u/Wooden_Artichoke489

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice on finding stable work in Massachusetts. I have experience in basic construction, demolition, fence installation, and non-CDL junk removal.

Unfortunately, I injured my knee at a previous job, so I can’t do a lot of heavy lifting (over 50 lbs) or jobs that put constant strain on my knees. I’m hoping to find something that pays around $150–175 per day, even if it means working 12-hour shifts. I’m mainly looking for entry-level opportunities because I don’t have any certifications yet, and I can’t currently afford the courses I’d like to take.

I’m also helping support my elderly mother and my younger brother, so I’m trying to find a stable career with reliable hours. Because of my previous experiences, I’m not looking to return to fast food, retail, food delivery, hospice, or other medical-related jobs.

I’m a fast learner, work hard, and genuinely want to build a career in a field that’s in demand. I’ve already applied for warehouse receiving and manufacturing positions but haven’t heard anything back yet. I’d really appreciate any suggestions for industries or jobs you think I should look into, especially work that’s available year-round. Winters are pretty harsh where I live, so I’d love to find something that stays busy regardless of the season.

I’d also appreciate any general financial advice. Is there a legitimate way to reduce the amount taken out of a paycheck through taxes or deductions? For example, are there situations where working as a 1099 contractor makes sense, or are there other legal strategies that have worked well for you? I’m just trying to be smart with my finances while supporting my family.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post. I truly appreciate any advice or suggestions you can share, and I wish you all the best.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on finding work in the northeast of the US, I have experience in basic construction, demolition, fencing, and on junk removal (Non-CDL).
Unfortunately, I injured my knee on a previous job, so I can’t do alot of heavy lifting (over 50 lbs). I’m aiming for around $150 to $175 a day, even if I have to work 12-hour shifts. I'm looking for something entry-level since I don't have any certifications (or money to do my courses).
I'm caring for my elderly mom and young brother so I cannot go back to fast food, retail, food delivery, Hospice (or anything involving the medical area) because of low pay and low hours that get cut by employers.

I’m a quick learner and really motivated to learn and dedicate to a new professional area high on demand, I’ve applied to some warehouse Receiving and manufacturing positions but I'm yet to get any news on the matter, I’d love any other ideas and advice you have in your respective fields, especially if you know of a type of work that runs through winter. since where I live the snow gets really heavy here I’d feel excited to learn of an industry that works around the clock no matter the season. And if you have any advice on reducing how much is taken out in taxes like if going for a 1099 or just choosing a cash pay salary job (because 25% of paycheck deductions is downright absurd) I’d be really grateful on any insights you have to be smart and lose less money on unnecessary costs that you don't have use for, any street smart financial advice is very welcome.

Thank you for your time reading this, I hope you have a good one and I wish you the best of luck!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on finding work in the northeast of the US, I have experience in basic construction, demolition, fencing, and on junk removal (Non-CDL).
Unfortunately, I injured my knee on a previous job, so I can’t do alot of heavy lifting (over 50 lbs). I’m aiming for around $150 to $175 a day, even if I have to work 12-hour shifts. I'm looking for something entry-level since I don't have any certifications (or money to do my courses).
I'm caring for my elderly mom and young brother so I cannot go back to fast food, retail, food delivery, Hospice (or anything involving the medical area) because of low pay and low hours that get cut by employers.

I’m a quick learner and really motivated to learn and dedicate to a new professional area high on demand, I’ve applied to some warehouse Receiving and manufacturing positions but I'm yet to get any news on the matter, I’d love any other ideas and advice you have in your respective fields, especially if you know of a type of work that runs through winter. since where I live the snow gets really heavy here I’d feel excited to learn of an industry that works around the clock no matter the season. And if you have any advice on reducing how much is taken out in taxes like if going for a 1099 or just choosing a cash pay salary job (because 25% of paycheck deductions is downright absurd) I’d be really grateful on any insights you have to be smart and lose less money on unnecessary costs that you don't have use for, any street smart financial advice is very welcome.

Thank you for your time reading this, I hope you have a good one and I wish you the best of luck!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on finding work in the northeast of US, I have experience in basic construction, demolition, fencing, and on junk removal (Non-CDL).
Unfortunately, I injured my knee on a previous job, so I can’t do alot of heavy lifting (over 50 lbs). I’m aiming for around $150 to $175 a day, even if I have to work 12-hour shifts. I'm looking for something entry-level since I don't have any certifications (or money to do my courses).
I'm caring for my elderly mom and young brother so I cannot go back to fast food, retail, food delivery, Hospice (or anything involving the medical area) because of low pay and low hours that get cut by employers.

I’m a quick learner and really motivated to learn and dedicate to a new professional area high on demand, I’ve applied to some warehouse Receiving and manufacturing positions but I'm yet to get any news on the matter, I’d love any other ideas and advice you have in your respective fields, especially if you know of a type of work that runs through winter. since where I live the snow gets really heavy here I’d feel excited to learn of an industry that works around the clock no matter the season. And if you have any advice on reducing how much is taken out in taxes like if going for a 1099 or just choosing a cash pay salary job (because 25% of paycheck deductions is downright absurd) I’d be really grateful on any insights you have to be smart and lose less money on unnecessary costs that you don't have use for, any street smart financial advice is very welcome.

Thank you for your time reading this, I hope you have a good one and I wish you the best of luck!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on finding work in the northeast, I have experience in basic construction, demolition, fencing, and on junk removal (Non-CDL).
Unfortunately, I injured my knee on a previous job, so I can’t do alot of heavy lifting (over 50 lbs). I’m aiming for around $150 to $175 a day, even if I have to work 12-hour shifts. I'm looking for something entry-level since I don't have any certifications (or money to do my courses).
I'm caring for my elderly mom and young brother so I cannot go back to fast food, retail, food delivery, Hospice (or anything involving the medical area) because of low pay and low hours that get cut by employers.

I’m a quick learner and really motivated to learn and dedicate to a new professional area high on demand, I’ve applied to some warehouse Receiving and manufacturing positions but I'm yet to get any news on the matter, I’d love any other ideas and advice you have in your respective fields, especially if you know of a type of work that runs through winter. since where I live the snow gets really heavy here I’d feel excited to learn of an industry that works around the clock no matter the season. And if you have any advice on reducing how much is taken out in taxes like if going for a 1099 or just choosing a cash pay salary job (because 25% of paycheck deductions is downright absurd) I’d be really grateful on any insights you have to be smart and lose less money on unnecessary costs that you don't have use for, any street smart financial advice is very welcome.

Thank you for your time reading this, I hope you have a good one and I wish you the best of luck!