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5. Manual Labor with No Specialization
General construction labor, warehouse work with no specific equipment certifications, etc., all qualify as general manual labor. It is physically demanding and involves the risk of injury.
The lack of specialized skills makes this a dead-end role. Pay is often capped, and your body can only take so much in the long term. You can pivot through apprenticeships. Plumbers, electricians, etc., will always be needed. Some unions even offer paid training.
6. Fast Food Crew Member
It’s a fast-paced job involving customer-facing, emphasizing speed and adherence to strict procedures. Tasks are highly repetitive.
The “path to management” is often dangled, but those roles are few and pay only marginally better. The skills also don’t transfer easily outside the industry. You are better off seeking more dynamic customer service roles in call centers or hospitality, where there’s room to grow.
7. “Wear Many Hats” Startup Jobs
There might be the thrill of an early-stage startup, with the promise of equity, if things go boom… but you’re doing five jobs at once for low pay and chaotic hours.
Most startups fail. That equity might be worthless. Plus, your job is so scattered you don’t become exceptional at any one skill, making you less marketable down the line. Why don’t you focus on roles requiring that core skill set at more established companies? Startup grit is attractive to employers but be prepared to explain how it translates to the specific job you’re applying for.
