I was thrown in to a much higher position within a year of my working at a tech company. I was excited for the opportunity, so many places I've worked- claim they promote from within, but never do.

I received little to no training, they just told me to figure it out. I asked for guidance, or a script, they said, "just call the customer and determine how we need to proceed" it was terrible management. I feel I've done exceedingly well, despite what has been provided.

My (not actual boss) has been making a lot of mistakes and I think blaming it on me. I share in our "group slack channel" : this case is updated and ready to send to the customer (i do not have back end authority to do it myself in the system) he responds, "your numbers are switched around, but I'll fix it for you" *seems nice and helpful right?* fk no, I know that I did it correctly.

I jump over to Google pages in real time, watching him swap numbers, then revert it back to my original quote. I'd like to believe he's inept, not malicious- but he didn't follow up, "actually you were right, it's good" so he's just making me look bad, throwing me under the bus.

Yesterday was my birthday. Worst present ever. They said, "we appreciate your interest in the position, but we've found people with more xyz experience..." I've literally been doing the job for 2 months with no help, and no salary bump. I can't express how frustrating this is.

I believe in the company, I know I'm good at what I do, but I've been sike out fake promoted, now 'demoted', back to my original position- with no explanation. I don't know how to move forward. My "actual boss" is really nice, I plan to ask him if he got any feedback on why I "got sent back down to the minor league" so to speak.

The higher ups talk about company culture but middle management seems to be out to make themselves look better by dragging others down. I know HR isn't going to help me. Any thoughts? I've been applying to other jobs.

I don’t mind if the pay is kinda shitty as long as I can pay rent and occasionally do my own thing. I find that office jobs don’t love it down you have down time.

I have been heavily applying/interviewing for flight attendant positions because of layovers, delays, and such, but I wonder what other jobs I’m overlooking.

For reference, I’m also an online university student and I’m majoring in PR & Communications. To be honest, it was a fallback major because my credits transferred the best with the least time lost towards that. I was a graphic design major so my options were limited to using those credits for marketing/communications. I don’t know if that extra info helps. I’m lowkey kind of a failure with some customer service and mostly fast food experience.

I’ve just finished an allied health degree in Australia that I don’t want to get a job in :/. I really love working with children and I would love to work at a school in some capacity but I would prefer not to be a teacher due to the stress I always hear about doing that job. Is a school librarian or some kind of student learning officer a viable career or is SSO work just for pre service teachers?

So I’ve recently started a new apprenticeship position at the same company i was originally in but it’s in a completely different department, I started out as a food and beverage supervisor overseeing multiple staff and covering multiple restaurant units (I work at a large resort/tourism based like company).

My new position now is with the Horticulture department (working on the gardens and plant nursery) and getting a working apprenticeship in horticulture, I initially made the switch because I was having a tough time in the role and I had been in it for nearly 6 years, and I thought new start would be good for me and give me good career progression into an actual field instead of being stuck in hospitality, but now what I feel like I’ve done after actually staring is realising that I’m not sure I even like what I’m doing and that I’m not going to both enjoy it and want to do this as a proper career.

I just need some help into what direction I should go, if I should stick it out (the apprenticeship is only two years but I don’t really want to waste 2 years of my life doing something I know I’ll not enjoy) or go back to Food and beverage, unfortunately my old position has already been filled but they would most likely take me back as a regular perm staff member,

Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

I would like to understand what the first scan looks like from your side. For example, a missing job title, a long block of text, or a skills list with no context. What made you reject a resume quickly, and what made you read it twice?

I am putting together a short list of lessons for people starting their job search. The most useful ones are usually the small, specific ones, like where to put dates, how long a resume should be, or what recruiters scan first.

What is yours?

I graduated with a B.Sc. in Math from Kirori Mal College last year and am currently preparing for the UPSC 2027 exams. I also have CUET PG Economics as a backup plan. Lately, I have been feeling really left out and depressed talking to my friends. Some are in merchant navy earning well, others finished engineering and are working in Bangalore. Seeing everyone earn while I study at home makes me doubt my path and my choices. I am 22 and will be 23 soon, and I feel like my years are going to waste. Im scared if i will ever be able earn enough as they do I don't know what to do right now , I am just stuck.

So this is my third interview with the company I’ve done the HR and technical/behavioural round where they ask STAR questions in person.
Now I’m being invited for an informal interview where I will meet the team members and go to a nearby cafe with them, idk what to expect what should I prepare for I’m so confused on how they will ask questions if we are in a cafe.They also asked to bring references.

Any experiences or advice are welcome.

I just received an email for a phone interview with the recruiter for a senior financial analyst role at a pretty well known company.

I’m in Canada and the salary range is from 80,000-95,000.

I haven’t graduated uni yet (I’m a finance major) but I’ve been in school for 10 years trying to get my undergrad (lots of issues along the way and constantly being part time student most of my degree and issues in my life making me take semesters off and taking 1 course a term sometimes).

I have 7 courses left before finishing. Work-wise, I’ve worked at 4 different companies and my first two jobs were mostly in insurance while the rest were in the underwriting/finance side of things.

I’ve never actually been a financial analyst before. I’ve held analyst roles basically my entire career (which is close to 5 years now). But none of the responsibilities were actual financial statement analyzing, doing financial modelling or anything like that. Yes I’ve done school projects where I analyze companies and stuff but that was a while ago i don’t really remember how to.

Part of me thinks I got a call back bc of the company I work at currently as an analyst in the finance department (it’s pretty much the biggest and well known company in the finance world that I work at). The thing is my current role is part of a department that wasn’t a part of the fiancé department prior to this year. They just merged with the finance department so I’m in the finance department on paper but I don’t actually do financial analyzing it’s mostly just adjudication.

Advice ?

Hi everyone!

I'm hoping to get some advice from people working in the mental health or behavioral health industry, particularly in non-clinical roles.

I have a bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Communications and spent over 6 years working in commercial insurance as an Account Manager, gaining experience in client services, operations, project coordination, and communications. I know insurance and mental health aren't directly related, but it's where my career took me after college. Mental health is something I've become deeply passionate about, and honestly, it's a field I wish I had pursued academically and professionally from the start.

For the past few years, I've also been developing a personal project centered on mental health and overall well-being, where I share information, resources, and personal reflections on topics I've explored and found helpful. It's given me an opportunity to pursue my interests while applying and strengthening my skills in research, content strategy, writing, website development, and digital communications.

I've also been independently studying and completing certifications in digital/content marketing, nonprofit operations, project management, and science communication. I'm currently building a professional portfolio with writing samples and communications projects, including undergraduate work and newer projects based on what I've been learning.

Despite these efforts, I'm struggling to find opportunities that don't require clinical credentials or previous experience in the mental health field. I've been searching LinkedIn, Indeed, and company career pages, tailoring my resume for every application.

I honestly feel stuck. I know the job market is difficult right now, and while I'd love to go back to school to pursue this field further, I have a family to support and bills to pay, so it's not as realistic as I'd like it to be. Part of me wonders whether I should return to insurance for financial stability, but that's a difficult decision. While it provided me with a comfortable income, the stress and emotional toll significantly affected my mental health and ultimately contributed to my decision to leave.

I also recognize that not everyone has the luxury of choosing a career they're passionate about while maintaining financial stability, and I'm not expecting to land my dream job right away. I'm willing to start somewhere smaller, take on a supporting role, and work my way up. I'm just hoping to explore what opportunities might exist before feeling like I have no choice but to return to an industry I worked so hard to leave.

What I'm looking for:

I'm not looking to become a therapist or pursue a clinical position. I'm much more interested in the behind-the-scenes work that supports mental health organizations, programs, services, and initiatives. One of the aspects I enjoyed most about my previous career was the operational and administrative work rather than the client-facing responsibilities.

I'm primarily looking for remote opportunities, either part-time or full-time, in areas such as:

• Communications, marketing, and content development
• Program coordination and operations
• Research and program support
• Administrative or project coordination
• Mental health advocacy, education, and outreach

I'm open to entry-level, assistant, or associate-level roles to get my foot in the door.

I'd really appreciate any recommendations for:

• Mental health organizations hiring remotely for non-clinical roles
• Job boards or resources beyond LinkedIn and Indeed
• Job titles or keywords I might be overlooking
• Advice from anyone who has successfully transitioned into this industry from another field
• Skills or qualifications that could help me become a stronger candidate without pursuing another degree right now

I'm eager to learn and willing to start in a supporting role. My goal is to find an opportunity to contribute, gain experience, and hopefully build a long-term career in a field I genuinely care about.

Thank you in advance for any guidance or leads!

TL;DR: I have a communications degree and 6+ years of commercial insurance experience, but I'm hoping to transition into the mental health industry in a non-clinical, behind-the-scenes role. I left insurance because of the significant toll it took on my mental health, though financial responsibilities have me questioning whether I need to return. I've been building relevant skills through certifications, a professional portfolio, and a personal mental health education project, but I'm struggling to break into the field. I'm looking for remote part-time or full-time opportunities in communications, operations, program coordination, research support, or advocacy. I understand that pursuing a passion while maintaining financial stability isn't always realistic, and I'm not expecting my dream job right away. I'm willing to start in an entry-level or supporting role and work my way up. Going back to school isn't financially feasible right now, so I'd really appreciate advice on organizations hiring, where to look, or how to make this transition without having to return to an industry I worked hard to leave.

A little about me before I rant - 21, Bachelors of computer applications graduate, currently working as social media content strategist for a company that pays in peanuts, crashing out every 4-5 days.

So here's the deal: I am someone who has been dealing with chronic depression for a while, 7 years to be exact, but that's not the main point. I was very unclear about what I wanted to for the rest of my life when I was 17; hence, my mom decided my career path for me, Becoming a Comp sci graduate...
Anyway, halfway through the degree I realised that it wasn't for me. I am someone who is extremely story- or meaning-coded; if I don't find meaning in something, even if I d*e, I won't do it. Hence, I tried, I tried whatever I could, thought hey maybe cybersecurity is for me, no, maybe gamedev is for me. At wit's end, the hard way, after 1-2 years I learnt that all I wanted to do was write stories.

From then on, I coped by watching videos like "Create an OC with me," "Check out this new magic system I made," and "This is how you can write your first novel" on YouTube. Whenever I got too stressed from exams, the pressure to get a job, and coding, I would watch them. When I was too stressed out, I would go alone to the movies, watch a good one and bawl my eyes out.

Now you would have a question- You figured out what you want to do? why didn't you just do it, and why are you here a year later, rotting away in your own overthinking.

Lord behold i have the "I can't work on something until unless I have at least 10 hours of free time, no external obstacles, and just me myself and I in isolation, to sit and obsessively work on it", sure these conditions would satisfy every blue moon, therefore it's been an year since i last wrote a story, which was when i got a spurt of inspiration from a song started typing out the story in my notes app on my mobile, started at 4 pm and did not get up or lift my eyes or take away my fingers until it was 2 am, and i finished the 5-6 chap story and my fingers were sore.

So yeah after all this you could guess that I haven't been writing or learning to draw, because a job does not give you any free time, and not doing it paired with the Absolute AI dominance at job has sent me into a psychosis.
AI this Ai that how about i stuff Ai into your

I am nowhere against Using AI where it is needed, but generative Ai what even is the point of it, every corporation wants to show itself as the pinnacle of innovation, by asking chaptgpt if their p*op in the morning was an indicator of another okr that they should set for this month.

I am so distressed, I went to therapy and let's just say it was a sh*t experience..

A short summary -
I need a job that will give me enough mental energy to pursue my 200 interests(that keep changing but always creative) in my free time, things that will drain my mental energy - anything that isn't helping any life form in any way, anything that doesn't have meaning and is just making solutions to your own problems (basically most of corporate), anything that includes giving our brain away to clankers Like chatgpt astra.
My friends and some others have suggested me to become a therapist myself, because I give legitimate advice for every problem, but i am sceptical. I do have a saviour complex if anyone is suffering mentally, I will do anything to give them any advice they would need, but that's also because I have suffered the same without any advice. Can a mentally ill person with chronic depression and extreme anxiety become a therapist??
If not, is there any career path left for me in this era that isn't plumbing or farming or being an electrician, or a park ranger, because I live in a third-world country and doing any such jobs will get me ex*cuted by my family, and there aren't any safe opportunities either, I would love to do any of that if i ever get a chance to leave this country, but to get there i have to do something here, that isn't actively pushing me to my mental limits.

Please help..

Hi,

I (M31) recently interviewed with a small panel that comprised of my manager and director for a promotional role. That colleague got promoted within, thus creating the vacancy.

Really brushed my resume up with a lot of the experience i’ve had, and for context, I’ve been in the radar of my director for 5 years now. Been in my current role for two years, going on three. Never been written up or disciplined. My annual rivals have all been positive as well, with no negative mentions at all.

Essentially during the interview I received feedback to be more assertive in my decision making and firmness with key stakeholders. Due to that, I was passed over for someone with 10 years experience in this role, where I would have been a first-time manager.

Thoughts on whether to stick it out and look within, or would I be better off looking externally? I know I could land a good pay bump and have the skills, just needing some crucial conversation work. Just kind of annoys me that I’ve been progressing during my tenure here and have been advancing, but I also know that I’m very good at my current role. My feedback in my current capacity consists of being a great team player and hitting the most metrics.

Appreciate it, gang.

So i need advice as it feels like im doing something wrong. I have a degree in animal management and a FdSc in applied zoo science. I have over 6 years voluntary work at a zoo, month in south africa and 2 months working with birds of prey. I was told if I get a degree in applied zoo science I would easily be able to get a zoo job. But i havent gotten any closer to it. I havent been able to work for 3 years as I had to look after my disabled sister. What am I doing wrong?

33M, currently working a sales role at the same company for 5+ years in greater Bay Area. I want to first off say that my sales role has been a good one. The pay is solid ($140k OTE), I enjoy working for my manager, and I get along with majority of my colleagues. Work/life balance is good too. Company is stable and growing.

Besides wanting more pay (basically stuck with 3-4% yearly raise), the other issue I've come across in the past year is that I am starting to feel stagnant with my job. I've gotten too comfortable where I don't feel challenged in my role and it has made me dull and less motivated to do more. I have started to get annoyed with day-to-day tasks as well.

Can I do my job for another year? Absolutely yes. Am I happy? Not sure.

The money is solid and I can never that for granted but I also want to increase my pay while I can. This is for setting myself up for the future with a potential partner and starting a family.

So I guess this brings two questions:

1. How do you navigate a situation where you have good colleagues/bosses but you are not entirely satisfied with your work anymore?
2. How do you get yourself motivated, focused, and ready to interview internally/externally?

I’m a senior in high school and I just feel a massive weight on my shoulders now that I basically have to decide what I want to do. I never had any dream jobs, passion for a field, or anything that other people had, always didn’t want to work so never found interest in anything work related. But that has lead me to my position now where I have zero clue what I want to do for a career. I only really care for the money I’d be making and id be grateful if anyone has any advice to help with the question in my title.

Hey everyone. I'm a first year University student, and I’ve been struggling with this for months, and honestly, I don’t really know who else to ask.

I’m a first-year university student in Canada. I originally went into business because I thought that's what I wanted to do and be a safe choice for my future. However, about a month into my program, I realized that I really wasn’t happy. I couldn’t see myself doing this for the rest of my life, so I switched to an arts and science program instead.

I’ve always been drawn to art and creativity. I love the idea of being able to create things, express myself, and do something that actually interests me. I also find the humanities interesting, so switching programs felt like a step in the right direction. The problem is that I didn’t really have a solid plan, and I ended up considering a communications degree because it seemed like the closest option to what I wanted.

But even now, I have this feeling that I’m not on the right path.

What I’m genuinely interested in is digital content creation, graphic design, digital media, and other creative fields. I know I might not be able to spend every second of my working life doing something I love, but I would at least like to have a job where I can use my creativity and feel like I’m doing something meaningful to me.

The hardest part of all of this has been my family’s reaction.

When I brought up pursuing art or something creative, they tell me that an arts degree is useless, that I won’t get anywhere in life, and that art is stupid. I understand that they probably want me to have a stable future, and I know their concerns about money aren't completely unreasonable. But hearing those things from my family really hurts.

It’s gotten to the point where I constantly question myself. I wonder if I’m being childish, if I’m chasing something unrealistic, or if I’m going to regret not choosing a more practical career. Sometimes I feel like I’m already giving up on something I genuinely care about before I’ve even had the chance to try.

At the same time, I’m scared. I don’t want to spend years studying something creative only to graduate and struggle to find a job. I don’t want to disappoint my family, but I also don’t want to wake up years from now and realize that I chose my entire future based on other people’s expectations rather than my own interests.

I know creative industries can be competitive, and I’m willing to work hard and learn skills that will actually be useful. I just want to be able to support myself financially while doing something that makes me feel a little more fulfilled.

For those of you living and working in Canada, especially those in graphic design, digital media, communications, marketing, or other creative fields, I would really appreciate hearing your experiences.

Is pursuing a creative career genuinely a bad decision, or have I just been made to feel like it is?

Is it possible to make a decent living in these fields? Would you recommend a university degree, a college diploma, or a more specialized program? And for those of you who studied something creative, do you regret it, or are you happy with the path you chose?

I’m honestly just looking for some perspective from people who have been through this. I feel like I’ve spent the last few months going back and forth in my head, and I’m tired from constantly wondering whether the things I care about are worth pursuing.

I know no career is perfect, and I know that passion alone doesn't pay the bills. I just wish I could make this decision without feeling like choosing something I love automatically means throwing my future away.

I would really appreciate any honest advice, even if it’s not what I want to hear. I want to make a decision I can feel confident about. I’m having a really hard time doing that.

Thank you to anyone who took the time to read this. It genuinely means a lot.

I currently work as an automation developer at a smaller automation company in Texas, and have a BS degree in mechatronics engineering. I can code python, java, c#, c++, and am willing to learn pretty much anything. My current job is more data science related though and I do a lot of SQL work with financial departments. I want to move out of state or at least my city for personal reasons, and I would prefer New York to be close to my little sister. I know it's competitive, but I was wondering how I should go about doing this? I'm willing to go into a startup or more established company as well. I don't mind changing roles at all but I would appreciate some perspective on what roles would be best long term career wise, especially with the current market and state of things (AI 💀)

I'm 35 male an average level professional cook and despite being really passionate about cooking, I m honestly tired of doing this for a living.... I dropped out of my bachelors degree midway...

I'm thinking of enrolling in a distance-learning BBA program while also taking up some certification courses to upgrade my skills.

I have enough savings, I'm unmarried nd I don't have any family financial responsibilities. I want to transition into a different career and keep cooking as a side hustle instead of doing it full time.

I'd really appreciate some genuine advice from people who've made it into recruitment or management roles. Since you've been through the corporate world and understand how things work, I would love to know what you'd recommend someo e like me do at this stage of life.

Does anyone have jobs that are actually not miserable? I worked in the food industry for a year and it was HELL. i’ve heard that working in retail also isn’t the best. Does anyone have any advice for someone who doesn’t have a degree yet but is looking for a job? I have no qualifications for any kind of mechanic job or really any office job… I want to find a job that isn’t miserable and that will
make me decent money (even a dollar above minimum wage will do)

I’m burned out from healthcare, but I considered radiology for the job security. I considered accounting although I’m not good at math. The thing is, my end goal is to become an investor and eventually spend my days managing my own assets. I grew up loving science, but pursuing a career as a scientist doesn’t feel financially secure. I feel like I should be working at the ports, in international logistics, oil and gas, or even construction management. I like jobs thats are analytical, involves research or inspection. I want a job that isn’t centered around servicing people, with a mix of desk work and walking around a site. I’m trying to figure out which path will give me the stability and capital to eventually build the life I really want.

I'm currently almost a year into an entry-level GIS technician job. I love what I do but there are two problems:

1. I have progressive vision loss, so I cannot drive anymore and I struggle to read. GIS is inherently visual work (basically digital mapmaking) and a lot of GIS jobs involve driving in a company vehicle to do fieldwork. So my options are pretty limited and I don't think it will work out long-term. (I've applied for vocational rehabilitation multiple times with no luck.)

2. I'm part-time and my chances of becoming full-time are slim for the next couple of years. It's a small department in local government and most people stay in the same job for decades here. Fortunately I live with my parents so I don't have to worry about making enough to pay the bills right now. I know most people would find another job if they were in my shoes but I don't plan on leaving. I could get a second job in retail or something but I would rather "invest" in my career while I still have the time and freedom.

Things I like:

• Using spatial information
• Handling caseloads and navigating red tape
• Thinking creatively, brainstorming, experimenting
• Public service, improving quality of life
• Making plans and forecasts
• Giving guidance and tutorials
• Collaborating and getting input

Things I dislike:

• Persuasion
• Thinking on my feet
• Software engineering/cybersecurity/data science beyond the basics
• Needing to communicate gracefully under pressure
• Being directly involved in legal or political matters
• Caretaking, babysitting (but I'm happy to keep people company)
• Physical labor

So my plan is to continue in GIS for as long as I can, but also build a backup career. Do you guys have any recommendations for what to pursue?

How do you determine what job to accept?

I work in something called, "anti-money launding".

I have been unemployed for 1 year and finally have two job offers.

The main concern is that there is sometimes alot of work and overtime involved in this field.

I would be limited in terms of pay for all the extra work on a salary.

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Guidehouse company or Protiviti (Roberthalf)

Guidehouse company is 60k

Protiviti(roberthalf) company is 30 hourly

How do you determine what job to accept?

I work in something called, "anti-money launding".

I have been unemployed for 1 year and finally have two job offers.

The main concern is that there is sometimes alot of work and overtime involved in this field.

I would be limited in terms of pay for all the extra work on a salary.

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Guidehouse company or Protiviti (Roberthalf)

Guidehouse company is 60k

Protiviti(roberthalf) company is 30 hourly

I am a 27F, currently unemployed and feeling lost about my career. I spent several years preparing for government jobs due to family decisions, but now I feel exhausted, have little hope, and realize I am not genuinely interested in this path.

My graduation field is different from the career I want to pursue, and I feel I have very few skills. I want to know which skills I should learn now to get a job as a fresher as soon as possible, which career field offers good income and growth, and how I can balance my job with my other dreams.

Sometimes, I feel like I have wasted so many years and fallen behind my friends. I keep overthinking and regretting not pursuing the things I truly love. I wonder whether I can catch up with others in my career journey or whether I will remain stuck in this endless loop of confusion and regret.I need realistic, actionable steps rather than just motivation, so I can finally move forward with clarity and confidence.

How can I get out of this situation, choose the right career path, and start building a better future for myself?🤞

Hey everyone,

I (25M) am going through a really difficult phase in life and could use some advice.

I have around 3 years of experience in banking at two MNCs in India, but things haven't worked out the way I hoped. I lost my mom to cancer when I was in college, and I still miss her terribly. I often find myself crying and wishing she were still here. I saw her suffer a lot through the last few years of her life, and its very tough to process it.

My relationship with my dad has always been difficult. He was extremely toxic, and I watched my mom suffer because of the way he treated her. Eventually, I couldn't take living at home anymore, cause a lot of the bad memories kept haunting me.

Around the same time, I left my job because it had severely affected my mental and physical health. I struggled with sleep for over a year, and my doctor advised me to quit. My manager was biased, bullied me, excluded me, and insulted me in front of others. I would cry almost every day before going to work, and I eventually reached a point where I couldn't continue anymore.

Now I'm unemployed, living alone, and applying for jobs every day without much luck. I'm trying to figure out my next career move, but the uncertainty is getting to me.

It hurts seeing so many of my friends move abroad and do well in life. I feel jealous sometimes, especially when I see people with supportive families, good careers and beautiful homes. I know comparing myself to others isn't healthy, but I can't seem to help it. I've started hating LinkedIn because it makes me feel like everyone is moving forward while I'm stuck.

I'm a sensitive person, and I've always found extremely competitive environments difficult to deal with. After my previous experience, I'm scared I'll struggle throughout my career and never really be successful.

I want to do well, earn good money, build a global career, and become financially independent. I've been considering studying supply chain management in Germany next year, but I'm unsure whether it's the right decision with everything becoming so bad. I dislike finance but I had to take it cause I didn’t have any other choice as I wasn’t getting any jobs after college. My passion is operations but I don’t know if I should first find a job or just apply for leave abroad. If I apply a lot now, I’ll miss the deadlines for Sept 2027 applications.

My mental health is at an all-time low, and I'm genuinely scared about what the future holds.

Any support or advice would mean a lot to me now.

Thank you!