Wesley B Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 Hello everyone! It's been a long time since Ive posted anything on the forums but I think that you guys can help give some thoughts on a situation im in. I'm in the last stages of trying to move out of an abusive household. The past year (since I graduated high school) I have spent doing lots of self work and therapy and also gaining some work experience (mostly in retail). Ive already decided not to go to college and my goal is to start making enough money to move out so I can try to heal from the years of abuse Ive suffered and also start focusing on my other goals in life. So basically my question is does anyone know of some jobs that ,with my limited experience, could pay more than just minimum wage? I'm totally open to all suggestions so please feel free to share anything. I'm not sure what else to add other than i do also have experience as a private music teacher (for guitar) although i don't find it very rewarding at all to be totally honest (songwriting is my passion not teaching). Its nearly impossible to be creative while in the house with an abusive person so I really just need something to do now to get on my feet so I can then start totally focusing on my passion. Thanks for reading, I look forward to your responses!
David Ottinger Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Given the lack of experience you're limited to entry jobs, which are all minimum wage for that very reason. However, there is nothing stopping you from practicing entrepreneurship. With entrepreneurship, you're free to bring your own sense of variety and creativity to the market in any way you choose. And you have opportunity to explore entrepreneurship with your lessons, or you can work on developing something else, e.g. selling your songs. In the most basic sense, an entrepreneur is simply one who gets paid for solving problems. Its nearly impossible to be creative while in the house with an abusive person so I really just need something to do now to get on my feet so I can then start totally focusing on my passion. It sucks that you have to deal with that, but I have to point out that solving that problem would be an exercise in creativity. Don't let the abuse hinder you any further. Follow your passion. Granted, if music is what you're pursing and your parents are going to attack you for practicing, then your only option is to find alternative locations. Consider that all of these problems you face is part of you learning to take responsibility for your circumstances in life. And you are free to be creative with the solutions you want to implement.
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