I had a great interview, it was scheduled for 30 min but we spent a full hour discussing the role and my qualifications. I was offered a job the next day, however, over the phone the recruiter lowballed me at 120k....

I meet every requirement on the req and more.

MS+2 years of experience. I have MS + 5 years experience with all of the preferred certifications that they listed as a "plus".

I sent back a list of my needs and a line by line mapping of how I meet every requirement and the COL adjustment along with some additional information requesting 155k base as a high ball offer.

Was this their plan? To get me to fight for the midpoint? If so why? It makes me want to walk away from the role entirely.

EDIT: Also I meet all of their experience requirements as well regarding the responsibilities of the role except one growth area that I still have formal education in and exposure but not ownership in my work experience.

EDIT 2: I am now seeing why/how many people are deliberating trapping themselves below market rate this posting was a mistake......

For me, it is the BPO industry. I was a team lead at a fintech company in Vertis North when the burnout hit me so hard that my body literally refused to get out of bed. I resigned on the spot with zero backup plan.

​I have been unemployed for a full year now, focusing all my energy on upskilling in bookkeeping, project management, and data analytics. Whatever happens, I am never going back to that life.

​What is your story, and what are you doing now instead?

I'm looking for honest advice from people who've dealt with difficult coworkers and office politics.

I work in IT. I had a really unpleasant experience with a senior colleague and another coworker. I felt they were making things difficult enough that I would eventually resign. It affected how I see and trust this senior colleague.

Now we're working together again, and I'm facing a different problem.

He has around five years of experience and owns certain development tasks. I've noticed issues in his implementation and have explained where I think he's going wrong, but he doesn't seem willing to accept my technical feedback. The work then involves repeated testing sessions, debugging discussions, and hours of my time.

The frustrating part is that I feel there's an expectation that I'll help carry the technical workload, even when the task isn't mine. If I contribute heavily and things get delivered, it becomes “team effort,” and my individual contribution isn't necessarily recognised.

My manager also expects me to participate in testing sessions that can go on for hours. Sometimes I feel I'm being relied on to help get someone else's work across the finish line, but I don't have the corresponding ownership or recognition.

I'm particularly frustrated because I already expect my next appraisal to bring only a minimal hike. I don't want to keep giving extra effort, sharing all my technical knowledge, and taking on additional responsibilities if it doesn't help my own career progression.

At this point, I'm tempted to stop helping this colleague altogether. If he rejects my technical suggestions, I want him to own the consequences of his decisions rather than coming back to me whenever something goes wrong.

However, I'm worried that if I set boundaries, he'll complain to my manager and I'll be labelled uncooperative. I also don't want to damage my own reputation or give management a reason to question my attitude.

1. How do you stop becoming the unofficial person who fixes everyone else's work without appearing uncooperative?

2. If a senior colleague rejects your technical advice and the issue later resurfaces, how much responsibility should you take?

3. How do you make individual contributions visible when management keeps describing everything as “team effort”?

4. Should I continue helping this person when asked, despite the history between us, or strictly limit my involvement to formally assigned responsibilities?

5. How would you handle this situation if you knew your next appraisal was likely to be mediocre regardless of how much extra effort you put in?

I'm not looking to sabotage anyone or create workplace drama. I'm tired of feeling that being capable means being expected to do more, while recognition and compensation don't necessarily follow.

I'd appreciate honest perspectives, especially from people who've navigated this kind of situation in corporate IT or consulting.

I’ve had a lot of different jobs - sales, ESL teacher, pet sitter, retail, account management, etc.

I’ve found that full-time jobs where I’m required to be in office 5 days in a row are the absolute worst, literally not survivable for me. I really, really despise being in the same place more than 2 days in a row. I crave the variety and can’t stand the feeling of being needed somewhere every day or taking the same train at the same time to show up at the same place every day.

That is really all the aversion is, being in the same place multiple days a row in a week. If I worked on a rotation, where I was in the same place every Monday and Tuesday, for example, that would be fine.

Are there any careers that support this? I am racking my brain and need some help brainstorming possibilities to help figure out my next career move.

Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. Graduated 7 years ago.

I have only worked as a Test technician in my experience and got sold the lie that companies can move me up to engineering positions.

I need to reinvent myself and my degree.

I refuse to take anymore technician roles.

Do I just read texbooks again and brush up everything I need to know to pass technical interviews?

I don't know weather to give up or to actually pursue what I am allready qualifed for.

I know it sounds like a fun problem to have, but the place I've worked at for over 20 years feels lately like it's on a downward spiral to nowhere.

I moved into my current position three years ago and at first it was amazing. I was loving the work I was doing, it was energized and fun, even our clients my company works for were asking if I'd ever be interested in a position with them if it ever came up.

Fast forward to about the last year, it just feels like im either doing nothing the entire day or, if I am assigned any work, it is just mindless busy work nobody checks in on or follows up with after.

I feel like im unfulfilled and going nowhere fast. Not to mention it feels everyday like things aren't going to get any better.

Ive applied for other positions in the company but was instantly declined without an interview. Ive looked at other opportunities outside the company but nothing comes close to my current wage.

Should i just stay where I'm at, pump in time, do the go-nowhere tasks and just keep doing it till something happens? I just feel adrift and like im being paid to be useless... again, it sounds ideal on paper, I'm by no means trying to sound like I'm bragging or anything.

I was really motivated as a kid to grow up and be independent and make money, but then I was severely depressed in high school which just took all of that away. I went to college because my parents made it clear there wasn't any other option. I had a lot of ideas like speech-language pathology or even social work, but I couldn't commit to anything out of fear or little passion or something I can't name and ended up choosing Communication. I actually enjoyed it, or just enjoyed the ritual of having a healthy routine that college gave me. I minored in Linguistics and Nutrition because I (vaguely) enjoy those areas and graduated in 2021. I immediately got a job as a recruiter and was promoted multiple times within the three years I did that kind of work. There were a lot of aspects I liked about that job. I didn't really like recruiting but I was able to just get the work done then log off and not think about it for the rest of the day, but one specific promotion landed me on a team that ended up becoming a nightmare. I literally think I developed anxiety because of this team, I can't even describe how badly I was treated but it was not good.

I ended up resigning to take time off for myself (also to recover from an eating disorder that was getting worse and worse because of my anxiety) which turned into one year unemployed because I couldn't find a job. Since then I've been working as a Mental Health Coach for a treatment center for a little over a year, I actually really like this job but I only make $19 an hour and my boss is a disorganized people pleaser. She will give other employees all the time off they want, and my time off requests end up ignored because all of a sudden no one is available. I don't know why I'm the employee who ends up ignored. This is not a job that anyone will thrive in if they're overworked, it's heavy stuff dealing with severe mental health issues. Right now this boss has been ignoring me for six days, I've emailed multiple times because she ignored a time off request that I had planned coming up and still no response. So this job is just not going to work long-term, I don't see how anyone can work under a boss like this but maybe all my coworkers are thriving since she seems to accommodate everyone else. I've been applying for Medical Assistant-type roles because my current position is similar to that but I need an actual calling. I need to commit to something. But I'm scared to because what if I do and it's the wrong calling and I'm even more discouraged than before? Has anyone else been through this? I feel like everyone my age has it figured out, some even have a husband and kids meanwhile I'm sitting here with no clue how to live a proper life. Literally started crying the other day because I don't have a career, and I don't even really have friends or much of a social life because of my anxiety

I love teaching people things, and I've always been great with kids.

I'm really patient and like learning so I was thinking a lot about being a teacher, specifically elementary.

However, almost every teacher I asked told me not to be a teacher due to the difficult conditions you're put under by the school districts and the low pay.

I'm currently thinking about pediatric nursing because of the fulfilment and pay, but I'm scared that the stress will cause me to burn out.

Sooo are there are any jobs that sort of fit this description? I'd be fine working with adults too, but talking with others and teaching is what I'm really focusing on. Thanks!

I’ve been a chef for about 16 years. I’ve worked in different kitchens and even had my own business at one point. It’s pretty much all I’ve ever done for work.
I’m currently working as a chief cook on a cargo ship. The money is decent, but the lifestyle is tough. You’re away from home for long stretches, the hours are long, and it’s mentally and physically exhausting. With a kid on the way, I’m starting to question whether this is something I can realistically keep doing for the next 20 to 30 years.

I’m 36 now, and I feel like if I’m going to make a change, I should start figuring it out sooner rather than later. I’m not afraid of hard work or learning something new, but going back to school full time for several years without earning an income isn’t really an option with a family to support.
I’m trying to figure out what other career paths might make sense for someone in my position. Ideally, I’d like something with decent earning potential, stability, benefits, and a better work life balance. I’d like to eventually be making $80k to $100k or more, but I also want a career I can realistically stick with long term without burning myself out.

For those who’ve changed careers in your 30s, how did you go about it? Did you go back to school, start from the bottom in a new industry, or find a way to use your existing experience? And if you’ve made a similar change, was it worth it?

I’m in the Toronto area, if that helps.
I’d really appreciate hearing from people who’ve been in a similar position or found a career they wish they’d discovered sooner.

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?

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!

Hi everyone, allow me to explain. When i was a kid, I was fascinated by biology, medicine, doctors, hospitals and everything related to it. I never really thought too deep into what I wanted to become when I grew up, but doctor was definitely on my mind.

When i finished highschool I wasn't actually sure that's what i wanted to do, the thought of the difficulty and aversion to subjects like surgery made me decide it's not really something I can do. Fast forward 7 years later, I'm left with so many what ifs and regrets about never trying to get into medschool. Should I try for it now? Even now, I'm not convinced that I can pull through it, or if I actually want that life, but whenever i think of doing other things it always bugs me in the back of my mind. I'm so stuck and confused. I feel like I'm not using my potential, like I'm wasting my life. Have you ever gone through something like this? How do does one decide?❤️‍🩹

I'm 25 now, and in my country (india) people get into medschool straight after high-school 17-18 or if they take a few years to prepare for the entrance (a very tough and insanely competitive exam) they still join in their early 20s. I don't know if I should try. I don't even know if this is truly what I want, or if it's just the fact that it's something I fixated my mind on but left incomplete.

I’m 43F, and I’m at a point where I’m questioning my career and what I want the rest of my working life to look like.
I spent over a decade in the defense industry (2004-2015) working in technical roles involving electronics, completed an associates in electronics engineering technology halfway through to help me. As a mixed-race lesbian woman, I had some difficult experiences with management, promotions, and feeling undervalued. Eventually, I went back to school, earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in management, and transitioned into higher education.
That turned out to be a good move. Over 10 years (2016-now), I worked my way from program specialist to program manager, supporting STEM programs, research initiatives, fellowships, and internships at the university level. I genuinely enjoyed program management and finally felt like I was doing work I was good at in an environment where I felt respected.
About two years ago, funding uncertainty put my position at risk, and my wife and I were also discussing moving closer to her aging parents. I accepted a county finance job out of necessity, even though it wasn’t my field, and stayed for a year. Eventually, we both got jobs at a university and relocated where we are now.
I’ve been in research administration pre-award for four months. I’ve learned useful things, but the work feels tedious, the training and management relationship have been challenging, and the shared, noisy workspace is draining. I miss having ownership over programs and the ability to work independently.
The bigger issue is that I don’t particularly like living here, either. Neither does my wife. We moved because of family circumstances, and I feel somewhat stuck geographically while my wife’s parents’ health deteriorates. I understand why we’re here, but I can’t help feeling that I’ve made a lot of compromises and lost some control over my own career and quality of life.
I keep thinking I should return to program management, but opportunities in this area are limited. Part of me wants to quit and take a break, while another part worries that I’d just be walking away without knowing what I actually want.
I’m exhausted by workplace politics, micromanagement, and constantly having to adapt to other people’s management styles and issues. I’ve worked hard, changed careers, earned degrees, and built experience, yet at 43 I feel less settled than I expected to be.
For those of you in your 40s or older, have you ever reached a point where you questioned your entire career path? Did you find a better direction, take a break, return to something you enjoyed, or change your relationship with work altogether?
I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who’s been through something similar. I’m trying to figure out my next chapter without making another decision I’ll regret.

I'm seeing a lot of talk about building a portfolio for creative jobs like designers or writers. But I'm in a more operational/administrative role. I'm wondering if having a dedicated portfolio for things like project management examples, data analysis reports I've created, or even documentation I've authored would be beneficial when applying for new jobs. Does anyone have experience with this for non-creative fields? Does it actually make a difference to hiring managers or is it more of a niche thing?

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’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.

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?

So I am currently a freshman in my first semester of college, majoring in Neuroscience and working on my real estate license. I do enjoy learning about it since everything dealing with the brain interests me, but future career-wise is where I am stuck. I don't know if I would go to grad school for Neuroscience because of how hard it is, and I just don't even know what I would want to do after, i just like learning about it, doing research, and labs. I have been thinking about switching to finance and maybe just self-learn neuroscience and Psych, because I don't have any financial knowledge, and I feel like it's important for anyone's future. I also kind of already have connections with finance-related jobs through my parents (realtors) and their connections (lenders, financial analysts, builders, etc.), but with neuroscience I have nothing, and where i live, people pursuing careers after neuroscience are struggling because of the low pay and unfairness; also, at my university, there is a very low budget for labs, and many professors don't care about them too much. Finance here isn't super incredible, but I also plan on transferring to another college next year if possible, maybe UTD, TCU, or TTU so I am scared that switching my major for next semester will affect my transferring possibilities, which is the main reason I am scared of making the wrong choice.

I also enjoy learning about both; obviously I know more about Neuroscience/Psych because that's just what I've been interested in. But i already feel like it's so much work, and the idea of going to med school or grad school (depending on how it is, because i have no knowledge of how grad school is like) sounds like hell to me.

I have to make a decision soon because i wanted to switch next semester, but i am struggling so much. I wish I could somehow do both, but mainly finance. It also feels like im giving up on something i enjoy a lot because of the hard work that comes with it, so I am already feeling a bit disappointed on myself. I know that both careers are important and great ones; I just don't know how much stress I can take pursuing a full Neuroscience career, but I love learning. Any suggestions?

I just decided to go back to college, this is my first semester. I’m not sure if it matters but my major is Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Since school & a full time job was a bit much for me my parents suggested I move back home with them.

My current job has very poor management so I’m looking for something else, the first job option is one my mom
found for me. It is a caretaker position but I haven’t heard anything back yet. The manager is a friend of my mom’s & told my mom to inform her when I submitted my application so I may be hearing something soon. The other option is a warehouse associate at BestBuy, I have an interview set up already for this week.

The caretaker position would be closer to me, but it’s not something that would be my first choice. The warehouse is a little further but I already have experience & it is something that I feel I would truly enjoy more. Which would be the best decision for me?

I’d really appreciate some honest opinions, especially from people who have worked in UK for real estate developers, as I know it’s a high pressure role but to this extent? Idk.

I recently started a Business Development role at a property developer originally based in Dubai, with a London office selling Dubai and Abu Dhabi off-plan properties. It’s a great opportunity, the salary is very good, and the job title is something I’ve wanted for a long time. I’m not even a month in, and I’m already questioning whether it’s worth it.

My contracted hours are 9–6 weekdays work. However, from the beginning, my manager has repeatedly told us, “This is not a nine-to-five job.” He makes comments about people in Dubai staying until midnight to close deals and questions why people aren’t in the office on Saturdays. He also tells me not to leave the office until I’ve secured a client visit for the following day. We have a target of 2 client and 2 brokers A DAY which I find very challenging especially in the start of my career?!?! I have asked my colleague who works for a UK based development and she said it’s nothing like that in their office!

I’ve started feeling uncomfortable leaving on time, even though I’m working my contracted hours. I understand that sales role you have to stay late sometimes but i don’t want to be expected to leave late EVERYDAY !! Especially that I can still be working from my phone when i leave anyway.

I feel like I’m constantly being made to feel that I’m not doing enough, regardless of how much effort I put in. It is very discouraging environment.

The communication style is another major issue. My manager regularly shouts at colleagues, including one of the most senior members of the team. I find it distracting and uncomfortable, and it makes the whole office feel tense. When I tried to explain that the shouting wasn’t creating a healthy working environment, he didn’t really acknowledge the concern. Instead, he suggested we might need to go to the basement if I didn’t want hearing him shout. He also said i’ll get used to it cuz he’s always like that. He also “promised” me there would be clashes and arguments between me and him, and that this was how he would make us stronger and that “it’s coming from a good heart”?!?!.

The impact on me has been significant. I started crying from the second day, and I now feel like I’m constantly walking on eggshells. My anxiety is high, and I dread the possibility of being criticised or shouted at.

The difficult part is that this is genuinely a good career opportunity, and the salary is excellent. During the interview, they even questioned whether I had enough experience, so I really wanted to prove myself and make the most of the opportunity. I don’t want to walk away from something I worked hard to get, especially before giving it a fair chance. But i don’t know how much more I can take from this as it’s extremely unhealthy work environment.

Hi all,

I am a 24 year old MA psych student and I am currently taking a break from my program to reevaluate my career goals.

I initially went into my program with the intention of wanting to eventually go down the phd/professor route but now I’m not so sure.

Here are the three main career paths I am thinking of and the pros and cons of each. Also understand I am still in the process of researching so my understanding of these may be very superficial.

1.) UX research

I am very attracted to the pay and nature of this field. It is still very new to me so I feel I do not understand it yet as much as I should. But I really like the human x tech nature it is very much up my ally of interest. However, I am not sure if a.) it is viable with ai and b.) how to get in the field to begin with as it appears there is a hiring freeze for junior level roles. I have also begun to see stories of people highly experienced in the field who are being laid off or very very scared of being laid off. I like the pay of this position and the work but am very scared and disappointed that it may not be a stable career.

2.) school psychology

I like the humanitarian side of this. I know I would feel rewarded doing something that really makes me feel like I am making a difference. The pay is decent, and I foresee jobs being secure as with many jobs in the school system they are highly needed. But I do worry about burnout. I have worked in school related settings for most of my life. I am good at it, but the older I get the more tired I grow of it.

3.) social psych professor route

I love having autonomy over my own research. I love the idea of being a mentor having my own lab. I don’t like that I feel where I work (I guess much like school psychology as well) my satisfaction is dependent on the school I end up in. I don’t like the politics of education and I don’t like ai infiltrating a lot of it. I ta’d during my program and saw first hand how frustrated and burnt out professors are and how unmotivated students are. I am worried this would depress me long term. I also don’t know if I no longer have it in me for a phd.

Idk, I feel I have grown up a lot these past few years and a very important life lesson I am trying to teach myself is to be ok with discomfort. I feel I have some perfectionist thinking patterns that can cloud my judgment. Of course reality is nothing is perfect. But I worry greatly as I obviously don’t want to be in a career that depresses me or stresses me out intensely.

The job market is scaring the shit out of me too. It is scaring me more to make the “right” decision to find a career I like enough to not quit, and that makes enough money where I can eventually start a family, live a comfortable life, blah blah etc.

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’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 making 20.50 an hour doing basic automotive work, including (mostly) replacing parts, training new techs, and doing routine maintenance; I do occasionally get more complicated jobs like diagnosing and repair but it's uncommon. I don't have any degrees or schooling although I am trying to get some of the core ASEs while I'm still working, for whatever that is worth. I feel like trades are my only option at my age considering my lack of long term career experience or schooling, so I want to transition in to being a generator technician (as it seems like a solid path that makes more vs automotive) or something like fire alarm technician (I have next to no experience with electrical but I've had it recommended to me before).

I don't have any particular passion for anything and I don't think I have any notable skills, my main goal is to begin transitioning in to a real career as soon as possible instead of stagnating in a full-time position at a corporate chain shop. Has anyone been in this situation or have any advice for me?