I work as a software developer and pretty much everywhere it's an open door on any outfit you want. I'm a man and regularly wear skirts to the office and conferences without anyone batting an eye.
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Ofc You can wear what you want as a software developer- At this point its required you wear pink stripped socks and a skirt/j I thought about it- but I suck real bad when it comes to coding things. I have a massive interest in computers, but coding is one of those things I lack in skill ;w;
There's tons of jobs in IT that don't require coding so don't let that discourage you
Really? how so :000 Im- a bit curious about PC building, I wanna learn that Desktop computer jargon I hear some people use
I’ve worked in IT and software development. I moved back to IT because I need customer interactions to derive job satisfaction. It’s great because I’ve been at a managed service provider (MSP) and now at a gov org. MSP is a great way to speedrun a bunch of technologies and build proficiency. The gov job is far less demanding and is like being on cruise control.
Build yourself a PC and start a homelab. Read stuff on r/homelab (and same on Lemmy, but the old site has way more content for exposure when you’re new). Check out questions on ServerFault to find out about things you find interesting. Ask questions. People are generally helpful.
Good luck!
Do you like configuration? Network engineer! Lots and lots of jobs in that field. The dress code thing is gonna limit a lot of entry level jobs though, I'd think. You probably won't get a help desk job at a traditional office but who knows. Lots of jobs are remote which opens up some possibilities if you have the skills
Learning to build a PC is a great start for literally any computer job. Are there any computer stores (local, not like best buy) near you?
Ouhhh network stuff sounds pretty neat. I also have a bit of interest in cyber security
"Datacenter Operations". These are the people that bless the racks, perform the Ritual of the Wires, have access to the Room Of Windy Floors, and get to keep stacks of dead hard drives under their desks as footrests.
You don't even need a degree, just show up to any data center with a vape and a hoodie and they'll probably just let you in, especially if it's third shift. Closest thing you'll ever have to working in an isekai dungeon.
(I have nothing but respect for the datacenter denizens)
SIGN ME UP THEN!
Network engineer, cybersecurity, and to a lesser extent devops don't require much, if any, programming skills
If you're interested in IT, aside from software development, you could look into server administration, networking and security operations. No coding, maybe some scripting here and there.
I had a programming job where the dress code was “Keep it covered and don’t smell.”
They had to add that last part.
In most factories and warehouses they generally don't give a damn what you wear as long as it covers the important bits and it isn't a safety issue. I have a friend that literally just works in her sports bra on hot days at her warehouse job and nobody cares. Odds are they will also pay much better than retail too. Of course depending on the environment there may be special considerations like steel toe shoes or such. But steel toes are alt fashion anyways.
gonna need the deets of that job/warehouse rn. a nice, robust sorta jobat a warehouse sounds really nice tbh. I WANNA GET FORKLIFT CERTIFIED TOO. Its a good fitness.
If you get forklift certified the dress code won’t matter because the ladies will be ripping your clothes off.
Now I want booty shorts that just say "forklift certified".
Edit: Well... I guess these are kinda close.
Shiiiiit, those managers should be bowing at your feet every day for you allowing them to be in your forklift certified presence.
I work from home and I think it would be cool AF to be forklift certified. Or be one of those excavator prodigies...
Well I'm not in Kentucky but the company was Fastenal and they definitely have warehouses there. They're a big international industrial supplier. I was only warehouse adjacent when I worked for them but I know the warehouse benefits and pay were pretty middle of the road in my location. They've got a whole internal education program which is actually surprisingly good. All in all it wasn't a bad place to work.
If you want fitness then pick to light in one of their warehouses will definitely get you that. And they definitely do forklift training. Idk if I can link here but if you just google fastenal then they will pop up.
I do call center work from home and can wear whatever I want
awee- But I wanna work at a job that isnt just me in my house all day. I already bed rot enough as is 😭
Well... good luck with that 👍
I worked in an actual call center in my 20s and, aside from the interview where it's advisable to dress somewhat nicely, we were mostly free to wear whatever we wanted as long as it kept all the appropriate bits covered enough.
Is it stressful working in a Call center? Are callers nice at all?
Generally yes and generally no, in that order. At least in the call centers I worked where one could wear about anything. At my shirt-and-tie job, generally yes and yes.
I should note that I haven't lived in the US in years, so I don't know what things look like today.
I made money in a call center when I was 19. It sucked because we found out we were lied to and we were ripping people off thinking we were offering the great prices on long distance service. But maybe tech support wouldn’t suck.
Aw shit- They lie to their own employees too?? Thats awful :(
I work in IT, I make much more money than I should/need and I work from home in a pair of basketball shorts and a T-shirt while barefoot. I would just apply for everything, eventually you're gonna hit someone who isn't hung up on image, and the rest will make your interview skills just that much better.
If you make more than you need, you must have an impressive work history, yeah?
I have a spouse with medical issues. This is the reason money is tight for me. Single income with additional expenses. If I was single I would be in databender's position. IT has payed well for me and I would be screwed without it,
My work history is ok; I have solid interview and writing skills, which is more important to most places I think. Mostly because I apply for a lot of things I'm not really qualified for or that pay too little just for the interviews.
This might just be because California made it law, but Walmart's only dress code was that you had to wear jeans and their supplied vest. They couldn't tell you how to have your hair, that you couldn't have visible tats or piercings, etc.
Head shops probably don't care much, too. Just make sure you're actually on drugs if they drug test you.
Just make sure you’re actually on drugs if they drug test you.
haha nice...
OH YEAAA- 100% I could kick it at a smoke shop. Sounds fun as shit
I'm sorry to be the one to break it to you but every job becomes a job, if you know what I mean. I'm my own boss, work from home, doing programming which is my passion. I still love programming, but work is work. Not saying you shouldn't try to find enjoyment in it, just don't want you to expect it to be fun as shit no matter what the job description says. Just try to find one that doesn't make you miserable and focus on that work life balance.
Not necessarily whatever you want because you have to follow DOT standards, but utility locating is a good one. The standard is steel toe, reflective vest, and in some cases, a hard hat. Other than that, you're good unless the company mandates something different. You can also get good money, experience, and networking in that field. Since you're such a young person, and if you have a good personal drive, you'd greatly excel at it because it is a relatively physical job
There are lot of federal jobs that are very lenient on dress. Not public facing? Sometimes lot of options! Public facing? Might have to wear a uniform but the ability to have visible tattoos and piercings is pretty high. Also options for getting into the public sector without a college degree.
i work custodial in a public school district, and basically the dress code is "no sweats, no holes in jeans, no spaghetti straps." i dye my super gay hair, have visible tattoos, and a facial piercing. i have had 0 comments on any of it except compliments.
also the pay and benefits are pretty great for entry level jobs
Unless you're working for yourself and not customer facing, good luck with that. Brands care about image, and bosses care about discipline and morale. 'whatever you want' may or may not reflect those values, may cause distress or even be a danger to others.
I fit in with my satanic shit as a software engineer. Computer people don't care, they seem smart enough to know it doesn't affect the job.
That fits in very will with the established norms. Stick with that and op will be fine. Go outside of that, and find out.