what are some good "backup skills" I can get? Certifications/training things that would allow me to obtain low-level employment but not at min wage. I was thinking:
- forklift license (?)
- red cross/first aid
- A+ IT cert
any other ideas? I'm thinking about things that I could complete with about 50-100 hours of classes.
>>1078588
I got my forklift license from my current employer in 7 minutes.
CPR took 1 hour.
A+ won't do shit for you
You need real skills. Certifications are great but unless you are constantly updating them, useless. Like if you picked up Sec+ and worked in an unrelated field, you would still have to stay updated on the technologies. My advice is to pick up a hobby that can make money like painting, welding, carpentry, working on cars, or sewing. That way your skill could still save you money even when your employed and if you become unemployed you have a wonderful opportunity to turn your hobby into a small business.
