Alternative jobs for retail? How did you get out of working in retail (for those who don't have degrees) [I Need Advice]

I've been working in retail for almost 4 years now and I'm miserable. Last summer my first retail job went out of business and I miss my old coworkers dearly. I have not been able to adjust to my new retail jobs (been through 3 including my current one). I'm feeling miserable and I need out. I've been thinking to pick up odd jobs, such as dog walking and other pet cares. I'm 20 years old and currently in college.

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ScottR · 56-60, M

An internship is one method. But you usually have to be a junior or senior.

BlackBloodDemon · 22-25

@ScottR Yea, unfortunately I can't get an internship for a while because I'm not even in my right major (my college doesn't have it so I have to wait until I have enough credits to transfer; I got rejected to the college that has my major when I was in HS so I'm stuck in community college as of now). That was a good idea though.

ScottR · 56-60, M

@BlackBloodDemon It also depends on your major. There aren’t many internships available for history majors, but there are more available for engineering majors.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@BlackBloodDemon there is nothing wrong with community college. Do 2 years of the community college then transfer to a university that's what I did

BlackBloodDemon · 22-25

@iamnikki Yea I have nothing against community college, mine just doesn't have my degree. I wish they did.

Elevatorpitches · F

@ScottR I was an "intern" in my late sixties, its a loose concept nowadays.

I was used up on that job and wanted to sue them but couldn't even file a report with Dept of Labor.

Since the Labor Union days we have been going alarmingly BACKWARDS regarding workers rights. (in the usa that is)