I am 23 years old and working at a gas station. I want a better job. What are my options?

Answer 1

School is the answer...and continue working to make money..

Answer 2

When you say you work at a gas station, what exactly do you do?

I mean, it's one thing if you work at a service station that works on cars and you are one of the automechanics. However, there aren't too many of those around these days. They have been replaced by self-served gas stations, where there's one or two people on duty and they mostly take money for the gas and the convience store that's attached.

If it's the later, then I would suggest going back to school, because as I'm sure you are finding out you can't do a whole lot with just a H.S. diploma.

If you're not sure what you would like to do, then there's a good book you might want to check out. It's called, "What Color Is My Parachute" by Richard Nelson Bolles. It might help you figure out what kind of career path you want to follow. You can also talk to a career counslor at your local community collage.

I suggest your community collage, because you can save a ton of money tuition and it's a good starting point.

Answer 3

Did you graduate h.s. is a question that I can't believe that nobody asked! If you didn't, then go back and get it, or get your G.E.D. You should probably continue to do what you have been doing which is continue to work at the gas station & learning everything there that you can, especially if they have a shop & fix stuff there.

A wise man once said that you should figure out what you love & then figure out a way to get someone to pay you to do what you love. That's the best advice I can give you.

Answer 4

Go to one of those trade colleges. I'm sure you can finance it through some type of financial aid. Usually they only take two years and you can train to be a medical assistant, dental assistant, paralegal, etc... That will give you a lot of experience in case you want to go back to school and obtain a higher degree some time in the future.

Answer 5

It all depends on whether you have any qualifications or not. Any talents? You could try goign to TAFE or adult entry into college. Do an computing course, and get an office job. What about a traineeship or apprenticehsip where they hire you, and pay for you do get a qualification in administration, electical, carpentry, plumbing, dental assisting etc.

Answer 6

Job Corps will train you until you're 25...
there are short training courses for welders...
Home Depot is a good route for learning on the job... work in the tile area and eventually start tiling as an independent contractor...

Answer 7

You can become a real estate agent, a firefighter, a comedian, or many other things without a degree. But make sure you know what you want and discover your passions by exploring and reading. When you've got that passion...work your way up or go get training(if it requires school, then so be it). Remember it's about enjoyment and fun.

Answer 8

Get a degree while you're still young. Talk to the financial aid dept at a college. There's all kinds of grants and student loans to help.

Answer 9

why not study while you're working. or better learn a new craft or a new skill. you're only 23 years old and i think you're still young to stay on a place like that. better find some greener pastures.

Answer 10

I think a good job would be Animal Control Officer. I don't think you need any formal education, just to like animals and not have a crimainal record. Check it out.

Answer 11

School! School is the only way you can upper your chances on getting a high paying job. Go to school and get a degree.