This site is a great idea, but its frustrating that people in situations like myself seem to be unaccounted for. I’m looking for ethical job ideas that someone like myself could actually obtain out there in the world. I’m 36, and not in a financial position to return to school, nor do I want to. I’m low income and working a seasonal factory job at the moment. I make about $10,000-12,000 a year (yes, I actually live on that) so donating money is out of the question (I do however donate my time when I can). I had a good laugh when this website suggested I could donate “just” $12,000 a year! That’s all there is here folks! lol. I do what I can for the causes I care about such as not driving a car for the environment and being vegan for both the environment and for my personal convictions that enslavement and killing of our fellow beings is morally wrong. I’d love to find a way to increase my income and also do more to help people, animals, and the planet. Any realistic suggestions are very welcome!!
Otherwise you could aim to get into a higher earning job. What are some common jobs that people doing what you do right now transition into? Could you learn a trade?
It all comes down to our general process: make a list of options, find out more about them, try to narrow them down etc.
https://80000hours.org/career-guide/how-to-choose/
This site is a great idea, but its frustrating that people in situations like myself seem to be unaccounted for. I’m looking for ethical job ideas that someone like myself could actually obtain out there in the world. I’m 36, and not in a financial position to return to school, nor do I want to. I’m low income and working a seasonal factory job at the moment. I make about $10,000-12,000 a year (yes, I actually live on that) so donating money is out of the question (I do however donate my time when I can). I had a good laugh when this website suggested I could donate “just” $12,000 a year! That’s all there is here folks! lol. I do what I can for the causes I care about such as not driving a car for the environment and being vegan for both the environment and for my personal convictions that enslavement and killing of our fellow beings is morally wrong. I’d love to find a way to increase my income and also do more to help people, animals, and the planet. Any realistic suggestions are very welcome!!
Hi Ryder,
Unfortunately we only have a very small team, so we’ve had to choose a narrow audience to focus on for the time being.
We do have this article: https://80000hours.org/articles/how-to-make-a-difference-in-any-career/
I think you’re right that you can focus on using your free time to make a difference. Then the question is which cause to focus on? https://80000hours.org/articles/cause-selection/
You mention promoting the end of factory farming. Within that, check this out: http://www.animalcharityevaluators.org/resources/volunteering-advice/ One solid option seems to be vegan flyering. Also just eating vegan and convincing your friends to do the same.
You could also hold a fundraiser e.g. a birthday fundraiser: http://www.charityscience.com/birthday-fundraisers.html
Otherwise you could aim to get into a higher earning job. What are some common jobs that people doing what you do right now transition into? Could you learn a trade? It all comes down to our general process: make a list of options, find out more about them, try to narrow them down etc. https://80000hours.org/career-guide/how-to-choose/
Hope that’s a little help,
Ben