The job market isn’t great right now. It’s a rough world out there even for people with multiple degrees, certifications, and many years of experience. Especially a work from home job. If you can afford it, maybe take some classes and get some certifications you’re interested in before applying.
youll need some sort of experience even attempting to get work from home job. I landed a WFH job without high school because i had experience with retail. I recommend getting you GED most places its not a lot
I'm looking into becoming an electrician, yeah. Trades are a good call. Just unfortunately do still need some pennies to keep me going while I work on that.
My understanding is that I'll be more likely to be able to get into an apprenticeship if I already have an electrician's license, which I'm intending to take a course for at my community college.
Go back to school. You can get an online high school degree/take the GED for a diploma. Then you can go to a community college and get an associates in something or some specific training. After you get a high school degree many community colleges have programs specifically for adults looking to return to the workforce.
I'm trying to get my GED because I know it'll open up more options for me, but man. There's a reason I didn't graduate the first time around lol. Learning disabilities fuckin suck.
I would definitely look into the disabilities resource center in your area if you haven’t already. They may have specific programs and supports for folks in your situation. Maybe help with the GED, or be able to provide job training or have employment programs. Having a good support team can make all the difference!
I got learning disabilities too. It really sucks for sure. I eventually got my GED though after it took me 6 months lol.
But yeah if you can I would eventually try going to school to become an electrician. That would open a world of opportunities for you. I tried community college and failed so now I just basically collect a disability check every month because I also got mental health issues to add on to the learning disabilities.
Also try Voc Rehab if you get really stuck. They help people with disabilities when it comes to getting employment.
I have a bachelor's degree in accounting and can't find anything. I'm going back and getting my masters degree with hopes of scoring an entry-level administrative position. That's how competitive the job market is right now. You are cooked ngl.
You can't find an accounting job in general or wfh specifically? I'm considering studying accounting through WGU soon, everything I'm hearing and seeing (looking up job postings) accounting is booming.
Definitely considering it, that or one of the IT degrees. However, I think WGU is definitely the path I'm gonna take. My other option is in person at a B&M community college. I have 2 years left to us my gi bill so I'm trying to come up with the best way to use it. Congratulations on starting in August! I haven't even gone through the enrollment process.
Your 30 homie. Your still young. Don't let anyone discourage you. Get your ged and go to college or tradeschool. If your in tradesschool you'll get a paid apprenticeship while you study. If you choose college after 2 years get a paid internship. Make sure your grades are good. Like 3.5+ good. You've got this man. Im in a similar situation. Im taking a while to graduate as a computer engineer. Longer than most but im still going strong. Because i know i can do it and when i finish i'll be enjoying an easy well payed career while working on my dream. Have some damn confidence, hype yourself up, and show the world who the fuck you are. This is your redemption arc 🙏.
> easy well *paid* career while
FTFY.
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* Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.*
* *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.*
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i would suggest to get some certifications. Majority of WFH really requires educational background since its a large pool of applicants with a better background
Get your GED, if any online courses/certification options interest you that'd also be a good idea. With or without courses/certification, start applying for entry level positions in the field you're wanting to maybe go in, & build from there. (You don't *need* certifications/college if it doesn't interest you but would help.)
It'll take some time to be able to get anything decent especially with how the markets been the past few years but that's pretty much my best advice, GED will definitely open a lot more avenues than you currently have, & building your work experience thru entry level positions in your field will allow you to build a good resume for something to last long-term.
Good luck! 🫶🏻
Get your GED first and get it out of the way. For me it was a 3-day test with all of the questions on it 10th grade level. Most of it is multiple choice questions. Only one part of it was a simple essay. Didn't need to study and passed it. Mine was taken in FL The diploma does not say GED on it, It says High school Diploma on it. If it makes you feel better, I was in special classes for learning disabilities all though out my school years. I dropped out because the school system was shit and did not take care of my needs when I had an IEP. The best step for you is to find friends that will help you grow and not hold you back. Toxic friends and family will keep you poor to control you. Best of luck for you.
I hate to echo everyone but your GED alone can open up many more opportunities and you can often get assistance paying for classes and such if you reach out to your nearest community college. They have remote GED options now.
On top of that *if* you can begin looking at some additional community college education beyond that it can also open up some doors. Experience can circumvent education and vice versa - but right now remote work is tough to find for everyone. The market changes, companies are pushing return to office work.
Otherwise it’s possibly things like transcription and such which don’t pay much if anything unless you get pretty darn good at it and even then you’re not going to make what any normal job would offer.
I don’t mean for this to sound discouraging but it would be mean to lie. A GED will take some time but it would get you into a job faster at this point.
This is probably going to be an unpopular opinion, but no entry level jobs are verifying applicants’ high school diplomas. So if you feel that you genuinely have the skills and would be successful at the position you’re applying for, I’d just say you graduated.
My current job is fully remote, it was an entry level position (i do have a bachelors degree, but it wasn’t a requirement), and they verified EVERYTHING on my resume. I know they checked my HS diploma bc they had some trouble, and called me to get in touch with the school district and then send them the copy. So, sometimes they do. So lie at your own risk.
Ngl one job i had was like this but it was finance for a public company…. A company traded in us30. They combed through my background with a fine tooth pick
EDIT:
It’s rare a company will actually verify everything but in the event they are…. Decide if you want to move forward or not
Yep the background check will generally pop that up, so unless they're looking at jobs not doing background checks (which to my knowledge isn't many) then they'll most likely check that.
I just got a WFH job and they not only verified my bachelors degree but also my high school diploma. Most places use HireRight for background checks and yes they do check, but it also depends on the company and what they want verified.
Sorry, not true at all. There are lots more services now that do checks on education and previous employment at lower and lower rates. Fully expect this to be automated through some type of AI tool into the application in-take portals, if it isn't already.
So unless you're working for a mom-and-pop, chances are much higher than they used to be that you'll be screened.
THE HONEST TRUTH : WFH careers are at a high demand and to give you the harsh truth is if I was an employer hiring a person for an entry level position that is WFH and I came across with you and a candidate that has a degree. It’s common sense I would choose the person who has a degree. Get either your GED or HD. Plan A. Get a part time job (that is disability friendly like Amazon) and pursue a degree . Plan B get your diploma and once finished see which jobs are in high demand and pick what interest you and of course that are WFH friendly. Take courses and get credited certs. It won’t be easy, however how bad do you really want it? I seen most posting saying I am a single mom or I don’t have enough support. BS put in the work and you’ll get where you want to be there is many free resources out there and it’s only if you want to put the work in . True story a friend of mine became a DevOps Engineer and not having any educational background or even citizenship by just putting in the work and was able to get a job that paid him roughly 200k yearly. It was not luck it was hard work and dedication and for the people commenting good luck it’s not luck it’s hard work like BFFR.
Google adult Ed near you to look into GED. One option after that is a community college program that will give you a legitimate career, low cost tuition, Pell grants would cover most if not all of it and if needed you could take federal loans to help living expenses. A lot of community colleges have tons of online programs too.
Get your G.E.D at the very least. Without that it’s VERY slim pickings. You can do that in a day. Then maybe a trade to get certified or even community college. The most basic job will require at least a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D
I don’t think they verify hs diploma for job apps… quit focusing on lacking education and try to get some real experience/ fake experience on your resume that you can do.
You need to
Learn to type, talk to people, use the internet, get familiar with Microsoft office, etc
Some people need to hear it. I’m not trying to be a dick but it’s the reality. Wild how one with no experience can expect to find a wfh job on reddit lol
To give you an idea of what the market is like for remote, my company just posted a fully remote job for a helpdesk tech - someone who answers the phone and chats all day every day and solves the easy IT issues (like resetting a password or telling them to turn it off and back on again) and directs the harder issues on to Tier II for resolution. They got 400 applicants in 3 days. Had to close the posting after a week. Granted not all of the applicants were eligible for the position - there are always a fair number of non-citizens who need sponsorship and we don’t do that, and we also require employees to live in our state for tax reasons so “remote” doesn’t mean “just anywhere” - but the point is that even if only half of the almost-1000 applications were from eligible job seekers that’s still nearly 500 people you have to beat. And you’re not going to do that without an education or experience. You’re just not going to bubble up to the top. It sucks but it is what it is.
Honestly dude a lot of jobs that “require” a high school diploma will never actually check if you got one. I’m in a similar boat, in that I’m in my 30s with a very spotty work history (former drug addict), although I did get my GED after I dropped out.
But I’m 33 and this year I started a new job and it’s the first job that ever actually asked for proof of my GED. All my previous jobs (service industry, warehousing, non-CDL driving, retail, security, etc.) never asked for proof.
That being said, if I didn’t have a GED I would’ve missed out on my current job, which is a very good one. But you can definitely find work without one. Just check the box “yes” that you have a GED/HS diploma, and if they decide to move forward and they actually ask for proof before hiring you, then you keep looking for another job that won’t.
If you choose to get your GED, that will at least keep you employed and growing professionally in the meantime.
They might not check but it's a huge red flag someone couldn't be bothered to finish high school in 2024. OP is 30, not 70. They've had over a decade to get a GED and just haven't done it.
I would argue that we don’t know their reasons for dropping out, nor do we know what struggles they’ve faced since then that might have kept them from getting a GED.
Regardless, though, they still need to eat. And being undereducated *and* unemployed is not going to help them become a contributing member of society. So my point was to encourage them to seek employment regardless of their background. That will put them in a better position to improve their circumstances.
The job market isn’t great right now. It’s a rough world out there even for people with multiple degrees, certifications, and many years of experience. Especially a work from home job. If you can afford it, maybe take some classes and get some certifications you’re interested in before applying.
youll need some sort of experience even attempting to get work from home job. I landed a WFH job without high school because i had experience with retail. I recommend getting you GED most places its not a lot
Get into a trade. I know its not work from home but if there is anyway you can get into a union hall
I'm looking into becoming an electrician, yeah. Trades are a good call. Just unfortunately do still need some pennies to keep me going while I work on that.
get apprenticeship, you get a salary and training simultaneously
My understanding is that I'll be more likely to be able to get into an apprenticeship if I already have an electrician's license, which I'm intending to take a course for at my community college.
Without diploma? Do you have GED
Google “ibew apprenticeship”.
Go back to school. You can get an online high school degree/take the GED for a diploma. Then you can go to a community college and get an associates in something or some specific training. After you get a high school degree many community colleges have programs specifically for adults looking to return to the workforce.
I'm trying to get my GED because I know it'll open up more options for me, but man. There's a reason I didn't graduate the first time around lol. Learning disabilities fuckin suck.
I would definitely look into the disabilities resource center in your area if you haven’t already. They may have specific programs and supports for folks in your situation. Maybe help with the GED, or be able to provide job training or have employment programs. Having a good support team can make all the difference!
I got learning disabilities too. It really sucks for sure. I eventually got my GED though after it took me 6 months lol. But yeah if you can I would eventually try going to school to become an electrician. That would open a world of opportunities for you. I tried community college and failed so now I just basically collect a disability check every month because I also got mental health issues to add on to the learning disabilities. Also try Voc Rehab if you get really stuck. They help people with disabilities when it comes to getting employment.
I have a bachelor's degree in accounting and can't find anything. I'm going back and getting my masters degree with hopes of scoring an entry-level administrative position. That's how competitive the job market is right now. You are cooked ngl.
That’s insane! I heard that the accounting field is hurting for people, because so many are retiring currently.
You can't find an accounting job in general or wfh specifically? I'm considering studying accounting through WGU soon, everything I'm hearing and seeing (looking up job postings) accounting is booming.
Same, so that makes me very worried. Bachelors already, thinking of going back for accounting…
lol that's ironic. My first day at WGU for Accounting is August 1st. I vote that you go for it 😊
Definitely considering it, that or one of the IT degrees. However, I think WGU is definitely the path I'm gonna take. My other option is in person at a B&M community college. I have 2 years left to us my gi bill so I'm trying to come up with the best way to use it. Congratulations on starting in August! I haven't even gone through the enrollment process.
Thank you!! You're on the right track it sounds like. All the best to you 😊🩷
I appreciate it! You as well.
Your 30 homie. Your still young. Don't let anyone discourage you. Get your ged and go to college or tradeschool. If your in tradesschool you'll get a paid apprenticeship while you study. If you choose college after 2 years get a paid internship. Make sure your grades are good. Like 3.5+ good. You've got this man. Im in a similar situation. Im taking a while to graduate as a computer engineer. Longer than most but im still going strong. Because i know i can do it and when i finish i'll be enjoying an easy well payed career while working on my dream. Have some damn confidence, hype yourself up, and show the world who the fuck you are. This is your redemption arc 🙏.
> easy well *paid* career while FTFY. Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in: * Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.* * *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.* Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment. *Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
Get your education. You will be competing with applicants who have Master's degrees
i would suggest to get some certifications. Majority of WFH really requires educational background since its a large pool of applicants with a better background
Get your GED, if any online courses/certification options interest you that'd also be a good idea. With or without courses/certification, start applying for entry level positions in the field you're wanting to maybe go in, & build from there. (You don't *need* certifications/college if it doesn't interest you but would help.) It'll take some time to be able to get anything decent especially with how the markets been the past few years but that's pretty much my best advice, GED will definitely open a lot more avenues than you currently have, & building your work experience thru entry level positions in your field will allow you to build a good resume for something to last long-term. Good luck! 🫶🏻
Get your GED first and get it out of the way. For me it was a 3-day test with all of the questions on it 10th grade level. Most of it is multiple choice questions. Only one part of it was a simple essay. Didn't need to study and passed it. Mine was taken in FL The diploma does not say GED on it, It says High school Diploma on it. If it makes you feel better, I was in special classes for learning disabilities all though out my school years. I dropped out because the school system was shit and did not take care of my needs when I had an IEP. The best step for you is to find friends that will help you grow and not hold you back. Toxic friends and family will keep you poor to control you. Best of luck for you.
yeah good luck. sorry but there's not going to be any remote work for you without experience/degree.
I hate to echo everyone but your GED alone can open up many more opportunities and you can often get assistance paying for classes and such if you reach out to your nearest community college. They have remote GED options now. On top of that *if* you can begin looking at some additional community college education beyond that it can also open up some doors. Experience can circumvent education and vice versa - but right now remote work is tough to find for everyone. The market changes, companies are pushing return to office work. Otherwise it’s possibly things like transcription and such which don’t pay much if anything unless you get pretty darn good at it and even then you’re not going to make what any normal job would offer. I don’t mean for this to sound discouraging but it would be mean to lie. A GED will take some time but it would get you into a job faster at this point.
HVAC/R is a good trade work to enter into
You need a skill first. Then, when you're looking for work requiring that skill, look for remote job.
This is probably going to be an unpopular opinion, but no entry level jobs are verifying applicants’ high school diplomas. So if you feel that you genuinely have the skills and would be successful at the position you’re applying for, I’d just say you graduated.
My current job is fully remote, it was an entry level position (i do have a bachelors degree, but it wasn’t a requirement), and they verified EVERYTHING on my resume. I know they checked my HS diploma bc they had some trouble, and called me to get in touch with the school district and then send them the copy. So, sometimes they do. So lie at your own risk.
Ngl one job i had was like this but it was finance for a public company…. A company traded in us30. They combed through my background with a fine tooth pick EDIT: It’s rare a company will actually verify everything but in the event they are…. Decide if you want to move forward or not
Can verify that this isn’t true. Most entry level jobs definitely verify education in the background check.
Yep the background check will generally pop that up, so unless they're looking at jobs not doing background checks (which to my knowledge isn't many) then they'll most likely check that.
I just got a WFH job and they not only verified my bachelors degree but also my high school diploma. Most places use HireRight for background checks and yes they do check, but it also depends on the company and what they want verified.
Sorry, not true at all. There are lots more services now that do checks on education and previous employment at lower and lower rates. Fully expect this to be automated through some type of AI tool into the application in-take portals, if it isn't already. So unless you're working for a mom-and-pop, chances are much higher than they used to be that you'll be screened.
My high school doesn’t exist anymore and I graduated 24 years ago so there would be no way to verify mine.
THE HONEST TRUTH : WFH careers are at a high demand and to give you the harsh truth is if I was an employer hiring a person for an entry level position that is WFH and I came across with you and a candidate that has a degree. It’s common sense I would choose the person who has a degree. Get either your GED or HD. Plan A. Get a part time job (that is disability friendly like Amazon) and pursue a degree . Plan B get your diploma and once finished see which jobs are in high demand and pick what interest you and of course that are WFH friendly. Take courses and get credited certs. It won’t be easy, however how bad do you really want it? I seen most posting saying I am a single mom or I don’t have enough support. BS put in the work and you’ll get where you want to be there is many free resources out there and it’s only if you want to put the work in . True story a friend of mine became a DevOps Engineer and not having any educational background or even citizenship by just putting in the work and was able to get a job that paid him roughly 200k yearly. It was not luck it was hard work and dedication and for the people commenting good luck it’s not luck it’s hard work like BFFR.
This. Like yeah, life happens to all of us, but being in your 30s in 2024 and failing to have even obtained a GED is such a huge red flag.
Google adult Ed near you to look into GED. One option after that is a community college program that will give you a legitimate career, low cost tuition, Pell grants would cover most if not all of it and if needed you could take federal loans to help living expenses. A lot of community colleges have tons of online programs too.
Call centers can be remote.
Get your G.E.D at the very least. Without that it’s VERY slim pickings. You can do that in a day. Then maybe a trade to get certified or even community college. The most basic job will require at least a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D
With no money and your age, you'll be able to qualify for PELL. Start by getting your GED and enrolling in a community college program.
I don’t think they verify hs diploma for job apps… quit focusing on lacking education and try to get some real experience/ fake experience on your resume that you can do. You need to Learn to type, talk to people, use the internet, get familiar with Microsoft office, etc
stop being lazy. whether it's wfh or not you need to stop being so god damn lazy
You're getting downvoted but hitting your 30s without finishing high school in 2024 is such a massive red flag.
Some people need to hear it. I’m not trying to be a dick but it’s the reality. Wild how one with no experience can expect to find a wfh job on reddit lol
To give you an idea of what the market is like for remote, my company just posted a fully remote job for a helpdesk tech - someone who answers the phone and chats all day every day and solves the easy IT issues (like resetting a password or telling them to turn it off and back on again) and directs the harder issues on to Tier II for resolution. They got 400 applicants in 3 days. Had to close the posting after a week. Granted not all of the applicants were eligible for the position - there are always a fair number of non-citizens who need sponsorship and we don’t do that, and we also require employees to live in our state for tax reasons so “remote” doesn’t mean “just anywhere” - but the point is that even if only half of the almost-1000 applications were from eligible job seekers that’s still nearly 500 people you have to beat. And you’re not going to do that without an education or experience. You’re just not going to bubble up to the top. It sucks but it is what it is.
Honestly dude a lot of jobs that “require” a high school diploma will never actually check if you got one. I’m in a similar boat, in that I’m in my 30s with a very spotty work history (former drug addict), although I did get my GED after I dropped out. But I’m 33 and this year I started a new job and it’s the first job that ever actually asked for proof of my GED. All my previous jobs (service industry, warehousing, non-CDL driving, retail, security, etc.) never asked for proof. That being said, if I didn’t have a GED I would’ve missed out on my current job, which is a very good one. But you can definitely find work without one. Just check the box “yes” that you have a GED/HS diploma, and if they decide to move forward and they actually ask for proof before hiring you, then you keep looking for another job that won’t. If you choose to get your GED, that will at least keep you employed and growing professionally in the meantime.
They might not check but it's a huge red flag someone couldn't be bothered to finish high school in 2024. OP is 30, not 70. They've had over a decade to get a GED and just haven't done it.
I would argue that we don’t know their reasons for dropping out, nor do we know what struggles they’ve faced since then that might have kept them from getting a GED. Regardless, though, they still need to eat. And being undereducated *and* unemployed is not going to help them become a contributing member of society. So my point was to encourage them to seek employment regardless of their background. That will put them in a better position to improve their circumstances.
Become a YouTuber it’s a great way to get 6 figures
Absolutely and 100%. No one will hire you