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8. Gig Economy Worker (Rideshare, Delivery, etc.)
Flexibility is the appeal, but you’re an independent contractor, not an employee. There are no benefits, and your income is unpredictable. Wear and tear on your vehicle can also eat into profits.
The reality is that you’re not building a business; you’re trading time for dollars at a rate set by the company, which they can change at will. It’s a side hustle for a reason! Use it to bridge income gaps, but actively seek full-time work or build skills for freelance work with more control over your rates.
9. Administrative Assistant (With No Clear Path)
The tasks vary but often include scheduling, filing, and miscellaneous support for a team or boss. This can be fulfilling if you love organization.
It is a dead end for most people because the “assistant” role is undervalued despite being vital. Without a trajectory to specialize (project management, executive assistant, etc.), your pay and responsibility will stagnate. Be proactive! Identify areas of the business that interest you and offer to take on projects in those areas on top of your existing duties.
10. Retail Management
The job entails managing store operations, staff, inventory, etc. It involves long hours, with your schedule at the mercy of sales cycles and customer demands. It probably will not take you anywhere because the pay often isn’t much better than the floor staff you manage, and transitioning to corporate retail can be tough, requiring a different skill set.
