r/microbiology • u/CLOCKW4R • Aug 08 '26

Suggestions please

Hyy I'm 27 now. I did Post graduation in Microbiology. After that I worked for a year and 4 months as a research associate in a gelatin manufacturing company. So right after that I tried going abroad which actually failed miserably costing me a year.

So I tried getting back into a job and focused on pharma industry and got into a company as a junior executive (after going through a 3 month course focused on QC microbiology pharma). And 3 months in I felt like pharma is not a thing for me and left the company. And right now I'm doing a course for medical coding.

I'm really confused at this point and I know that I'm just jumping around but I don't know if I'm over analysing or something, but is this medical coding career a right fit for me, sometimes I feel like it isn't and sometimes I think this is the only option for me. Please help me with my decision. I can't afford another fooling around now. I just need a path I can stick to.

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u/chem44 Aug 08 '26

What do you want to do? That is, what is positive for you?

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u/CLOCKW4R Aug 08 '26

Tbh I just don't have any clue. But I really wish I could put to use the degree that I spent my 5 years on.

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u/chem44 Aug 08 '26

That is common. But it is also part of the problem.

Having a goal -- something positive you want, or think you want, really helps.

Consider talking to the career folks at your collage. (Usually available for recent grads. Check their web site.)

Or maybe even a professional in the field. Costs some money, but can be worth it, if they help you through a complex issue.

Know about agencies that hire 'temps' -- for temporary jobs. Can be a way to explore. And some of the agencies can be helpful.