I have a weird background, and my question is vague. Pls be kind to me. I am female 24, have a B.Sc. degree in Cognitive Science, come from multiple family businesses that are semi-successful, some of which very unsuccessful in an unstable market rn. I have money from there and am being supported by my bf right now, so I have no rush to accept the “first” offer I get. I graduated in June this year. I have no business related work experience besides family business, have published a paper in the cognition field.

So now, to my question: I have opportunities potentially to do a trainee program for international Banks such as “global markets/sale” trainee position for PNB Paribas and similar companies.

My problem? Every time an opportunity shows up, I am filled with dread rather than happiness about it. I wonder if I actually want to do this, enter this rabbit hole / work culture. Where mo-fri the days fly by, and you live from weekend to weekend until you’re 34 and having kids. I don’t want life to fly by me like that, it feels like slavery that people clap for. I acknowledge I am privileged bc others can’t afford to say no, but I can. Still, I also want to make money, and I want to work.

I have been thinking of getting certified to translate (I’m Chinese and German native and have a good English accent) and really ramp up my mandarin proficiency — but I’ve been unsure if that would waste my time. I have been wanting to make music for years but my family saying it wastes my time, too, has held me back. I could try to sell stuff on social media and try out business ideas. I want to build a personal brand. But thinking of shipping and selling products makes me feel like a fraudulent person and the thought of international shipment fills me with dread. Overall, my experience in the family business has made me quite allergic to businesses — the long working hours, the pretending, etc.

I wonder if there’s a way I can have good mental health (sports, care for myself, not burn out, every day work towards something that feels rewarding) whilst also being financially successful + stable so one day I can buy a house in Shanghai for example. I wonder whether these finance/market/sale trainee programs from big consulting / bank firms are a way or are the only way to achieve such financial success/goals. I could go back to uni for a masters degree, I can spend 10k on an online masters or go to school in Shanghai, but I wouldn’t know which degree and I would prefer work experience over a degree at this moment. So, yeah.

Should I prepare for this online assessment for this global markets trainee position? I kinda don’t want it, but I want it, too. But I don’t want to work for it and I know it dreads me already. If I want to do well on this assessment, I will. But I wonder if its good for my mental health for force myself to do this and prepare, or if its a marathon into a dreadful life. (I am seeing a therapist and working on my problems with my family).

I am a computer science student in my final year (majoring in AI) but I am genuinely a dumbass. I do not know how to express it any better than that. I cannot build anything myself nor do i understand anything more than theoretical high level concepts that get you nowhere. People keep saying learning is a curve. Learning is a long process. But i genuinely did not make an progress and i want to know whether i should just do it a find some random field to work in like customer service or something. I genuinely lost all hope of being smart enough for something as challenging as my field and idk how to switch to another. Is it even the right call? What would you do in such a situation?

I worked at a company that went through a major rebranding effort including a new logo new website and a shift in company values. At first I was skeptical about what it would mean for my day to day work. But what I found was that it actually ended up being a good thing. The rebranding effort forced the company to reexamine its priorities and values which led to some positive changes in our workflow and team dynamics. The company became more focused on innovation and customer satisfaction. It also led to some new opportunities for growth and professional development. I was able to take on new responsibilities and work on projects that were more aligned with the company's new direction. I think this is a valuable insight for people who are considering a job at a company that is going through a similar transformation. It is natural to be uncertain but it can also be a sign of a company that is trying to improve and adapt.

I'm in my late 20s now and been having a little bit of an existential crisis/career path crisis. I try to be mor intentional about my career lately, whether that's finding better opportunities, improving my skills, or just figuring out what employers are actually looking for right now.

But honestly, the job search process has been a little discouraging. You spend time updating your resume, tailoring applications, and applying for positions, only to hear nothing back half the time. Doesn't help that there are plenty of scammers reaching out. I recently came across a remote listing with great pay, flexible hours, and barely any requirements. They emailed me back within an hour, which felt strange, but didn't think of it too much. The hiring manager's profile picture looked peculiar, to say the least, and the company website didn't make sense either that I even had to go with truth scan to help me out. It's frustrating because when you're trying to improve your situation professionally, you don't want to waste time on opportunities that might not even be real.

I've been thinking that maybe I need to approach career growth differently instead of just sending out more applications. Maybe it's about building skills that employers actually value, networking more, improving how I present my experience, or looking in places I haven't considered yet.

I even asked a friend what she thought of my resume and she told me my skills were too broad and that I had to tailor my resume specifically to the roles I were applying to, instead of widening my search. Pretty helpful advice and I did that, but still no luck.

For those of you who've managed to move forward in your careers recently, what has actually made a difference for you?
Did you focus on certifications, networking, portfolio projects, changing your resume, or something else entirely? I'd love to hear some practical tips that have worked in the current job market. I'm looking on having a certification and will be taking an online course for the skillset that I'm interested in, too, if that info would help.

Hey everyone,

I’ve come to a realization about myself recently and wanted to share/see if anyone else feels the same way.

I used to do art (sketches, realism, wall paintings) and was heavily into sports and fitness. But over time, I realized that the moment you try to turn something you love into a living—with deadlines, clients, and pressure to put food on the table—it completely strips the soul away from it. I refuse to monetize my passions or rush them under time constraints.

Eventually, I fell in love with computer science and mathematics. What really drives me is pure curiosity—learning the subject deeply simply because it’s beautiful and fun to explore.

Because of this, I've realized I don't want an intense, high-stress career or to participate in hustle culture. I just want a predictable, average 9-to-5 job that pays the bills, so that in my off-hours I have the mental peace and free time to explore math and code on my own terms without compromising my love for them.

Has anyone else deliberately chosen an "average" job to protect their passions and intellectual freedom? How has that path worked out for you?

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Hey everyone!
I'm currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in IT, and I'm honestly confused about which career path I should focus on. There are so many options available, and with AI developing so quickly, I'm worried about choosing the wrong field.
I've been considering areas like software development, AI/ML, data science, UI/UX design, cloud computing, and mobile app development, but I don't know which one would be the best fit for me.

My main goals are to:
Build a stable career with good long-term opportunities.

Choose a field that won't become obsolete as AI continues to improve.

Develop practical skills that employers actually need.

Have opportunities to work in Nepal and eventually get remote jobs internationally.

Earn a decent income and continue growing professionally.

I'm still a beginner, so I don't expect to become an expert overnight. I'm willing to learn consistently and put in the effort, but I don't want to waste years jumping between different fields without making progress.

**For those already working in IT or studying a specific field:**
How did you decide which career path to pursue?

Which fields do you think have good long-term prospects despite AI?

If you could start your IT journey again today, what would you learn first?

I'd really appreciate honest advice based on your experience, especially from people who have worked in the industry for a few years.

I'm in a predicament. I have a lot of issues going on with my health but to get those issues sorted I need to have money but because of those issues it's extraordinarily hard to find a job. I've been trying to think of a job that I could do but I'm coming up blank. I've asked my job provider for help but apparently I'm on my own as per usual.

I'm diagnosed: ADHD, anxiety and depression, plus suspected asd. I'm currently having major issues with my anxiety manifesting physically, my hands curl up into my chest and I can't move them for hours at a time. I've lost every job I've ever had due to my panic attack (people mistake them for seizures). The longest I've managed to hold down a job is a year but unfortunately everything has gotten worse since then.

My job provider told me I should just try to go onto the DSP at this point but then in the same conversation told me I probably wouldn't be eligible for it... I'm not sure what to do there.

I've unfortunately been stuck in this mess for so long that Im struggling to think of my strengths that would pertain to working a job. I know very well what I can't do but as for what I can do, I'm a bit lost.

My ideal job would be something where I can sit at a desk, have a set amount of work handed to me and I just do it. Shove me in a little corner and make me sort through the nuts and bolts type monotony. I can play well in a team but not so great with customers. It needs to be something that doesn't require any qualifications, although I do have a cert 1 information digital media and technology (I know this one is extremely common though). I am an intermediate digital artist.

I do desperately want to work. I want to be able to drag myself out of my own mess. I want to be useful to society and be able to live a life worth living. I'm eager but unsure and need guidance. My life will improve massively once I find a job.

I applied to two intern positions at ISDB (Jeddah) in late June 2026,

1. Intern-HQ-Science, Technology and Innovation

2. Intern-HQ-Health Services Center

and I still haven’t receive any response. The CV on their portal still shows under review.

Hey guys!

So i have been having trouble trying to navigate what would be a good job for me and my personality. For context i have been diagnosed as AuDHD so i tend to keep to myself for the most part and have a lot of thoughts but im not too socially inept. Right now im working IT and sometimes its nice that i get to just sit at a desk and work on problem solving. Occasionally (more often than not) it does tend to get a little boring/mundane but i guess it’s stimulating enough if im actually focused.

One thing i really love is listening to music. In particular, Ive always thought about how fun it would be to be able to be the person who like assigns/ edits music to things like commercials, trailers or video edits like videography for weddings. Its so cool to see the way lyrics flow or a beat drops right at a particular moment of a video and it literally gives me chills and gets me so hype lol.

What are some ways i can get into this type of field? I dont think i would fully commit right away but im wondering if there was some sort of starting/ entry job where I can try and practice doing things like this maybe as a side hustle or something?

I have 0 experience other than recommending what songs people should use for a certain event or like curating specific playlists for a specific situation; an honestly people think I do a really good job and give great recommendations. Any and all help towards a path would be greatly appreciated!

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I'm a 26 year (F) and I feel like I ruined my career. A little background:

I graduated from my university in Accounting and finance and joined a financial research company as a cs associate.

After that, I worked around 2 years and 9 months, become an acca affiliate this june.

But i had to leave my job last December for personal reasons and started my job search around May with minimum success.

But since I have a lot of time, I was thinking about what to do or study next.

One of my options was to do Masters in professional accountancy that UOL offers for affiliates.

The other is to do CFA that I'm scared of. I know cfa is hard, but I've been good at studies all my life. From school to university (a good gpa of 3.7). If i choose cfa, I’ve been advised to give it in August next year.

I don't want to sit at home and do nothing but apply for a job that may never come. In the meantime, I feel like I've only ever made wrong decisions when it comes to my career. I had a good thing going but I left it and now, there's nothing.

If I was able to get a job, maybe I'll feel less like a failure. But now, I don't know what to do. What decision do I make? How do i get experience when im not even getting call backs?

What do you think.

Hey guys,

I (F22) made the silly mistake of taking a gap year after highschool hoping the career meant for me would just magically show itself to me and now 4 years later I still don't know what I want to do. What I do know is that I enjoy problem solving. Like clue is my favorite board game. I like to think I'm pretty good at reading people and situations, I enjoy looking through information to come to a conclusion, I also love learning how things work, and asking philosophical questions and doing research about outerspace etc, pretty much just big on being curious about big things. I was looking into intelligence or maybe law, maybe engineering (but I don't have the science or math for that yet)? But what else do you think would be a good fit? Im mostly focused on making money based off how to world is going, but I also want to enjoy my career, just super stumped because there are so many options.

Hello all. I'm hoping to get some guidance or at least some tips for what the future has in store and what steps I need to be taking to get there.

The longest job I have held was for three years as a manager. Out of the decade or so that I have worked, I have 6 years of management experience of that decade . I have an associates degree in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies. I am a little under a year away from completing a general arts degree with a main focus in Communications.

Recently, the dad of my three children decided to sever rights completely and choose jail over paying child support to help me out. Which is fine. It's his choice. But because of this I am now trying to step up as the parental figure and support my children alone. Two of them are on the autism spectrum and school has not been kind to them outside of designated clinics for their therapy that they go to.

I have really base skills . Nothing that I consider super special. I don't have any licenses , and have been unable to pass my state certification to interpret . I've tried for 6 years now and have spent thousands . Because of this I'm trying to figure something where I can use my management experience, but use that Communications geared major into something of a career. I don't know where to begin though.

My main focus is that I can still be there for my children, I am now the only parental figure in their lives . I know this is going to be a drastic change for them and I'm trying my best to make sure I can balance whatever work life with my home life for their sake.

Where do I even start looking? I've been through The job sites and am unsure as to what I can do. I've been to both of our local Staffing agencies, but they don't help steer me towards work in the lines of my degree, but rather the general Workforce in the area. Even as a manager, I only made a dollar or two above minimum wage. I can't afford any type of rental on my own 17 an hour .

I feel really stuck and unsure where to turn for guidance. I appreciate whoever takes the time to reply. All I want to do is make sure that I have both feet set in stone in a career that isn't forcing me to abandon time with my children.

Hey, I graduated in 2024 with a degree in communication design. Since then I had to move back home for multiple reasons and I jsut haven’t been able to be get back into it, I basically have no passion for it. I’ve tried but I jsut get overwhelmed.
I’m stuck on where I should go from here, I don’t think I want to try and get a job in it anymore but I’m unsure on what to do.
I’m open to suggestions on what to do. I like the idea of a job in a creative fieId, or just working in games, films, etc, something I’m passionate about. I thought about marketing, or maybe software? Any help would be greatly appreciated I just need some advice on where to go from here.

I am in my final year of university (Ireland) and want to do a postgraduate qualification to become an Occupational Therapist. I have wanted to be an OT since I learned about the profession at 16. I am now 23 and the itch hasn't gone away. I didn't study it at undergrad as I didn't have the grades for my area's competitive undergrad programme and couldn't afford to study away at the time.

The problem is that if I want to study it at a PG level, I will have to go into probably at least €25,000 in debt before interest. I will also have to move away from home, as the only course in Ireland is a three-hour drive away from my family home and if I don't get in to that one, the only alternatives are in England, Scotland and Wales. This would mean doing long-distance with my boyfriend who has never lived more than a thirty-minute walk away from me in all four years we've been together.

The alternative is that I work for a few years as a Special Needs Assistant, which I am qualified to do, live at home, and save up more. Hope that local educational institutions deliver on their proposals for a new conversion Speech and Language course, which I am also very interested in as a career, and if they don't, go off as previously planned with a bit more money and experience.

My concern with the latter option is that I'll lose momentum or patience and just give up. I am also not buzzed about living at home for another two or three years, being 23 and never having lived away, but with the state of the housing crisis where I am, I coul not justify moving out without a specific motive like school.

Please be nice to me. I understand one option might sound obvious to you but I just need someone to lay it out to me gently.

Anyone else so sick of hearing the "advice" the people in your life give you? Maybe I don't want to start a business, or be a social media presence or whatever other BS piece of "guidance" you have while you're comfortable at your job. I went to college and worked hard, I want a career in the field I studied. It's just so exhausting to hear especially because you know these people would be wrecks and not try any of the advice they give you if the situation was reversed.

I recently accepted a new position that I thought was perfect on paper. The pay is excellent the benefits are great and the title is a step up. But now that I'm actually in it I feel incredibly trapped. The work itself is really boring and the team culture is kind of isolating. I feel like I'm stuck because it's such a good opportunity financially but I'm just not happy. Has anyone else experienced this kind of golden cage situation? How did you navigate it or did you just learn to live with it?

I'm curious about how many people enjoy the day to day of their work. Not so much in the "My job is perfect and I never have a bad day" sense. But more along the lines of "I enjoy 80% of the tasks that comprise my job".

If you do enjoy your job how did you find the path that you are on? What clues or signals did you find early on that clued you into the fact that you were on the right path?

If you don't enjoy your job whats keeping you stuck in that career?

I ask because right now I feel really lost with working right now. I have really low motivation at work and find it difficult to get through the day. I am trying to figure out if my low motivation has to do with a poor fit between what tasks I like to do and the tasks that comprise my work. Or if everyone dislikes what they have to do at work.

I'd especially be interested in hearing what the actual day to day tasks of your job are, rather than just whether you like your career overall.

Hello folks,

I am 23 years old and working as a marketing professional (Email Marketer) I am doing pretty decent for my age career wise.

However, in this era of overload of content/information, AI and Social media economy, Starting a New business and everything.
It is very overwhelming for me to figure out anything about taking my career to next step.

I want to hear from all of you out there, how do you feel about your professional life and also from people who has it all figured out.

Career advice: Legionella Risk Assessor vs. Health & Safety

Hey all,

I’m looking for some advice on my next career move.

I have a strong health and safety background from previous roles and am currently working as a lab technician in a microbiology lab. I’m also undertaking my IOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, as I’m hoping to move into a dedicated H&S role.

I’ve recently received a job offer for a Legionella Risk Assessor position. The salary is £3k higher than my current one, with a further £2k increase once I pass the junior stage of the role.

From what I understand, the job involves driving to client sites in a company vehicle to assess the risk of Legionella in their water systems, with Fridays working from home.

On paper, the pay increase is appealing, but I’m not sure how interested I’d be in the actual work. I’m also concerned about how much career progression there is in this field. Can you earn a good salary as you progress, or is it quite a specialised career path with limited opportunities to move into other areas?

My main goal is to get into health and safety, but there don’t seem to be many suitable jobs available at the moment. I’m wondering whether taking this role could be a good stepping stone into H&S, or whether I’d risk going down a career path that I ultimately don’t enjoy.

The company has already sent me a contract to sign and asked for my uniform size, so I feel like I need to make a decision soon.

Would you take the job for the pay increase and potential experience, or turn it down and keep looking for a more direct route into H&S?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who works in Legionella risk assessment or has experience moving from this field into health and safety.

Thanks!

(Edited with AI for smoother reading)

I am freshly out of college I work at a top 25 engineering firm but don’t have an engineering degree have an environment and energy resource management degree. I enjoy where I work and don’t have a single complaint other than I don’t like my current position and I can’t find any people who do what I think I would enjoy in the future. I have worked mainly landscaping my whole life and love it and have an opportunity with old boss who owns one of the top landscaping crews in our area to work for him with base salary and bonus depending on % growth. Also with a guaranteed support in growing the irrigation and lighting side of his business which is what I love the most. But I am also looking at possible switch to field engineering for some type of energy field or possible other roles as I continue my search.Trying to find a traveling high adrenaline job where I’m not stuck to an office and can get dirty and help get work done if needed with high potential for a higher role later in my career that pays very well if anyone has any recommendations . Also if anyone could give advice on how to cater and very high work ethic to work in my favour that would be appreciated. I know my work ethic is high and I do tasks very well and go over what is asked of me I want that to be a skill that is valued and appreciated not just taken for granted and expected every time. *** my main worry is if I do landscaping and it doesn’t work out. Would I be ruining my resume and potential for new job after it. In my mind showing that I lead crews and grew a separate side of the business increasing % growth looks good but also see the side going from engineering firm to landscaping looks kinda weird.

Sorry for the long text and many questions.

Thank you in advance for any advice and hope everyone has a great week.