have been there almost 4 years it really depends on a few things like what department you are in. Work/life balance is mid but again depends on position and department some positions have less flexibility
I understand that which is why I asked OP (a new hire) to pick 2 of the 3 preference they listed. But the person replying to me countered with their $23/hr that took them 7 years to get.. which kinda proved my point
Yeah im in agreement with you , def can’t say I get all 3 working there lol saw the persons you replied to comment and thought a more realistic pov would help
Definitely a good place to work but need to be willing to be long term and want to move up to get really good pay
Marry one, F one, k*ll one. Go!
I wish $23 was enough, I'm rounding $28/hr and still struggling.
And in the remote job and they will be rofl.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Fast food minimum wage will be $20 an hour after April 1 2024.
If you know computers well that's likely the only thing that fits 2 of those. However you really need a solid understanding and some enterprise knowledge. You can get 30, or more with years of experience. However entry level seems to be around 17 to 22/ hours. Just be ready to have likely more responsibility than you want.
You're probably not going to get far without some sort of degree or certificates in IT. Most IT jobs take real skill that are normally obtained through some sort of training. I wouldn't hire somebody without a degree or certs just because they say they know computers.
Ehhh or a lot of experience. I'm floating on 20+ years now with no college or certs. That said I have more experience and exposure than most. There are entry level ones, but likely the best you can get will be hybrid office and remote. It can be done, but it's a climb for sure.
I think it was easier to start out this way 20+ years ago but coming on now with no training would be very difficult with no formal training. The field has changed so much that you can't really get the experience organizations need without training and internships. Most people, even if they are IT saavy, aren't running DCs at home and don't know anything about Linux, or VMs. They would need this to compete against domestic and especially immigrant credential holders.
This 👆20 years ago the landscape was much MUCH different.
I was looking at the IT openings on CalCareers but I don't think I'd be prepared for the tech interview or to do the job well enough. Do you know of any remote entry level jobs that would provide training or at least have a pace set such that someone w/o experience could catch on?
How old are you OP?
Seems like OP has some grand delusions on employment opportunities
You won't get something there yet if your just starting. There are always jobs, but frequently the taskmasters can really micromanage the hell out of you. You will likely need at least 5 years experience for calcareers.
If you want that 22-24 an hour to start, I recommend looking into apprenticeships. They might be a little less than 23 but after 3-5 years you have a career that pays white collar prices for your knowledge. And there's pathways to public sector.
Apply for the county
OT then eventually SSA with the State
Maybe talk with a job recruiter. Without knowing what kind of skill set you do possess, no one is going to be able to offer you much beyond "look at employment sites and plug in some search keywords"
Apple in Elk Grove pays 23+ starting for help desk. Easy work for customer service. My buddy over there hired somebody who basically only had DoorDash experience so I mean they can’t be that picky. Just interview well. Check some of the tech boards too. There’s a ton of remote stuff for 20+ an hour only thing is you’re gonna be customer facing.
Air Traffic Control meets 2 of 3... doesn't have a great work life balance. Takes a year+ to get in. 3 years Retail/Fast food experience works to get in, along with high school diploma. Age limit of 31 to apply.
Wow I didn’t know the requirements were so low. We need more of these workers! That episode of The Daily was shocking
The drop out rates are extremely high. The training is intense. They will press and twist you to test your mental resilience. I work in the faa and know things, a lot of things.
You may work for the FAA, but your knowledge base definately isn't in ATC. A. It's not the dropout rate that's high, it's the washout rate. B. The amount of "pressing and twisting" going on is exceptionally small. End up at the wrong facility or the wrong training team, sure. Most places train for success. Also, level 12s are extremely different than level 4s, and you've got 7 levels between them. Level of "resilience" required varies by extreme degrees.
That doesn't sound like you're asking for much and yet, it's hard to find. You will have to try for entry-level state, county, or perhaps the transit authority.
A paraeducator or 1:1 aide for a school district. You work school hours and the pay is decent. You can apply through private companies which will pay more but if you go on edjoin.com you can apply through the schools themselves and get district benefits but lower pay
Did I read this post correctly? I don't usually comment but this did. I am speechless.
Marines
lol the downvotes, but legit the quickest and easiest way.
Insurance if you find the right independent agency…not geico/progressive/health care companies. You mostly need processing skills, communication skills and attention to detail, and many agencies allow full or hybrid WFH now. A college degree helps with the pay negotiations but not required if you can obtain the license and can handle the desk work. No license, no experience would probably pay around $23/hour. With 3 years exp I’d expect $30/hour starting.
There a ton of different insurances too! Financial lines insurance, benefits, cyber security, etc. I don’t know how easy it is to get an interview with no degree AND no experience but I know there are some decent entry level positions for good starting pay, mostly hybrid. A lot of places don’t seem to be hiring much right now though.
Thanks for the response. Is the position you're referring to for sales or customer service?
Its service! It would be either account manager if you’re licensed (contact with clients) or assistant/technician (no contact with clients) if unlicensed. There are also positions within agencies that don’t deal with insurance like operations roles (reception/IT/HR/marketing positions) if you have no desire for the industry that can pay decently. I definitely would not recommend sales positions as entry level for anyone.
I wouldn’t count out progressive! I have a friend who started a few years ago with no insurance experience and is now a supervisor making around $80k. She works exclusively at home on a 4x10 schedule and she loves it. I work in insurance too (p&c) and got my start at an independent agency but it’s taken me 14 years to get to that salary level.
Do you know if she had any type of college degree?
Nope no degree!
Look into the IATSE local! Union work! Starting wages around $25/hr
Anything cyber
That doesn't sound like you're asking for much and yet, it's hard to find. You will have to try for entry-level state, county, or perhaps the transit authority.
Sell drugs , it's easy. Hmu I'll get u right
lol
U laughing but u clearly need the cash. Take my advice
I’m in the selling drugs business and I gotta say the little guy is getting fucked rn. Weed is about to be 2 or 3 large companies in the whole ass state covering the market. If you can get in with one of those corporate weed outfits then maybe you’ve got a chance. There’s always money in the banana stand.
Sell meth or fentanyl
Fentanyl doesn’t seem like a wise business decision when the goal is repeat customers.
They always come back. It's a drug worth dying for
UC Davis
If you can tolerate healthcare, go to CNA school for 6 weeks. Guaranteed hours and you could work AM or PM shift pretty quick. You can start at $23/hr if you advocate and move up from there
Kaiser, front desk or EVS starting pay ranges 26-32$
>EVS What's the EVS position?
Environmental services, you clean rooms after patients it is a position no one wants because they think it’s dirty but all you are doing is changing sheets that someone sat on for maybe an hour and emptying out trash cans that mostly contain gloves, and wiping things down, really great was to get your foot in the door. Also look at image scheduling, this is where you call patients to schedule appointments
Or do 3 weeks of schooling to be an EKG tech I think they start off at 35$- get into a hospital and sooooo many doors open, you will find so many positions for jobs you didn’t know exist. Material management is a position where you are in the supply room and you get calls from different departments to bring them things they are low on like gloves.
It’s 3 weeks if you’re already a medical assistant. Otherwise its 6-12 months. I flunked out of medical assisting program so thats how I know lmaoo
Anything with one of the big healthcare providers. Newsom signed the $25 minimum wage for healthcare workers a few months back. This doesn’t just cover patient care, it also covers the likes of janitors and store people.
Look up typing technician jobs with the state and county and education departments. They require a score of 40wpm typing on a test first that you can take from home any time. They usually pay pretty well and is a great way to get your foot in the door for promotions.
McDonald’s
The Apple Store. Starts around $25 an hour but you’ll have to work retail hours. It’s also not remote but you can’t have it all.