Hi everyone,
I’m 25 years old, originally from India, and currently living in the United States on an F-1 student visa. I’ve completed my master’s degree, and I’m now at the beginning of my OPT period. I’m posting this because I genuinely need advice from people who have faced difficult situations in life or had to start over from zero.
Growing up, I was an average student. I didn’t have many friends, and I was never the smartest person in the room. After completing my bachelor’s degree in India, I spent a long time confused about whether I should start working or pursue a master’s degree abroad. Eventually, I chose to come to the US for my master’s.
Looking back, I sometimes wonder whether I made the right decision at the right time. But I made the choice, and I wanted to make something of my life.
After completing my master’s, I spent around six months applying for jobs. I spent a lot of money on consultancies and other job-search services, hoping they would help me find opportunities. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the right interviews or land a job. I faced rejection after rejection, and my confidence started falling apart.
Then life hit me with something much more painful. I lost my father.
I was far away from home, and for personal reasons, I couldn’t be there to see him one last time. That is something I’ve struggled with deeply. I went through a period of depression and needed time to recover emotionally. Even after that, getting back on track wasn’t easy.
I tried applying for jobs again, but I started realizing that my technical skills weren’t strong enough for the competition. I look at other people in the tech industry and feel like they’re much smarter, more skilled, and more confident than I am.
Sometimes I ask myself: What did I do wrong? Why am I still struggling when other people seem to be moving forward?
I know comparing myself to others isn’t helpful, but it’s difficult to stop when I feel so far behind.
Now, I want to make a fresh start.
I’m willing to work hard, learn new skills, and start at the bottom if necessary. I’m not looking for a shortcut to success or an overnight transformation. I want to build a stable career, become financially independent, and slowly improve my life.
I’m also considering returning to India, rebuilding myself there, gaining real work experience, and potentially coming back to the US in the future if I can find a legitimate opportunity and qualify for the appropriate work visa. One of my biggest dreams is to build a stable future and eventually bring my mother to live with me.
But right now, I feel lost about which direction to choose.
These are the questions I’d genuinely appreciate your advice on:
If you were 25, had a master’s degree but no relevant work experience, and felt weak in technical skills, what would you do?
Would you stay in the US and continue looking for opportunities, or return to India, gain experience, and rebuild from there?
If you were starting almost from zero, which career would you choose for long-term stability and growth? It doesn’t have to be software development or AI. I’m open to other fields if there’s a realistic path to success.
What specific skills would you focus on for the next six months to become employable?
For those who experienced major setbacks in their twenties, what actually helped you turn your life around?
I’m not asking anyone to feel sorry for me. I know that my decisions are my responsibility, and I understand that rebuilding my life will take time.
I just want honest advice from people who have been through difficult times, made mistakes, started over, and eventually found their way.
I don’t want to keep changing my goals every few weeks. I want to choose a direction, commit to it, and become genuinely good at something.
If you’ve ever felt like you were starting from zero at 25 or later, I’d really appreciate hearing your story.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read this and share their advice.

Need advice

need some advice.

I’m a 30-year-old man. I live in a poor country.

I work 330 hours a week and spend another 15 hours commuting.

I don’t have any skills. I don’t have any debt, and I usually didn’t spend a penny of the money I earned last year because I live with my parents.

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There will be an abundance of skilled people ex-Microsoft, ex-Facebook employees who will be laid off because the companies got AI that is cheaper. Everybody sees what they are doing. These corporations are not friends; they don’t care if you have food. So if they are not the people’s allies, why don’t the laid-off people come together, unite, and become the force?

A few years ago they were massively hiring because they wanted the best brains at their company. There was competition for the best people before rival companies could recruit them. Now they lay these people off. Those people together have huge potential, because a company is a collection of people. It’s like Microsoft is lying on the ground and it’s just a matter of picking it up. These laid-off experienced people with huge brains are lying on the ground they are precious, and they have just been thrown like rubbish on the street.

I believe there is a huge opportunity for people to unite and challenge the we vs AI”situation.

I am 18F struggling to figure my life out! I was considering becoming a Radiation Technologist but I don't think I am smart enough. I am very interested in jobs like this though, I like to be on my feet and moving, I also like to have a clear task and routine. I need a job that doesn't require too much intelligence and pays enough for me to make a living. Please help me everyone. I am so lost and confused I need serious guidance. Thank you.

I've asked about my career options here before, and I think I've finally figured out something I might genuinely be interested in. I'd really appreciate your opinions and advice on this.

I'm currently pursuing a diploma in Computer Engineering, but lately, I've been questioning whether this is the right path for me. I don't know if I can see myself building a career in this field, and I'm starting to consider other options.

One thing I've been thinking about is teaching English, but not necessarily in the traditional school-teacher sense. I'm more interested in becoming a personal English tutor for people who want to improve their spoken English, pronunciation, fluency, and accent.

I'd especially love to work with students from countries where learning English is a challenge for many people, such as Japan, South Korea, and other Asian countries, as well as European countries. Ideally, I'd like to teach online and work with both children and adults who want to become more confident speaking English.

However, I'm still trying to figure out how realistic this career path is and what I would need to do to get there.

For context, I'm from India and currently studying for my diploma. I don't have a clear idea of what qualifications I'd need to teach English to international students, whether I'd need a degree in English or a teaching certification like TEFL/TESOL, or whether there are other ways to enter this field.

Here are a few things I'd love to hear your opinions on:

Education: Should I complete my diploma and pursue a bachelor's degree, perhaps in English or a related field? Or would a teaching certification be enough to get started?

Career opportunities: How realistic is it to earn a living by tutoring English online to international students, especially as someone starting from India?

Accent and pronunciation: If I want to help people improve their pronunciation and spoken English, what qualifications or skills would I need?

Finding students: How difficult is it to find students from countries like Japan and South Korea? Are there particular platforms or other ways to connect with them?

Income and stability: Is this a sustainable long-term career, or is it more suitable as a side hustle?

Your personal opinion: If you were in my position, would you continue with Computer Engineering or explore this path?

I'm not necessarily looking for a career that makes me rich overnight. I want to find something I can actually see myself doing, develop my skills in, and eventually earn a decent living from.

I'm also not saying I've completely decided to leave Computer Engineering. I'm still exploring my options, and I'd rather understand the reality of this career before making any major decisions.

I'd especially appreciate advice from people who teach English online, work with international students, or have experience building a career in this field. Even if you think this is a bad idea, please be honest and explain why.

Thanks!

I recently got laid off and am serving 90 days of notice (with 3 months pay and flexibility to immediately join another company). However, since job market is difficult nowadays, I can’t seem to find a suitable job and it’s been almost a month now.

I’m an MBA Finance graduate with CFA level 1 cleared and have over 4 years of experience in credit research and fixed income domain. I’m looking for a remote or hybrid job based in Gujarat, India (if hybrid) or globally (if remote).

I’m also ready for freelancing work or any other work related to my domain. Apart from that, I’m also a content creator and write stories. I believe I can create something meaningful by combining all my skills.

What should be my next move now?

I look around.. on job boards, on indeed, local government programs, all these things.

All I can say is that when I look at all of these things..it fills me up with anxiety.

It seems like nothing at all pays good, nothing is worth learning in 90% of these programs because no one wants a man in training, or the pay in that field is garbage until you're in it for a decade.. and all the jobs near me are basically confidentiality asking people to come work for them and not be able to afford your bills and essential living costs - besides medical.

I keep trying to look into the trades but the requirements are very egregious. I can't even get a general labor job and my last job was a year doing labor in fab shop. Everywhere wants you to know how to use multiple heavy duty machinery, years of experience, know this and that.. it's clear I'm not in demand. Journey men are. And I can't waste my time in these razor thin margin shops that don't have time to train and keep you as a general laborer.

All I can think of is trying for nursing, EMT or something related because it seems like that's the closest there is to making some ok money. . and honestly if that isn't the answer.. then I don't know what the next step is.. tired of being stumped and lost, I turned 25 a month ago and I feel like I just can't afford to keep wondering aimlessly anymore. It's killing me.

I recently graduated from college in May and have been having trouble finding a job with my degree in Poli Sci. I want to step away from government and policy work because of competitive job cycles and government layoffs. What types of roles or careers pay at least $65K+ that don't involve government or politics that I can get with a political science degree?

Hi,

I graduated with a bachelor degree in business. Graduated years ago. I have been unemployed all my life. I literally never worked a single job my entire life. I’m upset with that and I feel like I lost it. Some of my peers even called me a “loser.” I’m terrified of turning 30 and remaining unemployed especially with AI displacing entry level jobs even professional ones. I am on the spectrum and got some low motivation issues. What should I do?

I don't have a family. All my colleagues do (this is not out of choice, it wasn't my decision).

My boss said today that I should work late to do other peoples' work when they leave at 5PM, as they have families, and I don't. This is in response to asking if we can get maternity cover for a colleague.

I already work 10 hours a day on average, then 12 hours a day for 1 week per month.

I am so tired. My boss dislikes me- he has a problem with the way I look. When he mentions others that look like me, he almost spits the words like they are poisonous.

I am weary. Overwhelmed. Don't know what to do.

What do I do?

About 6 months ago, I took an opportunity with a much higher salary than my last job. At my last job I was swamped with work, in office 5 days a week, and in a much smaller firm, but I enjoyed being busy every day. Now at this job, I spend pretty much all day with nothing to do. I ask for work constantly, but my co workers are inundated with tasks they can’t always delegate to me, and my manager just keeps telling me “the work will pick up it will I promise” and now that i’m approaching the 6 month mark i’m starting to lose hope. I commute almost an hour each way, and spend $10 a day on train station parking. I am grateful for my one WFH day on fridays because atleast then I can do things around the house and feel somewhat productive. But the other 4 days of the week, I come into the office to just sit here and take up space. I feel as if I have no purpose at this job, despite being told in the interview process that there was a great amount of work that would need to be done that my co-workers simply don’t have time for. I genuinely feel as if it’s taking a toll on my mental and physical health as i’m exhausted every day from nothing. And I know I sound silly and ungrateful to complain about being paid a great salary, with great benefits to do jack all day because I know that’s some peoples dream. But I genuinely don’t know how much more of it I can take. Is this normal? How do people deal with this?? I feel like i’m going insane since it just has not picked up or gotten better. I know I am qualified, capable, and have more than enough work ethic to want to do more but no matter how hard I try nothing comes to fruition here. I’m consumed by the thought of this being my life forever and it makes me so sad.

Looking for advices from seniors in this field. How do I become a CMA?
I (24) currently work at a warehouse. I’ve been there for almost 4 years. I’ve been in America for almost 5 years. I am thinking about changing job for the future, and I am really interested in becoming CMA( Certified Medical Assistant ). I did finished Highschool in my country but the certification doesn’t transfer here. So I was doing GED and finished 2 subjects.

The place I work at offers $5250 for a semester as I work full time there. Would it be enough to cover the cost to get CMA?
I don’t want to get a student loan. My parents can’t pay me anything for school.( Not to be a sob story just so I can decide for financial )

What should I do and what do I need to prepare for the school to get CMA certification?
Do I need to get good scores on my GED?
As I have been lazy and haven’t study for GED exams. I just go in there, take the exam. I got 161 on science, 150 on social studies.(Just in case if it requires certain scores, I can retake them).

Is it hard to get a job as CMA? I have read some Reddit threads that says it requires experience, how do I try to get those experiences while I am attending the school?
What are the things I need to be worried?

Also, side note:

I have a habit of enjoying devil’s lettuce. I know I have to stay sober for the pre employment period, but does anyone enjoy it after being hired?

I got no one to ask for advice in that field, so I decided to ask here.

Hello.

Just a vent, really. Company I work for is an utter shambles. I've 37 years here as a technician then CAD engineer. UK but US co. Several years ago after a project, I was put on a team to do value engineering of a new product range and I was pretty successful redesigning stuff to save more than a million dollars in part costs over a couple of year. This work kind of ran out but instead of disbanding it, it just continued.... with no actual projects. Entire team bailed out, and I applied for internals but didn't get any.. they brought in new engineers and we were sort of put on a project moving hundreds of parts to different suppliers for a bit of machinery... trouble is, this isn't a project I've really got an expertise in - I'm a designer, problem solver, CAD jockey. This project is hundred of inspection reports. Anyway myself and three other Engineers aren't doing a whole lot of work.. and it is chronic. And, we're under a ridiculous stack of three vertical managers.

I've made multiple attempts at resolving this - obviously asking for more suitable work - falls on deaf ears. A different manager even tried to recruit me - uber Boss blocked it. Project was meant to end in April 2026. This is October with no end in sight. It looks like we'll just be inspecting part reports for years to come... although in my case I'm not getting any of that work.

Now, I've not f**ked anything up in the past - not fallen out with managers - not been belligerent. I just reckon I'm not really wanted and it is too much fuss to try and fire me. I get the odd piece of work - say a couple of hours doing a tiny drawing change and the admin - every so often. And I think it is personal, but 3 other engineers are in much the same boat.

I just think the leaders here are incompetent oafs, liars, back-stabbers, out for themselves.

I had a job interview lined up three weeks ago but couldn't really face it. Current plan is to access pension in January, and line myself up for the exit door. Take time off to recover from this bore-out, and find gainful employment.

That's the trouble - bore out. It actually is affecting my mental health. I'm also considering going off sick.

Cheers....

I have 7+ years of experience and currently work at a globally recognised multinational. Despite working at two companies, I haven't received a single promotion throughout my career. My CTC grew initially, but that has also stagnated, and my career progression has been delayed for reasons unrelated to my performance.

I've received an offer from an established Indian company with a 40–45% hike, a higher designation, and greater ownership. However, the role is limited to one country rather than multiple international markets at current role.

Should I prioritise global brand recognition and exposure or choose better pay and career growth? Will the limited responsibility of just one market in new role affect my long-term prospects?

I work in reinsurance and I got an offer for a new job that is 20k more (75k to 95k). I would be going from being one of several accountants to being the only one and being part of a process to consolidate the role from various departments. They currently dont have a reinsurance department so I would be the only one. I also would lose a average 6% bonus and 6% ESOP bonus. The new company has a couple percent more 401k match. Otherwise most is comparable.

I like my current job and the people there, I am good at it and have taken on specialized knowledge that makes me valuable. Im just trying to decide if its worth giving up for 20k more? In my current role I know it would take me quite awhile to get that 20k so im not sure. I do like the possibility of growth at new job and they have bent over backwards to hire me. Just not sure what the best move is.

I have an interview coming up for a management position. I've been in the field for well over a decade with a graduate degree. I'm very qualified for the position.

The problem is I have prosopagnosia, or face blindness thanks to some brain trauma. Wouldn't recognize my own parents out of context. I generally look for little non-face related cues like tattoos, hair color, accents etcetera to help identify people but I'm not great at it. It causes a lot of social and professional anxiety.

Working from home has been great since everyone's name is right there on emails and Teams, but this position is fully in office. I'm worried my inability to recognize people will be a hinderance to being a manager. I don't want to bring it up in the intrrview and risk being put out of the running by the company, however subconsciously. But I also don't want to spring it on them if I do get the job. Any advice?

So I have been working at my workplace, hospital security, for about 6 months now and when I hired in I was told I would only have to mandatory overtime every 3-4 months. The normal schedule is 8 hours 11pm-7am Thursday through Monday. The mandatory overtime is being forced to work 12 hours with little to no notice. On night shift for the past 2-4 months there has been a total of maybe 30 people who come into the hospital at night all of which are not combative or needing security assistance so I basically get paid to sit in my office on my phone the whole shift. Ever since I started working I have had to work at least 2-3 12 hour shifts per month with less than a week notice sometimes I don’t get notified until it is an hour before I get off. In July I had to work 8 12 hour shifts with no compromise while nobody else had to work a 12 hour shift. The thing is we have part time workers who are supposed to work at least 3 shifts per month per their contract but management lets them work maybe 1 every other month or so with some not having a shift since before I started. This is all because the part timers don’t want to work as they have told me and several other coworkers. Now since middle of September the October schedule has been out and nobody noticed that the 2nd shift guy on Halloween is working at both places meaning someone needs to cover one of those shifts. I have made it known that I have plans for Halloween since I had an assumption that they would try to force me to work mandatory overtime that day since they did on the 4th of July and are planning on doing for thanksgiving and Christmas. I brought it up to my manager this morning as I didn’t notice until last night and he said that I have to make sacrifices even though i have been the only one whos been making sacrafices, there have been multiple weeks where i dont get both my scheduled days off because they were forcing me to work one of those days since nobody wanted to work. Everyone else who works there gets to have their days off and only work their scheduled shift but me, i am constantly being told i have to be a team player and that my personal life isn’t as important as the work community so i have to make sacrafices. It is also worth to note that almost every er nurse has some sort of complaint with me, as well as every security officer, because they do not like how I do my security walks nor how I handle situations, but I was told by other security officers and supervisors that my walks are fine and the way I handle situations is fine since I can’t do much due to liability issues of me not being a real cop. I have been declining in my mental health due to all of the stress this job has put me through, I feel like if I were to put my two weeks in not only would the management and coworkers make my life miserable but also other staff members since it is a betrayal since I am leaving them. I already have 2 jobs lined up starting Monday and I don’t plan on using this current workplace as a reference or coming back to work later on in life. I am still in college for my teaching degree. Is it worth it to ‘burn this bridge’ since they are constantly disrespecting me and my time and causing mental anguish and will it affect my future goal of becoming a teacher?

I’m currently in the third year of my B.Sc. B.Ed. degree, and I’m really confused about what to do after graduation. The obvious option is to prepare for government teaching exams like REET Grade 3 or RPSC Grade 2, since I’ll already have a teaching background. But honestly, I’ve always been interested in art, painting, and creative fields, and lately I’ve been thinking about pursuing a BFA, possibly through CUET. The thing is, doing a BFA would mean investing another few years in a completely different field, and I’m not sure what the career opportunities or financial stability would look like afterward. On one hand, teaching seems like the safer and more practical option, but on the other, I don’t want to choose a career just because it’s the obvious path and later regret not exploring something I genuinely enjoy. If you were in my position, what would you do? Is pursuing a BFA worth it, or would it be wiser to focus on government teaching exams? I’d really appreciate honest advice, especially from people who have experience in either field.

Hi guys :)

So I’m 25f in Eastern Canada. I graduated in 2025 with a degree in Community Development and Environmental and Sustainability Studies, and absolutely loved my time in uni. My classes, coursework, faculty, everything.

During uni I worked as a bartender then bar manager at a very small, family owned brewery. When I graduated, they promoted me to hospitality manager and put me on salary (45k CAD).

They pretty much trust me implicitly and have handed over the day-to-day operations to me. I do payroll, scheduling, event planning, marketing, ordering, HR, etc. I run that shit. My only boss is the owner, who’s busy with brewing and etc, so I’m essentially unmonitored.

And I LOVE my job. It’s easy. To be completely honest, I fuck around half the time. As long as I get everything done (which i do), no one cares what I’m doing. I make my own schedule, work from home half the time, and can bartend whenever I want to make tips.
However, there are downsides:

- I have terrible, unmedicated and ill-managed ADHD, and my job has absolutely no structure. I cannot for the life of me get myself into a routine without someone else enforcing it. I’m really starting to crave structure.

- It’s a small business so I get no benefits.

- The business runs on razor thin margins and I’m constantly stressed about cutting costs and increasing profits. I feel very responsible for the health of the business.
It’s a family run passion project, and it’s a MESS. Finances, paperwork, everything. Nothing shady, just incredibly disorganized. I’m the first point of contact so I’m also the one catching flack for unpaid bills and etc.

- It’s the service industry, which we all know kind of blows. I love the chaos but I want to start a family in a few years and I’m getting tired of late nights.

Anyways.

A job has come up that aligns perfectly with my degree. It’s not my dream job, but would lead into it well. Pay is fine (50k CAD), but it’s municipal government so BENEFITSSS🥵

I know I’m putting the cart before the horse considering I haven’t even applied yet.
But I am TERRIFIED of leaving my company. It makes me sick to think about telling my boss I’m leaving. They would absolutely flounder without me, at least for a while.

And I knowwww it’s just business and they can replace me. But it’s not some cold capitalist corporation. I’ve become close with this family. I’ve been to their weddings, watched their kids/grandkids grow up, etc. I genuinely love these people and leaving would fuck things up for them so bad.

(Although I’ll be honest, I genuinely think someone else could do my job way better. I’m sure there are people who thrive with little structure. I am not one of them. It would just be hard to find that person.)

The other problem is that I have it SO GOOD right now. I’m worried about the culture shock of going from essentially running my own show to working in municipal government. It’s kind of where I’ve always wanted to end up, but what if I hate it?? Then I can’t go back. I’d have left a job I loved for a job I hate :(

So yeah. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Am I insane for considering leaving a job I genuinely love, or would I be stupid not to pursue something with more structure, stability and benefits?

Undergrad student, i've never had a real job before, and 2 weeks ago I decided to make a resume and apply for an on campus job listing through 12twenty. Since then however, I have gotten no updates or response regarding my application. I even sent a follow up email last friday asking for any updates. Is this normal? how much longer should I wait?

I've been with my current organization for 13 years, working my way up into a leadership position. I've built strong relationships, contributed significantly to the organization's growth, and genuinely care about the mission and the people I work with.

Over the past year, however, I've become increasingly frustrated with my professional growth, workload, and lack of clarity around my future. I started exploring other opportunities and eventually accepted a position at another organization.

I submitted my resignation, announced my departure to my colleagues, and began preparing for the transition.

Then things got complicated.

My current boss, with whom I have a longstanding professional relationship, expressed that he genuinely wants me to stay... days after I submitted my resignation. We recently had an extensive conversation about my frustrations, professional aspirations, and what an ideal role could look like. He's open to restructuring my position, discussing compensation, and creating a clearer path for professional growth. He also challenged me on some of my own work habits that have contributed to my burnout, which I appreciated.

The conversation was meaningful, and for the first time in a while, I could envision a future at my current organization that excites me.

On the other hand, I've already accepted another job. It's a new environment, a different mission, and an opportunity to develop new skills. But I'm beginning to question whether the position is actually aligned with my long-term career aspirations.

I'm also struggling with the interpersonal side of this. My departure has already been announced, colleagues have been supportive, and my new employer is expecting me to start soon. I feel tremendous guilt about potentially reversing my decision and disappointing people.

I know conventional wisdom says never accept a counteroffer, but this feels more nuanced than simply being offered more money. It involves a potentially reimagined leadership role at an organization where I've invested much of my professional life.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Did you stay or leave, and how do you feel about that decision now? How did you separate what you genuinely wanted from the guilt of disappointing others?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some realistic career perspective from tech professionals and fellow visa holders.

**Quick Context / My Situation:**

**Role:** Data Engineer I at CVS Health (\~4 months in).

**Comp:** $115k base

**Visa:** F-1 OPT (Company sponsors H-1B).

**Background:** I have prior full-time tech experience, though it involved a mix of different stacks/technologies. Over the past 4 months, I’ve picked up hands-on DE work and am fully up to speed on our data engineering pipeline.

**Original Goal:** During my job hunt, I targeted **Data Engineering** and **Backend/Infra SDE** roles. Long-term, my heart has always leaned more toward Core SDE / Backend Infrastructure.

I’m feeling at a crossroads and would love your insights on **three specific questions**:

1. Stay at a "Safe" Company vs. Target Big Tech (Given Immigration Risks)?
   CVS Health feels relatively stable and safe right now, especially with active H-1B sponsorship on F-1 OPT. However, I’ve always wanted to work for a big tech firm (FAANG/MAMAA/tier-1 tech).

   Given the current tech hiring market, layoffs, and H-1B uncertainties, is it smarter to stay put for 1–2 years to lock in H-1B attempts, or should I actively prep and target Big Tech? Which move is safer long-term?

2. Pivot to SDE II or Double Down on Data Engineering?

Since my goal was originally Backend SDE / Systems Infra, should I start prepping for **SDE II** roles, or stick to **Data Engineer / Senior DE** roles since I now have direct, recent DE experience?

For context, my past background wasn't pure DE or pure SDE, it was a bit blended across different tech stacks. Is pivoting back to SDE II realistic from a DE I title without taking a step back?

1. If you were in my shoes, what would your next 6–12 month strategy look like?
   Would you ride out the current market and focus on internal growth/H-1B entries, or start interviewing right now?

Appreciate any thoughts, experience, or brutal honesty, especially from non-immigrant tech workers who have navigated similar visa + career decisions recently!

Thanks in advance!

I am an 18-year-old student pursuing my first semester of BCA at a Tier-3 college in India. Alongside my studies, I work as a freelance video editor, and my goal is to build a successful career by working with international clients.

However, I am confused about my future career. The IT sector is becoming increasingly competitive, and AI is rapidly evolving, automating certain tasks and affecting job opportunities. Companies are also laying off employees. On the other hand, competition for government jobs in India is extremely high.

My family wants me to prepare for a government job because they believe it offers greater stability and security. But I also want to pursue my passion for video editing and become financially independent by working with international clients.

My biggest concern is this: What if the IT and creative industries become even more saturated because of AI, while competition for government jobs continues to increase? I don't want to spend years preparing for a government job and risk missing opportunities to build my career, but I also don't want to make a decision that could put my future at risk.

Considering my age, financial future, family expectations, the growth of AI, and the current job market in India, what would be the most practical long-term strategy for me? Should I focus on freelance video editing, develop my IT skills alongside my BCA, prepare for government jobs as a backup, or combine these options? I want an honest, realistic answer that considers both the risks and opportunities and helps me build a stable, financially independent future.

I am totally confused😔

I left my job about six months ago but I keep catching myself using phrases that were super common there. We had all these weird acronyms for projects and inside jokes about specific software glitches. It's like a secret language that no one else gets. My new colleagues just look at me funny when I talk about 'circling back on the Q3 synergy push' or 'avoiding the legacy data vortex'. Is this a normal part of job hopping or am I just stuck in the past?

As an university student studying a stem degree (statistics & cs), does gpa really matter for internships and jobs? I’m noticing that my gpa isn’t in a good position at the moment…