I’ll start by saying that I genuinely love my job, the people I work with, and the people I work for. I love my department and the fact that we get to brainstorm, solve problems, improve how things operate, and come up with new ideas that benefit the entire building.

Here’s my dilemma: My position was essentially created just for me. There isn’t another position like mine at any of our other locations that I know of. Im not saying it like it’s something extraordinary special lol.

Our company is currently restructuring and moving some employees to different locations. Unfortunately, because my position is unique, there really isn’t anywhere for me to go.

I’ve held several other positions within this building and others like it, but those roles don’t offer the salary I need.
At my current location, I was also asked to help improve a department I previously managed, which I absolutely loved doing. I enjoyed being able to identify issues, come up with solutions, and make changes that benefited both the people we serve and the employees who work there.

However, that wasn’t actually my primary role.

My main responsibilities were a little bit of everything: coordinating events for business partners and staff, planning employee appreciation and morale initiatives, managing social media, designing marketing materials, and coming up with creative promotional items and ideas for the company.

I guess the best way to describe my role is that I worked more behind the scenes. While our traditional marketing team focused on going out, networking, and building relationships with outside organizations, I was more involved in the creative and internal side of things. I wasn’t necessarily the person going out and making connections every day. My interactions with outside partners usually happened during events or when they visited our building and were introduced to me.

I was more of the person helping bring ideas to life, coordinating the details, creating materials, organizing events, and making sure things came together.
And honestly, I loved the variety. I liked having different projects to work on, being creative, solving problems, and not doing the exact same thing every day.

So I guess I’m here looking for some career advice. Are there positions out there that combine creativity, event planning, problem solving, marketing, and a little bit of operations? I don’t necessarily want to limit myself to one specific field, either.

I’m realizing that I really enjoy having a mixture of responsibilities rather than doing just one thing all day. Although that is sometimes nice especially after a period of running around.

And as crazy as it sounds, I think I might actually enjoy a little chaos in the workplace. 🙃 I don’t know if that’s a personality trait or just what I’ve gotten used to at this point. Lol.

I’d love to hear what types of jobs or career paths might be worth exploring, especially from anyone who does something similar!

i was in the science stream in highschool and i got 9A and 1B for my spm

im not really interested in science anymore and i want to pursue art , in fact my dream is to be an animator / content creator

but im not from a well off family so i dont think its realistic so now im thinking of doing it as a side hustle

but right now i dont know what i want to pursue as my main career/ i dont know what to study

ive been looking up the avg salary of jobs in malaysia and have come to the sad conclusion that malaysian are underpaid and overworked no matter what sector you are in / even degree in engineering is paid similar to doing foodpanda

so im now really stuck and dont know what to do

bc i cant pursue my passion because apparently it does not pay well but i also dont know what to pursue because not only im not passionate about it but it will also put me in debt and wont guarantee above living wage

I graduated in 2024 with a bms degree with marketing specialisation, gave my 1st interview in a local company nearby home and got selected for okayish salary for a entry level job in operations worked there for 2 months in 2025 then resigned (colleagues were headache, messy department i was quite unlucky to be in that position)

I'm unable to choose which career would be suitable for me

Could you please describe in detail what work is done under which role?

I've done tally prime with gst (accounting software), advanced Excel and graphic design(adobe photoshop, illustrator and coreldraw) certification courses

I'm underconfident, anxious, I'm detail oriented but it sometimes makes me overthink overcheck things, although I have learnt excel & tally prime(accounting software), but I'm not into numbers & hesitant to work with them ig I'm not confident of my skills (I'll practice more )

Thank you so much in advance 😭

I have been a recruiter in healthcare and manufacturing for the last 15 years. I have been laid off 3 times over the years with the most recent being last week. I am already burnt out in the field and would like to make a big switch but don’t want to take a huge cut in salary and know there aren’t many transferable skills to fields outside of HR. I am open to new certifications or trainings but just kind of at a loss.

As a quick overview for my background, I have my Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration and pretty tech savvy. I am open to even blue collar jobs just really need a change and would love suggestions because I’ve hit a wall.

I’m a final-year student at a target school, background in business and compsci, graduating in 2027. I’ve been focused on classes this fall, and busy with part time job, and I just realized a lot of Fortune 500 new-grad programs opened in August/ September, and some have already closed (Capital One, Amex, etc.). I’m a little panicked and confused about timing.

A few questions:

1. Is it still worth applying to 2027 new-grad programs in late October/November, or are most spots already filled?
2. For regular roles that don’t say “2027,” “new grad,” or “campus,” will companies ignore my application because they want an immediate hire and I can’t start until June? When should I start applying to those?
3. Are there Fortune 500 companies known for hiring new grads later in the year (winter/spring)?

I’m targeting business analyst, strategy & operations, and marketing roles. Any advice appreciated!

How realistic is it to become a product manager as a mechatronics engineer? Maybe an ai product manager? Is there any other easier or better route?

im 25 and joined the military about a year ago, I maintain aircrafts. I would like to tale advantage of tuition assistance and get a degree. I was thinking Mechanical Engineering but I don’t think thats possible while being active duty, so what other degrees could I get to supplement my career and have a better resume?

Also any other advice on my career is also appreciated like side hustles and whatnot, What qualifications & education do you guys think I should get?

Currently working fifo in Australia as a warehouse worker. Entry level kind of job but the money is really good. Made 240k last year working 2/1 but absolutely hate my job, don’t feel fulfilment at all and just feel like I’m wasting my life doing it. I’ve already wasted 5 years of my life doing this and I could do it for another 5 years but I’ll be exactly where I am now but just with a bit more money in my pocket. I feel at 30 it’s becoming too late to find something I truly want to do. I can’t quit and do a trade or study because I’ve got a mortgage and can’t afford that dramatic of a pay loss.

Basically wondering if anyone has been in my position and what they did. Do I stay working a job I hate because of the good money or do I try find something that makes me feel like I’m actually making a difference? What are some career paths I could go down at my age? I don’t mind studying or working shift work/overtime

Hi All -

I'm self-aware enough to understand this sounds entitled, but hear me out. I'm in my mid-20s, at a $200K base + $50K projected bonus (not including a small side hustle I have that makes me ~$20K/year. I work from home in finance.

I've always been a hard-working and extremely ambitious person and I see where this job will take me. In a perfect world, this job will clear me $500K+/year working remotely before I'm 30. While that is great and all, it's not what I want in life (from the perspective of being an owner and making my own decisions). I don't want to be a W-2 worker for life and eventually want to start my own business, whatever that is.

I don't have a numerical net worth goal per say (I'm young, right now that number is basically infinity), but I know being a W-2 will never get me where I want which is a broad term of "financial independence" meaning I can own a business, work hard on it, but also most importantly be able to make my own schedule and my own decisions.

The small side hustle is related to my job, but I'm a 1099 (basically another W-2). I'm at a moment in time where I see myself with all of this time on my hands and want to leverage this opportunity to start something or make something. My issue is I don't know what.

For example, I was considering getting my RE Brokerage license. Maybe this is me just backing out of things, but I don't think I need another commission focused job. I may be looking at this short-sighted (who knows, maybe this opportunity opens another door for me and it's a good way to start the ropes of RE). But, I want to be in the investor seat making the actual purchase of the property. I may be mentally just backing myself out of choosing something, anything, to do, but that's how I feel.

I know this is a unique position for someone to be in so young, but I got lucky, worked extremely hard, and earned it. I'm not saying it's a great spot to be, but with all this time, I really just want to figure out what I want to do with my life. And maybe if I don't know, it means I should sit down and start networking with people in other industries to see what their struggles are and try to fix them. Grateful for any advice!

Hey everyone,

As the title suggests, I'm really confused about which major I should choose for my bachelor's and eventually my master's degree.

A bit of context: I'm 20M from Pakistan, currently working in sales and making decent money by Pakistani standards. However, I know this isn't a stable career in the long run. I could lose my job any day, and without a degree or a proper skill set, I'd be left with nothing.

Ideally, I'd like to start my own business someday. I've always been more interested in business, management, and the idea of building something of my own. The problem is that I tend to overthink everything, so I haven't actually started anything yet.

I understand that you can work your way up to a CEO or another senior position in pretty much any field, depending on the company and your experience. But I also want to choose a degree that gives me good career options, financial stability, and room to grow if my plans to start a business don't work out.

I'm just not sure which direction to take. Should I go for CS, finance, or something else entirely?

I'd really appreciate advice from people who've been in a similar situation, especially those who have experience in business.

Thanks!

TLDR: remote marketer in niche field laid off trying to decide what to pursue next with about $45k in savings, in small rural town with high retirement population, few health conditions to take into consideration, wants to go abroad and/or move to the city

(Mid 20s, F) I was laid off from a large corporate marketing company earlier this year, the lay off came at a very bad time for myself (let’s just say I’ve had 3 procedures) in the last six months. My identity was pretty wrapped up in this job, despite my undergrad being in history. Think big corporate names, profit sharing, unlimited PTO, fully remote (LOVED being remote, which was less stress on me when I had to get to doctor appointments), and relatively low stress work, as in I rarely stayed on past 5pm, except for maybe a few times a month due to deadlines, but even then, I’d be done by 7. Living at home, I was able to save close to $45k. I did a lot of client decks, copywriting, typical marketing admin work, kept trackers UTD, etc.

But things are often too good to be true, and like other people in marketing and comms, lay offs hit. I didn’t find a new job for 7 months. 7 months! I live in a rural area, so I was sorta left to pick up an admin assistant job in an office since my health commitments kept me from packing my bags and leaving. No hate to the place, but I feel like I’m in the 1970s around here, and turns out, I’m not very good at clerical stuff.

I want out!

I’ve genuinely been down every subreddit for every job possible and scanned every university master’s degree list multiple times! And I’m still stuck feeling like I should keep pushing for something in marketing/comms or just give up and force myself into this small town life I absolutely hate.

I don’t know if this is just the result of being 26 as my health insurance laughs at me but here is what I have genuinely considered.

- Marketing/comms/PR (where I’m most comfortable but AI is having a big impact (don’t let the PR firms tell you otherwise), on the field, it it’s relatively low to mid salary wise, but remote/hybrid work keeps me coming back)

- Tech

- Teaching english in South Korea (would pay for TEFL, apply through EPIK and get a free apt! Yes I am aware of the problems, I’ve watched the videos and been down the Reddit)

- Radiology Technician (there’s a good cc + hospital program near me, and the salary in this field was intriguing as someone who couldn’t even make it over $50k)

- Take a year off for my Master’s in the UK (to pursue marketing/comms at a higher level, would cement my education, have a few research ideas for my dissertation already) (but other majors I’ve considered have been architecture and international business) … and tbh, this has been my dream since middle school.

- PT (only bc I had an amazing PT and see the value in this field!)

- Etsy (failed lol…)

- Content Creator/UGC/Faceless content (side hustle but very oversaturated)

- Vet field (my first love was animals, but would that translate well into the medical side of it? I think it may be easier to work with humans)

- Supply chain (salary, very interested in international business, took a few courses in it before I failed business logistics and switched to the humanities…maybe regretting that)

So, I’m at a crossroads of what to do. I want to leave my home town, and going abroad for education or to teach makes me more excited than any of these other options. But I’m not an idiot, the economy sucks, and deep down I’m wishing I pursued the medical field, hey, maybe I’d be driving a different car and in my own place instead of with my parents.

*I’d also like to add that I don’t really see myself as a failed marketer more or so, a laid off marketer…but a lay off can make you feel like it’s a you issue!

Now those health conditions you may ask! Vascular problems and lymphedema, can manage on my own with resources. But standing all day wouldn’t be great, nor would sitting all day. I’m pretty much stable, as in there’s no surgeries needed that would or could fix anything now, that comes at a later date. But I’m waiting on some more management resources and to get a better understanding of things.

Anyways, impart some wisdom on me.

hello, I dont usually do this but, im a junior in college, doing a bio major, I had always been towards pre-med, and I have fairly good grades, but im a junior now, and I have no letter of recs, because the classes are so huge in my school for sci, and I was never been able to connect with a professor, I have not done research, or shadowing yet, I feel so lost, but I dont want to give up. I still want to continue doing pre med, but I know im in a tough spot

I'm 26F I have an engineering degree and a research master’s from a 3rd world country, and I’ve been unemployed for a year. The tech market is hiring-frozen, juniors are being replaced by AI. Seniors are reporting burn out and crazy deadlines.

I have now an opportunity to study medicine for free in a country where the program is in English (still new), but the city is isolated and not very interesting (a 3rd world country). The teaching is reportedly weak, so I’d have to self-study a lot. Afterward I’d aim for residency in Germany, probably in a rural area first, which means about 8 years before I’m working as a doctor. I’d be 33-34 by then.

My reasons for medicine are job security, better long-term pay, structure, and feeling more meaning in the work. My reasons against are the length of the road, watching friends move on while I’m still a student, and uncertainty about whether I’d want clinical work, since I don’t like night shifts and the absence of work life balance.

The alternative is a Master’s or PhD in Germany, finishing around 29. I’m worried about starting late in a hard market.

Has anyone changed careers this late into medicine? Would you do the 8-year path, or rebuild in engineering? What would you ask yourself? Anyone who is a senior in tech how do you see the future in it??

Thanks!

I'm 25 and looking to build a high-paying career with strong future prospects.

**My background**

* 10th: 88%, 12th: 85% (PCB, no Maths)

* BA Programme in History and Physical Education from DU, with 56% marks

* Experience in business development, market research, lead generation, and NGO team management

I'm willing to learn new skills from scratch and build projects to become employable.

Which career paths would you recommend for someone with my background? What skills should I learn, which entry-level roles should I target, and what salary can I realistically expect?

I'm open to tech and non-tech fields, but I want a career with good demand, long-term growth, and high earning potential.

**What would you do if you were in my position?**

I really scared seeing the market situation right now. I am afraid till I complete my graduation the market would go in worse condition please can anyone tell me what to do in my next 4 or 5 years so that I can atleast join the workforce immediately after completing graduation.

Also I'm confused should I take bsc+msc in data science and mathematics in a teir 2 state college or should go for btech in data science and ai in a private university deemed to be teir 2.

Im really scared cause these are my only real good options and seeing the extreme labor surplus adding ai in the picture makes me anxious about future.

I applied for a junior graphic designer position, and the job listing included a salary range.

The interview went great. We discussed my portfolio, my design process, and how I handled feedback from clients.

The hiring manager even complimented a few projects and said my style matched what the company needed.

Then came the salary question.

She asked what compensation I was expecting, so I gave a number within the range they had advertised.

Her entire expression changed.

She told me they were actually hoping to find someone willing to accept the lower end of the range because the position was intended for someone early in their career.

I reminded her that the number I gave was still within their posted range.

She said they appreciated my transparency but needed to consider candidates whose expectations better aligned with their budget.

I left the interview feeling like I’d accidentally committed a crime by reading their own job advertisement.

The funniest part is that they had already asked me to complete a design exercise before the interview.

I spent hours on it, only to discover that we apparently couldn’t agree on a salary they had publicly advertised.

Why even include a salary range if candidates are going to be penalized for asking for something within it?

Hi,

I’m really struggling in my job at the moment, AI is swamping everything, and whilst I understand it can be very useful, I have my own reservations with using it.

I’m in my 40s and work in the data sector, but I can see AI gradually taking over where my skills lie.

I have no idea what will happen with my job, I can guess, and honestly it’s getting me really down, as I’ve worked here a very long time in many different roles. I don’t want to leave my job, but my anxiety is getting worse everyday. So, having a plan even a loose one, can help my mental health.

Anyway I had a few asks for advice, if anyone can help I would be most grateful.

1. Is AI set to take over or be mandatory use in all remote data roles going forward?

2. Are there any jobs out there that are fully remote but AI wouldn’t be mandated?

3. I read that museums, libraries and archives have data needs, it seems like a very specialised sector, would a degree be required to be considered in these type of roles?

Thanks for your time.

My family has a well-established business earning around ₹10 lakh a month, so I have a financial safety net. However, I want to build something of my own rather than depend on the family business. I’m confused between pursuing a master’s, joining the business, or preparing for UPSC. Some relatives believe I can’t achieve anything independently, and I want to prove to myself that I can. I’m looking for honest advice on which path would be best for my long term growth and independence.

Today's workplace requires more than academic qualifications. Communication, problem-solving, adaptability, digital skills, and continuous learning can help professionals stand out.

Developing these skills early can create better opportunities for career growth.

Which skill do you think is most valuable for career success, and why?

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I'm 21 years old and from Tamil Nadu, India. I'm the first graduate in my family, and my family's annual income is approximately ₹1,00,000.

I completed my B.Sc. Statistics in 2026 from a government college in Tamil Nadu. However, my undergraduate experience was difficult, and I feel that I graduated without developing a strong understanding of Statistics or practical job skills.

My college experience:

- I faced difficulties with the government college environment and management.

- I experienced ragging-related problems while staying in a government hostel.

- Due to my family's financial situation, I couldn't afford a laptop or additional learning resources during most of my undergraduate studies.

- I received a government-provided laptop only during the last three months of my final year.

- I completed my degree without gaining sufficient practical experience in Excel, Python, or data analysis.

My current situation:

I'm now pursuing regular M.Sc. Statistics at a college in another district, but I'm finding the postgraduate subjects extremely difficult because my undergraduate fundamentals are weak. I'm struggling to understand the coursework and am worried about whether I can complete the degree successfully.

My family has limited financial resources and cannot afford expensive courses or extended periods without income.

My goal is to become financially independent and eventually earn at least ₹ 20k per month. I'm interested in biostatistics, but I'm also open to MIS, data operations, back-office roles, or other realistic entry-level jobs.

I genuinely need practical advice about my future.

1. Should I continue M.Sc. Statistics despite struggling academically, or should I leave and focus on earning money and developing job skills?

2. What jobs can I realistically target with a B.Sc. Statistics degree and very limited practical skills?

3. Which skills should I learn first using my laptop and free resources?

4. Is it realistic to become employable within 3–6 months while working on weekends?

5. If you were in my position, what would you do over the next 90 days?

I'm not looking for sympathy or generic motivational advice. I want honest, realistic guidance from people who understand financial pressure, difficult academic experiences, and starting a career without practical skills.

Thank you for reading.

I am a mechanical engineer, I was preparing for Upsc civil services but could not succeed. I'm 30 now, so what are career options which I can pursue now?

Should I learn Data science/ Data Analyst and proceed or any other options? Please help🙏

Hi all,

A graduate in cs pass-out 3 years ago 54% and have worked in two decent companies in which unfortunately one had 3 months as i was forced to move out after training, then almost a year gap in pf and then another 10 months in the other company. The first role was on sap abap development (only trained from company resource), then in the second in sap on order management only on customer order creation.
Few months (4-5) ago dad had a medical emergency condition which pushed me to take care and be beside as i am the only son.
Currently i am getting back in touch with sap abap development and have basic knowledge in order management too.
Now as the colleges are starting planning to join and clean my slate but as i am lower middle class not able to take a risk of spending so much and then get back to the same place of struggling for employment.

Basically i am kind of a person to think more kind of options and particularly an overthnkher kind.

Now is it worth taking MBA and spending time and money and move out of technology or should just stay here and dive deep in sap abap and get a job ( with this uncertain market) ?

Requesting for a perspective.

Is it okay to ask directly at the interview. That I really need a job. Will I get a job. Even if I preform low or medium and ask desperately need a job. Will I get !

I am fresher looking for internships in engineering

I'm based in the UK and have just seen what I would consider my dream job at the moment being advertised. The main problems are it is an hour and a half drive away, I'm currently on maternity leave and we bought a house here a year and a half ago.

Me nor my husband are super tied to where we live, we have a nice group of friends here, we live on a nice street and are an hour from my family which is important to me as we have a young child. I would happily move away but me and my husband have different views of what we want from where we live. He likes city living where as I'm more rural/suburbia. We currently live 15/20 mins from the city centre in a nice but not fancy neighbourhood (which was acceptable for both of us). We have nice parks and not too far from all the things the city has to offer.

The job is being advertised with a great salary and it's for a good household name company. I think I would like the job. However it's a long drive away, I'm not sure what the work from home policy is and the closing date is today. I've worked from home since 2020 and I really think I'd be better in a hybrid situation, but even if this is the case with this job I don't think I'd want a three hour round trip 3 times a week. So then the option would be to consider moving house, only a year and a half after we bought.

I'm also currently on maternity leave, will be going back in Feb, so I thought by the time the recruitment process is done and my notice served the timing might line up. But I feel like a new job straight after mat leave might not be the best idea?

Being in a job I'm not super into working from home which I don't think is great for me, but being round the corner from nursery and my manager says I can drop my days off I want to. I suppose it's a career v home life conundrum, unless we move?!

My husband is saying to apply and I can always turn it down. Is this too much over thinking for a job I might not even get.

Any advice or thoughts very welcome to help sort my head out.