• Jim@lemm.ee
    5·
    1 year ago

    I wouldn’t say ‘most jobs’, but a lot of jobs don’t actually care about diplomas.

    • The customer service jobs I’ve had typically only had a short ‘can you do basic math?’ type quiz beforehand just to see if I could operate a cash register.

    • My warehouse jobs just had simple safety training and subsequent quizzes.

    • Restaurant work only requires a food-handler’s card.

    In my experience, entry-level jobs care more about you having a reliable form of transportation + flexible schedule than if you passed high school.

  • ultranaut@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    If you can demonstrate competence, credentials usually matter less. I would recommend just getting a GED so you can check the box on the job application, it will make getting your foot in the door easier.

  • abbadon420@lemm.ee
    2·
    1 year ago

    There’s plenty of trucking companies who offer to pay for your drivers license if you come work for them. (if you don’t have a big rig licens yet. In the US that’s a class A or B commercial license.) That’s what I did, but I live in europe, maybe it’s different here.

  • MDKAOD@lemmy.ml
    2·
    1 year ago

    I’m looking for a printer operator, and not requiring a degree. It’s a techy job, requires a high level of attention to detail, and a high degree of work ethic. The job is collaborative and needs someone who likes to create, but has an understanding that it’s a business, not a maker hobby.

    The jobs exist.

  • ryathal@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    Intense labor trades are far less picky about achievements or other traditional black marks. Even then you probably need a ged to move up much further than general labor. Union trades can probably help you out.

  • averageshade@lemm.ee
    1·
    1 year ago

    Depends, if there are recognized certifications those always help. Otherwise, your previous work does matter. I’m sure it’s a terrible experience, but it’s still possible.

  • SilentStorms@lemmy.ca
    0·
    1 year ago

    I didn’t graduate from high school, I got into food service. Literally no one has ever asked me for a diploma. It doesn’t pay the best at first (though it is considerably better than when I started 15 years ago), but I got a comfortable-for-me salary when I eventually got into management.

    Its not for everyone, if you can deal with fast paced work, weird hours, and weirder personalities its a lot of fun.