How can I find a job that pays a decent wage regardless of bad job history?

Question

I have had a number of jobs due to the domino effect of a big mill closing, lay offs, downsizing, not making enough to live on or support the family, and even not being liked because I could'nt be intimidated by former bosses and refuse to kiss *** or be part of a clique.

Answer 1

Ask yourself:

What can I do that people would be willing to pay me $____ to do?

Fill in the blank with a whole number denomination between $1 and $100, and try to think of something that people would actually pay you that dollar value to do.

When you add it up, you will realize that you can make more money per hour as an entrepreneuer, than what you would be paid per hour as an employee working for minimum wage.

The key is to be paid per transaction instead of per hour.

Imagine you found a summer job that paid you $6 an hour. Working 8 hours, your gross income (before taxes) would be only $48 dollars.

Now, asking the question:

What can I do that people would be willing to pay me $20 to do?

You would make $20 in a single transaction for doing something that may take you only 15 minutes. If you have three clients and can service them all in one hour, your gross income would be $60 per hour.

If you had enough clients to fill an 8 hour day (3 clients @ $60 an hour), that would be 24 clients each paying you $20 for a total gross of $480 for an 8 hour day (compared to $48 dollars @ $6 an hour).

That is 10 times the revenue you would make above minimum wage for the same amount of time.

Answer 2

Go into business for yourself. That's what I did and I love it!

Things to consider when looking for a business- start up cost, hobbies/interests, how you make money, overhead, and time commitment. Look at a variety of opportunities and be sure to verify the companies are legit (check the BBB and government agencies that deal with fraud and scams). Once the scams are tossed to the side, you should be able to find something that fits your wants and needs. Good luck and happy hunting.

I went through the process earlier this year. I finally decided to buy an on line travel agency with a really great company. I love the great training, mentoring and support from the parent company. I get the best commissions in the industry, awesome tax benefits and the travel credentials are great. I love it!

I hope that you will find what you are looking for soon, good luck!

Answer 3

good luck! i wish i knew i was railroaded out of a job i had for over 6 and a half years that i loved and was very good at because a few people didnt like me!now i am getting older and my health is not so good so the chance of getting any kind of job is slim, i live in michigan and i am a white 49 year old straight woman.

Answer 4

I found the only way is to work for myself. Jennifer