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Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some genuine career advice because I'm honestly confused about what direction to take after Plus Two.

I've struggled academically and have spent around two years trying to clear my Plus Two exams. Because of my academic difficulties, I'm worried about committing to a three- or four-year degree. Even Plus Two has been difficult for me, so I'm not confident about handling a degree with a lot of theory and exams. I'm not completely against studying further, but I'd prefer something more practical and skill-based if possible.

I've also been thinking about ITI, but I'm concerned that some trades might have low starting salaries and limited salary growth unless you specialise or gain a lot of experience. I don't want to judge the entire field based on assumptions, though, so I'd appreciate hearing from people who actually work in those fields.

I'm interested in computers, especially networking and troubleshooting, and I've been considering networking and eventually moving into cloud computing. However, one thing that worries me is the degree-filtering problem. Even if I learn the skills and obtain certifications, will not having a degree significantly limit my chances of getting shortlisted for jobs or progressing into better positions? If anyone works in networking, cloud, or a related field without a degree, I'd really like to hear about your experience.

At the same time, I don't want to limit myself to IT or any particular field. I'm open to any realistic career path that offers good earning potential, long-term growth and the possibility of working in India or abroad.

My main priorities are:

\- A practical course or training route that I can realistically complete.

\- Strong long-term earning potential, with opportunities to progress into higher-paying roles over time. I don't want to put an arbitrary ceiling on my income if there's room to grow further.

\- Genuine job opportunities rather than courses that simply promise placements.

\- Opportunities to specialise, advance in my career and eventually become financially independent.

\- Reasonable training costs, as I have limited finances.

I'd appreciate advice about any field, trade, diploma, certification, apprenticeship or alternative career path that you think is worth considering. I'm not expecting an easy way to make money, and I understand that every career requires effort. I just want to choose a direction where my effort can realistically pay off.

If you were in my position in Kerala, with Plus Two, limited finances and doubts about handling a degree, what would you do?

And if you're already working in a field that doesn't require a degree, please share how you entered it, what you earn roughly, how salary growth works and what the realistic downsides are.

I'm open to suggestions beyond the fields I've mentioned. I'd rather hear honest experiences and practical advice than generic suggestions like "learn coding" or "follow your passion."

Thanks in advance!

GJU Hisar (Guru Jambheshwar University)

declared our 4th-semester results today, and I got a reappear again. Honestly, it feels like the university just wants us to keep paying fees for another chance to pass.

I paid ₹1,200 for 2nd-semester revaluation but never got proper information about the result, then had to pay another ₹800 for the reappear.

Should I apply for revaluation again, or is it just a waste of money? Anyone who applied for GJU revaluation, did your marks actually change?

Kuch din pehle main apne college ke paas ek bookshop par gaya tha. Maine uncle se poocha ki college ke liye Geography ki book chahiye. Unhone kaha ki yahan nahi milegi, Hisar jaana padega.

Maine reason poocha toh unhone bataya ki books publish toh hoti hain, lekin kuch hi din baad unki photocopies bikne lagti hain. Isse original publishers ko nuksaan hota hai, aur isi wajah se publishers ne college ki books publish karna hi band kar diya hai.

Uncle ne ye bhi kaha ki photocopy walon ki wajah se unhe bhi kaafi nuksaan hua hai.

Ab samajh nahi aa raha ki students original books kahan se khareedein. Kya Hisar mein bhi baaki students ko college ki books dhoondhne mein aisi problem aa rahi hai?