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[Mondai]

If you knew someone who was down on their luck , had no future career prospects. etc?

I know most people here won’t agree what this but my advice would be to join the military. The military can change your future so drastically and yes it has a lot of pros and cons but to me, the pros easily outweigh the cons.

 

[T8SC]

 

[nush]

Pro - You have a job
Con - You could be killed

 

[Mondai]

Pro - You have a job
Con - You could be killed

Lol what a lame answer , the military gives you a bunch of benefits, would you rather be in the military or be homeless/stuck in dead end jobs? And besides anyone can die at any time.

 

[Durien]

There are many aspects to the military that don't involve "front line" work. I was in the Navy for 4 years and never left the states (did repair work). Military is a good option with now many more options when you get out as a lot of companies are looking to fill x number of openings with vets. I'm not saying it's for everyone but it can put things in perspective and help re-align oneself.
Otherwise I would advise taking a step back to see what's going on and why this person is where they are at. Is their circle of friends providing support or just enabling bad behavior.
I'd also say set a goal then set steps to meet that goal. Sometimes people don't try to achieve things due to feeling overwhelmed at what it takes. If you take a goal and break it into bite size pieces, it makes long term goals much more manageable and you see the pieces slowly coming together

 

[Tranquil]

Go to a trade school.

I did that, landed a job a few months before graduatation, paid of loans after a couple years, now I own a house and a new car. Only went there for two years during the night while I worked a daytime job.

 

[Allforce]

I'd say Military is the most easy answer. You're probably just as likely dying in an office fire during Potluck Friday than you are getting thrown into combat on the front lines (unless you're into that, which they love).

I know people who are fucking RETIRED at 40 with a dope pension and a skill for the workforce to make even more if they want and they never went near combat. Can't say that about like 95% of jobs anymore.

Just have to swallow that pill and go through the basic training and after that you're on your way.

 

[West Texas CEO]

 

[Robot Carnival]

I agree with you to a degree OP. the problem is, military isn't for everyone. one reason or another, some folks just can't handle that life. I feel Tranquil's suggestion of going for a trade school would be better than military in a lot of cases. just go into some trade job that require you to "live that life", so to speak, is enough to get a lot of people to be on a straight path.

 

[EviLore]

Become useful.

 

[mango drank]

Go to a trade school.

I did that, landed a job a few months before graduatation, paid of loans after a couple years, now I own a house and a new car. Only went there for two years during the night while I worked a daytime job.

What'd you learn?

 

[Mistershine.]

Do I like this person?

If yes then I'd actually help them out. Look at why they're having a shit time and work out the best course of action to move forward.

If no then I'd recommend a hot bath and make sure they remember to go along the wrist, not across.

 

[Soodanim]

Lol what a lame answer , the military gives you a bunch of benefits, would you rather be in the military or be homeless/stuck in dead end jobs? And besides anyone can die at any time.

That doesn’t invalidate a word of what he said. If you don’t go into the military knowing all the benefits are good because you’re signing up for a potential early death or life long trauma, you’re in for a rude awakening.

Become useful.

Basically.

If you want to find your way towards a career, you need to capitalise an aspect of your brain or body. Take stock of what you’re good at, do a career finder test, then do what is needed to make that happen. If that means taking a course, then do that. If you need to fund that course, get a job that offers hours that allow you to that. If you can’t make that work, look for an alternative. Problems have solutions, and you’re useful if you can solve problems.

Become useful.

 

[Tranquil]

What'd you learn?

Got an associate science degree in drafting and design. Gave me two options, I could become a video game designer making assets, etc or a draftsman making blueprints for buildings. I went with the latter and became a structural draftsman.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Have you heard of the good book?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FPGY5T0/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Woo-Fu]

I've tried giving advice to people in that position. The problem is that usually people in that position aren't willing to do what it takes to make use of the advice. If they were they wouldn't need the advice in the first place.

One of the people I used to work with used to say all the time, "The more you learn the more you earn." It's proven universally true for practical knowledge. Community college, trade school, internship, military service, anything like that focused on practical knowledge and work experience will give you a boost.

 

[EverydayBeast]

You can be strong and not be in the military.