Don't know what course to do

jimmy2times · 26 March 2014 at 10:29AM

A long time ago, people always suggested joining the army if you were lost in life.
I'm told that's not the case anymore, besides, i'm getting old, now.

I need to take a course and learn some sort of skill so that I don't have to work like a slave in a factory for the rest of my working life.
I'm not very intelligent (so it needs to be fairly easy) and i'm not that bothered about money once qualified and working, as long as it's a little more than the minimum wage/horrid working conditions that I'm accustomed too.

Any good ideas?

shopaholicz · 26 March 2014 at 10:45AM

Why not look at what courses are available near you, in local colleges and private companies and then choose from them?

nonnatus · 26 March 2014 at 11:08AM

I don't know why you claim to be "not very intelligent"? You write 100% better than MOST of the Posters on these boards! You clearly understand spelling, grammar etc, so what makes you feel so inadequate? I'm AWFUL at maths, but have two degree's to my name, so would hardly call myself daft, just numerically challenged!!!

I'd say it's your CONFIDENCE that needs a boost, not your brains - you can probably do whatever you set your heart on...

Good luck!

saintjammyswine · 26 March 2014 at 11:38AM

I would go into your local College and speak to the advisers there about your options. They should also be able to make an appointment with the National Careers Service person that they deal with to give further career advice.

mummyroysof3 · 26 March 2014 at 11:52AM

I've just signed up to a course through vision 2 learn. Why not have a look if something on their site takes your fancy?

devilivus · 26 March 2014 at 5:24PM

So your grammar is quite good.
Maybe there's a job where having good grammar the main pre-requisite? Professional spell-checker!?

morganedge · 26 March 2014 at 9:15PM

See if there's anything interesting in your local colleges prospectus?

I can't think of any ideas off hand though.

Payroll is probably quite difficult, although I imagine you could land an office job if you managed to get qualified which would pay more than minimum wage? Not sure what course that would be exactly tho

jacklink · 28 March 2014 at 12:04AM

jimmy2times, i find you post a little insulting, you say your not very bright and dont want to work in a factory like a slave, im sorry but millions of people work in factory's who dont want to be there, some very clever people work in factory's, they work in them coz its a job, its money.

get of your high horse jimmy

jimmy2times · 28 March 2014 at 9:31AM

jacklink wrote: »

jimmy2times, i find you post a little insulting, you say your not very bright and dont want to work in a factory like a slave, im sorry but millions of people work in factory's who dont want to be there, some very clever people work in factory's, they work in them coz its a job, its money.

get of your high horse jimmy

Sorry that you're insulted. Certainly wasn't my intention.
I know that millions of people work in factories everyday who hate being there. If I hadn't made it clear in my OP, i've been one of them (on and off) for the last decade!

It's no life, though.

devilivus wrote: »

So your grammar is quite good.
Maybe there's a job where having good grammar the main pre-requisite? Professional spell-checker!?

Professional spell-checker actually sounds like a job I wouldn't mind doing! Don't think it exists, though.

melysion · 28 March 2014 at 9:43AM

jacklink wrote: »

jimmy2times, i find you post a little insulting, you say your not very bright and dont want to work in a factory like a slave, im sorry but millions of people work in factory's who dont want to be there, some very clever people work in factory's, they work in them coz its a job, its money.

get of your high horse jimmy

There was nothing at all insulting about the OPs post. He isn't happy working in a factory, that's all. He wasn't inferring anything was wrong with working in a factory or with other people who work in them. He was talking about his own feelings and experiences.

To the OP - do you know what sort of job you might like to do? What is your dream job? I think you need to figure that out and find a course that will help you to realise that dream

jimmy2times · 28 March 2014 at 10:11AM

melysion wrote: »

To the OP - do you know what sort of job you might like to do? What is your dream job? I think you need to figure that out and find a course that will help you to realise that dream

Well now we're at the likely root of the problem! (lack of brain power aside)

I've never had a clue. Not even an inkling. (other than pipedreams like being a pro footballer)

Lots of friends had strong career ideas all the way back in middle school. I think that focus helped them throughout life and most are now well into their careers and earning in a year what I would typically earn in about 6 years. I can't afford to do the things that they want to do for fun (expensive holidays etc). I keep telling them I need to find poorer friends!

I've taken work related personality tests etc, but they haven't really helped.
It's brought me to this point (hence the OP) that I assume i'm never gonna find a job that I really *want* to do and that interests me, but maybe I CAN find something that I can get a qualification in and at least get better working conditions and more money.

Don't know what course to do

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