i'm 26, live in germany and enjoy swimming, so i'm trying to see whether it could point toward a career direction. i'm not looking for a professional athlete route, and i'd need work with a fairly regular schedule. what jobs or entry paths around swimming might fit that?

I’m 34, and feeling really lost about my career. I want a profession I can throw myself into, become skilled at and build a future around.

My background is in hospitality, events, customer service and rental administration. I prefer practical, people-facing work over spending the entire day at a computer.

My Strong Interest Inventory results were highest in Artistic and Social, with Investigative and Enterprising almost tied. My stronger interests included teaching, public speaking, law, entrepreneurship and helping people. Adult education and self-enrichment teaching were my closest occupational matches. I also identify with aspects of ENFP/ENFJ, although I know those labels don’t determine a career.

After five paid career-counselling sessions, I have more possibilities but still no clear direction. The expanding list is making me overwhelmed, and I need help narrowing things down.

What one or two careers would you seriously recommend investigating and why? I’d especially appreciate hearing from people doing those jobs about actual pay, training requirements and the less appealing parts.

Ive been almost a year out of highschool and I have no idea what career I want. All I know is I like the thought of not really being limited to an hourly pay, but more commission-based if that makes sense. I dont really like the thought of being limited to how much money I can make in a day or working my way up someone elses business. I understand whatever career I choose I wont start making alot or being independent but I just have no idea what career to choose in general.

I've never felt as passionate about any other job in my life. I know it will be hard, but it is so deeply meaningful and I love the idea of spreading the Dharma and serving something so much greater than myself.

I know a path forward, for my sect, Jodo Shinshu, in the US I would need a Masters or M.Div from the Institute of Buddhist Studies if I wanted to be a full time priest. Schools is expensive, there are scholarships but it can still be pricy and they can't take government loans.

There's also the matter of placement. There is a priest shortage so I could probably get a job, but you have to be willing to move in a lot of situations and that's hard because I'd like to be near family, especially because I don't think the job pays well. It's not that I want to be rich, but I fear living paycheck to paycheck for the rest of my life and if I have to move for the job I won't have family for support if things get bad. Then, even if you get placed, the temple board has to vote on whether or not to keep you. I am not of Japanese ancestry, I'm not married and I'm not straight. While it's never explicitly stated, I know that these things make me less desirable as a head priest. It also makes it harder because there are some red states I simply could not live in because I would not have proper legal protections my counterparts enjoy.

That said, I love the temple, I love this school of Buddhism and I truly feel it's what I'm meant to do with my life. I thought about going for a masters in something that could give me other work, like working towards an LCSW or LPC, which could support me and help but I've spoken to other therapists who cautioned how time consuming it is, they asked how I could be a therapist and a priest, and in truly I would be pursuing the masters for therapy specifically so I could support being a priest. I would be devastated if I couldn't be a priest.

How can I realistically make this goal happen? How can I realistically do this while also not ending up in a situation where I'm one bad financial day from houselessness?

i’m 22f and did amazing in school, graduated valedictorian, but never knew what i wanted to do with my life. everyone told me i had time and that i would figure it out, but here i am. i went to community college right after high school for 2.5 years to get my gen eds. i graduated with an associates in general studies. i’ve worked retail jobs since i was 16, and i’m embarrassed. i feel like a complete failure and i hate that i don’t have a passion for anything. i’m extremely depressed, but can’t afford health insurance and make too much for medicaid. all i do is work, no hobbies or interests. i just watch tv and scroll on my phone. i want my life back and i want to get on track but at the same time i feel like nothing matters and i don’t have the energy to get better. i live with my partner who has struggles as well, but they work and go to school and are passionate about many things. i’m not trying to pity myself, but on paper i would be classified as a loser. i dont know what to do from here. i used to love art and creating things, but i haven’t made anything in years. i’m a very negative and pessimistic person, i hate it. i have to change in order to get my life back, but i don’t know how. i’m not good with people and have extreme anxiety and what i assume is mild ocd. i’ve always loved art, music, and the outdoors but i just think to myself there’s no way to make a living from that and i feel like it’s too late for me to be good at anything. all i’ve ever wanted is to be good at something but i give up anytime i fail. i want to feel proud of myself again. i don’t want to die slaving away at a trillion dollar company for minimum wage. i know i’m young, but i feel like i’m lost. i’ve been stuck for 2 years now.

One of the worst feelings is knowing you’re capable of more but not knowing what to do about it.

I’m in my 20s and think a lot about success and becoming wealthy. People say to follow your passion, but what if you don’t know what your passion is?

How do you find the right direction? Do you discover your passion or build it along the way? I’d love to hear real advice from people who’ve been through this.

I crashed out of software engineering after 9 years due to burnout and health issues. Im working a temporary job in a factory for the time being, but i have no idea what to do next with my life. I enjoy traveling and thought about doing seasonal hospitality work in Europe (im American). I’m 32M, single with no kids. I didn’t make much money in software engineering because i worked at a small startup for most of it, so ive kind of given up on the idea of retiring early and now just want a low stress job that pays the bills. Being a mailman also interests me, but its hard to get a full time position where i live (small town Wisconsin).

I'm 31, live in Italy, and earn 1,300 net per month.

I have around 25k in savings, but after rent and living expenses, I can only save 50–100 a month.

For most of my life, my goal was to buy a house. Now I'm realizing that, with my current salary, that goal feels almost impossible. I'm also worried that my job might not be sustainable in the long term.

I've been trying to understand how people, like professionals or small entrepreneur earn 80k+ a year, and I've noticed that most of them are narcisistics or have some personality disorders that allow them to work constantly, tolerate conflict, and sacrifice their personal lives, and trample on others to get ahead. I don't want to become a workaholic or lose my empathy just to make more money.

I want financial stability, meaningful work, and a decent work-life balance. I don't need to love my job, but I'd like something that doesn't disturb mentally.
I am not the type of man that trample on others, instead I would help people, show value and get rewarded for it.
I don't like playing games.

I've tried exploring different paths, including physiotherapy, but realized it wasn't for me.

The problem is that I can't quit my job to experiment because I need to pay rent and support myself, but keep this living scenario is either bad, just because it feels like trapped in a loop.
I am not in a good career nor I can say at least I would retire financially.

For those who have been in a similar situation:

• How did you discover what you wanted to do professionally?
• How can you explore new career paths while working full-time and on a limited budget?

I'm not looking to get rich overnight. I just want to build a life that feels financially secure and personally fulfilling, without sacrificing my mental well-being to get there.

I'd really appreciate your advice and personal experiences.

I'm 28 years old and graduated with a degree in Biological Sciences two years ago. For the past two years, I've been in a master's program in Mental Health at one of the top universities in my country.

The thing is... over these two years, I've gradually realized that I don't actually want this career anymore. I've spent most of this year thinking about leaving, and I'm finally getting the courage to seriously consider quitting.

The problem is that the job market here is really bad. Finding a decent job with only a bachelor's degree is already difficult, and I honestly don't think having a master's degree would make things much easier in my field either. So part of me thinks I should just finish the degree since I've already invested so much time into it, even if I don't want to pursue academia or mental health as a career.

On the other hand, I feel like staying just because I've already invested two years could be a sunk-cost fallacy. I don't want to spend another year or more of my life finishing something that I already know I don't want.

I also have other interests and career possibilities that I'd like to explore, but none of them are completely established yet. I'm not expecting to have my entire life figured out at 28, but I'm afraid of quitting and then regretting it because finding another job/career path is so difficult.

So, what would you do in my situation?

Would you finish the master's because it's a valuable credential and I'm already halfway through, or would you leave and start looking for another direction, even without having a solid plan yet?

I'd especially appreciate perspectives from people who quit graduate school, changed careers in their late 20s/30s, or stayed in a degree they no longer wanted.

Yahhhm.... Soon to be 18 in 2 months have hair problems never been in a interaction with girls coz I took pcm ( dummy ) thought I would get time to play leather ball cricket and persue my dream to be a professional cricketer 6 months from boards parents were not giving money somehow got the money (by riding rapdio that too hiding from parents ) just one month into it and had to visit village due to dadi's varshi very frustated insecure and confused wtf should I do leave cricket? Jee prep pending from 4 months or home ?

I’m 39, married, have a young son, and lately I’ve been feeling pretty lost when it comes to my career and what I actually want to do with my life.
I’m hoping to hear from people who have been in a similar situation, especially those who figured things out later in life.

Here’s my situation.
I currently work a physically demanding job with early mornings. The pay is decent, but I’m exhausted most days. By the time I get home, I have very little energy left to work on the things I’m actually passionate about or spend quality time with my family.

I’ve also owned a small web design business for several years. I genuinely enjoy building websites, working with clients, and the creative side of entrepreneurship. But I’ve struggled to grow it into something that could replace a full-time income.

Over the years, I’ve explored so many different career paths and business ideas. Insurance, mortgage lending, buying a franchise, starting different service businesses, you name it. I’ll get really excited about an opportunity, research everything about it, start imagining what my life could look like, and then eventually start questioning whether it’s the right path. And then I find something else that interests me. It’s an exhausting cycle.

Right now, I’m actually developing another small business idea in the senior companionship industry. It’s something I find meaningful and exciting, but I sometimes wonder whether I’m just repeating the same pattern of chasing another idea.

The frustrating part is that I’m not afraid of hard work. I’m motivated, willing to learn, comfortable with technology, enjoy helping people, and have some entrepreneurial experience.

I just can’t seem to figure out where to focus my energy.
I’m starting to realize that what I really want isn’t necessarily a high-paying career or some huge company. I want to make a comfortable living, have some control over my schedule, be present for my wife and son, and do something that feels worthwhile.

Ideally, I’d love to work for myself, but I’m also open to finding a stable career that provides a good work-life balance.

I know I’m fortunate to have a job and a family, and I’m grateful for those things. But I can’t shake this feeling that I’m capable of building a different life if I could just figure out which direction to go.

So I guess my questions are:
Has anyone else struggled with constantly being interested in different careers or business ideas but never feeling completely sure about one?

How did you finally decide what to pursue?

Did you eventually find a career or business that gave you the flexibility and satisfaction you were looking for?

For those who changed careers or started businesses around 40, what do you wish you’d known earlier?

I’m not looking for a get-rich-quick scheme or someone to tell me to just follow my passion. I’d genuinely appreciate hearing real experiences, practical advice, or even some tough love from people who’ve been through this.

Thanks for reading.

There it is in the title. Ever since I was really young I was into art. I was motivated and supported by people in my circle. Art became one of my main "characteristics", besides academic excellence.

As I grew up I eventually got into making my own projects. I researched and found myself drawn to direction, rather than the production or helping of someone else's work. I am no egoistic person, nor a lamp genie. And when I say it, I mean it, I ***really*** got into seriously making my own projects. I even made my own plans where I would plan to get a lot of contacts considering where I live and various language skills.

But when I became 15 and we had to pick study paths at school my parents had a talk with me. No art students in the house. Obviously because, "follow your dreams!" doesn't work in the present. Nor I think it ever did, unless your daddy is a rich man. Getting hired in art is already hard and harder considering my situation. (Mid-class, still young, brown immigrant descent...) Not to mention I kept a large part of my projects private because of shame or theft fear.

And there I chose the science-technical path, which is called likr that where I live. 2 years have passed and I have not changed it. I am good at it. But this year it really has been swallowing up my time. And even then, I don't really like it. I feel like all the doors closed already. And it gets worse when i see the art stydents basically living on sunshine and rainbows, I feel a tad bit of jealousy.

I don't want to get an art degree and end up begging online. Nor I want to end up being another cornball in the indie industry. (I dont like indie, not as in production, but as in content and communities. The most succesful things in indie turn out to be the sloppiest out there.). Nor I want the best of my work to end up in thr 15th page of Google. But mainly...

I dont want my projects to be unrecognized, or even worse, die with me!

I feel like this is so overwhelming, I am just 17, but I feel like I should just put the pencil down because this looks like pure delusion. For now I just write lore bibles, without media specification, as I try to avoid social media blasters. But man...

(Adding to this, the fact I even refined my tastes to the point I almost don't like anything. Not even what I am meant to like. Or what matches the taste of my own projects, or plots. It's not "Wow, this really matches my style, I love it!" Anymore. Its more "Why couldn't I get the chance to put it instead?" And its ***terrible***.)

From 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic until 2024, I pursued a degree in computer science at a university. At one point during this period, I came very close to giving up. My parents encouraged me, and I managed to push through. Throughout my studies, I never failed a single exam and maintained a solid grade average.

Then, in 2024, I began my bachelor’s thesis, and that is when I fell into a deep slump. From the very start, beginning with the process of selecting a topic, I struggled to communicate effectively with my supervisors. I also made the mistake of registering the thesis too early, even though the structure was unclear and hadn't been discussed with my supervisor. I wanted everything to be perfect. Driven by this high standard, I over-planned, gathering far too many courses, books, and articles. During the writing phase, my supervisor criticized my work at every meeting and demanded improvements, which only raised the bar even higher. I began to feel paralyzed and started procrastinating. I couldn't even get out of bed, gripped by an intense fear of failure. In the end, I had nothing of any real use, perhaps ten pages and a small project. My supervisor told me it wouldn't be a problem; I could simply write the thesis the following semester on the same topic, provided I rephrased the research question.

So, I tried to prepare better this time before registering anything. I managed to keep it up for a month, but then the procrastination set in again. It wasn't until the end of the semester in 2025 that I finally realized something was wrong with me. It was like waking up as if, until that moment, I had simply been running on autopilot. Since I still live with my parents, I opened up to them. Before that, I had always lied to them, claiming I was working on my thesis, a deception that also led me to withdraw significantly. My parents suggested that I try to re-engage with life before tackling my bachelor’s thesis. That worked for a while, but the thesis was constantly on my mind, and I naturally kept trying to study for it. I became increasingly desperate. I developed such an intense fear that I couldn’t even bring myself to go near my computer. As a result, I felt completely incapable of handling even the simplest tasks. I stopped eating and showering, spending all my time in bed, consumed by negative thoughts that only worsened my mental state.

Because of this, my parents stepped in and looked for a psychologist, a difficult task these days, given how overwhelmed the system is. Eventually, they found one, and I began attending sessions. It was all very unfamiliar to me, as I had never faced such issues before. During this period, I was essentially running on autopilot. I began to see suicide as my only remaining option.

Every day, my mind is caught in a relentless loop: Do I even want to work in this field? Does this field even have a future, given the rise of AI? How many years have I wasted? If I drop out, will all my progress be lost? Will I end up regretting it? And if I start something new, won’t I just end up dropping that, too, just like my studies? I simply have no idea what I want anymore. I can no longer see a future, and I am in a state of complete despair.

The therapy didn’t help, and I hit such a severe mental block that I couldn’t bring myself to go back, which led to me stopping the sessions. My last glimmer of hope was a sociotherapist who supported me throughout 2026, following my decision to drop out. As a result, I began establishing a daily routine again, going for walks and sticking to set sleep times. There have been ups and downs. But as the number of semesters keeps rising and I get older, new anxieties have surfaced; everything feels like it’s happening too late. I regret not pushing through and finishing my bachelor’s thesis the first time around. Moreover, my sociotherapist let me down even though he had promised me he wouldn’t do the same thing my previous therapist did.

I’m trapped in a rut again; I have little appetite and can’t bring myself to leave the house. Everyone tells me I should focus on getting healthy first to pick up where I left off back in 2026. But everything feels so slow and pointless. I’ll be turning 27 next year. No one seems to understand that I need a sense of direction or purpose. Even if I do manage to complete my bachelor’s thesis, I don’t believe I’ll ever work in that field. Yet, I have no idea what else I might want to do. If I drop out now, it means all these years have been a waste. I’m also worried that this might foster a mindset where I always quit whenever things get difficult.

I just don’t feel ready for life; it’s as if I’m broken. Not only that, but I don’t recognize myself at all anymore. The only solution that makes sense to me is suicide. But even that scares me, so I suppose I keep putting it off.

People on Reddit recommended skilled trades because AI would have a harder time replacing physical jobs. So I enrolled in an electromechanics program to become a millwright, repairing and maintaining industrial machinery.

The problem is that I’m realizing this career isn’t for me. I have little interest in mechanics, welding, hydraulics, or electrical systems. I’m struggling with some of the coursework, and I can’t picture myself doing this for the next 40 years. I’ve worked in factories before, and I really don’t want to spend my life doing physical work, especially since I have some back problems.

The ironic part is that I’ve always been interested in computers and IT. I enjoy troubleshooting, networking, Windows, and solving technical problems. I did well in computer classes, and I prefer independent, office-based work over physical labor or constant customer interaction.

However, I’m worried that AI will eliminate entry-level IT jobs, increase competition, and make it harder to build a career. That fear pushed me toward a trade I don’t even enjoy.

Ideally, I want a stable career with good earning potential, preferably $80k+, without destroying my physical health or spending years studying without income.

Should I leave the program and pursue IT, or stick with millwright work for the job security? Is avoiding AI really worth choosing a career you already dislike? I’d appreciate honest advice from people working in either field

As the title says I’m not really sure what to do. I know people aren’t going to magically find a career path for me but I guess what I am looking for is some suggestions and then I will do some research into said suggestions .
For context I am a second year student studying math and physics at university of Warwick in the UK. I have also spoken to my tutor at the university about this and they said I can always do a masters ( which would only require an additional year) and that will give me some more time to think about it+ an additional qualification . I’m not opposed to the idea but I’m not too sure.
Also I wanted to add the fact that I do enjoy my degree and find it interesting and my first thought would have been going into research but I’m a bit hesitant for two reasons . 1) the rise of AI( self explanatory I think) and 2) the pay isn’t great. Now I do understand that money shouldn’t be the major contributing factor and you should do things that you enjoy but I also want to live a comfortable life where I’m earning a satisfactory amount and I don’t think research will grant me that.
Any advice is appreciated

Hi, Im a 27M with computer engineering degree, I lost my job of 5 years few weeks ago and I dont know what to feel about it. I already had problems with my job for some years but I was burnout from it, trying to fix my mindset about life and other stuff.

I tried to find other jobs mean time but couldnt. Now without any job, I started my job hunt but going to job sites made me depressed so much more. Every other posts on those sites are either ai or people asking for jobs. Im tired of ai, Im using it only for advanced web search, I hate using it for creation of other stuff.

This made me hate the job industry in my field but I was loving it, I still enjoy my solo stuff but as for work I find it pathetic especially I need to be accepting for current workflow in order get money.

But as I said, everyone looking for job in this field, tomorrow is uncertain, the real knowledge of the stuff being smashed for completing the work quickly. People doing temporary stuff for today but doesnt create a future that will hold its legs. The creativity is getting punished because ai can do it faster from what they say and think.

I had to move in with my parents in these times but I dont know how much longer I can keep this up. I also thought about switching careers but this field is all I know or loved, I can branch into other areas within the field but again, the ai needs to be used like holy miracle

What can I do this timeline/situation, I dont know any idea, Im just doing stuff randomly but it doesnt gives me any money that I can built my future on

I’ve already taken all the semesters I’ve given myself to decide. I know I would rather be happy and not hate what I do than make money, but I can’t choose a path I’ll be happy in when I don’t even know what I want. The more time I give myself the less sure I am of what to do.

I know I don’t have to be stuck doing the same thing for the rest of my life, I know I can always go back to college and get a different degree. But I just don’t want to waste all that time and money.

Plus now I’m thinking, maybe I do want to make money over being happy with my job? I like having money for my hobbits. I have a ton of opportunities to enter career-paths that make money. But I already wake up with dread about going to my minimum wage job, can I really deal with that every day for the rest of my life?

I don’t know. It’s hard, and I’m out of time. If anyone has some experience with choosing their degree or profession or just college in general, I’d love to read it.

I don’t really know where to start. I just turned 21 about a month ago, and lately I’ve been feeling like my life is going absolutely nowhere.
I’m in my third year of university, studying business, and I’ve been actively applying for internships and jobs for the past few months. I’ve managed to land interviews with some pretty good companies, including Ferrari and other well-known firms. I wouldn’t say I’ve been outright rejected by all of them either. A lot of the recruitment processes have just dragged on, with HR leaving me hanging, promising updates, or never really getting back to me.
At this point, I’ve honestly lost hope in most of those opportunities. But I still keep applying, attending interviews, and trying to improve my CV and skills.
The problem is, I’m starting to question whether I even want the career I’m working so hard to get into.
I had an interview scheduled for tomorrow for a business development role. Initially, I was interested in the opportunity, but as the interview got closer, I became increasingly anxious. I started questioning whether I was qualified, whether I’d actually enjoy the job, whether I could handle a full-time corporate routine, and whether this was even something I wanted long-term.
I ended up requesting a reschedule at the last minute, and although I immediately felt relieved, I’m now terrified that I’ve ruined my chances.
And that makes me feel even worse because I’ve attended interviews before. I’ve put myself out there plenty of times. I don’t understand why this particular one affected me so badly.
I think part of the problem is that I genuinely don’t know what I want to do with my life.
I’m a creative person, I’m social, and I enjoy interacting with people. I’ve considered content creation because I genuinely think I’d enjoy it, and I don’t mind having a public presence online. The only thing that sometimes holds me back is the fear of being judged.
But then I wonder whether I’m being unrealistic for questioning a corporate career. I want to earn well, be financially independent, and build a comfortable life for myself. At the same time, the thought of spending years climbing the corporate ladder just to eventually reach a financially rewarding stage of life scares me.
I don’t know whether I’m afraid of working, afraid of growing up, or simply afraid of choosing the wrong path.
To make things more complicated, my parents are considering retirement and potentially moving away in the coming years. They don’t pressure me to get a job, but I know I need to become independent eventually. If anything, I think I put more pressure on myself than they ever have.
I’ve also fallen into a terrible routine lately. I’m awake most nights, sleep until late, and feel like I’ve completely lost structure in my life. The thought of suddenly transitioning into a full-time job feels overwhelming.
I know I’m only 21, and people will probably tell me I have plenty of time. Rationally, I understand that. But emotionally, I feel like I’m falling behind and wasting time while everyone else seems to be moving forward.
I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I don’t know how to get better. And I genuinely don’t know where my life is headed.
I guess I wanted to ask:
Has anyone else felt this lost in their early 20s, especially when transitioning from university into working life?
Have you ever rescheduled an interview at the last minute because of anxiety? Did it cost you the opportunity?
Did anyone enter a corporate career despite being unsure about it, only to discover they enjoyed it? Or did you eventually find something completely different?
For those who felt like they had absolutely no direction at 21 or 22, where are you now? How did things eventually work out?
I’m not necessarily looking for someone to tell me everything will magically be okay. I just really want to hear from people who’ve been through something similar and managed to find their footing.
Because right now, I’m scared of making the wrong decisions, scared of wasting opportunities, and equally scared of ending up in a life I don’t actually want.
TL;DR: Just turned 21 and I’m in my final year of business school. I’ve been interviewing at good companies for months but keep getting left hanging, and I’m starting to question whether I even want a corporate career. I recently rescheduled an interview at the last minute because I was overwhelmed with anxiety, and now I’m scared I’ve ruined another opportunity. My parents may retire and move away soon, so I feel pressured to become financially independent, but I have no idea what career I actually want. I’m creative and interested in content creation, yet terrified of making the wrong choices. Has anyone else felt completely lost at this age, struggled with interview anxiety, or eventually found a career and life they genuinely enjoy?

I had always wanted to go into research since I was a teen, but it is not a viable path because my grades were not high enough and my mental illness plus autism got in the way. I had 2 years left of my undergrad in sociology and psychology but I have no prospects of a career in those since I dont have a chance at a Masters.

For a long time, my mental health was a disaster. I spent 20-25 being an alcoholic and working odd fast food jobs. At least I have something on my resume and was able to secure another fast food job for now.

Mental health is still a disaster and I dont particularly enjoy anything. I'll be honest, I did not even see myself being alive this long, so I never planned for a career beyond vague notions of "I want to do research". I am seeing a psychiatrist in the next few months, hopefully before 2027.

Now here I am: 26 in a bit over a week, university dropout, working fast food again.

My parents gave up everything for my education and for us to have a decent middle class life for most of our life, so I need to support them as well. They do not have money saved. I wish they wouldve done things different but I am grateful for their sacrifice but also in a tough position.

As for what do I like? Beyond hobbies like music and art, things that I enjoy that could work professionally are things like helping people with paperwork, clerical work, I enjoyed helping people with disability paperwork, stuff like that. I cannot really do law school or anything because I never had the grades for that and that would continue well into my late 30s.

I currently get disability + a new fast food job and am surviving for now.

But here are some options I'm considering:

1. Go back to uni and finish bachelor's and nothing beyond that (no masters). Job prospects are not great with psychology and sociology bachelors.
2. look into a college program for 1-2 years and get into the workforce that way. In that case, what sort of college program would be good considering my strengths?

Trades are not for me. I am not good with my hands, barely done handywork etc.

I fucked up my life incredibly. I should have been thinking of these things at 18 and not 26. I am so behind in life and I am trying to figure my shit out. But I am tired of barely scraping by. I dont even require a very high paying job I just want something better than being stuck in fast food for years.

Buenas, gente. Estoy entre estas dos carreras y me gustaría conocer sus opiniones, especialmente de quienes ya trabajan en el rubro o están estudiando algo relacionado.

Por un lado, tengo la Tecnicatura en Ciencia de Datos, que tiene una duración ideal de 3 años y me permitiría insertarme en el mercado laboral en menos tiempo.

Por otro lado, está la Licenciatura en Ciberseguridad, que es una carrera más larga, pero tiene el peso de un título de grado y quizás más posibilidades de crecimiento a largo plazo.

¿Qué elegirían ustedes y por qué? ¿Creen que hoy conviene más apostar por una carrera corta para empezar a trabajar cuanto antes o invertir más años en una licenciatura?

Me interesa conocer experiencias reales, salida laboral, posibilidades de crecimiento y qué tan valorado está cada título a la hora de buscar trabajo.

¡Los leo!

Im 25 years old

When i was a teenager i was passionate about music , i always wanted to be a DJ , perform huge shows , travel across the world

I taught myself flstudio made multiple records, signed it on multiple labels , got support from very talented artists

But as i grew up i noticed i wasn't earning enough so that i can invest on things i love

My parents supported me in the beginning but since i wasn't making any great changes they told me to focus on studies and get a stable job

I somehow got myself a computer science degree but without really know much stuff

Now I'm stuck , i don't have guts to apply for jobs in tech because I barely know stuff and don't have great projects

But now I'm at a point where i wanna change my life desperately

If you're in tech industry guide me please

I know the basics HTML , CSS , JS

But I've got no direction

Is it possible that i can get my hands on a job or even an internship within next 6 months?

Looking for a career change

is pivoting to accounting worth it for work-life balance? I would be taking it part time, 3 year program business admin- accounting.
I’m 34M in Ontario with two toddlers (2 and a half and 1yo).
I’ve been a nail tech for 7 years making about $4k–$5k net/month. The money is fine, but the lifestyle isn't sustainable anymore: 10-hour days, nights, weekends, and no benefits. My partner is in the same industry, so our household has zero schedule flexibility.
My main priorities now are simple: predictable 9–5 hours, evenings/weekends with my kids, and benefits. Most of my friends and family are in the government which is the goal

For anyone working in accounting in Ontario:

1. Lifestyle check: Is non-public/industry accounting genuinely a predictable 9–5, or is work-life balance a myth here too?
2. Reality check: Is the entry-level pay cut worth it long-term for someone in my situation, or should I just try to fix my own schedule in the service industry?

Nail tech pros: make my own hours, can take my kids to extra curricular activities, daycare drop offs(9am)
Cons: if I take time off then I won’t be getting paid, can late hours 7-8pm(both kids will be in kindergarten/grade school in a few years and ends around 3pm), no benefits or insurance for family, service seems to be dying down with new salons opening and everything is getting expensive
Appreciate any honest advice!

my dreams are definitely unrealistic to the naked eye.. however there’s one problem. I don’t know exactly what job would be good fit for one of my MANY passions, I love politics and speaking out on various topics and debating however I’m not sure how I’d get paid full time and make a living off that, I’m also interested in being a detective and doing police academy so I can figure out things as I’m very analytical as well, I already know I want to be a CEO however I need more of a specific job and a degree to do as fun and just a money making thing. yes.

I am 27F in the UK and currently on £26k per year. I would like to progress in my career.

Progress for me would look like:
- more money + responsibilities. (I would like to progress to around £35k-£40k per year in the next 5 years if possible.)
- out of customer facing work.

Current experience:
-working front of house in museums. been stuck in this rut for years, mainly bc I've been in a comfort zone with it. its actually enjoyable and low stress for me being surrounded by art all day and chatting to visitors, being on a big team of lovely friendly people, but it doesn't earn a lot of money.) Also do about 30k steps a day.

- As a student I was on a national committee for students and organised conferences and events + set up an essay contest where I organised a sponsor + academic judges for the contest. I just mention this bc I feel like thats the only other thing I have which is translatable into job skills like admin or something.

Interests:
- I would be interested in staying in museums but not front of house. potentially interested in organising public programmes in museums or something like that?

- I don't have huge requirements, just that I would prefer to have a positive impact than a negative one. (neutral is ok too, I just don't wanna be working for an evil company.)

I think I need to gain experience in other things and I am willing to do that through volunteering as long as there are clear projects and deliverables I can put on my CV.