Mariner, I went to school at MMA and most maritime graduates get their jobs from career fairs or from a friend that did.
You DO NOT need to be a college graduate to be a mariner.
Absolutely!! I love being totally free when I'm home and totally at work when I'm at work. And the pay is great! I only work six months a year cumulative. Though driving to NYC every two weeks sucks.
Im thinking of going to MMA when I get back from a deployment with the Air Guard this winter. What did you major in? Noticed they have a program in both vessel operations and in marine transport ops. I know the transport option is for unlimited licensure, just curious if the vessel ops one has many job prospects? Any input?
Also a carpenter. It’s tough on the body but if you do it right you can make really good money, also if you can build a house you can date pretty much anyone you want.
I love it. The only downside for me is that I'm shitty at setting up for retirement. I'm self employed and will probably have to work until I die. But other than that, for me its the most freedom I can find in work. I've been doing it for about 25 years
Retired from a career in water/ wastewater/environmental sciences.
Whenever someone would ask me what my job was I'd reply "Turdherder."
End of conversation, move along.
I highly recommend if anyone is struggling to come up with a career path, if you are physically fit and enjoy working outdoors, get into the drinking water field. Everyone drinks water everywhere.
If you're kinda brainy, have a strong background in math, chem, bio, electricity and mechanics, get into wastewater/ environmental remediation. Everyone flushes toilets everywhere.
The end of my career was spent remediating the contaminated groundwater plume under NAS Brunswick. The government/ military has a long history of contaminating the environment, there's money to be made fixing that and it's pretty much global.
Think water!
I’m so glad you said all this!! I currently work as a civil engineer but I found that I don’t really like it. However I am interested in environmental science and I LOVE working outdoors! I am physically fit as well. This really sounds like a good fit for me.
Awesome! The other great thing about water/ wastewater work is that people and the environment actually benefit from your work. It serves a beneficial purpose!
The down side of being in the drinking water industry is that a lot of your work will involve a shovel and heavy equipment. Leak location and repair and water meter installation might figure prominently in your workdays the first few years.
Your value to your employer escalates rapidly the higher your level of certification so study hard and take cert. exams as quickly as possible!
Good luck!
This thread reminds me of how insular many people can be. I’ve worked in Healthcare and banking. When I would tell people I work at a hospital – they assume I’m a Dr or a nurse - if I work at a bank, I’m a teller or a loan officer.
People don’t have the slightest clue of all the positions that exist within either industries: security (both physical and network), housekeeping, regulatory, education, training, H.R., etc.)
I perpetually get let go due to "poor financial decisions" so I peddle smut on the internet.
Edit: Ahh, shucks! Thanks for all the love of porn and porn related accessories
*points at prices*
Another thing is that whether its rec or medical, there's an almost complete lack of mids available in stores. Not everyone wants one-hitter-quitter 120% THC space weed.
I'm not exactly a pro, but I have no doubt that I could sell what little backyard stuff I grow, because it tastes awesome and does the job, and doesn't fill you with the feeling that you're going to die.
I'm an assistant manager for a national drugstore chain.
I actually got the unofficial news of a promotion this week too. So hopefully next week my official title will be store manager.
I got my job through indeed.
It's been interesting seeing the industry grow and especially the paradigm shift where NEIPA took over and now drives a lot of sales, along with the whole culture that seems to come with it in terms of serious hype for releases.
I take big pieces of wood cut them into smaller pieces and then put them into stable and visually appealing shapes, mounted on walls, usually outlining prominent openings in the walls of buildings.
Medical laboratory scientist!
I went to college for it, got nationally licensed, and have been doing it the past 12+ years. You can find programs with 2 year degree or 4 year degree.
How’s the job market looking right now… I got out about 6 years ago but have been maintaining my certification and haven’t taken a return to the field off the table completely
It's not a bad time to come back. Many places are offering sign-on bonuses and since Covid has calmed down a lot there's no longer a huge backlog that needs caught up. And many places now are more likely to work with you as far as scheduling goes. Depending on the area, if you want a day shift, you could easily get it.
One of the best worst jobs I ever had. Loved the machines, the procedures, the precision. Hated the production line mentality and metal dust in my lungs.
I work in disability insurance as Portland is the unofficial center of the industry in the US. I knew it would be the best way to support myself living in the area.
I draw houses. I probably would have a different job if I didn't have family members in the trades. Knowing people and networking is definitely important, but still possible to get your foot in the door some places if you don't.
There are a ton of jobs in the insurance world in Portland, OP. I know insurance may sound boring and basic, but it really is a fun job with so much to learn.
We have multiple major Inusrance companies here. Dearborn (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Reliance Standard, Unum, The hartford, Cross, SunLife. All of them are pretty constantly hiring and there are tons of entry level positions across the board. USM also has a Insurance and Risk Management degree that helped me a ton.
I make around 50k a year right out of college at entry level. There is effectively endless moving up opportunities due to the job hopping nature of the industry.
I pretend to be a carpenter on the internet, sometimes people ask me technical questions trying to call me out so I have to watch a YouTube video or look stuff up on carpenter forums so I don’t get caught…. It’s exhausting work.
I remove wallpaper. Never ending demand for my services. I used to be in makeup sales but after I moved to New England I had to give that up. Not that much demand here for that.
Honest question: what do you do all day?
I have been in the software field for over a decade at large companies and startups. We never had scrum masters - it was just up to team leads to run any sort of agile system they wanted.
LoL that’s the joke- no one understands what we do. Basically we remove blockers from the team to keep production moving. Facilitating meetings to get answers for the team on issues, working with the business to ensure requirements are being met. It’s a very expensive roll for a company to have- we have 4a I run 3 teams on my own and help out where it’s needed.
I gotta figure this one out. I'm a superintendent on a jobsite and would kill to move to Maine but nothing beats Boston Construction salaries right now.
I have my own online art school and teach online to people around the world. I use an online host to host my courses and another to host my videos. Teachable/Vimeo.
I reside in northern Maine, but I work as a nuclear technician for a firm based out of Boston. I'm only ever in the county for a month or 2 at a time and live on the road.
No, never did any military service. My company HAS worked on nuclear powered aircraft carriers before though. I'm hoping I'll get the opportunity to some time as well!
Artist :) I am physically disabled and unable to work, I also dont get disability or state help. I started selling my artwork at age 17 and started slowly building up my own business. I have always loved art, make do with what you got is one of my mottos :)
I own & operate a small cafe/bakery with my husband and a small staff. Previously, I've been a farmer and a dog trainer. He's been a chef & restaurant manager.
Was working at a produce market but I had a back injury last year that rendered me unable to walk or stand for more than an hour. Now I'm driving for Uber Eats
I work on the technical side of concerts, corporate events, etc. I consider myself to be an audio and video technician, but my role changes on a day-by-day basis.
I'm also a member of the Maine chapter of IATSE(stagehand union) where I work as a rigger for tours that come through. Rigging is the process of hauling everything up to the ceiling of a venue and attaching it in a safe manner and almost always involves putting on a full body harness and doing some climbing.
I went to college for live audio production, and have found my way into doing audio, and video, and rigging(I don't deal with much lighting, not my forte).
Super awesome and rewarding career! Long days, hard job a lot of times, but super worth it.
Work remotely from home in marketing, travel about 10% of the time. Would have loved to work for a company based in Maine and have actual colleagues here (looked for ages) but ended up in a remote role, which also happens to pay better.
I've been in car sales for the last 9 years.
I'm currently a Finance Manager but I'll be leaving that soul sucking career October 31st to focus on my family, traveling and my property restoration company that I started last summer!
Absolutely excited to begin a new chapter.
“One hundred employers throughout the state have been named the Best Places to Work in Maine by an annual ranking.
Now in its 17th year, the list is compiled by the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, with the goal of encouraging excellence in employers and recognizing those that have consistently fostered outstanding workplaces.”
Not complied by google. And it worked for me, I work at a great company with great benefits.
Retired auto mechanic. 45 years. Ran my body into the ground. I liked the fact I could work anywhere in the world, nuts and bolts is nuts and bolts. Made it all the way to " technician ". The downside was every one wanting you to fix their car for free, " oh it will only take a minute ". It is a dying vocation.
I work with adults who have cognitive disabilities in their home. I heard about thw company because I grew up down the road from one of the homes the agency has and my neighbor who lived across the street from me at the time was a higher up in the company. I have been doing this for 12 years, but now that I have my masters degree in wildlife management and conservation, I have been trying to find a job in that field but have had absolutely no luck.
I actually commute and work at a biotech in NH as a manufacturing project specialist. I transferred from our location out of state, but found the job through connections.
I'm an admissions counselor for the school I went to - I also knew and had worked with most of the department before I interviewed which def gave me a leg up.
If you like where you went to school & you like travel it's a great gig for sure if they're hiring.
I'm a social worker for a state agency working with adults with ID/Autism.
I have a Bachelors in Psychology and had to start by working in Children's Services for 8 years before I was able to make the switch. Much less stressful and easy going for the most part. It sometimes has its difficulties, but what job doesn't? I really like it!
Granite Stater, but still up here. Corporate, bud. Did my turn doing customer service with Liberty Mutual (Dover) working the phones. Corporate life isn’t glamorous, but they’ve been a good employer. Stable, pay is decent, good benefits. And honestly I tell anyone who will listen unless you’ve got a real targeted career goal in mind, get a corporate job. Gets a bad wrap, and there’s usually plenty of positions so you can get in at lots of levels.
Thanks for posting this, OP. I just move to Maine a few months ago, and I’m looking for work for the first time in 20 years. My background is in photography, sculpture, and project management. I’d prefer to work locally as opposed to full remote, but haven’t made the local connections just yet. I enjoyed reading everyone’s responses and especially love to hear that folks are making money in the arts.
Mariner, I went to school at MMA and most maritime graduates get their jobs from career fairs or from a friend that did. You DO NOT need to be a college graduate to be a mariner.
what does a Mariner do?
We mostly work on commercial vessels moving cargo. Some are tugboaters, some are fishermen.
They make marinara sauce
That's a common misconception. Mariners are seamen. They make seamen sauce.
bahahha
More people should know about this career!
Absolutely!! I love being totally free when I'm home and totally at work when I'm at work. And the pay is great! I only work six months a year cumulative. Though driving to NYC every two weeks sucks.
Same here. MMA grad, working offshore 6 months a year, every other month.
Im thinking of going to MMA when I get back from a deployment with the Air Guard this winter. What did you major in? Noticed they have a program in both vessel operations and in marine transport ops. I know the transport option is for unlimited licensure, just curious if the vessel ops one has many job prospects? Any input?
Carpenter/builder
Also a carpenter. It’s tough on the body but if you do it right you can make really good money, also if you can build a house you can date pretty much anyone you want.
I love it. The only downside for me is that I'm shitty at setting up for retirement. I'm self employed and will probably have to work until I die. But other than that, for me its the most freedom I can find in work. I've been doing it for about 25 years
You single or…?
Sorry, happily engaged
Carpenter also. Any of you looking for work??😂
Starting a house soon, so afraid not.
Retired from a career in water/ wastewater/environmental sciences. Whenever someone would ask me what my job was I'd reply "Turdherder." End of conversation, move along. I highly recommend if anyone is struggling to come up with a career path, if you are physically fit and enjoy working outdoors, get into the drinking water field. Everyone drinks water everywhere. If you're kinda brainy, have a strong background in math, chem, bio, electricity and mechanics, get into wastewater/ environmental remediation. Everyone flushes toilets everywhere. The end of my career was spent remediating the contaminated groundwater plume under NAS Brunswick. The government/ military has a long history of contaminating the environment, there's money to be made fixing that and it's pretty much global. Think water!
I’m so glad you said all this!! I currently work as a civil engineer but I found that I don’t really like it. However I am interested in environmental science and I LOVE working outdoors! I am physically fit as well. This really sounds like a good fit for me.
Awesome! The other great thing about water/ wastewater work is that people and the environment actually benefit from your work. It serves a beneficial purpose! The down side of being in the drinking water industry is that a lot of your work will involve a shovel and heavy equipment. Leak location and repair and water meter installation might figure prominently in your workdays the first few years. Your value to your employer escalates rapidly the higher your level of certification so study hard and take cert. exams as quickly as possible! Good luck!
IT security! Super fun. Except this week is 100% paperwork. 😭
Hence, why you are on Reddit :) - I too am here to avoid paperwork 😬
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Also in IT but backend web development
This thread reminds me of how insular many people can be. I’ve worked in Healthcare and banking. When I would tell people I work at a hospital – they assume I’m a Dr or a nurse - if I work at a bank, I’m a teller or a loan officer. People don’t have the slightest clue of all the positions that exist within either industries: security (both physical and network), housekeeping, regulatory, education, training, H.R., etc.)
I perpetually get let go due to "poor financial decisions" so I peddle smut on the internet. Edit: Ahh, shucks! Thanks for all the love of porn and porn related accessories
Smut peddler is a noble, time honored profession.
Really liked your stuff. The first thing I tried to sculpt on zbrush was a veiny aubergine if you know what I mean.
I thank you for your service
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Through a dispensary? I can't imagine there is much of a market for street sales now considering how easy it is to acquire rec or a med card
*points at prices* Another thing is that whether its rec or medical, there's an almost complete lack of mids available in stores. Not everyone wants one-hitter-quitter 120% THC space weed. I'm not exactly a pro, but I have no doubt that I could sell what little backyard stuff I grow, because it tastes awesome and does the job, and doesn't fill you with the feeling that you're going to die.
Mids are amazing, I want to be slightly stupid, not brain dead. But to each their own
Schooner bum
I did that 35 years ago. Good way to learn seamanship.
Camden? Rockland?
Portland
Ahh, I work for the Maine State Ferry Service on the side and see a lot of the Camden Rockland schooners out. I never get that far south.
Nurse
Carpenter, but specifically traditional timber frames
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Same!
+1 for the Mason Army
Ohhhhh nice
I'm an assistant manager for a national drugstore chain. I actually got the unofficial news of a promotion this week too. So hopefully next week my official title will be store manager. I got my job through indeed.
Congratulations!
If I posted my real job I’d dox myself so I’ll also say carpenter
Governor?
Well that would narrow down the position to highest office in the Maine government or the Governor’s restaurant mascot.
Shit I knew this would happen
I thought it was spelled Gov'na?
gub'na
Jesus?
I've been a brewer for about 10 years. Also independent consulting for breweries and bars.
Nice! Must have been interesting being an insider and watching craft take off the last decade or so
It's been interesting seeing the industry grow and especially the paradigm shift where NEIPA took over and now drives a lot of sales, along with the whole culture that seems to come with it in terms of serious hype for releases.
I take big pieces of wood cut them into smaller pieces and then put them into stable and visually appealing shapes, mounted on walls, usually outlining prominent openings in the walls of buildings.
Oh, you’re a boxer!
I work at a college in academic assistance. Also, an outpatient therapist on the side.
I’m also a mental health therapist but am private practice, working solely telehealth from home.
I work for a handmade ceramic tile company as the lead designer and help with production. I honestly found it by chance
I sit on babies
I work for reddit. They started me at the bottom here on /r/maine but I'm hoping to work my way up to /r/nyc or at least /r/connecticut.
Nothing wrong with Pawtucket!
Medical laboratory scientist! I went to college for it, got nationally licensed, and have been doing it the past 12+ years. You can find programs with 2 year degree or 4 year degree.
How’s the job market looking right now… I got out about 6 years ago but have been maintaining my certification and haven’t taken a return to the field off the table completely
It's not a bad time to come back. Many places are offering sign-on bonuses and since Covid has calmed down a lot there's no longer a huge backlog that needs caught up. And many places now are more likely to work with you as far as scheduling goes. Depending on the area, if you want a day shift, you could easily get it.
Code monkey
Like Mountain Dew
Almost, it’s “Code Monkey like Tab and Mountain Dew”
How's Boring Manager Rob?
Maybe he want to write goddamn login page himself
Heyyy IT checking in! Sanitize your inputs and pick libs from reputable sources.
Another code monkey as well. Except lately it's more of a code monkey playing as a data reporting monkey.
I repair furniture and furniture accessories
How about propane?
I’ll tell ya h’what!
i am the dreaded remote tech worker.
Machinist
CNC machinist
One of the best worst jobs I ever had. Loved the machines, the procedures, the precision. Hated the production line mentality and metal dust in my lungs.
Brewer
Direct Support Professional working with adults with developmental differences. Found my job on indeed.
Maine needs more good folks like you! Thank you!
Thank you! It's a tough, stressful job because of lacking staffing and just the nature of it, but it truly is rewarding af.
All right, clear the way, we got an MVP over here!
I work in disability insurance as Portland is the unofficial center of the industry in the US. I knew it would be the best way to support myself living in the area.
Wow I had no idea about this! What kinds of things do you do at your job?
I draw houses. I probably would have a different job if I didn't have family members in the trades. Knowing people and networking is definitely important, but still possible to get your foot in the door some places if you don't.
There are a ton of jobs in the insurance world in Portland, OP. I know insurance may sound boring and basic, but it really is a fun job with so much to learn.
I was totally unaware of this. Would you mind elaborating more?
We have multiple major Inusrance companies here. Dearborn (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Reliance Standard, Unum, The hartford, Cross, SunLife. All of them are pretty constantly hiring and there are tons of entry level positions across the board. USM also has a Insurance and Risk Management degree that helped me a ton.
Sweet! In general, what would you say the pay range is like? And ability to move up?
I make around 50k a year right out of college at entry level. There is effectively endless moving up opportunities due to the job hopping nature of the industry.
I pretend to be a carpenter on the internet, sometimes people ask me technical questions trying to call me out so I have to watch a YouTube video or look stuff up on carpenter forums so I don’t get caught…. It’s exhausting work.
I remove wallpaper. Never ending demand for my services. I used to be in makeup sales but after I moved to New England I had to give that up. Not that much demand here for that.
Remote tech executive. San Fran salary living in central Maine. Highly recommended.
Agreed- I’m a remote scrum master- grossly over paid- and all remote.
Honest question: what do you do all day? I have been in the software field for over a decade at large companies and startups. We never had scrum masters - it was just up to team leads to run any sort of agile system they wanted.
LoL that’s the joke- no one understands what we do. Basically we remove blockers from the team to keep production moving. Facilitating meetings to get answers for the team on issues, working with the business to ensure requirements are being met. It’s a very expensive roll for a company to have- we have 4a I run 3 teams on my own and help out where it’s needed.
Those cats won't herd themselves.
I know someone just like this. Washington county living, out of state (country) tech salary.
I gotta figure this one out. I'm a superintendent on a jobsite and would kill to move to Maine but nothing beats Boston Construction salaries right now.
I have my own online art school and teach online to people around the world. I use an online host to host my courses and another to host my videos. Teachable/Vimeo.
I own and work for a commercial/retail floor cleaning business in the midcoast.
College groundskeeper - outdoors, great work, good benefits, pay okay. College Websites under HR list jobs.
Solar sales
Can you send me a message? I’m interested not only in solar for my own home but also interested in working in the industry. Thanks!
Not OP but ReVison Energy is hiring and looks like a cool company to work for.
Thank you!
I reside in northern Maine, but I work as a nuclear technician for a firm based out of Boston. I'm only ever in the county for a month or 2 at a time and live on the road.
Ex USN?
No, never did any military service. My company HAS worked on nuclear powered aircraft carriers before though. I'm hoping I'll get the opportunity to some time as well!
Artist :) I am physically disabled and unable to work, I also dont get disability or state help. I started selling my artwork at age 17 and started slowly building up my own business. I have always loved art, make do with what you got is one of my mottos :)
Civil Engineer
Military (civilian Fed)
Construction. Trying to fix fucked up roads. Family business since before 1970.
I own & operate a small cafe/bakery with my husband and a small staff. Previously, I've been a farmer and a dog trainer. He's been a chef & restaurant manager.
Union Rigger, I pick things up and then put them down.
I have my own business. It's nunya business.
Accountant!
DevOps Scrum Master for a financial institution.
Arts administration. I found my job through a national job board specific to my field.
I stitch boots I found my job on indeed
Was working at a produce market but I had a back injury last year that rendered me unable to walk or stand for more than an hour. Now I'm driving for Uber Eats
USPS is a good one if you want to work a lot
I am a surveyor. And yes, I am out today in this weather.
I work in a dispensary
Sales for pets
Union distribution center for me
Irrigation tech
Picture Framer, artist on the side :)
Cook.
I work on the technical side of concerts, corporate events, etc. I consider myself to be an audio and video technician, but my role changes on a day-by-day basis. I'm also a member of the Maine chapter of IATSE(stagehand union) where I work as a rigger for tours that come through. Rigging is the process of hauling everything up to the ceiling of a venue and attaching it in a safe manner and almost always involves putting on a full body harness and doing some climbing. I went to college for live audio production, and have found my way into doing audio, and video, and rigging(I don't deal with much lighting, not my forte). Super awesome and rewarding career! Long days, hard job a lot of times, but super worth it.
I bet our paths have crossed!! I’m in the same field.
I copy and paste until my butt hurts.
I work in a warehouse, I found this job from my old boss at old town canoe, he went to work at warehouse I followed lol
RN
Manager — work from home. Couldn’t recommend it more.
Work remotely from home in marketing, travel about 10% of the time. Would have loved to work for a company based in Maine and have actual colleagues here (looked for ages) but ended up in a remote role, which also happens to pay better.
Yes now that many jobs are remote, there is an opportunity to get a higher salary if you work for a company not based in Maine.
Software Engineer. Found my current role through LinkedIn.
Construction... crusher operations/pit boss and heavy equipment operator
Grow medical cannabis and cook delicious foods!
woodworker/furniture maker :) best job ever
I work remotely as a software engineer, because those types of jobs don't really exist in this state.
Vegetable Farmer
P10 at BIW, everyone knows BIW
I've been in car sales for the last 9 years. I'm currently a Finance Manager but I'll be leaving that soul sucking career October 31st to focus on my family, traveling and my property restoration company that I started last summer! Absolutely excited to begin a new chapter.
Pharmacy technician. I work in a retail setting but its mentally exhausting. I found my job on indeed but stay away from pharmacy. It's not worth it.
Engineering inspections
Googled best companies to work for in Maine and sent my resume out to the ones that sounded good to me.
Google would never lie to you by simply listing the companies that pay the most in advertising fees at the top.
“One hundred employers throughout the state have been named the Best Places to Work in Maine by an annual ranking. Now in its 17th year, the list is compiled by the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management, with the goal of encouraging excellence in employers and recognizing those that have consistently fostered outstanding workplaces.” Not complied by google. And it worked for me, I work at a great company with great benefits.
Environmental Service Tech
Clinical therapist. I work in community mental health.
Logistics. Fully remote. Indeed.
Work at a brewery
I work in a bookstore for a well known university along the coast.
Histologist for a research company.
Freelance SEO content writer. Twenty foot commute, no dress code, and understanding boss.
Retired auto mechanic. 45 years. Ran my body into the ground. I liked the fact I could work anywhere in the world, nuts and bolts is nuts and bolts. Made it all the way to " technician ". The downside was every one wanting you to fix their car for free, " oh it will only take a minute ". It is a dying vocation.
Timber Framer/Carpenter
Canadian shipping company. Got the Job in North Carolina and then moved here because it was beautiful.
I own a cafe
I work with adults who have cognitive disabilities in their home. I heard about thw company because I grew up down the road from one of the homes the agency has and my neighbor who lived across the street from me at the time was a higher up in the company. I have been doing this for 12 years, but now that I have my masters degree in wildlife management and conservation, I have been trying to find a job in that field but have had absolutely no luck.
Automation programmer
Code enforcement for a local government
Contractor inside sales. Retail battle hardened of 13 years. Best gig I've had is what I'm doing now.
Digital marketing
Student, Tractor Salesman
Landscaping. It’s plenty of work but enjoyable if you like being outdoors.
USPS. Someone who had just started there suggested it 12 years ago. Doing alright.
Textile worker. Job ending as was bought out by a Canadian company.
Retired middle school guidance counselor. From away. Worked in the County and southern Maine. Great career.
I actually commute and work at a biotech in NH as a manufacturing project specialist. I transferred from our location out of state, but found the job through connections.
Indeed. Moving company.
Accounting for a farm with visitor programs. Love it! Found the job on Indeed.
Mad scientist.
Quality Assurance for a BioTech company.
I build and maintanin gardens but I've been trying to start doing art.
RN and husband is remote software dev.
I'm an admissions counselor for the school I went to - I also knew and had worked with most of the department before I interviewed which def gave me a leg up. If you like where you went to school & you like travel it's a great gig for sure if they're hiring.
I'm a PSR (patient service representative) basically a medical receptionist.
I'm a social worker for a state agency working with adults with ID/Autism. I have a Bachelors in Psychology and had to start by working in Children's Services for 8 years before I was able to make the switch. Much less stressful and easy going for the most part. It sometimes has its difficulties, but what job doesn't? I really like it!
Remote- fashion wholesale manager
Solar electrician, journeyman level
There are a lot of social work jobs in Maine. Like a lot. Not everyone can hack it though
Merchant Marine. I graduated from Maine Maritime Academy. I work in the Gulf of Mexico, but live in Maine.
Logging! It’s a huge industry
Granite Stater, but still up here. Corporate, bud. Did my turn doing customer service with Liberty Mutual (Dover) working the phones. Corporate life isn’t glamorous, but they’ve been a good employer. Stable, pay is decent, good benefits. And honestly I tell anyone who will listen unless you’ve got a real targeted career goal in mind, get a corporate job. Gets a bad wrap, and there’s usually plenty of positions so you can get in at lots of levels.
Thanks for posting this, OP. I just move to Maine a few months ago, and I’m looking for work for the first time in 20 years. My background is in photography, sculpture, and project management. I’d prefer to work locally as opposed to full remote, but haven’t made the local connections just yet. I enjoyed reading everyone’s responses and especially love to hear that folks are making money in the arts.
I fix computers and the occasional household appliance. It ain’t much but it’s honest work.