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[–] cyclops1771 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

I started as grocery, got into supervision - didn't pay dick, but it gave me the skills to manage large groups of people and have responsibility for a huge operation ($1 million/week in sales in the 90's). I also took on extra projects, and got myself involved in the POS system upgrade, spent two years implementing it, and used that to launch my career as a software implementation consultant. And now., after 10 years fighting through those learning years in the bottom 30%, 20 years later I'm in the top 5%.

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[–] ManchesterT 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

and used that to launch my career as a software implementation consultant. And now., after 10 years fighting through those learning years in the bottom 30%, 20 years later I'm in the top 5%

This sort of anecdote instills hope. It sounds like if you're honest, hard-working and a little creative you can still make it in this world, even from absolute rock bottom.

Even if I just crawled my way back up to a normal IT job I would be overwhelmed with relief. I'm glad to be wrong about grocery work. It sounds like what's important is to keep fighting

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[–] cyclops1771 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

It sounds like what's important is to keep fighting

Self-confidence that you are good, bust your ass, ASK for extra responsibility, and do your best, with a happy, go-get-'em attitude are all things I look for. I don;t care about mistakes, as long as you learn form it and don't repeat it. Additionally, take whatever you do and learn what it is and why it is that way.

If you are in IT, have you used social media to broadcast yourself as a freelance PC repair/setup person? Sure it's shit, but people need help, and don't know who to call. Nextdoor, Facebook Local, etc. Find rates that Geek Squad would charge and halve it or something. "I'll come to you - and you can see I am a real person, from your neighborhood, not some faceless corporation." At least keep you in IT somewhat as a side job.

Hell, walk dogs, clean houses, clean out gutters, trim bushes, dig ditches, anything that you can do on your own without being stuck hoping for "hiring."