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Don't think its "technically" considered professional advice (since I'm just looking for general info), but not sure where else to turn. I have been apart of the corporate world for a while, and even though I follow all the rules, my companies consistently find ways/loopholes to screw me over.

Are there any industries or careers that are kind of easy to get into with strong union protections?

When I say "easy" I understand there will be education involved, but I already have a degree and am scared to waste more money and time (for seemingly nothing) again.

I have no desire to get rich or anything, I'm just hoping to get ideas on what I can pivot my career to so I can support myself and my loved ones without worry of the rug being pulled out from under me again.

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[-] StrawberryPigtails 28 points 1 month ago

Pretty much any "trade" job will have what you're looking for. Most have good unions.

Probably the only trade that is the exception to that would be the trucking industry. This is where I am.

Decent pay, relatively easy to enter, but it's a lifestyle, not so much a job and the Teamsters (the main trucking union) and I very much don't get along. That is an understatement due to community and instance guidelines. We've had... words.

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