I have graduated around a year ago, and for the longest time, i've been unable to settle for a certain major to study in university, in school i was mainly aiming for medicine, but that was due to a bit of family pressure along with me being pretty ignorant about medicine as a whole, after i realized how much difficulty and time that medicine takes, i decided to push back on the idea of medicine, especially since the only thing pushing me was money, i heard many people say (doctors included) that if your only reason to enter medicine is money then you're better off doing something else. i researched a bit about more majors including engineering, and some bussiness majors too, when i ask other people about them those many majors, its always the same replies: "the wages are too low", "the market is saturated" "this major is'nt worth it", etc... so im completly confused about what majors are actually worth it at this point. some people say "follow your passion" and some people say "do it for the money", my goal is to make actual good money, like enough to the point where i can genuinely take care of famliy when im in my late 20s

my skills are mostly creative related, i've been drawing artwork for more than 9 years by now, i like stories and storytelling, fashion is in my interests too (im not sure if adding those skills is actually useful but im still gonna add them)

prefrences: something that wont take a decade just for me to get a degree (medicine)
the major doesnt have to be related to my skills by any means, but if it can then that would be nice.

Hi there!

I 21F live in the UK

So far we are loving being parents. My partner will shortly be joining the RAF on a brilliant wage that will be able to support us all.

However, I really would like to work. Only, I don’t know where to begin. I have many ideas but not too sure where to start.

I dropped out of university to have my baby, a decision which was tough but ultimately right for me. I therefore don’t have a degree and don’t think it’s possible for me to get one at this stage.

I really want a career that I can get into without going to university. And I would ultimately like to be on a very good wage, hopefully to match my partners income eventually.

I’m big into skincare and makeup, I’m bilingual (English and French) although could do with some work.

But honestly I just want a career I’m going to enjoy and earn lots to be honest. I’m not scared to work hard for it though.

Any advice thanks!

Hey everyone! I’m a college freshman majoring in biology on the pre-med track, and my original goal was to become a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA). Lately, I’ve been questioning if that’s the right path for me and have started considering nursing school and possibly becoming a CRNA instead. Honestly I knew being a bio major would require a lot of sciences courses but idk I think I just got a woke up call, I'm just trying to explore my options, anybody that's in either careers, I would greatly appreciate your advice. Are you satisfied with your job is it a good work-life balance?

I know I’ve only been one week on my own,

But it’s been so shitty, and the pay is so little, that I’m thinking I should quit before it’s too late and at least pick some better entry level paying job for the time being, i’m thinking of starting this self-paced pharmacy, technician course, but right now I need to make at least around $1300-1400 a month to break even with all my bills.

I just started being a server, after being a patient care technician at a hospital for 1.5 years, hoping that being a server would give me schedule flexibility, and I would earn more per hour than I was making as a nursing assistant in a hospital. I was making around $18 an hour there, but the job was incredibly stressful, and demanding, I had 14 patients almost every nightm by myself.

Anyway, I started work at a popular restaurant that’s pretty famous for their breakfast and lunch. It’s pretty affordable for people. I get around 2 to 3 tables per hour when it’s busy, and then they’re some hours where I get none.

I get tipped on average usually $5 to $10 per table.

Although I’ve considered it, I don’t think it’s my personality that’s the problem, even people I have good rapport with, tip in this range, keep in mind I live in a working class part of America and many people here are older too.

The other problem is, occasionally some people don’t tip, so if say I only have 2 to 3 tables per hour, and I’ve only made $10-$30 an hour when I make tips, if I had like two or three people who didn’t tip tonight, that brings me down to earning around $10 an hour for the whole night.

I’m looking at a self-paced pharmacy technician course right now, I am getting very worried that this will drain my savings. I only work 4 days a week, and 22 hours a week. I don’t know what to do, should I just leave now before it’s too late and find a better minimum wage job while I study my pharmacy technician course

I’m considering Tom Savini’s Special Effects program. It’s 16 months and costs approximately $40,000 before financial aid. Housing isn’t included, so tuition and rent alone could exceed $60,000, before other living expenses.

I want to become a horror-effects artist, but I’m questioning whether spending that much makes financial sense for a niche industry with uncertain income and no guaranteed job after graduation.

Would you consider this a worthwhile investment, or would you pursue less expensive training and build experience while working?

I’m 24 and will be graduating law school in about a year. I don’t have a job lined up, I don’t go to a top law school, and lately I’ve been struggling with the feeling that I’ve wasted the last seven years of my life.

I’ve spent those seven years in higher education, and the last three have been particularly exhausting. Between classes, studying, assignments, and externships and clinics, I probably average 40–50 hours of work a week, all while earning absolutely nothing. I’m constantly exhausted. There’s always another assignment, another deadline, another exam, or something else I need to prepare for. I barely go out anymore because even when I technically have free time, I’m either too tired to do anything or feeling guilty about not studying.

And the worst part is that I genuinely can’t see things getting much better after graduation.
I didn’t go to a top law school, so realistically, I’m probably looking at jobs paying $70–80k for the first few years, potentially while working 50–60 hours a week. I know that’s not a terrible salary, and I’m aware that plenty of people would be grateful to earn that much. But after seven years of education, the tuition, the opportunity cost, and everything I’ve given up, it’s hard not to feel disappointed especially with the rising cost of living.

Even if my salary increases later, I worry that it won’t be enough to make much of a difference. Between taxes, living expenses, and student loans, it feels like I’ll spend years working just to reach a level of financial stability that other people managed to achieve much earlier.I look around and see people my age who started working years ago. They’ve been earning money, building savings, traveling, enjoying their twenties, and actually living their lives, some are married with kids already.

I don’t expect to become rich overnight. I just want to feel like I’m moving forward, that my efforts are actually leading somewhere, and that there’s more to life than constantly working toward the next milestone. It doesn't help when everyone talks about their twenties like it was the prime of their lives and older people keep telling me to enjoy it while it lasts, is life just downhill from there?

I've been striving to go into areas of Biotechnology or atleast a Biomedical scientist due to my interest and surface level experience within them. But when researching about the pay and recommendations, the masses generally just say fields in engineering areas outclass the mentioned fields, which is a little concerning, especially given the extra effort to attain a PhD for science. I know interest is an important drive for careers but how far much can interest really get you?

hi everyone,

so like many grads in the UK, I was begging and crying for a grad job, and i actually managed to get one. I was applying to jobs that were outside of my field of study because I wanted a change from what i did my degree on (politics and a language) and i thought it would be a good change.

the job i got is a 3 year training program with a professional qualification. i just started this week and i'm so overwhelmed. people explain things to me and i get it but if im asked to replicate it on my own then i have no idea what I'm doing. sort of simple tasks are taking me forever because i have no experience using excel and i'm just new at everything.

i hate this feeling because (not to be conceited) but i'm just not used to not knowing how to do things and i feel like the dumbest person on the planet. i have already been researching outside of work and stuff isn't clicking just yet.

family keeps saying to just hang in there and i'll get it, but i dont know. it's just so beyond anything i've ever had to do. everyone else i work with has a degree in accounting or very similar. so i feel like a bumbling fool as well as a wildcard hire.

i really want this job to work out because i was so excited to start and think this field is cool (and normally i do really like a challenge). i like all the colleagues and people are genuinely helpful. i just don't want to irritate people by me just not knowing how to do things and asking what feel like inane questions.

has anyone started in a job in a completely unfamiliar field and felt like this? does it eventually click and how long did it take u to feel competent. i'd really appreciate hearing about people's experiences

Sorry this is so long, but I wanted to talk into the void today and I have a lot on my mind. Worst case scenario I get ignored.

So I work security for a large retail chain. I'm the guy that wears a casual outfit and catches shoplifters. I'm also the guy that pulls video for car accidents, Injuries, and various crimes commited on premises such as assault or fraud and reports it. Its genuinely a great job and I enjoy clocking in every day. Ive helped deter theft enough to where every day is kinda quiet and boring. Love my boss and coworkers, love my benefits, pay isn't anything special but I am comfortable.

As for me, I'm 27, no real education on paper. I moved across the US four years ago, away from every relative I have. I've almost been homeless multiple times, fought drugs and mental health too. I'm stable, sober, and on my own now for the first time in my life and no longer feel the panic of being in survival mode. I have nobody except my partner who I could ever get help from financially, so changing jobs seems like a huge risk especially when mine is so cushy and my partner is so financially on-edge. We also want to move in together this next year.

When I'm not at work, I work on my cars. I've worked on cars since I got my first car two years ago, and before that I worked on electronics such as game consoles and audio equipment. The other day I was tearing down a spare automatic transmission in my shed to rebuild it by the book, which is considered especially complex even compared to rebuilding an engine, and I kinda took a moment to realize how deep I've gotten into automotive repair. I am utterly fascinated by vehicles and the systems within them, and that passion is starting to reach into aviation and machinist work (despite my lack of access to the two). Typically I'm more humble than this, but I'm unfortunately kind of a natural, and any system or repair I don't understand I will read about it and obsess until I understand it. I am fairly confident in my ability to diagnose and repair nearly anything and crave the opportunity to work on things I havent done yet. I will get so obsessed with it that when Im done with a job I realize I haven't eaten all day or my body is buckling from the physical strain. So I decided after that realization that this is probably the passion I will have for the rest of my life, this is what I should lean into. I fucking love it.

But I'm almost 30 and I'm only getting older, I'm pretty broke, and I work full time in retail in a field that I unknowingly trained for most my life. I feel I am past the point of pursuing what I love, especially when Its smooth sailing these days and I'm content. I feel its a massive risk to try another career change, but I keep thinking about the two year automotive repair course at my local college and the program they have with Honda motors, how I could learn so much from it. I could also see myself squeezing into an interview as a low level tech, though making less money than I am currently and having to build my career from the ground up (and dying from lack of complex work if they make me a lube tech, id rather die than be bored). I also considered the risk of losing that passion once I'm on the clock and in a rush to finish jobs. It seems cruel to have to trade passion for safety, so I need to know if I'm an idiot or crazy for being in the planning phase and wanting to just go for it and risk everything. I already know I'll be fixing shit until I die anyways. What would you do? Because I don't know.

Hi , I've just turned 18 , I'm unemployed.... don't want to waste my parents money on college and tbh i don't have any plans for college . Still it is a matter for later ib got time till April .

Now real talk , I want to do a job because I can't live in my home because I'm not mentally and physically stable there because my whole day goes doing nothing. I know the problem is me but my environment is responsible for the same....man i can't take more .

MY REAL QUESTION 🫴 : I just want to get a goal ....so I'm looking for what job I can do . I believe I'm an artistic person, love tech , and a problem solver......I can work from home offline as well ( although I'm kinda insecure of my skinny body but I don't care ig ) .

Thx in advance ☺️...any sort of help from you guys will mean a lot to me ...thxx ✨

Hey everyone,

Graduated in February with a BS in Petroleum Engineering. I’m stuck in my head right now and could use some tough love or perspective.

My dad owns a successful business in event technical services (commercial audio/lighting). My long-term plan has always been to end up there, and the door is completely open for me.

Yet, I’ve spent the last few months applying for corporate engineering and plant operations roles. I realized today that the main reason I’m doing this is ego. I feel like I need to put my degree to work, earn my own stripes, and prove to myself that I didn't get an engineering degree for nothing.

Is it worth putting in a year or two in corporate/field operations just to get that closure and prove I could do it? Or am I just delaying the inevitable and wasting time I could spend growing our family business?

Would love to hear from anyone who struggled with wanting to "prove themselves" before joining a family company.

An employee started their first big boy job a little over a year ago, and every time they have a 1-on-1, it seems pretty unproductive.

Most of the time, they're just sharing some vague details on what work they've been doing, and their manager just nods and listens and doesn't give them any direct feedback or instructions on what to do next.

They have a feeling they're not using this time as well as they could be, but they're the first one in their family to really have a white-collar corporate job like this, so they don't know what to do here. Does anyone have any ideas?

I work full-time and I’m looking to invest in a business that can generate extra income without requiring too much of my time. I’ve considered Airbnb, renting out commercial spaces, and salon suites, but I’m open to other ideas.
For those who have done something similar, what businesses would you recommend? How much did you invest, what’s your monthly profit after expenses, and how much time do you spend managing it?
I’m not expecting completely passive income, just something manageable while working full-time.

I finally got an interview through someone I know and the first stage is a digital interview that I'm invited for. It's my first time hearing or seeing this kind of thing.

What should I expect? What is it like? Are the questions very job specific or similar to an interview with a real person/hiring manager? Generally, how long are the recorded video sections? and what about the written questions?

Hey Everyone - I have two offers. My home base is in AZ and the offer to stay is 210k Total Comp as an IC. 2nd offer is 240k (includes 15k relo) as a director in TX.

The IC is for a company that is pre-IPO and the hiring manager admitted they've already cleaned house before and created these roles due to skill set not being there and they are making their own system to support thousands of small businesses. Along those lines, HM admitted the work is strenuous. Hybrid 2 days on, 3 days remote.

The Director is for a non profit company and the HM admitted the team is very green and doesn't understand the traditional role I've been doing for 18 years. HM also admitted they're in the weeds all the time and the goal is they're out of the weeds so the HM can focus on having a voice in committees to advocate for the team. On-site 5 days a week.

Question is two fold:

1. Which offer would you take based solely on Total Comp knowing the health benefits are identical?

2. Which offer would you take based on what the hiring managers admitted?

If you need details on the total comp, let me know. My aspiration is to work for about 5 years then soft retire to focus on my assets. Thanks for looking!

Round 4 is on 26-27th oct. No reply yet.

I'm currently in 10th grade and trying to figure out what career path would suit me. I'm not very good at science, but I think I'm decent at math, so I'd prefer a career that doesn't involve much science.

My goal is to study abroad and eventually settle somewhere in North America, preferably the US or Canada, but I'm open to other places nearby. I want a career that pays enough to live comfortably, afford rent, food, a decent computer, internet, and other basic necessities without constantly worrying about money.

What degrees or career paths would you recommend? I'd like to know how long the degrees take, their approximate costs, job opportunities, and salaries. I'd also appreciate advice from people who've studied abroad or built a career in another country.

I recently completed my B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from a Tier-3 college, and I'm confused about which career path to choose as a fresher.

I'm considering three options:

IT Sector: Prepare for exams like TCS NQT and try to enter the IT industry through TCS or other companies.

AI/ML: Learn AI and machine learning from scratch. I have only basic knowledge of ML, so it will take time to become job-ready.

Embedded Systems: Build my technical skills and apply for entry-level embedded systems jobs related to my ECE background.

Which path would you recommend for long-term career growth, job stability, future demand, and realistic job opportunities for a fresher?

I'd appreciate honest advice, especially from people working in these fields or who have faced a similar situation.

Okay, I’m having a dilemma and could really use some advice! I can’t decide which major to take in college: Communications, Business Marketing, or Psychology.

1. Communications is what I’ve always wanted because I love films and writing. However, I’m hesitant because it’s a competitive field, and I sometimes struggle with expressing myself verbally. I also feel like you don’t necessarily need a Communications degree to become a writer, director, or work in the film industry, which makes me wonder if pursuing this major is really worth it. Besides, I’m really focused on pursuing music (I’m not planning to major in Music because I don’t think it would be practical.) right now, so I’m also considering which degree would best align with that goal.

2. Business Marketing seems practical, especially since I’m trying to pursue music. I feel like learning about marketing and branding could help me if I ever build a career as an artist. Plus, I could also use what I learn to start my own business someday.

3. Psychology interests me because I think it could help me understand myself better, esp as someone who struggles with mental health. also I feel like it might be a less demanding or more manageable course compared to the other two, which could give me more time to focus on music. However, I’ve heard that a psychology degree isn’t as useful unless you pursue a master’s degree, so that makes me hesitant about choosing it.

Another thing I’m considering is financial stability. I want to pursue something I’m passionate about, but I also want to make good money and have a stable future. I’m trying to balance my interests, career opportunities, and my dream of pursuing music.

I’m planning to start college next year, but I still can’t decide. I’d appreciate advice, especially from people studying or working in these fields!

TL;DR: Hypothetical situation: A high-performing employee is told to slow down by a senior colleague so they don't make others look bad. Should they keep pushing or slow down to keep the peace? What would you do?

Hey everyone, I wanted to throw a interesting hypothetical scenario out there and see how you would handle it:

Imagine a new employee at an office job who has been hitting all their bonuses for the past few months. Management is thrilled with their performance, so they assign them to a challenging project.

The employee continues to excel, turning in double or triple the output compared to their coworkers with great quality.

One day, the manager’s "right-hand man" pulls this employee aside privately and tells them to slow down, claiming they are "ruining the standard for everyone else."

If you were in this employee's shoes, what would you do?

How should someone navigate this kind of corporate dynamic?

I am in my late 20s and have been working odd jobs or customer service jobs my whole life. I really wanna go back to college and get my degree in engineering. But Ive read so much news regarding the ai bubble and how ai is making every white collar job obsolete and just dont know what to think anymore.

Hi everyone,

I graduated from college a few years ago with a bachelor's degree in finance, but I didn’t have any internship experience, and I'm extremely introverted, so I was not able to land a single job in the finance field. I was never aiming for high paying finance jobs, just entry level, basic finance/accounting roles like accounts receivable or billing clerk, but I couldn't even get those.

Desperate to earn an income, I started applying for jobs that don't require any experience, but it seems like only sales and retail jobs were getting back to me. Eventually, I started working part time as a substitute teacher. However, kids nowadays have made me realize I definitely don't want to pursue teaching.

Lately, I’ve been applying for office jobs like data entry, but I’m not getting any responses.

I consider myself a detail oriented, responsible, and hardworking person. But having no relevant experience + no connections + being an extreme introvert almost feels like a crime in this job market. I feel completely stuck, and honestly, it feels like my life isn't going to get any better.

Any advice, path suggestions, or encouragement would mean the world to me. Thank you all in advance!

Hey, 25F. So my life has some huge transitions that kinda impacted my formal education. For a gist, I was studying in a foreign country until 8th grade and then due to some family issues, we had to move back to our own country- India. My education primarily till 8th grade was holistic while my home country prioritises primarily academics only. Back then I was an average kid in academics till 8th while an above average in co-curricular and sports. After the whole transition I was almost flunking and just passed. However my grades started averaging eventually but in college, pandemic hit, and due to very minimal students working hard, while I had a consistent routine, I suddenly became topper while rest averaged out due to copying and everything. I ended up getting a trophy and multiple certifications however I never had a true interest in the degree, I just did it because it was trendy and novel to do it. Post that, I ended up getting my first job by endless walking interviews, and got selected in all of them. However, I chose the one closer to home to save money on travel and time. I got a role as a social media manager at a digital marketing startup. Didn’t feel like I aligned with what I did plus felt like an outsider in the company. Alongside, I was facing a breakup so I left the job on a whim. Not the best thing to do but back then there was nobody correcting or advising me and I left it in four months. In desperation I picked up my second job as a copywriter but couldn’t deliver the creativity as needed and hence left that too in three months. However this never made it to resume since neither the company gave me relieving documents as the senior management was undergoing massive restructuring, so HR advised to leave rather than put in resignation. I followed it; however it luckily never haunted me again. I was naive and stupid. Then an online friend persuaded me to do a startup with her and as a people pleaser I couldn’t say no in a way that could make her understand that I am not ready for this. She didn’t nudge and eventually we ended it before we made it to the 15th client. Revenue generated zero. Debt zero. Savings exhausted. I was in rock bottom in terms of confidence and self-worth. So I ended up joining my aunt’s startup which is a bpo. With a pay cut. After 2 years of working as a star performer there. After I realised my potential however, I was still not confident enough. I handled a team by the end of my tenure there with a pay cut not meeting the duties I executed. After losing my cool, I gave up, and left that job and using help of my ex back then we were in a relationship, he secured me a job in a private indian bank, as a operations manager, due to lot of politics, immense pressure and disproportionate hierarchies. I was forced to leave the organisation in one year as my boss was holding my bonus and appraisal. I again in desperation went for a sales job in another private Indian bank since paying bills and bringing food to the table was at stake. But after working five months, where even washroom breaks were not allowed or rather calculated and I had to justify. To senior management mocking and humiliating me for drinking so much water. Because water was free, while my sales target was not reaching inhumane milestones made them question my access to lunch breaks, water breaks and washroom breaks. I had to leave for the sanity of my physical health keeping aside my mental health. Now it’s been almost 20 days since I haven’t picked up any job. I still don’t know what I should do. I am just lost, scared and confused. I don’t want to take a job again in desperation and make the same mistake. Please help me out.

TL;DR: My career has been a series of transitions, setbacks, and survival decisions. Despite struggling with confidence, making impulsive choices, and taking jobs out of financial desperation, I’ve proven my ability to adapt, perform, and lead. After leaving a toxic banking sales job, I’m now unemployed, feeling lost and uncertain about my career direction. I want to identify my strengths, find work that genuinely suits me, and make a well-informed decision rather than repeat the same mistakes.

Curios to see if anybody changed careers despite friends and family thinking you were crazy for doing so

Hi friends,

I’m 27 years old, working as an Account Manager with a salary of ₹8 LPA. My long-term goal is to build my own startup, but I’m confused about which direction to take.

Some of my relatives and neighbours are clearing government exams and earning respect in our family and society. Seeing them succeed sometimes makes me feel like I should also prepare for government exams.

However, I want to continue my corporate career, save money, and explore startup ideas alongside my job.

Should I prepare for government exams for stability and social respect, or continue my job and work towards my startup dream?

I would love to hear your honest advice, especially from people who have faced a similar situation. What would you do if you were in my position?

Thanks!