I know a guy who recently graduated from high school (barely!) who is looking for his way in life. He tested out with a low average IQ of 85 to 90, he struggled all his life with school, having been kept back at least one grade. He never helped his situation much by getting in trouble with the law and at school now and again earlier in his teens. Nothing serious, but he does have an aggressive streak which has led to numerous fights, discipline problems, and trouble getting along with others at certain times. Obviously college is not for him as he was one of the bottom three of his high school class. He grew up in a tough, industrial neigbourhood of a dirty old rust-belt city.
I don't recognise any marketable skills or traits coming through other than the fact he is assertive, however he doesn't speak well publicly and can be belligerent.
My question is this: What kind of jobs in today's economy would suit a fellow like him now that most unskilled factory jobs are gone?
2006-12-29 12:45:32 · 11 answers · asked by Rita K 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Food Service Jobs. He can wash dishes, etc. Restaurants are always looking for help. There is an old saying "weak mind, strong back". Any kind of manual labor job that does not require a high I.Q. is what this person would be good at. As long as it is honest work and he is supporting himself, he has nothing to be ashamed about.
2006-12-29 12:49:54 · answer #1 · answered by Orion777 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if he has a hard time getting along with others without trying to play the hard ***, I'm not sure what is left out there these days now that factory production labouring jobs have all but dissappeared. Most trades call for a higher level of intelligence. I guess the only thing left is unskilled warehouse work like loading trucks.or driving a forklift. Or maybe construction labourer like for a roofer or a paving contractor. Again, guys like this are often mechanical too, so I'd see if he ever thought about car mechanics. The trouble is a lot of mechanical work these days is getting probably way too complicated for what he might be able to handle. Good luck with your new protege Rita!
2006-12-29 13:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jumpin' Jack Flash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey rita, sounds like you need your boyfriend to get off his butt and get a job huh? If I'm wrong, sorry. If I'm right, give me best answer and we'l call it good. ;-)
I'll tell ya, sounds like some of the guys I hung around with in school. I have a question or two and you can answer them through any links you can find about me, but first, what does he "like" or "love" to do. That's where I would start since he already wasted a third of his working career away.
Can he read and right? Just because someone didn't get the "documented" education doesn't mean he can't earn a living. He'll just have to work a little harder than most to have a nest egg built up when retirement comes around.
Does he like to work on cars or motorcycles? Man to have a good mechanic in my back pocket is worth a bunch of bucks.
How about a sanitary engineer (garbage man). He could even save all the old batteries and copper wire, aluminum and so on to take to recycle.
If he isn't too rebellious, he might consider getting some more schooling and this time target his education toward a special skill.
Hope all this helped.
2006-12-29 13:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by unclelarrysbusiness 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since he's been in trouble with the law, he really limited himself. Even custodial jobs, particularly with any school or other government job are out. I would suggest he start with a day labor service until he proves he can handle regular and prompt work habits. The labor service will, IF he does a good job, write a recommendation for him and attempt to place him in better and better jobs (IF he shows up to work AND he shows up on time). They take a fee out of his check for a limited time but it can be a great start and he may end up as a forklift driver, a dock worker or other decent paying unskilled jobs. He HAS to grow up and get along with people or he will end up as a derelict, unemployable and homeless. Best of luck to your friend, I've seen many such as he do very well for themselves and still other fail and end up dead or in prison. It is TOTALLY up to him. He must be the one who makes it and nobody else needs to feel responsible for anything beyond pointing him in the right direction. If he's a good person, he'll do well. By the way, never let your friend feel bad about a low-paying job. I started cleaning bathrooms for minimum wage and am doing well today (I dropped out of school). I hire people all the time and look at the types of jobs people have had. If someone has worked their way up, I am far more impressed by them than some kid who's parents paid their way through school. The quality of character shows through an ability and determination to do better and lift ones self up from hard times. That shows a strong will to make it.
2006-12-29 13:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by wiccanfundie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not as bad as it seems, your friend must realize his interest first. No matter what he does; it only last if he has the passion to do it. Employers are looking for people with potential and good work ethic. Though with the background that were explained; I suggest Constructions, Plumbing, Landscaping and Logistics warehousing and Distribution. LIfe is rought sometimes, you can either conquer life thru mental strenghts or physical strenghts.
2006-12-29 12:53:56 · answer #5 · answered by Bad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
McDonalds
2006-12-29 12:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wal-Mart cartpusher or people greeter.
2006-12-29 12:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by James S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cop or President, I'm sure Bush's IQ is not much better.
2006-12-29 12:51:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
There are various job
2006-12-29 12:48:05 · answer #9 · answered by santhosh k 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
see what he likes. that would be what he can do best.
2006-12-29 12:52:45 · answer #10 · answered by Matthew N 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋