Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I’ll give you the 7 worst jobs that can get you stuck forever. It's okay to work with them for a while with a purpose, but you have to be very careful not to become too comfortable with them. Or else, you’ll get stuck.
1. Job #1
Entry Pay: $12–$15/hour ($24k–$30k/year)
High-End: $45k–$50k/year (as a store manager)
Path: Sales Associate → Shift Lead → Assistant Manager → Store ManagerTraining: On-the-job training, basic customer service and POS system usage
Cost: $0 (training usually provided by employer)
2. Job #2
Entry Pay: $11–$14/hour ($22k–$28k/year)
High-End: $40k–$55k/year (as a store manager or franchise supervisor)
Path: Crew Member → Shift Leader → Assistant Manager → Store ManagerTraining: On-the-job training, food safety, basic equipment use
Cost: $0 (training provided by employer)
3. Job #3
Entry Pay: $16–$20/hour ($32k–$40k/year)
High-End: $50k–$60k/year (as admin assistant, office manager)
Path: Admin Assistant → Executive Assistant → Office Manager → Operations RoleTraining: Basic computer and office software proficiency (e.g., MS Office)
Cost: $0–$500 (free or low-cost courses; optional certification)
4. Job #4
Entry Pay: $12–$15/hour ($24k–$30k/year)
High-End: $35k–$40k/year (with experience or supervisory role)
Path: Attendant → Lead Attendant → Lot Supervisor → Site Manager (rare)Training: On-the-job, basic customer service and sometimes cash handling
Cost: $0
5. Job #5
Entry Pay: $15–$18/hour ($30k–$36k/year)
High-End: $50k–$60k/year (as executive secretary or senior admin)
Path: Secretary → Admin Assistant → Executive Assistant → Office ManagerTraining: Typing, organization, office software skills
Cost: $0–$2,000 (can learn for free, but business/admin certificates cost more)
6. Job #6
Entry Pay: $11–$13/hour ($22k–$26k/year)High-End: $30k/year (rare promotions or supervisor roles)
Path: Greeter → Customer Service Associate → Floor Lead (if promoted)
Training: On-the-job customer service basics
Cost: $0
7. Job #7
Entry Pay: $14–$18/hour ($28k–$36k/year)
High-End: $60k/year (with years of experience, in high-risk areas, or armed roles)
Path: Security Guard → Site Supervisor → Operations ManagerTraining: Security guard license (state-specific), CPR/first aid, sometimes firearm certification
Cost: $100–$1,000 (depending on state licensing and training requirements)
00:00 - Start here
01:59 - Job #1
03:43 - Job #2
06:10 - Job #3
08:12 - Job #4
09:53 - Job #5
11:41 - Job #6
13:12 - Job #7
14:59 - Extra Value
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In this video, I’ll give you the 7 worst jobs that can get you stuck forever. It's okay to work with them for a while with a purpose, but you have to be very careful not to become too comfortable with them. Or else, you’ll get stuck.
1. Job #1
Entry Pay: $12–$15/hour ($24k–$30k/year)
High-End: $45k–$50k/year (as a store manager)
Path: Sales Associate → Shift Lead → Assistant Manager → Store ManagerTraining: On-the-job training, basic customer service and POS system usage
Cost: $0 (training usually provided by employer)
2. Job #2
Entry Pay: $11–$14/hour ($22k–$28k/year)
High-End: $40k–$55k/year (as a store manager or franchise supervisor)
Path: Crew Member → Shift Leader → Assistant Manager → Store ManagerTraining: On-the-job training, food safety, basic equipment use
Cost: $0 (training provided by employer)
3. Job #3
Entry Pay: $16–$20/hour ($32k–$40k/year)
High-End: $50k–$60k/year (as admin assistant, office manager)
Path: Admin Assistant → Executive Assistant → Office Manager → Operations RoleTraining: Basic computer and office software proficiency (e.g., MS Office)
Cost: $0–$500 (free or low-cost courses; optional certification)
4. Job #4
Entry Pay: $12–$15/hour ($24k–$30k/year)
High-End: $35k–$40k/year (with experience or supervisory role)
Path: Attendant → Lead Attendant → Lot Supervisor → Site Manager (rare)Training: On-the-job, basic customer service and sometimes cash handling
Cost: $0
5. Job #5
Entry Pay: $15–$18/hour ($30k–$36k/year)
High-End: $50k–$60k/year (as executive secretary or senior admin)
Path: Secretary → Admin Assistant → Executive Assistant → Office ManagerTraining: Typing, organization, office software skills
Cost: $0–$2,000 (can learn for free, but business/admin certificates cost more)
6. Job #6
Entry Pay: $11–$13/hour ($22k–$26k/year)High-End: $30k/year (rare promotions or supervisor roles)
Path: Greeter → Customer Service Associate → Floor Lead (if promoted)
Training: On-the-job customer service basics
Cost: $0
7. Job #7
Entry Pay: $14–$18/hour ($28k–$36k/year)
High-End: $60k/year (with years of experience, in high-risk areas, or armed roles)
Path: Security Guard → Site Supervisor → Operations ManagerTraining: Security guard license (state-specific), CPR/first aid, sometimes firearm certification
Cost: $100–$1,000 (depending on state licensing and training requirements)
00:00 - Start here
01:59 - Job #1
03:43 - Job #2
06:10 - Job #3
08:12 - Job #4
09:53 - Job #5
11:41 - Job #6
13:12 - Job #7
14:59 - Extra Value
💲Patreon Exclusive💲
patreon.com/tommybryson
😎Call Me😎: bit.ly/30IBr0i
😎Second Channel😎: bit.ly/3c4sVPS
👨🏽💻Financial Freedom Course👨🏽💻$100 OFF CODE: LONGTERM
Link: longtermteam.teachable.com/p/financial-freedom-steps-from-nothing-to-freedom
* PRO TIP*
INFORMATION IS EVERYTHING
💲Patreon Exclusive💲
patreon.com/tommybryson
👕Merch👕
teespring.com/stores/tommybryson
✅2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS✅
amzn.to/2Enayo8¬¬¬
🎁ACORN FREE $5🎁
Link: acorns.com/invite/38EYSU
⚡FREE KINDLE UNLIMITED⚡ (traditional reading)
Link: amzn.to/2VGbxt9
👨🏽💻DISCORD PRIVATE GROUP👨🏽💻
discord.gg/EcZEHpA
My Camera Gear: amazon.com/shop/tommybryson
✔ Help Us Reach 600,000 Subscribers: goo.gl/0wvm6w
😎All My Social Media😎
Link: https://linktr.ee/tommybryson ---
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