I'm 23 and i can't stick a job or find one i'm happy with.Life seems very low for me at the moment.

Question

I was kicked out of school at 15 and then i started a new school and left at my own accord that i have regreted ever since.I see myself as a fairly bright lad and wish i had never wasted my school years.Shortly after i lost my mum and finaly after that i went to work with my dad as a roofer on and off for several years.At the age of 21 i spent a small amount of time in prison and also met this fantastic girl around the same time and now live together and have a 2yr old son together.I decided enough was enough of that life and pushed away all of the wrong sort of friends i had and eventually managed to get a job with hardly any qualifications at all (in prison i obtained 2 OCR's, level 2 in math and english) I now have worked as a chemical worker for the past 3months and i keep having the odd day off here and there and the boss is now getting ab-it unhappy about it which i can't blame him for but the truth is i don't really enjoy working there and don't like the sarcastic humor there either.I am a sensitive person and if something bothers me it can for days.I just want to be happy in life and to find a job that i'm going to enjoy with and want to get up in the morning for.Going to college is an option for me but i'm scared about the financial side of things.

Any thoughts or advice would be very appreciated.Thanks.

Answer 1

Time to man up and call the Army recruiter like you should have done 5 years ago. You're never too good to serve your country; and you'll have FREE college.  

Answer 2

I don't know how anyone can answer you with anything positive. Your life hasn't been ideal, and you have made many mistakes. To correct this means putting the past out of the picture. So you have a job. That is a blessing because so many who haven't had your situation are unable to get work.You are repeating the things your life has given you and you are the one s******g up. Don't blame anyone but yourself. Go to work everyday, stop worring about what someone says, make your boss happy with your work performance and establish a good history that the boss will appreciate. You say you want change, then make it happen.I don't see you as a bad person, only an unfortunate one. Take the time to make a difference now.If you establish a good work record, then you will have a better resume for the next one, but if you lose your job no one will be willing to hire you.Wait , work, and someday you will find employment that is more satisfactory, but the record of your work is important.You are only in your 20's, so be patient, and remember, you have a son to work for.

Answer 3

not all good jobs require college.

you could find a decent job to support your family..

and besides, life isn't over till it's over

Answer 4

Don't over-think this. Keep it simple.  For now, start searching for a new job while you have this one / income.  The way to deal with a job you are not happy with is NOT to call in / pull no-shows.  This is immature and will burn bridges which is not good for your future.  Whether or not you like your job does not mean your boss doesn't need you.  You were hired on for a reason.  It also doesn't mean your life is in a shambles...not by a long shot.  This happens to a lot of people, so know that you are not alone.  

Be as logical as you can about it:  look in the papers, call during your free time to look into other job opportunities.  Take the steps necessary to improve/fix your situation.  It seems you are capable of self-improvement which is great; earning education while away in prison is a good sign.  Just take it easy and do what you have to do.  Things will get better.