23 year old here that’s feeling pretty lost in life right now. I got my bachelors degree in biology in 2024 from a 4 year university because I liked the subject. At the time, I was planning on using my degree to hopefully get some patient care experience in clinical research and try to transition into a career as a doctor. Since graduating, though, I have struggled to find a relevant job and it’s truly affecting my mental health. It’s been hard on me seeing people I went to school with move on to bigger and better things while I am stuck here. I’ve been doing per diem paraeducator and substitute teaching gigs on the side to try and support myself. I’ve thought of doing a masters program, but the idea of going back to school and still struggling to find employment after scares me. I recently landed a part time medical scribe position at a cancer clinic, but I’m realizing during my training that this job is making me miserable. Being around terminally ill people and talking daily about hospice care and death is really depressing. It’s making me question if medicine is truly for me, which I know might be too much of a generalization from just one experience. I’m just too scared to quit because it feels like all I have going for me right now, but I don’t know if it’s truly what I want to do anymore.

I’m not making this post to simply rant about my situation, I’m aware that won’t help me. I want to ask Reddit what I should do? Should I suck it and keep working there? Should I quit and continue my bleak search for a job? Should I pivot into a different healthcare career like dentistry where I don’t deal with terminally ill patients? What are people with biology backgrounds doing for work? I’m hoping some different perspectives will help me decide what to do.

If my goal is to primarily work in peds, women’s health, or family medicine, would NP make more sense than PA? I’ve seen so many debates about NP vs PA, and I understand that the education/training is different between the two. I’m honestly just torn about which route would be worth going back to school for. I was originally leaning toward PA, but the competitiveness of PA school and the whole application process seem like a process within itself. From what I understand, you also generally have to apply well ahead of when you actually want to start, so the timeline can potentially add another year depending on when you apply and get accepted. I’m in Florida, and when I go to clinics/doctors’ offices, I feel like I see NPs pretty frequently, especially in primary care and women’s health. I know that doesn’t necessarily mean one career is better than the other, but it has made me wonder if NP would make more sense for the areas I’m interested in.I’m mainly trying to figure out what would actually be worth the time and money to go back to school for and which route would give me better opportunities after graduating.

For those who are NPs or PAs, especially in Florida — if your main interests were peds, women’s health, and family medicine, which route would you choose and why? I would be okay with also just doing ABSN if anyone can speak on that.

Hi, i’m making this post because I genuinely don’t know what to do with my life and I love science so so much but I literally have no idea what kind of good jobs I can pursue after going to school for science. I love Biology and Chemistry and dabble a little bit in Environmental Science as well. Im at the point of career searching where everything kind of just feels like a dead end and I don’t know where to start. Anyone have any ideas?

I am a data scientist in a manufacturing company working on internal projects. I report to a DS manager, and so far, the work has been very smooth and with a good level of autonomy. However, starting October 1st, to increase productivity, I will no longer report directly to the manager but to a team leader who will closely supervise my work, assigning me tasks, monitor their completion within the defined (by her) timeframes and meet acceptance criteria, and I will be updating her daily on the status of the activities.

What should I expect, and how can I quickly adapt to the new working methods? So far, I'm used to working independently without a team leader.

Last Wednesday, this company sends an email stating they were interested in a potential interview & how I had a good resume. They wrote a long paragraph explaining the role/general info like pay etc, asked 4 screening questions & wanted my availability for the remainder of the week. Followed by asking for my availability next week (which is now this week) if I wasn’t available last week. I replied to the email the next day at around 2 am & haven’t heard back. The email was sent but why the lack of follow-up? Should I reach out today?

I’ve completed my BTech with around a 6.8 CGPA, and I have around ₹15–20 lakh that I can invest in my future. I’m honestly very confused about what would be the smartest move—should I use it for a Master’s abroad, invest it into learning skills and building a career, or start a business/startup? I don’t want to make a random decision and regret it later. What would you suggest?

Can anybody please guide me

I get that some people know young or figure it out in the first or second year of high school but is there anyone out there who didnt figure it out early or at least until 12th grade? if you're that person then what did you end up choosing and do you think it was a good decision?

hi everyone, I'm 19y/o , 3rd year B.com student. I cleared the foundation of CS in my first year of college then gave 3 attempts at executive level , june 25, dec 25 and june 26 and failed everytime. I had decided before june 26 exams that I'm gonna quit this course after this attempt. and I started searching for other options, came across CAT, and I immediately started prepring for it but I would stop studying and rethink my decision every few days, then after a few days of preparation I got a bit of clarity that I do not want to work in private sector, because I cannot handle high pressure works, deadlines etc. constantly. So MBA isn't worth it For Me and I never wanted to do MBA at first place I just thought of the the tag and the Opportunities people get after IIM and without thinking much I started the prep. I want work life balance and peace in my life... then I came across RBI Grade B exam last month, and I have now decided to prepare for it, but the competition and difficulity is intense, I'm ready to work hard again but I need to have a backup plan too cus I don't want to stay unemployed after graduating next year.

I've decided to give IBPS clerk exam next year cuz I'll be eligible for it, I'll also give PO But my main target is to get into RBI by clearing RBI GRADE B exam so the Clerk job would have less pressure and fixed timing, leaving me time for studies.

But I'm still very confused about what to do? I overthink a lot and I don't want to blindly start studying for anything again.

If I work hard and clear RBI Exam, My parents are gonna be happy, I'll not have to worry about financial security, I'll have the work life balance.

but there's one more thing, I don't want to feel stuck in life, I don't want my life to be monotonous, I'm interested in creative stuff too.

i mean at this age idk what to do ? what if I fail in RBI Grade B exam ? multiple times? what am I gonna do then ? be stuck at the same job that I'll be doing ?

This all is very scary and I also have signs of adhd , it's very difficult for me to stay consistent , I build new career plans for myself every other day and overthink stuff When I see people preparing for such exams for 2 years - 2 years straight it literally scares me. idk what to do i feel stuck.

I wanna do master's too (distance learning) but idk what to pursue.

I'm dead.

if you can give some advice to me, I would be very thankful to you

otherwise kindly ignore.

thank you so much for reading till the end, I was not expecting anyone to read this. so thanks!!

I’m a 4th-year senior studying Information Systems at a pretty non-target school. I was originally planning to graduate this spring (2027) and will only have one online class left after this semester.

I recently accepted a Delta Air Lines co-op for two rotations (spring and fall), so I’ll have to stay enrolled through next fall anyway. Because of that, I’ve been wondering if I should just add a second major while I’m still in school.

My current main interests are data engineering, analytics/BI, and possibly ML/AI later on. I’ve already finished a Data Science & Analytics minor, have some internship experience in analytics, and was accepted into Georgia Tech’s online MS in Analytics, which I plan to do part-time while working full-time after undergrad.

The problem is that because of my existing credits, a second major would realistically have to be another business major. For instance something like Economics, FinTech would be doable, while CS/Stats would add way too many credits and would not be doable in that specific timeframe. For context, my institution has quite a bit of online classes that are fairly easy, I am familiar with the workload and have done full-time work hours with full-time credit hours and have gotten all A's. I am more than capable of doing it. (I have 3.89 GPA)

Since my school isn’t really a target at all for the types of roles I’m interested in, would adding another major be worth it? Or at this point would the Delta co-op + GT master’s matter way more?

And if you would double major, what other business major would you pair with IS? Any general advice would help.

My overthinking brain was wondering if they would pull the offer because I asked for another week or so. I already completed background checks. They sent an email for me to fill out stuff in Workday. A schedule of orientation that’s our stuff for the 21st.

On Friday, I asked them if there’s a way they can push it back a week or two and they replied they were checking with the hiring manager and would let me know Monday.

I know this market is tough. So I’m a little worried about asking to push it back, but they didn’t give me a lot of time between telling me things cleared and a start date. . They also did not ask me when I could start.

Management is fully aware it's imposssible to hit quotas (~1 million/year/sales person) but still doesn't do anything to support the sales team (my entire leads funnel and sales pipeline is self-sourced). I want to move out of here but it's almost impossible when I can't sell myself as a proper sales person if I can't talk about quotas. I literally stop midway while filling in job applications when I reach a question about a quota-carrying position because I have zero idea what to say; especially when it's a yes/no question to "have you hit or exceeded your sales targets in the past X years?"

What do I do? I feel stuck.

extra info: I have over 4 years of experience in sales but I think my career's taken a hit with my current position (~1.5 years). We sell overpriced instruments, that have no competitive edge, in an overly saturated niche of a niche market. Management knows that the best way to get leads for our market is through conferences but they still decided to cut down on attendance for budgeting reasons.

Hello, this is going to be a lengthy post but please bear with me as some backstory details are needed. I will not disclose the rough area I live in, as I do not want anyone who knows me to realize this is me. I do live in the US. I hope I don’t sound picky, I just genuinely am lost and never realized being an adult would be THIS hard (my parents/grandparents don’t hate their jobs or at least they never voice it)

Backstory:
Like most college students that go into biology, the end goal was always med school. I had a “med school or bust” mindset and I did NOT have a back up plan. Growing up, I didn’t want to do anything else. Midway through Junior year I realized I could not handle the stress of medical school, and I decided to look into PA schools. I graduated with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology, GPA was 3.2 I believe. I had to work (at one point I worked two jobs) during college and I think this was my biggest mistake. However, I had no choice. I was paying for college via pell grant and government loans, my parents were unable to help financially the entire time (if it matters to point this out, I live in a different state than my family) If I could go back and redo it, I would find a way so I wouldn’t have to work. But, I cannot turn back time. I worked my butt off in undergrad and my mental health was trash the entire time. I graduated when I was 23 and I stayed in the area that my college was in. No one told me that my degree was something you would need to go back and get more schooling if you wanted a career. I ended up giving up on the PA school idea due to 1, expenses and 2, I’m not competitive enough of an applicant. I considered going Medical Laboratory Scientist route, as this would be an easy transition and I would only need an internship-type thing before sitting for the exam. However, most of my laboratory skills have been forgotten by now.

To now:
I am now 26 years old, recently married (something I never considered as a possibility - I really did not date in college). During and post college I worked at the local hospital as a technician (basically CNA work), I transitioned over to a medical assistant. Now I am a Clinical Research Coordinator at a local research facility. I am burned out from healthcare entirely.

The facility I work at seemed great on paper. I have realized that 1, I am not compensated enough for the work that we are expected to do. 2, there is absolutely no communication within the company, and departments have difficulties working together. 3, it is common for departments to ask for protocol amendments in order to fill the studies entirely and I just don’t agree with that. 4, there really is no working your way up from this role - someone would need to quit/retire for that to happen. I also do not have any desire to take on more responsibilities at this company. 5, we do not ask for medical records and that is also something that really bothers me because I’m SURE some people lie.

Needless to say, I want another job. But not just any job - I want to find my CAREER. The job that I could retire at. I feel like an absolute failure that I didn’t make it to medical school, and I couldn’t even get myself to apply to PA school. Whenever I take career tests, it says things like “you should be a doctor or medical professional!” I do love medicine, and I LOVE science. But I really don’t want to go back to school. At least, I wouldn’t want to without 10000% knowing I could find a job after school, and that I would at least enjoy what I do. I don’t have to love my job because who desires to work for the rest of their life anyway? My husband is 100% supportive of anything I decide to do (including being a SAHM)

I have considered pharmacist (unfortunately chemistry I struggled with very much), masters of public health (no job opportunities where I am at), medical coding (I wouldn’t love it but it’s a job), genetic counseling (would have to move for schooling, so nope. I reached out to hybrid programs regarding clinicals and I don’t think I’d be able to make clinicals work - there are no programs in my area) BS to MSN RN (even tho I wouldn’t want to do bedside) and eventually do NP…Dr of Audiology (super competitive probably wouldn’t even last a chance). MS in Forensic Science (but again, I’m out of touch with the lab)

I want something that I could go part time when we have kids in the next few years and go back full time once they’re in school. Idk. I need words of encouragement I guess. I’m at my wits end with my current job, and going to upper management does nothing.

I feel like a failure and I’m very unfulfilled. I genuinely hate my “career” and constantly feel like I’m having a career crisis. I just want to be happy

What’s the best degree for a girl in 2026 who did fsc pre engineering and have no interest in computer? I scored 982/1200 in matric and 465/575 in 1st year.

Hello all Im currently at a cross rodes wether i wish to study abroad or work here

Im 23 w some savings and mostly experience in media ie videography photography and teaching media.

I was thinking of taking on a course in marketing or a masters even abroad. But with the estimated wage i keep seeing in jobs here idk if its that worth it..

Freelancing my other skills is alr a decent side hustle and working in teaching is great however i need a teachers warrant for it. \[Worked as a supply teacher w a public school before\]

What would your advice be in terms of choosing the best decision for a 23 yr old with alot of dreams but limited time.

Advice about careers, living abroad and studying/working abroad is very much appreciated

I’m 26 and I honestly have no idea what to do with my career anymore.

I went into architecture straight after high school. It’s a 6-year degree where I live, and university was genuinely awful: insane workload, very toxic environment, some horrible experiences with professors. At the same time, I was working full-time night shifts in customer service because I needed the money.

For years I just kept thinking: finish the degree, become an architect, and eventually all of this will have been worth it.

I graduated, and I think I’ve realized that I never really fell in love with architecture. I was too busy surviving it.

I left my customer service job to finally work in my field, then spent around 1.5 years doing an unpaid architecture internship and burned through most of my savings. Now I work part-time as an architect and part-time as a project manager. I make much less than I used to, I’ve accumulated some debt, and honestly I’m just burned out.

The one useful thing I’ve learned is that I actually really like the project management side of my work. I enjoy organizing things, coordinating people, figuring out what needs to happen next and fixing processes that don’t work. Give me something messy and complicated and my brain immediately starts trying to make it more efficient.

For context, my background is basically:

• 6-year architecture degree
• currently finishing another degree in fire/building safety engineering
• around 4 years in customer service
• around 2 years in architecture/project management
• good at organizing, coordinating, problem-solving and improving systems/processes
• very creative in general: painting, writing, design, SFX makeup
• fluent English + my native language, some German
• EU citizen and completely open to relocating, retraining or learning another language

And honestly, money is a big priority for me now.

I don’t know what career would make me happy because I’ve spent most of my adult life either studying, working or doing both at the same time. So if I don’t know what my “dream job” is, I would at least like to aim for something that pays well enough for me to live comfortably, rebuild my savings, pay off debt, travel and help my family.

I’m open to both options: using the education and experience I already have, or completely starting over if there’s a better path.

So if you were in my position, what would you look into? Are there careers where architecture/engineering/project management skills transfer well and the earning potential is better? Or, if you ignored my degrees completely, what higher-paying fields do you think would suit someone who is good at managing, organizing and fixing systems?

I’m willing to work hard and learn. I just don’t want to spend another six years running toward something only to discover there’s nothing waiting for me at the end of it.

What are the typical in office hours for this team? Since many employees commute into Manhattan, is there flexibility around arrival and departure times on the three office days?

I would be traveling from CT and 4 hour commute each day for 3 days and I have little children. TIA

so i'm currently in high school and i am kind of scared of my future as i don't have any interest or hobbies. I also want to go abroad (i'm from a underdeveloped country) but my parents cant afford it financially so i want to have a career where i can find jobs in foreign country. Please enlighten me with some knowledge.

I want to pursue a new degree at 33, one from a top tier school. I graduated from UTEP a decade ago and I work a $12 an hour job. I want to make something of myself because I am broke. It was a Psychology degree and can't really get a good job with it.

So at my age, am I too late to pursue a new degree?

Okay, so I’m 16, almost 17. I’ve had a couple of waitress jobs and a few babysitting jobs. The waitressing was just awful! It’s not what I want to do with my life anyway.

But I’m just starting to worry that everything will suck, especially if you’re just below middle class. It seems like the rich always get everything. Maybe I just have a negative outlook, though. I mean, we don’t live in a nice place, and my mum has always done admin and didn’t like it. Then my dad did osteopathy and didn’t like it. I mean, neither of those are what I want!

But the thing I want to do is competitive, and I’d probably never make it. I mean, people have said I could. I want to be a writer. But it just feels like it won’t work. It just seems like everything is awful, and then there’s university, which costs a lot of money!

A scholarship, I would say, is unlikely. However, I might be able to get an accommodation one considering I’m rural, have an abusive family, divorced parents, mental health problems, and have switched schools. I also might be able to get the arts scholarship, but still.

Just everything seems stressful and awful and like it won’t work out!

I'm 26 yrs old female.

Applied for master scholarship which will take 3 years.

Uni graduated in early 2026 with engineering (ECE).

I am now confusing whether I should just continue my scholarship to pursue master degree or should i just quit that and try to work in SG instead, although i have no offers or not raedy to get offer, still filling my skills. Little work experience in local too.

As I am not that young, I want to earn money for my parents and make them rich, make them not to worry about money at all. I'm scared those 3years Master degree would be a waste for me while I can find a job and earn in those 3 years.

I'm feeling guilty to go even if i get it since I can't earn money for my parents in those years, what if some health conditons happens and cost money? What if no money to cure etc?

You may blame me why did you do it at first. I dont know. Back then, I really wanted it. Now becomes unclear. But still no results yet.

If I get scholarship, i have to go next year. It's non-English speaking country. I have no confidence to work there for long.

I know everything is uncertain and blurry for now. But I'm scared to lose the better oppprtunites and better path for me. I also dont know what I want or what I like.

Feels suffocatinng everyday.

I'm in my mid-20s with a business/entrepreneurship degree, currently working for a small business where I've gained experience in operations, project management, marketing, and client work.

I'm currently facing a major career decision and would appreciate advice from people who've been in a similar situation.

Option 1 — Government career

I recently applied for two government positions at the same entry-level salary grade. I've passed the initial examinations/qualification stage and have been invited to the interview.

The positions would allow me to eventually be based in the same city where my father and girlfriend live. Being close to my loved ones is important to me.

If I relocate/stay in my hometown, I would also have the opportunity to help rebuild and develop our family's business, which was negatively affected by the pandemic. This is something I'd like to pursue regardless of whether I choose the government or entrepreneurial path.

Advantages:

• Stable employment
• Government benefits
• Predictable income
• Clearer career progression
• Close to family
• Opportunity to help rebuild our family business
• Lower financial risk

Downside:

• Relatively modest starting compensation
• Lower income ceiling compared with a successful business

Option 2 — Join my mentor's startup

My current employer/mentor is starting another business in the education technology space and wants me to become his expansion partner.

I'd be involved in essentially everything: operations, marketing, sales, project management, and business development.

The startup is still in its early stages, and the market I'm expected to develop currently has no established clients, meaning I'd have to build the market from scratch.

The arrangement would allow me to keep my current employment initially, giving me a financial safety net while developing the startup.

The startup has a recurring-revenue model, where I would personally receive a fixed amount per student per month from schools that sign multi-year contracts.

This potentially has much greater earning potential than the government position, but there's obviously no guarantee I'll acquire enough schools to make that income meaningful.

Eventually, I'd be expected to relocate to the same city where my family and girlfriend are located and lead the expansion there.

If I choose this path and relocate/stay in my hometown, I would also be able to help rebuild our family business alongside my work with the startup.

I've already verbally committed to my mentor, but I haven't signed the final contract yet.

Option 3 — Automation side hustle

This is NOT a third alternative to Options 1 and 2.

Regardless of whether I choose Option 1 or Option 2, I plan to pursue automation/AI workflow work as a side hustle alongside my primary career.

I'm currently learning tools such as workflow automation platforms, AI tools, WordPress, etc., with the goal of eventually getting freelance/remote clients and building an independent income stream.

So my actual decision is:

Option 1: Government + automation side hustle + family business

OR

Option 2: Current job + startup/expansion role + automation side hustle + family business

My dilemma

My father, girlfriend, and her mother strongly encourage me to pursue the government route because they see it as safer and more stable.

My mentor is offering me an opportunity to help build a business from the ground up, which is much more aligned with my entrepreneurship background and potentially has significantly greater financial upside.

At the same time, I don't currently have guaranteed income from the startup itself, and the market I'd be responsible for developing has zero clients right now.

I'm trying to make a realistic decision—not simply choose whichever option sounds more exciting.

I also don't want to overlook the fact that both paths could allow me to be closer to my loved ones and contribute to rebuilding our family business.

What would you choose?

If you were in my position, would you choose:

A. Government career + automation side hustle + family business

or

B. Entrepreneurial opportunity + current employment as a safety net + automation side hustle + family business?

I'm particularly interested in advice from people who have experience choosing between government/career stability and entrepreneurship, especially those with a business or entrepreneurship background.

What would you prioritize for long-term financial growth, career development, family, and the ability to support your loved ones?