I feel like I’m grasping at thin air.

I’ve applied to countless jobs and I’m not even getting to the interview stage on anything. Even on things I feel I’m beyond qualified for. My background is in desktop support. If no one will hire me I thought of trying to wing it myself and put fliers up offering tech support.

I never finished college. So I don’t have any degree aside from highschool. My prospects are looking and feeling bleak.

What would you do if you were me Lemmy?

  • Reygle@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Desktop support huh? Look around your town for little tiny MSPs. There are 3 or so in my little city (I work at one of them) and I’ve been begging them to hire a tier 1 tech for years. We’re busier than HELL. They insist we “can’t afford one” but we’ll be able to afford 3 as soon as one of the “partners” finally retires soon.

    If you’re ok doing remote-tool desktop support and know what you’re doing, I have no doubt you’re worth $20/hr.

    Even if there’s no listing or “We’re hiring” sign in the window, I say take a chance and walk in to ask.
    In the mean time, have you considered putting an ad on craigslist/etc? Best of luck to you fellow geek.