id
stringlengths 6
7
| title
stringlengths 1
301
| body
stringlengths 1
12.4k
| created_utc
stringlengths 19
19
| url
stringlengths 58
107
| retrieved_on
stringlengths 19
19
⌀ | question_content
stringlengths 29
12.4k
| dominant_topic
int64 0
9
| dominant_topic_name
stringclasses 10
values | __index_level_0__
int64 1
19.4k
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
xif6tz | Scope of UX Designer? | I have opted for UX UI design course and cleared the entrance. I am having second thoughts whether this will go in long run or scope of this job will vanish after some year. Basically worried about job sureity. I finished college longback and worked for 3 years in customer support. Need guidance from you. | 2022-09-19 15:27:41 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/xif6tz/scope_of_ux_designer/ | 2022-10-10 22:43:22 | scope of ux designer i have opted for ux ui design course and cleared the entrance i am having second thoughts whether this will go in long run or scope of this job will vanish after some year basically worried about job sureity i finished college longback and worked for 3 years in customer support need guidance from you | 2 | Career Change for Non-Corporate Artist | 17,855 |
kvyo5i | Wondering how to create a career that you love whilst still earning 100K+ a year and keeping your freedom? This would be my answer... | **WARNING: This is not a get rich quick scheme. This is a process that will take years potentially HOWEVER if you do this right you will love the journey.** *By the way I am going deep so if you don t like to read details or specifics best that you skip this. BUT for folks who take the time I am pretty much going to be sharing the exact steps you need to take.* --- Like many people I was in a job I totally hated. I didn t want to become a lawyer and I just ended up falling into a recruitment job after uni.. After spending a year I felt awful. I was anxious. Felt trapped. Dreading the weeks and them 2 days were my saviour.. I knew I wanted more. I wanted my work to be more meaningful but I also wanted to earn a decent amount of money without working 60 70 hours a week. Of course you have people who will tell you this is impossible. **It s certainly possible. Only your beliefs will make it impossible.** Here is my guide to tell you exactly how to do the above. Let me start off by saying finding your passion is **a myth.** It s unlikely you are going to ever just find something that you feel super passionate about. Becoming passionate is actually a process which includes becoming very good at something (that of course is in alignment with your strengths and what you feel interested in). When you do this you will provide more value you will enjoy your work more you can demand for money (it was naturally come to you) and you ll have more freedom. Anyway going onto the steps: **STEP 1. YOU NEED TO TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO YOURSELF.** I am not talking about asking some basic questions I am talking about spending hours really diving into your subconscious mind (which has all the answers) and understanding: - What is most important to you in life (core values) - What you are best at (strengths) - What kind of skills you would enjoy using - Interests - Your zone of genius (when you are in a state of flow) When you start understanding the following points you can create a statement that is going to summarise the above which includes: - Who or what you want to make an impact on - How you will make an impact - What are the results of that impact. By doing this you are going to have a much better understanding of what kind of life is going to make you happy and bring you motivation. **STEP 2: THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS ONE CAN TAKE YET IT S ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT AND TOOK ME YEARS TO REALLY MASTER.** First off there are so many jobs and opportunities you have * *NO IDEA * * that exist. Scrolling through job boards can easily get you down. (It did for me) Instead you need to research in 3 different ways in this order: **1. Organic** With all the internal research you have just done you can start being creative and dream big about how you can bring all the above together. Don t be limited. Be ambitious. Knowing if you actualised your dream that you would be beyond grateful for your life. This is something that will push you outside your comfort zone. Now you have done that start working backwards.. What is stopping you from creating that life RIGHT NOW? Write it down. * What skills are you missing? * What habits? * Who would you need to be? Once you have them listed down you can now turn them into action points. For example you would need X skill. Write that down. Need X habit? Start writing that down. And then start implementing. If you want to be this future state person do everything you can do to start acting that way right now. **2. Online Research** Now the trick here is that you have identified the skills you need to master in order to reach your target. You have also identified where you want to be making an impact. Now it s time to do research. What companies are out there? What functions exist? Start listing them all down and creating a dream 50 list of the dream places. **3. In person.** Just reading about jobs is not enough to make the commitment. So you need to be speaking to the exact people who are where you want to be. Start reaching out to them on Linkedin and maybe email and arranging a call. Start asking them all the questions you have around the specific job role until you can be really clear that this the right move for you. You can also get fantastic advice about the steps you need to take to make this happen... Maybe you can go straight into a career that s similar or maybe you need to take stepping stones. And that s OK. Life is not a race to be rushed. This whole process is meant to be enjoyable. (I spent the last 4 years getting to where I am now and too many times I did not take that advice and it was a waste of my energy) **STEP 3: TAKING ACTION** You need to completely transform your personal brand to match specifically towards them jobs that you are going for. As you are very specific now it s going to make this a lot easier. This is everything from CV Linkedin Elevator pitch be posting content and becoming a thought leader. Once you have done that you can then start to actually reach out to specific companies and people. So I am actually not going to go so much in depth on this because it could be a whole post in its self. Just don t job hunt like we are still in the 20th century. It doesn t work. **STEP 4: BECOME FANTASTIC AT WHAT YOU DO.** Grind and work hard keeping in mind your vision. The more energy you put into this the quicker you ll get to where you want to get too. Because when you become very good at one thing you ll become valuable and irreplaceable. It could be working for someone else or it could be becoming an entrepreneur it s down to you. But it s important to realise when your job no longer serves you don t be afraid to move. I don t need to specifically tell you how this will manifest as it s not about the specifics it s about the process. If you do this and keep an abundant mindset you will attract everything you desire. So hopefully this has helped. Without this process I would have still been searching around trying to figure out what I wanted to do. If you have any questions or comments I d love to hear them in the thread below! Looking forward to hearing from y all. I m always happy and open to connect and network | 2021-01-12 19:27:10 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/kvyo5i/wondering_how_to_create_a_career_that_you_love/ | null | wondering how to create a career that you love whilst still earning 100k a year and keeping your freedom this would be my answer warning this is not a get rich quick scheme this is a process that will take years potentially however if you do this right you will love the journey by the way i am going deep so if you don t like to read details or specifics best that you skip this but for folks who take the time i am pretty much going to be sharing the exact steps you need to take --- like many people i was in a job i totally hated i didn t want to become a lawyer and i just ended up falling into a recruitment job after uni after spending a year i felt awful i was anxious felt trapped dreading the weeks and them 2 days were my saviour i knew i wanted more i wanted my work to be more meaningful but i also wanted to earn a decent amount of money without working 60 70 hours a week of course you have people who will tell you this is impossible it s certainly possible only your beliefs will make it impossible here is my guide to tell you exactly how to do the above let me start off by saying finding your passion is a myth it s unlikely you are going to ever just find something that you feel super passionate about becoming passionate is actually a process which includes becoming very good at something that of course is in alignment with your strengths and what you feel interested in when you do this you will provide more value you will enjoy your work more you can demand for money it was naturally come to you and you ll have more freedom anyway going onto the steps step 1 you need to take a deep dive into yourself i am not talking about asking some basic questions i am talking about spending hours really diving into your subconscious mind which has all the answers and understanding - what is most important to you in life core values - what you are best at strengths - what kind of skills you would enjoy using - interests - your zone of genius when you are in a state of flow when you start understanding the following points you can create a statement that is going to summarise the above which includes - who or what you want to make an impact on - how you will make an impact - what are the results of that impact by doing this you are going to have a much better understanding of what kind of life is going to make you happy and bring you motivation step 2 this is one of the most important steps one can take yet it s one of the most difficult and took me years to really master first off there are so many jobs and opportunities you have no idea that exist scrolling through job boards can easily get you down it did for me instead you need to research in 3 different ways in this order 1 organic with all the internal research you have just done you can start being creative and dream big about how you can bring all the above together don t be limited be ambitious knowing if you actualised your dream that you would be beyond grateful for your life this is something that will push you outside your comfort zone now you have done that start working backwards what is stopping you from creating that life right now write it down what skills are you missing what habits who would you need to be once you have them listed down you can now turn them into action points for example you would need x skill write that down need x habit start writing that down and then start implementing if you want to be this future state person do everything you can do to start acting that way right now 2 online research now the trick here is that you have identified the skills you need to master in order to reach your target you have also identified where you want to be making an impact now it s time to do research what companies are out there what functions exist start listing them all down and creating a dream 50 list of the dream places 3 in person just reading about jobs is not enough to make the commitment so you need to be speaking to the exact people who are where you want to be start reaching out to them on linkedin and maybe email and arranging a call start asking them all the questions you have around the specific job role until you can be really clear that this the right move for you you can also get fantastic advice about the steps you need to take to make this happen maybe you can go straight into a career that s similar or maybe you need to take stepping stones and that s ok life is not a race to be rushed this whole process is meant to be enjoyable i spent the last 4 years getting to where i am now and too many times i did not take that advice and it was a waste of my energy step 3 taking action you need to completely transform your personal brand to match specifically towards them jobs that you are going for as you are very specific now it s going to make this a lot easier this is everything from cv linkedin elevator pitch be posting content and becoming a thought leader once you have done that you can then start to actually reach out to specific companies and people so i am actually not going to go so much in depth on this because it could be a whole post in its self just don t job hunt like we are still in the 20th century it doesn t work step 4 become fantastic at what you do grind and work hard keeping in mind your vision the more energy you put into this the quicker you ll get to where you want to get too because when you become very good at one thing you ll become valuable and irreplaceable it could be working for someone else or it could be becoming an entrepreneur it s down to you but it s important to realise when your job no longer serves you don t be afraid to move i don t need to specifically tell you how this will manifest as it s not about the specifics it s about the process if you do this and keep an abundant mindset you will attract everything you desire so hopefully this has helped without this process i would have still been searching around trying to figure out what i wanted to do if you have any questions or comments i d love to hear them in the thread below looking forward to hearing from y all i m always happy and open to connect and network | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 11,118 |
o59bew | Piggybacking on the recent changing careers post...is it *worth it* to do so if it requires you to go back to school for four years and rack up debt? | I love the positivity and encouragement of folks in threads about switching careers but I also feel like the cost of doing so is treated as an afterthought. My partner and I only became financially stable and able to save in the last four years and we re in our early 30s. My current job is crushing me but I also have no debt. I m so depressed at the thought of going back to square one when we finally got here but I can t stay where I m at and there are no jobs in my field. Feeling stuck about what career switch would even be worth it proportionate to the educational costs. (I m currently in a liberal arts profession with a pretty niche liberal arts degree.) What s your story about making a career switch work financially? What did you have to sacrifice to do it and for how long? | 2021-06-22 00:03:51 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/o59bew/piggybacking_on_the_recent_changing_careers/ | null | piggybacking on the recent changing careers post is it worth it to do so if it requires you to go back to school for four years and rack up debt i love the positivity and encouragement of folks in threads about switching careers but i also feel like the cost of doing so is treated as an afterthought my partner and i only became financially stable and able to save in the last four years and we re in our early 30s my current job is crushing me but i also have no debt i m so depressed at the thought of going back to square one when we finally got here but i can t stay where i m at and there are no jobs in my field feeling stuck about what career switch would even be worth it proportionate to the educational costs i m currently in a liberal arts profession with a pretty niche liberal arts degree what s your story about making a career switch work financially what did you have to sacrifice to do it and for how long | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 12,667 |
j8thnd | How do you deal with coworkers that consistently display poor attitudes and actively try to undermine your job? | I am an engineering technician for a quality assurance firm. One of the engineers I occasionally work with consistently displays an attitude of condescension and arrogance. He s actively tried to undermine one of my coworkers (who works with this engineer on a regular basis) and has almost gotten him fired a few times. In my limited experience with this person I ve been talked down to and generally had unproductive negative conversations. I just tried to brush it off because a crappy coworker is not worth my time and management has bigger problems to deal with than a surly coworker. Until this week. On Thursday he was talking to me and criticized one of my decisions because it “didn t follow company best practices.” I tried to discuss with him but he just shut me down. I was a little peeved but oh well. Friday I was entering some of his data into our system noticed some issues and alerted him via email. The language was short and clear and used language similar to how he s spoken to me in the past. Apparently the note upset him and he complained to management about me. I got a call from his boss my lead technician and it sounds like my boss knows as well. Has anybody been in my situation and how did you handle it? Does anyone have advice for how to handle coworkers like this in the future? | 2020-10-10 22:14:06 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/j8thnd/how_do_you_deal_with_coworkers_that_consistently/ | null | how do you deal with coworkers that consistently display poor attitudes and actively try to undermine your job i am an engineering technician for a quality assurance firm one of the engineers i occasionally work with consistently displays an attitude of condescension and arrogance he s actively tried to undermine one of my coworkers who works with this engineer on a regular basis and has almost gotten him fired a few times in my limited experience with this person i ve been talked down to and generally had unproductive negative conversations i just tried to brush it off because a crappy coworker is not worth my time and management has bigger problems to deal with than a surly coworker until this week on thursday he was talking to me and criticized one of my decisions because it didn t follow company best practices i tried to discuss with him but he just shut me down i was a little peeved but oh well friday i was entering some of his data into our system noticed some issues and alerted him via email the language was short and clear and used language similar to how he s spoken to me in the past apparently the note upset him and he complained to management about me i got a call from his boss my lead technician and it sounds like my boss knows as well has anybody been in my situation and how did you handle it does anyone have advice for how to handle coworkers like this in the future | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 10,277 |
gxkvdf | What can a bored teen in quarantine do for money? | I m getting really anxious about my future finances. My parents are well off and we live in the suburbs. However I feel like I m wasting my summer by just sitting around doing nothing. Any recommendations? Any Advice on little online side hustles? My skills are Languages Tutoring Basic Webdesign Ig Video Games I m pretty damn good with tech. Any help would be appreciated! | 2020-06-06 05:08:47 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/gxkvdf/what_can_a_bored_teen_in_quarantine_do_for_money/ | null | what can a bored teen in quarantine do for money i m getting really anxious about my future finances my parents are well off and we live in the suburbs however i feel like i m wasting my summer by just sitting around doing nothing any recommendations any advice on little online side hustles my skills are languages tutoring basic webdesign ig video games i m pretty damn good with tech any help would be appreciated | 4 | Remote Job Options and Advice | 8,952 |
m5z8oe | I have an entry level tech sales interview tomorrow and I m nervous as all hell- any tips questions I should expect? | Thank you in advance! | 2021-03-16 02:48:23 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/m5z8oe/i_have_an_entry_level_tech_sales_interview/ | null | i have an entry level tech sales interview tomorrow and i m nervous as all hell- any tips questions i should expect thank you in advance | 9 | Interview Preparation Tips | 11,735 |
fxd9mm | Boss is afraid of billing client chow can I suggest he be more bold or approach senior management about concerns? | Hi I m not sure if there is anything I can do but Im facing a situation at work that Im finding increasingly frustrating. I work for a small consulting company of about 25 people. About a year ago my previous boss left and they brought on a new person to manage my team. I am a senior analyst (technically title Associate Director Marketing Science ) & am tech programming lead for a team of 3 people. This person manages my team and one other as well as serving as the companies lead HR person and point of contact with several clients. It is worth noting the company structure outside of my department is very much siloed & topheavy with about 1 3 of the company being primarily tasked as managers of some sort. Under my previous manager workload averaged around 40-45 hours per week with only occasional exceptions (1-2 times month) where working very late was needed. Since my new manager has come on an average workweek has risen to 45-55 hours with having to work late becoming a weekly occurrence. I am not sure if this was his idea or not but the company my team was dedicated to has also moved from having us on retainer to contract work with specific SOW s for each project which he pitched to our team as a great thing that would reduce all of our stress and let us work on other projects. It is also worth noting that when COVID started the company started looking at my team for layoffs because we had just finished a large project and were only in the planning stages for next projects. I argued against this as workload was already high and my team had been busting their a * * for him (60+ hrs week for 3 months) to finish this last project due to unforseen external circumstances. The end result was nobody was laid off but we all had to accept a company wide pay cut. He worked for our company at one point in the past and was laid off before my time. Since coming back he has had absolutely no will to push back on a client who is making unrealistic demands resulting in our late hours and days or even accepting fault for issues which I could readily demonstrate occured due to mistakes on the clients side. This is where my concern comes in this new manager relies on me to give him time estimates for completion of each project we are given and calculates what we bill the client based on that. However whenever I provide him with an estimate he invariably asks me for a breakdown and questions if each component will really take that long. In the end we come up with a timeline which is about 20% shorter than my estimate and has very little leeway for delays (which while not common are not rare in my experience). He then bills the client a reduced amount based on this shortened estimate. If I am being frank I believe he is scared. It has gotten to the point where he has shortened timelines to lowball billing (I think because he is afraid of losing the project) so little for projects that the client has argued him up on the price by more than 25%. As in he went to the client with an estimate and they offered him more for the same amount of work because they felt he was billing too low. I don t know how to bring this up with him or any of the senior leadership team without seeming insubordinate but I am worried for both the company and my team if he continues to be so afraid to bill clients realistic amounts. I am relatively new to the workforce and very new to a leadership role in it ( ~3 years since graduation and ~8 months since becoming team lead). Manager and I have a good working relationship at the moment. Am I crossing a line should I just mind my own business? If not How might you guys suggest I approach this diplomatically? Any advice at all would be appreciated. | 2020-04-08 19:41:51 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/fxd9mm/boss_is_afraid_of_billing_client_chow_can_i/ | 2020-04-26 11:11:44 | boss is afraid of billing client chow can i suggest he be more bold or approach senior management about concerns hi i m not sure if there is anything i can do but im facing a situation at work that im finding increasingly frustrating i work for a small consulting company of about 25 people about a year ago my previous boss left and they brought on a new person to manage my team i am a senior analyst technically title associate director marketing science am tech programming lead for a team of 3 people this person manages my team and one other as well as serving as the companies lead hr person and point of contact with several clients it is worth noting the company structure outside of my department is very much siloed topheavy with about 1 3 of the company being primarily tasked as managers of some sort under my previous manager workload averaged around 40-45 hours per week with only occasional exceptions 1-2 times month where working very late was needed since my new manager has come on an average workweek has risen to 45-55 hours with having to work late becoming a weekly occurrence i am not sure if this was his idea or not but the company my team was dedicated to has also moved from having us on retainer to contract work with specific sow s for each project which he pitched to our team as a great thing that would reduce all of our stress and let us work on other projects it is also worth noting that when covid started the company started looking at my team for layoffs because we had just finished a large project and were only in the planning stages for next projects i argued against this as workload was already high and my team had been busting their a for him 60 hrs week for 3 months to finish this last project due to unforseen external circumstances the end result was nobody was laid off but we all had to accept a company wide pay cut he worked for our company at one point in the past and was laid off before my time since coming back he has had absolutely no will to push back on a client who is making unrealistic demands resulting in our late hours and days or even accepting fault for issues which i could readily demonstrate occured due to mistakes on the clients side this is where my concern comes in this new manager relies on me to give him time estimates for completion of each project we are given and calculates what we bill the client based on that however whenever i provide him with an estimate he invariably asks me for a breakdown and questions if each component will really take that long in the end we come up with a timeline which is about 20 shorter than my estimate and has very little leeway for delays which while not common are not rare in my experience he then bills the client a reduced amount based on this shortened estimate if i am being frank i believe he is scared it has gotten to the point where he has shortened timelines to lowball billing i think because he is afraid of losing the project so little for projects that the client has argued him up on the price by more than 25 as in he went to the client with an estimate and they offered him more for the same amount of work because they felt he was billing too low i don t know how to bring this up with him or any of the senior leadership team without seeming insubordinate but i am worried for both the company and my team if he continues to be so afraid to bill clients realistic amounts i am relatively new to the workforce and very new to a leadership role in it 3 years since graduation and 8 months since becoming team lead manager and i have a good working relationship at the moment am i crossing a line should i just mind my own business if not how might you guys suggest i approach this diplomatically any advice at all would be appreciated | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 8,365 |
gjm4kz | Safest 2 year degree? | I m 26 years old. Couldn t find a job until I was 18 years old because I grew up in a small town and turned 16 during the recession. I did attend college for about a year and a half starting at 17 years old. But once I started working I stopped going to school and never finished my AA. I spent 7 years working in food retail customer service. Was a supervisor for 5 of those 7 years. This last year I ve been working in warehouses. The most money I ve ever made was about $14.50 hr. That was barely enough to cover my living expenses. Now I make less than that. I know I need to go to school but I m so nervous about going into debt and still not being able to find work. I was thinking of going into something computer related specifically Web Design & Development. But I did a search for open positions and all the job postings want someone with a degree plus years of experience. Which leads me to believe I ll end up in a catch 22 situation where I need experience and so I can t get experience. I am open to anything science or math related or really anything that isn t healthcare related. (I ve contemplated business management administrative assistant horticulture..) As well as trades (though not electrician because I don t like the thought of having to work under houses or in attics or crawl spaces). I just want to know what I could go to school (for two years or less) for and make at least 36k year. Help! | 2020-05-14 13:15:41 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/gjm4kz/safest_2_year_degree/ | null | safest 2 year degree i m 26 years old couldn t find a job until i was 18 years old because i grew up in a small town and turned 16 during the recession i did attend college for about a year and a half starting at 17 years old but once i started working i stopped going to school and never finished my aa i spent 7 years working in food retail customer service was a supervisor for 5 of those 7 years this last year i ve been working in warehouses the most money i ve ever made was about 14 50 hr that was barely enough to cover my living expenses now i make less than that i know i need to go to school but i m so nervous about going into debt and still not being able to find work i was thinking of going into something computer related specifically web design development but i did a search for open positions and all the job postings want someone with a degree plus years of experience which leads me to believe i ll end up in a catch 22 situation where i need experience and so i can t get experience i am open to anything science or math related or really anything that isn t healthcare related i ve contemplated business management administrative assistant horticulture as well as trades though not electrician because i don t like the thought of having to work under houses or in attics or crawl spaces i just want to know what i could go to school for two years or less for and make at least 36k year help | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 8,732 |
pvdpu5 | Work place politics or serious concern?: Manager from another department has indicated to their subordinates that they should only communicate with me (also a Manager) via my subordinate. | Our departments work together on completing certain company projects but formal reporting structures are independent of each other. My department provides subject matter expertise in order to develop deliverables that the other department is ultimately responsible for executing on. With the increasing work loads each of our departments has seen there has been a direction to hire additional staff dedicated to each department. The objective is to decouple work between the two departments and each would focus on their own responsibilities. The existing relationship worked in the past but increasingly it has been difficult to align schedules and resources to complete given deliverables and to support execution. It led to escalating tension resulting in high intensity arguments but nothing that would be considered extraordinary for a white-collar work environment. Recently I was able to secure a new hire and that person has just been onboarded. This person was hired under the premise they would be focused on work tasks in our department. While there is overlap in skills required to do the work required for the other department it is far more specialized and would not be appropriate to assign them total responsibility given their skill set. The going plan was that there would be a transition phase as the other department onboards their new hires. What has caught me off guard was that a key manager in the other department has indicated to their direct reports to address all communication on transition projects to my direct report avoiding CC ing me. This isn t a misinterpretation this is what I was told by a colleague in that department who thought this was an unproductive arrangement (which I agreed with). The subordinate I hired is too junior to be doing my role and has not been familiarized with the projects relating to the other department. While the other department will soon be hiring to fill the role I held in fulfilling their project deliverables I am not concerned that I would be made redundant since that role doesn t overlap with the base responsibilities I have with my department. I am trying to figure out how to proceed from here. I have indicated to my direct report to forward any emails regarding the projects in question to me in order to take action on. I spoke to my boss (same level as the other manager s boss) who was also surprised by this development and suggested it wasn t worth thinking too deeply about but that we would try to discuss understand more at our next 1-on-1. While I do think he is well meaning he has been extremely busy and isn t able to give full attention to issues. Again the new hire was onboarded very recently and I didn t have any indication that something could be going on in the background. & #x200B TL DR - Manager from another department has indicated to their subordinates to avoid direct communication with me and to go through my subordinate. How should I proceed from here? | 2021-09-25 19:25:43 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/pvdpu5/work_place_politics_or_serious_concern_manager/ | 2022-06-25 07:56:40 | work place politics or serious concern manager from another department has indicated to their subordinates that they should only communicate with me also a manager via my subordinate our departments work together on completing certain company projects but formal reporting structures are independent of each other my department provides subject matter expertise in order to develop deliverables that the other department is ultimately responsible for executing on with the increasing work loads each of our departments has seen there has been a direction to hire additional staff dedicated to each department the objective is to decouple work between the two departments and each would focus on their own responsibilities the existing relationship worked in the past but increasingly it has been difficult to align schedules and resources to complete given deliverables and to support execution it led to escalating tension resulting in high intensity arguments but nothing that would be considered extraordinary for a white-collar work environment recently i was able to secure a new hire and that person has just been onboarded this person was hired under the premise they would be focused on work tasks in our department while there is overlap in skills required to do the work required for the other department it is far more specialized and would not be appropriate to assign them total responsibility given their skill set the going plan was that there would be a transition phase as the other department onboards their new hires what has caught me off guard was that a key manager in the other department has indicated to their direct reports to address all communication on transition projects to my direct report avoiding cc ing me this isn t a misinterpretation this is what i was told by a colleague in that department who thought this was an unproductive arrangement which i agreed with the subordinate i hired is too junior to be doing my role and has not been familiarized with the projects relating to the other department while the other department will soon be hiring to fill the role i held in fulfilling their project deliverables i am not concerned that i would be made redundant since that role doesn t overlap with the base responsibilities i have with my department i am trying to figure out how to proceed from here i have indicated to my direct report to forward any emails regarding the projects in question to me in order to take action on i spoke to my boss same level as the other manager s boss who was also surprised by this development and suggested it wasn t worth thinking too deeply about but that we would try to discuss understand more at our next 1-on-1 while i do think he is well meaning he has been extremely busy and isn t able to give full attention to issues again the new hire was onboarded very recently and i didn t have any indication that something could be going on in the background x200b tl dr - manager from another department has indicated to their subordinates to avoid direct communication with me and to go through my subordinate how should i proceed from here | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 13,639 |
cpcc4b | What do ya ll think about my options? | Hello! I ve been on a constant tug of war of what I really want to do with my life. I have looked into all these careers for stability good income and work life balance. These are the three things I want to pursue in my life: * Electrician * Medical Lab Tech * It I know the last two need schooling for at least 2 years and I could easily become an apprentice. I am leaning more towards electrician because it s a career that is always needed plus down the road I would like to incorporate it with computer repair if I can. I know the pros and cons to all three but just need more insight and advice to give me the push to pursue one. | 2019-08-12 13:24:07 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/cpcc4b/what_do_yall_think_about_my_options/ | 2019-08-22 22:27:01 | what do ya ll think about my options hello i ve been on a constant tug of war of what i really want to do with my life i have looked into all these careers for stability good income and work life balance these are the three things i want to pursue in my life electrician medical lab tech it i know the last two need schooling for at least 2 years and i could easily become an apprentice i am leaning more towards electrician because it s a career that is always needed plus down the road i would like to incorporate it with computer repair if i can i know the pros and cons to all three but just need more insight and advice to give me the push to pursue one | 8 | Apprenticeship for Future Engineer | 6,201 |
fxvmba | I m 21 and I m making the best money I ve ever made... but I don t think I want to do this job forever. What are my options? | I just started working with a commercial roofing company a few months ago at entry-level and it pays the best I ve ever made by far. However I m already beginning to feel as though I don t want to stay doing this forever because I m beginning to resent the fact that I never know when I ll be home and I fear that there isn t much room for me to grow because I don t know if I m ever going to be suited for a position where I am in charge of other people. I m thinking of going back to school (I finished high school but that s it) partly to seek career growth but also because I feel I am bored and mentally understimulated. I m not sure what to go back for though and it s a difficult situation to try and go back because I need to work full time to support myself and my fiancee (her mental health struggles have been a barrier to her working up to this point I am our sole income). I d like to have a career that s more intellectually interesting but I d like a more stable schedule (roughly 40 hours most weeks preferably). I have a bit of a STEM background from the advanced program I went through in high school and think I might be interested in a career in biology or botany but I am open to other fields of study and I do enjoy being outdoors but it seems that any outdoor job tends to have a more unpredictable schedule and or less pay than I would prefer. What do y all think is it worth my while to explore other options or should I just get over myself and stay where I m at? Edit: I m located in Saukville WI | 2020-04-09 16:34:18 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/fxvmba/im_21_and_im_making_the_best_money_ive_ever_made/ | 2020-04-26 13:40:01 | i m 21 and i m making the best money i ve ever made but i don t think i want to do this job forever what are my options i just started working with a commercial roofing company a few months ago at entry-level and it pays the best i ve ever made by far however i m already beginning to feel as though i don t want to stay doing this forever because i m beginning to resent the fact that i never know when i ll be home and i fear that there isn t much room for me to grow because i don t know if i m ever going to be suited for a position where i am in charge of other people i m thinking of going back to school i finished high school but that s it partly to seek career growth but also because i feel i am bored and mentally understimulated i m not sure what to go back for though and it s a difficult situation to try and go back because i need to work full time to support myself and my fiancee her mental health struggles have been a barrier to her working up to this point i am our sole income i d like to have a career that s more intellectually interesting but i d like a more stable schedule roughly 40 hours most weeks preferably i have a bit of a stem background from the advanced program i went through in high school and think i might be interested in a career in biology or botany but i am open to other fields of study and i do enjoy being outdoors but it seems that any outdoor job tends to have a more unpredictable schedule and or less pay than i would prefer what do y all think is it worth my while to explore other options or should i just get over myself and stay where i m at edit i m located in saukville wi | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 8,373 |
kw1js2 | How can I succeed survive as a CSR for a busy emergency veterinary hospital? | I work for a large emergency and specialty vet hospital with locations across the country. We are in every sense just like a human ER and specialty hospital with departments like cardiology medical oncology internal medicine and more. I was hired just under a month ago and so far have really enjoyed it. I ve worked in the animal care profession for close to two decades now but mostly in management of boarding facilities not in vet care so this is new for me. It is incredibly fast paced and right now due to Covid with all things being done curbside and via telephone we routinely get slammed at the front desk. At times I feel like I m drowning and have no one to help me deal with some very serious cases or matters that need immediate attention but I m stuck not knowing exactly what to do. The training up until this week has been fairly solid....but this week I feel like my trainer continues to go MIA and I am just left stranded. I want to succeed at this job. This is a great company to work for it offers good pay and benefits and will ultimately look good on my resume. I am also in school pursuing a degree in radiology so while I don t intend for this to be a long term thing if I choose to change to veterinary medicine or technology this would be a phenomenal foot in the door. And beyond that I genuinely find the work fulfilling and interesting even though I m “just” a CSR. I was hoping maybe someone who works in either human or animal ER or just a very busy vet hospital might see this and be able to offer advice on what to do when these stranded moments come up. I ve gotten excellent feedback from my trainer and manager so far but to be quite honest I feel like it s moreso to encourage me to not jump ship because staffing IS very cutthroat and and turnover is high (and this is why lol)....but I also suffer from imposter syndrome so I might be doing better than I m giving myself credit for. Anyway I ll take any and all advice encouragement on how to do the best I can possibly do and not let the chaotic nature of this beast get in my way off succeeding!!! | 2021-01-12 21:46:21 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/kw1js2/how_can_i_succeedsurvive_as_a_csr_for_a_busy/ | null | how can i succeed survive as a csr for a busy emergency veterinary hospital i work for a large emergency and specialty vet hospital with locations across the country we are in every sense just like a human er and specialty hospital with departments like cardiology medical oncology internal medicine and more i was hired just under a month ago and so far have really enjoyed it i ve worked in the animal care profession for close to two decades now but mostly in management of boarding facilities not in vet care so this is new for me it is incredibly fast paced and right now due to covid with all things being done curbside and via telephone we routinely get slammed at the front desk at times i feel like i m drowning and have no one to help me deal with some very serious cases or matters that need immediate attention but i m stuck not knowing exactly what to do the training up until this week has been fairly solid but this week i feel like my trainer continues to go mia and i am just left stranded i want to succeed at this job this is a great company to work for it offers good pay and benefits and will ultimately look good on my resume i am also in school pursuing a degree in radiology so while i don t intend for this to be a long term thing if i choose to change to veterinary medicine or technology this would be a phenomenal foot in the door and beyond that i genuinely find the work fulfilling and interesting even though i m just a csr i was hoping maybe someone who works in either human or animal er or just a very busy vet hospital might see this and be able to offer advice on what to do when these stranded moments come up i ve gotten excellent feedback from my trainer and manager so far but to be quite honest i feel like it s moreso to encourage me to not jump ship because staffing is very cutthroat and and turnover is high and this is why lol but i also suffer from imposter syndrome so i might be doing better than i m giving myself credit for anyway i ll take any and all advice encouragement on how to do the best i can possibly do and not let the chaotic nature of this beast get in my way off succeeding | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 11,119 |
9c5pa0 | What is more prominent IT industry or Fullstack Devloper? | So I m currently looking for a change in career path. Right now I am currently working in the insurance industry. However I recently came across a Coding Bootcamp offered by a Uni i graduated from. This is a 24-week program and after the completion I would have a portfolio of projects done throughout the 24 weeks. This is then handed to employers who are seeking candidates. Personally I enjoy every aspect of the technology world. I have messed around with basic network configurations DDNS for security cams repairing windows etc.. all on a basic level. Which all falls under IT . Trying to determine what the best route would be IT or Full stack developer? I know with IT it just requires certifications such as CompTIA+ amongst others. Which would be cheaper then the Developer boot camp which costs $8k. What is the job market like for both these? What are the pros and cons for both? The pay difference? & #x200B Your help is much appreciated. | 2018-09-01 19:13:04 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/9c5pa0/what_is_more_prominent_it_industry_or_fullstack/ | 2018-10-20 18:47:45 | what is more prominent it industry or fullstack devloper so i m currently looking for a change in career path right now i am currently working in the insurance industry however i recently came across a coding bootcamp offered by a uni i graduated from this is a 24-week program and after the completion i would have a portfolio of projects done throughout the 24 weeks this is then handed to employers who are seeking candidates personally i enjoy every aspect of the technology world i have messed around with basic network configurations ddns for security cams repairing windows etc all on a basic level which all falls under it trying to determine what the best route would be it or full stack developer i know with it it just requires certifications such as comptia amongst others which would be cheaper then the developer boot camp which costs 8k what is the job market like for both these what are the pros and cons for both the pay difference x200b your help is much appreciated | 7 | Software Development Career Transition | 3,694 |
fzsb78 | What are some good important skills to learn based on computer hardware? | I m 16 and very much fascinated by computer hardware. Always had a blast building PCs replacing components over clocking and other odd things like port forwarding getting slightest bit familiar with power shell cmd and .bat. While I get that is no big deal and might not be useful in a career in any way I would like to learn skills which would expand my knowledge on hardware and useful in a career perspective and or day-to-day life. Where do I being? Are VHDL and Verilog good skills to acquire or should I just lean more towards something software oriented like C & C++ or learn to code in power shell? Please also let me know if I shouldn t be looking into a programming language at all but rather something else. | 2020-04-12 07:26:32 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/fzsb78/what_are_some_good_important_skills_to_learn/ | 2020-04-26 23:04:31 | what are some good important skills to learn based on computer hardware i m 16 and very much fascinated by computer hardware always had a blast building pcs replacing components over clocking and other odd things like port forwarding getting slightest bit familiar with power shell cmd and bat while i get that is no big deal and might not be useful in a career in any way i would like to learn skills which would expand my knowledge on hardware and useful in a career perspective and or day-to-day life where do i being are vhdl and verilog good skills to acquire or should i just lean more towards something software oriented like c c or learn to code in power shell please also let me know if i shouldn t be looking into a programming language at all but rather something else | 7 | Software Development Career Transition | 8,395 |
c2xi8j | Best questions to ask potential boss in an interview? | I ve had a lot of annoying bosses what are some good questions to screen them for poor leadership skills? I would like questions beyond just the “what s your leadership style?” I m looking for questions that dig deeper into their mentoring methods and feedback ability. Also how well they communicate expectations and how self aware they are. | 2019-06-20 15:36:24 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/c2xi8j/best_questions_to_ask_potential_boss_in_an/ | 2019-08-25 04:00:17 | best questions to ask potential boss in an interview i ve had a lot of annoying bosses what are some good questions to screen them for poor leadership skills i would like questions beyond just the what s your leadership style i m looking for questions that dig deeper into their mentoring methods and feedback ability also how well they communicate expectations and how self aware they are | 9 | Interview Preparation Tips | 5,743 |
jmu0gk | Which path for pursuing my degree should I pick? | Hey there everyone. Some background on me. I m 20 live in California my desired career is to be a fish and game warden. The minimum requirement is an associates degree but due to the competitive nature of I did community college right out of high school for a year but didn t do well. Like basically would eventually drop all the classes. This was due to not really having a plan for how to go about things(should have seen a counselor) or understanding credits major requirements and general education purposes. I did eventually look into EMT training both as a job for the rest of college and solid first responder experience. I did the first half with another community college last year started with another earlier this year but then COVID hit classes moved online and procrastination set in. I did a 10 week program with CalRegional and am now waiting till I can be approved for the NREMT. I plan on doing classes again the coming Spring 2021 as an environmental science major and have spoken with a counselor to lay things out. When you apply to the Department of Fish and Wildlife the hiring process(fitness test background check etc) takes around two years so if I hopefully line things up I can have finished my bachelor s before going to the academy if I m accepted. The academy for game wardens starts in January and ends in August. However I m caught between two options: A) either I finish it in 3 years by doing a couple of summer sessions and go to the 2024 academy or B) do it in 4 years with no summer sessions and go to the 2025 academy. If I did A it would look like this: Spring 2021-> Summer 2021-> Fall 2021-> Spring 2022(associates for transfer finished apply to fish and wildlife department) break during Summer 2022 go to university to finish Fall 2022-> Spring 2023-> Summer 2023-> Fall 2023(go to 2024 academy) If I did B it would look like this: Spring 2021-> Fall 2021-> Spring 2022-> Fall 2022(associates for transfer finished apply to start hiring process) Spring 2023-> Fall 2023-> Spring 2024-> Fall 2024(go to 2025 academy) 24 honestly sounded like a good age to finally start my main career but then there is seeing about some volunteering or internship to boost my chances and get my foot in the door. I m not sure what volunteering or whatever that Fish and Wildlife might have during the pandemic though as I know some areas are closed off as part of precaution measures. Since game wardens have search and rescue duties and operate among hunters boaters and hikers(drowning maulings shootings etc) the EMT experience would definitely look good but I know I should try to get my foot in the door which would be easier with Option B. Like with option A I would have summer of 2022 where maybe I could do something. There is the consideration of a social life. Not a party animal or really extroverted but I do know you need a break sometimes and relax and enjoy your 20s. Option B would also be easier in that regard but might not be impossible with Option A. There is also considering working as an EMT while in college which is not uncommon but do want to keep an eye on with summer classes and can depend on what shifts you get(12hr 24hr 48hr). I m not to sure on either. Money isn t an issue as I have high functioning autism so I get sponsorship through vocational rehabilitation. Thoughts? https: wildlife.ca.gov Enforcement Career Apply https: wildlife.ca.gov Enforcement ...s-usually-take https: wildlife.ca.gov Enforcement ...Qualifications | 2020-11-02 19:11:24 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/jmu0gk/which_path_for_pursuing_my_degree_should_i_pick/ | null | which path for pursuing my degree should i pick hey there everyone some background on me i m 20 live in california my desired career is to be a fish and game warden the minimum requirement is an associates degree but due to the competitive nature of i did community college right out of high school for a year but didn t do well like basically would eventually drop all the classes this was due to not really having a plan for how to go about things should have seen a counselor or understanding credits major requirements and general education purposes i did eventually look into emt training both as a job for the rest of college and solid first responder experience i did the first half with another community college last year started with another earlier this year but then covid hit classes moved online and procrastination set in i did a 10 week program with calregional and am now waiting till i can be approved for the nremt i plan on doing classes again the coming spring 2021 as an environmental science major and have spoken with a counselor to lay things out when you apply to the department of fish and wildlife the hiring process fitness test background check etc takes around two years so if i hopefully line things up i can have finished my bachelor s before going to the academy if i m accepted the academy for game wardens starts in january and ends in august however i m caught between two options a either i finish it in 3 years by doing a couple of summer sessions and go to the 2024 academy or b do it in 4 years with no summer sessions and go to the 2025 academy if i did a it would look like this spring 2021- summer 2021- fall 2021- spring 2022 associates for transfer finished apply to fish and wildlife department break during summer 2022 go to university to finish fall 2022- spring 2023- summer 2023- fall 2023 go to 2024 academy if i did b it would look like this spring 2021- fall 2021- spring 2022- fall 2022 associates for transfer finished apply to start hiring process spring 2023- fall 2023- spring 2024- fall 2024 go to 2025 academy 24 honestly sounded like a good age to finally start my main career but then there is seeing about some volunteering or internship to boost my chances and get my foot in the door i m not sure what volunteering or whatever that fish and wildlife might have during the pandemic though as i know some areas are closed off as part of precaution measures since game wardens have search and rescue duties and operate among hunters boaters and hikers drowning maulings shootings etc the emt experience would definitely look good but i know i should try to get my foot in the door which would be easier with option b like with option a i would have summer of 2022 where maybe i could do something there is the consideration of a social life not a party animal or really extroverted but i do know you need a break sometimes and relax and enjoy your 20s option b would also be easier in that regard but might not be impossible with option a there is also considering working as an emt while in college which is not uncommon but do want to keep an eye on with summer classes and can depend on what shifts you get 12hr 24hr 48hr i m not to sure on either money isn t an issue as i have high functioning autism so i get sponsorship through vocational rehabilitation thoughts https wildlife ca gov enforcement career apply https wildlife ca gov enforcement s-usually-take https wildlife ca gov enforcement qualifications | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 10,469 |
qc967l | Tired of being a Graphic Designer Print Production guy and looking for a way to use my experience in a different profession. Which industry(s) can these skills be transferred to?? | So I feel like I m long overdue for a career change but I m constantly hitting dead ends when it comes to brainstorming which industry profession I could transfer into. Would love a fresh perspective on this and know what you guys think recommend based on similar experiences!! A little bit about my history... I have my Degree in Fashion Design but only worked as an Apparel Designer for 1 year before making the switch to Graphic Design. Fast forward 8 years and I m a Graphic Design Production Lead at a signage company & print shop. The first half of my job is to design everything from business cards posters banners to 2D 3D signs vehicle wraps custom work for the film industry and everything in between! The other half is to actually take anything I design into production This involves me operating equipment such as wide format printers laminating machines used to laminate and mount vinyl to various materials. Also I use different power hand tools for any finishing or fabrication work before the product goes out to the customer or install team. Before I got into the Signage Printing industry I was working as a designer in marketing creating promotional material website layouts and social media ad campaigns. Then I had my own business where I designed streetwear and custom car wraps for the automotive community. Over the last year or so I have noticed that I am becoming much more excited about the production side of my job and I am dreading the part which involves sitting at the computer for hours designing. I ve also noticed that I don t have the same excitement or drive or inspiration to do design work in general...regardless if it s for work or for a side-gig. When it comes to wage...it s no secret that most graphic designers aren t really raking in cash so of course it would be nice to finally not live paycheck to paycheck. The current company I work for is truly awesome they treat the staff very well the culture is a healthy mix of work hard play hard and they invest in the equipment we use. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the company except the pay...but that s honestly more the industry rather than this specific shop...just falling out of love of the job itself. So here is my dilemma! I am very proficient with computers in general but no longer want to be a designer nor do I want my next career to require me to spend all day at my desk in front of a screen. I m creative but see myself using this creativity in another way than I currently do. I really do enjoy being able to work with my hands and use a variety of machines tools to produce a product. Other things are...I love the outdoors don t mind the idea of travelling to different sites locations or working remotely. Having ran a business I do have a bit of entrepreneurial still but would definitely rather work for a great company! Thanks for reading my rant and I m really interested in hearing feedback and seeing if anyone has had a similar experience! | 2021-10-20 19:44:02 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/qc967l/tired_of_being_a_graphic_designerprint_production/ | 2022-06-25 01:47:39 | tired of being a graphic designer print production guy and looking for a way to use my experience in a different profession which industry s can these skills be transferred to so i feel like i m long overdue for a career change but i m constantly hitting dead ends when it comes to brainstorming which industry profession i could transfer into would love a fresh perspective on this and know what you guys think recommend based on similar experiences a little bit about my history i have my degree in fashion design but only worked as an apparel designer for 1 year before making the switch to graphic design fast forward 8 years and i m a graphic design production lead at a signage company print shop the first half of my job is to design everything from business cards posters banners to 2d 3d signs vehicle wraps custom work for the film industry and everything in between the other half is to actually take anything i design into production this involves me operating equipment such as wide format printers laminating machines used to laminate and mount vinyl to various materials also i use different power hand tools for any finishing or fabrication work before the product goes out to the customer or install team before i got into the signage printing industry i was working as a designer in marketing creating promotional material website layouts and social media ad campaigns then i had my own business where i designed streetwear and custom car wraps for the automotive community over the last year or so i have noticed that i am becoming much more excited about the production side of my job and i am dreading the part which involves sitting at the computer for hours designing i ve also noticed that i don t have the same excitement or drive or inspiration to do design work in general regardless if it s for work or for a side-gig when it comes to wage it s no secret that most graphic designers aren t really raking in cash so of course it would be nice to finally not live paycheck to paycheck the current company i work for is truly awesome they treat the staff very well the culture is a healthy mix of work hard play hard and they invest in the equipment we use i have absolutely nothing negative to say about the company except the pay but that s honestly more the industry rather than this specific shop just falling out of love of the job itself so here is my dilemma i am very proficient with computers in general but no longer want to be a designer nor do i want my next career to require me to spend all day at my desk in front of a screen i m creative but see myself using this creativity in another way than i currently do i really do enjoy being able to work with my hands and use a variety of machines tools to produce a product other things are i love the outdoors don t mind the idea of travelling to different sites locations or working remotely having ran a business i do have a bit of entrepreneurial still but would definitely rather work for a great company thanks for reading my rant and i m really interested in hearing feedback and seeing if anyone has had a similar experience | 2 | Career Change for Non-Corporate Artist | 13,858 |
ya1ev6 | What career path would you recommend to someone with BS in Computer Science? | I completed my B.S. last year and during that period I realised that my actual interests are psychology fashion and linguistics but it was too late to switch. I have been working as a freelancer doing social media management for a year. I want to do Masters now and build a career out of it but can t decide which path I should choose. Will data science be the right choice? | 2022-10-21 18:50:02 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/ya1ev6/what_career_path_would_you_recommend_to_someone/ | 2022-11-09 20:46:18 | what career path would you recommend to someone with bs in computer science i completed my b s last year and during that period i realised that my actual interests are psychology fashion and linguistics but it was too late to switch i have been working as a freelancer doing social media management for a year i want to do masters now and build a career out of it but can t decide which path i should choose will data science be the right choice | 6 | Career Advancement in Data Analytics | 18,323 |
qv4jrg | Did a period of unemployment help you move forward after burnout career woes? | I m (30F) about to leave my job in journalism to move with my husband to his hometown in the Midwest. I definitely got burned out during the pandemic (longtime anxiety and depression worsened too) but I ve always had a love hate relationship with my career. Lots of experience with insecurities trouble writing feeling like I m not good enough and need too much support feeling like I m just torturing myself in this career yada yada. Jobs in journalism are also super competitive now when places are hiring at all so itll be hard to keep working in the field even if I decide I want to. But whenever I start thinking about the career paths I m drawn to like counseling psychology or nonprofit work I get overwhelmed and convinced that these things would be a bad fit and that I m not cut out for social services or community work. I m really counting on gaining some clarity during my upcoming break from work but I m worried that I ll be just as confused and frustrated then. I also want to start a family soon and fantasize about being a stay at home mom for a few years. How did your career thinking change after you quit without another job lined up? | 2021-11-16 10:04:54 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/qv4jrg/did_a_period_of_unemployment_help_you_move/ | 2022-06-24 19:14:38 | did a period of unemployment help you move forward after burnout career woes i m 30f about to leave my job in journalism to move with my husband to his hometown in the midwest i definitely got burned out during the pandemic longtime anxiety and depression worsened too but i ve always had a love hate relationship with my career lots of experience with insecurities trouble writing feeling like i m not good enough and need too much support feeling like i m just torturing myself in this career yada yada jobs in journalism are also super competitive now when places are hiring at all so itll be hard to keep working in the field even if i decide i want to but whenever i start thinking about the career paths i m drawn to like counseling psychology or nonprofit work i get overwhelmed and convinced that these things would be a bad fit and that i m not cut out for social services or community work i m really counting on gaining some clarity during my upcoming break from work but i m worried that i ll be just as confused and frustrated then i also want to start a family soon and fantasize about being a stay at home mom for a few years how did your career thinking change after you quit without another job lined up | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 14,058 |
ks0x03 | Mid-30s with lots of savings what s a meaningful career helping people after 10 years of accounting? | Mid-30 s male living in SoCal with 10 years of experience as a CPA in Audit at a large public firm - I have enough savings that I can try new career options or go back to school if necessary. I m into simple living minimalism meditation and health and would like a career that allows for less stress and more time outdoors or working help people directly. I love learning about personal finance financial literacy psychology health cooking etc. I ve been told I m a great listener and write well (grammatically not necessarily creatively) am calm and give good advice and can teach people things in a simple fashion. Despite this I m an introvert and think talking to people all day would be draining. My ideal job would be a personal financial coach helping people one-on-one with savings and budget strategies but would prefer to work for someone else (in lieu of having my own business). I d also love to live in a smaller mountain town with lots of outdoor running climbing biking options and healthy happy people to build community with - that s a lot of info anyone have ideas for jobs I could look into? | 2021-01-07 00:12:03 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/ks0x03/mid30s_with_lots_of_savings_whats_a_meaningful/ | null | mid-30s with lots of savings what s a meaningful career helping people after 10 years of accounting mid-30 s male living in socal with 10 years of experience as a cpa in audit at a large public firm - i have enough savings that i can try new career options or go back to school if necessary i m into simple living minimalism meditation and health and would like a career that allows for less stress and more time outdoors or working help people directly i love learning about personal finance financial literacy psychology health cooking etc i ve been told i m a great listener and write well grammatically not necessarily creatively am calm and give good advice and can teach people things in a simple fashion despite this i m an introvert and think talking to people all day would be draining my ideal job would be a personal financial coach helping people one-on-one with savings and budget strategies but would prefer to work for someone else in lieu of having my own business i d also love to live in a smaller mountain town with lots of outdoor running climbing biking options and healthy happy people to build community with - that s a lot of info anyone have ideas for jobs i could look into | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 11,063 |
fkbhfe | Digital Careers... Where to start? | Hi everybody I m desperate to learn hard skills in the world of e-learning and online retail. I want to something within those worlds. There is so much out there and it s hard to narrow what skills are the first step. What skills would be key? I know there is web developer coding UX Designer... What else is out there? Thank you in advance! | 2020-03-17 19:33:44 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/fkbhfe/digital_careers_where_to_start/ | 2020-04-23 20:14:21 | digital careers where to start hi everybody i m desperate to learn hard skills in the world of e-learning and online retail i want to something within those worlds there is so much out there and it s hard to narrow what skills are the first step what skills would be key i know there is web developer coding ux designer what else is out there thank you in advance | 7 | Software Development Career Transition | 8,188 |
6x1r77 | From Helpdesk to Programmer??? Is it worth it? | Hey all Ive been working in IT Helpdesk for the past 5 years now at multiple companies. For th3 most part I m really not enjoying it I m not feeling challenged enough and I don t care to try and progress further. What I do enjoy is software developing programming using logic mathematics coming up with solutions. I don t have much exp in programming but I reqlly enjoy thinking about how programs work. I did always have my heart set on making a game but never did go through with it. Opinions is it worth just sucking it up and start learning to code?? Do people hire peoplw with skills that are self taught? | 2017-08-30 19:55:31 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/6x1r77/from_helpdesk_to_programmer_is_it_worth_it/ | 2017-09-07 00:02:59 | from helpdesk to programmer is it worth it hey all ive been working in it helpdesk for the past 5 years now at multiple companies for th3 most part i m really not enjoying it i m not feeling challenged enough and i don t care to try and progress further what i do enjoy is software developing programming using logic mathematics coming up with solutions i don t have much exp in programming but i reqlly enjoy thinking about how programs work i did always have my heart set on making a game but never did go through with it opinions is it worth just sucking it up and start learning to code do people hire peoplw with skills that are self taught | 7 | Software Development Career Transition | 2,207 |
xodspg | Hi there! Studying zoology with conservation right now any ideas of what I can pursue with the degree? | Hey there finishing uni in a year and have pretty much realised I m genuinely not sure what jobs are going to be available to me. I live on the UK currently and I m studying Zoology with Conservation. I m really enjoying it but I m not sure about the opportunities available post graduation I d9ve to travel and want to integrate that into my future but I was wo during if anyone here knows much about the line of study and its potential jobs. Thanks! | 2022-09-26 08:54:56 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/xodspg/hi_there_studying_zoology_with_conservation_right/ | 2022-10-10 20:15:02 | hi there studying zoology with conservation right now any ideas of what i can pursue with the degree hey there finishing uni in a year and have pretty much realised i m genuinely not sure what jobs are going to be available to me i live on the uk currently and i m studying zoology with conservation i m really enjoying it but i m not sure about the opportunities available post graduation i d9ve to travel and want to integrate that into my future but i was wo during if anyone here knows much about the line of study and its potential jobs thanks | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 17,965 |
oiqx8y | 2 time university drop out what are my options? | So I m a 2 time university drop out 21 years old and currently working as a waiter earning very little (especially with the reduced hours thanks to covid). I m also doing a part time degree (with the open uni {BSc Physics}) on the side as a future safeguard and also because I ran out of full time student loan degree coverage. However for the time being I really want a solid income and more of a 9-5 style job so I can fit in with the time schedules of my freinds. Most of my mates right now have either finished their degree or are being pretty damn successful in apprenticeships (I.e already affording expensive cars rents mortgages.). I would like to maybe jump onto a decent apprenticeship or at least a 9-5 that earns alright. though I m going through the typical issues of... well it seems I dont have the required experience because I wasted 3 years at uni... and it seems I can t apply here as I dont have the right A-levels and so on. I was unsuccessful in applications for paid degree-apprentiships with EDF and Airbus due to younger me not choosing the correct A-Levels even though I know I m fully capable of doing the required courses. for Qualifications at A-level I have an A * in music and B s in Biology and Chemistry if that helps narrow down what i can apply for. I m also pretty good musician and music producer I ll probably be able make an attempt to go pro in the next few years with solo work though I ll still need to build a large fund to be able to support this and get it of the ground plus this is an unbelievably hard thing to make a living of due to the competitive nature of the music industry so its probably unlikely it ll succeed here. I dont really have much desire to do much else here though I ve tried freelance work but I ve felt pretty unmotivated to write songs for others or mix master for others so I packed that in this applies for tutoring others too. I was considering an apprenticeship with Google when it opens applications in November though I m worried I won t have the right resume to be able to land it. I m also getting some coaching qualifications right now for Squash but I dont have the accolades here to attract a bunch of people to be able to make a decent living of it. (and the higher level qualifications are pretty damn expensive) so basically what I was trying to say in the last few paragraphs is that I still need a normal job or apprenticeship regardless of what im doing on the side . If anyone has any advice on where to look or what I could apply for it would be much appreciated :) | 2021-07-12 13:09:24 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/oiqx8y/2_time_university_drop_out_what_are_my_options/ | 2022-06-26 02:35:34 | 2 time university drop out what are my options so i m a 2 time university drop out 21 years old and currently working as a waiter earning very little especially with the reduced hours thanks to covid i m also doing a part time degree with the open uni bsc physics on the side as a future safeguard and also because i ran out of full time student loan degree coverage however for the time being i really want a solid income and more of a 9-5 style job so i can fit in with the time schedules of my freinds most of my mates right now have either finished their degree or are being pretty damn successful in apprenticeships i e already affording expensive cars rents mortgages i would like to maybe jump onto a decent apprenticeship or at least a 9-5 that earns alright though i m going through the typical issues of well it seems i dont have the required experience because i wasted 3 years at uni and it seems i can t apply here as i dont have the right a-levels and so on i was unsuccessful in applications for paid degree-apprentiships with edf and airbus due to younger me not choosing the correct a-levels even though i know i m fully capable of doing the required courses for qualifications at a-level i have an a in music and b s in biology and chemistry if that helps narrow down what i can apply for i m also pretty good musician and music producer i ll probably be able make an attempt to go pro in the next few years with solo work though i ll still need to build a large fund to be able to support this and get it of the ground plus this is an unbelievably hard thing to make a living of due to the competitive nature of the music industry so its probably unlikely it ll succeed here i dont really have much desire to do much else here though i ve tried freelance work but i ve felt pretty unmotivated to write songs for others or mix master for others so i packed that in this applies for tutoring others too i was considering an apprenticeship with google when it opens applications in november though i m worried i won t have the right resume to be able to land it i m also getting some coaching qualifications right now for squash but i dont have the accolades here to attract a bunch of people to be able to make a decent living of it and the higher level qualifications are pretty damn expensive so basically what i was trying to say in the last few paragraphs is that i still need a normal job or apprenticeship regardless of what im doing on the side if anyone has any advice on where to look or what i could apply for it would be much appreciated | 8 | Apprenticeship for Future Engineer | 12,896 |
a7ftu9 | What are my options for engineering degrees? | Hey guys. This may not be the best place for this if not maybe someone can point me in the right direction? I m looking to go back to school and trying to find out what my best options are and what I should be looking at.(in terms of finances best programs time spent grants aid etc) Most likely will be a type of engineering degree. I m hoping to take advantage of my company s tuition reimbursement program (details below). I work at a cement plant and the courses i take have to be an obvious benefit for myself and the company and are approved on a case by case basis. So far the only thing that peaks my interest that i can think of is engineering (probably electrical or mechanical) but i m open to other suggestions i may not have thought about or even known about. I need to make a clear plan to present to upper management and HR. Additional info involving my situation. Im Male 28. Married. 2 kids. Mortgage and car payment. Southern california. I only have a high school diploma Going into debt really isn t an option for me. Ive been there and it s no fun. (Debt free atm apart from the mortgage and car payment) for those who care My wife and I are both on board with me doing Full time school and full time work (40 hrs) and hopefully doing majority of it online. (By the time i start applying for places my wife will not be working and we will be on 1 income she will be done mid january.) Tuition reimbursement plan. -Tuition is reimbursed by course completion. ( good cause if something happens like a medical emergency crisis etc and i have to drop from school ill only be out the money i spent out of pocket for the classes im in at that moment if i fail them) might seem like a small thing but im really trying to relieve as much financial burden as possible through all this. - Courses must be within (or work towards) a field that is beneficial to the company. (Most likely engineering) - Company reimburses up to 5 250 usd for undergraduate classes (12 month period. And up to 10 000 for graduate classes (12 month period) -100% of that is paid if i keep a A or B grade. 75% for a C. And 0% for anything less - I must stay with the company for 2 years after a course in order to retain the reimbursement for that course. (This does not mean taking a new job in the new field. I can if i want contiue the same job i have( heavy equipent operator) So if i finish my last course 2years from now i would be with the company for 4years from now to keep it. If i don t stay with the company I will be required to pay it back. 100% within 6mo. 75% within 7-10mo. 50% within 11-16. And 25% within 17-24. (This goes off each course not a semester or year of degree.) Here s what my main concerns are. What type of engineering (or maybe other options( are viable and pay decently. Electrical seems to be in high demand atm but im also intersted in mechanical) As far as my own fulfillment I m pretty confident i would enjoy engineering problem solving in general. Also the amount to be reimbursed seems a little small for enrollment books class fees etc. Are there grants i can look at and financial aid? Should i do a community college? Is it possible to do all this online? If so what would be good schools online for this field? (The reimbursement is for anything I pay out of pocket) And i imagine i will have to take entry exams of some sort. What can I do to prepare for this? (In high school i kept around a 3.5 gpa if i remember correctly. But that was 10years ago and i doubt i remember half of it. What s a good source to refresh with? I m sorry for the length of this. I want to give all the details i can. Also Im on mobile hopefully the formatting isn t atrocious. Thanks in advance for any information on this. (I m hoping to be in class by fall 2019 at the latest) | 2018-12-18 22:07:00 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/a7ftu9/what_are_my_options_for_engineering_degrees/ | 2019-01-31 09:30:23 | what are my options for engineering degrees hey guys this may not be the best place for this if not maybe someone can point me in the right direction i m looking to go back to school and trying to find out what my best options are and what i should be looking at in terms of finances best programs time spent grants aid etc most likely will be a type of engineering degree i m hoping to take advantage of my company s tuition reimbursement program details below i work at a cement plant and the courses i take have to be an obvious benefit for myself and the company and are approved on a case by case basis so far the only thing that peaks my interest that i can think of is engineering probably electrical or mechanical but i m open to other suggestions i may not have thought about or even known about i need to make a clear plan to present to upper management and hr additional info involving my situation im male 28 married 2 kids mortgage and car payment southern california i only have a high school diploma going into debt really isn t an option for me ive been there and it s no fun debt free atm apart from the mortgage and car payment for those who care my wife and i are both on board with me doing full time school and full time work 40 hrs and hopefully doing majority of it online by the time i start applying for places my wife will not be working and we will be on 1 income she will be done mid january tuition reimbursement plan -tuition is reimbursed by course completion good cause if something happens like a medical emergency crisis etc and i have to drop from school ill only be out the money i spent out of pocket for the classes im in at that moment if i fail them might seem like a small thing but im really trying to relieve as much financial burden as possible through all this - courses must be within or work towards a field that is beneficial to the company most likely engineering - company reimburses up to 5 250 usd for undergraduate classes 12 month period and up to 10 000 for graduate classes 12 month period -100 of that is paid if i keep a a or b grade 75 for a c and 0 for anything less - i must stay with the company for 2 years after a course in order to retain the reimbursement for that course this does not mean taking a new job in the new field i can if i want contiue the same job i have heavy equipent operator so if i finish my last course 2years from now i would be with the company for 4years from now to keep it if i don t stay with the company i will be required to pay it back 100 within 6mo 75 within 7-10mo 50 within 11-16 and 25 within 17-24 this goes off each course not a semester or year of degree here s what my main concerns are what type of engineering or maybe other options are viable and pay decently electrical seems to be in high demand atm but im also intersted in mechanical as far as my own fulfillment i m pretty confident i would enjoy engineering problem solving in general also the amount to be reimbursed seems a little small for enrollment books class fees etc are there grants i can look at and financial aid should i do a community college is it possible to do all this online if so what would be good schools online for this field the reimbursement is for anything i pay out of pocket and i imagine i will have to take entry exams of some sort what can i do to prepare for this in high school i kept around a 3 5 gpa if i remember correctly but that was 10years ago and i doubt i remember half of it what s a good source to refresh with i m sorry for the length of this i want to give all the details i can also im on mobile hopefully the formatting isn t atrocious thanks in advance for any information on this i m hoping to be in class by fall 2019 at the latest | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 4,356 |
217he6 | Professional Dog Training Care? | Does anyone know how this is as an industry? Easy trade to get into? Difficult? I m still in my early 20s and considering a day job to facilitate my passion. I ve always been a dog lover so what would be a grassroots path timeline to a meaningful career relating to animals? Something that wouldn t involve a veterinary degree? | 2014-03-24 04:52:38 | http://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/217he6/professional_dog_trainingcare/ | 2015-09-10 03:50:15 | professional dog training care does anyone know how this is as an industry easy trade to get into difficult i m still in my early 20s and considering a day job to facilitate my passion i ve always been a dog lover so what would be a grassroots path timeline to a meaningful career relating to animals something that wouldn t involve a veterinary degree | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 185 |
3jdxgq | I m not sure what kind of career I could have. Any suggestions? | I currently love my job and the pay but the hours can be long and varied. So I m looking to see what other options are out there. I spent a couple years working in a resturaunt. I worked my way up from busboy to line cook prep cook to assistant manager. I was in the army for 10 years my job was as a combat engineer. My job was about heavy demo c4 land mines vehicle and equipment maintenance inventory control. At the end of my time I was in charge of a 3 man team. I attended college for 2 years during that time I worked in a call center. After that I worked in a film warehouse. We rented out lighting quipment to movies and TV shows. I currently work [as a grip](https: en.m.wikipedia.org wiki Grip_(job) ) So I m kinda curious as to what I can do that would pay similar to what I make now 40-70k range) but with more stable hours. | 2015-09-02 18:06:48 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/3jdxgq/im_not_sure_what_kind_of_career_i_could_have_any/ | 2015-12-22 22:33:21 | i m not sure what kind of career i could have any suggestions i currently love my job and the pay but the hours can be long and varied so i m looking to see what other options are out there i spent a couple years working in a resturaunt i worked my way up from busboy to line cook prep cook to assistant manager i was in the army for 10 years my job was as a combat engineer my job was about heavy demo c4 land mines vehicle and equipment maintenance inventory control at the end of my time i was in charge of a 3 man team i attended college for 2 years during that time i worked in a call center after that i worked in a film warehouse we rented out lighting quipment to movies and tv shows i currently work as a grip https en m wikipedia org wiki grip_ job so i m kinda curious as to what i can do that would pay similar to what i make now 40-70k range but with more stable hours | 4 | Remote Job Options and Advice | 863 |
howde0 | How do I decide on a career out of college? | I m a recent college graduate and have no idea what to do with my life. I feel so aimless. I ve spent a lot of time taking these online self assessments and getting suggestions of types of careers suited for me. However I can t imagine myself in them and I feel even more nervous. I ll respond to messages ASAP. | 2020-07-10 20:19:35 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/howde0/how_do_i_decide_on_a_career_out_of_college/ | null | how do i decide on a career out of college i m a recent college graduate and have no idea what to do with my life i feel so aimless i ve spent a lot of time taking these online self assessments and getting suggestions of types of careers suited for me however i can t imagine myself in them and i feel even more nervous i ll respond to messages asap | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 9,341 |
xk3m25 | How am I supposed to choose a career path based on my interests when they changes like the wind ? | So…any advice? I always been a very curious person “why” is my favorite question. But it s not easy. Everything seems equally interesting and potentially boring after a while and losing too much time it s not desirable. | 2022-09-21 12:31:17 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/xk3m25/how_am_i_supposed_to_choose_a_career_path_based/ | 2022-10-10 22:01:51 | how am i supposed to choose a career path based on my interests when they changes like the wind so any advice i always been a very curious person why is my favorite question but it s not easy everything seems equally interesting and potentially boring after a while and losing too much time it s not desirable | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 17,890 |
9sw8i5 | Actual job and advertised description are very different? | Have you ever taken on a job that is very different from advertised? Not going to say whether there was an intention to mislead or genuine oversight by an apathetic HR hiring manager reusing a job ad template. I just want to share my story to understand if I was misled in a way from your perspective. Here goes: Applied for a job advertising for analyst engineer position though it wasn t explicit in what kind of analysis or engineering is required. Just some generic IT computer engineering qualifications required. During the interview came to know that the analyst is responsible for monitoring social media for mentions of company name and products to understand online customer feedbacks and comments. Likewise the engineer post is for ensuring the infrastructure and network for the analysts is up and running. After being hired as an analyst on my first day of work when I arrived at the new company I realize that the analyst work is actually done by part time interns with little zero background knowledge. My real job duties became: * Training the unpaid interns (instead of doing the work myself. Apparently the company decided that free interns are better for filling up the hours 24x7 than getting real but expensive professional analysts with knowledge and experience to do the work) * Defining designing and documenting the standard operating procedures (there was no prior SOP but had interns sitting around monitoring social media and Internet in their own individual ad-hoc way) * Doing the admin work of managing the interns including tracking their movements (duty schedule annual and medical leaves) employment contract organizing welfare events and birthday celebrations for them arranging for training courses for them and writing letters of commendation for them when they leave after 6 months or a year * Entertaining visiting vendors who have products and services to market sell * Strategic visioning to justify the existence of the department and team for doing social media monitoring of customer feedbacks (I was hired before the company decided on the real mission and value of doing so. Putting the horse before the cart. Duh? Instead of doing the work now I need to find the reasons to justify my existence to top management and why we have to monitor the social media.) * Liaising with external partners parties who need to get inputs or outputs from my team department e.g. customer support and marketing team * Conducting guided tours and demos for occasional VIP visits to introduce what the team is doing. Related to the strategic visioning sell the idea to VIPs to justify the team s existence value and purpose. Well you get it doing everything except the real work of social media monitoring which was advertised and discussed during interview. If you re in my shoe would you consider this as a misrepresentation of an advertised role an unprofessional hiring organization or is this normal? | 2018-10-31 06:22:40 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/9sw8i5/actual_job_and_advertised_description_are_very/ | 2018-11-21 03:40:06 | actual job and advertised description are very different have you ever taken on a job that is very different from advertised not going to say whether there was an intention to mislead or genuine oversight by an apathetic hr hiring manager reusing a job ad template i just want to share my story to understand if i was misled in a way from your perspective here goes applied for a job advertising for analyst engineer position though it wasn t explicit in what kind of analysis or engineering is required just some generic it computer engineering qualifications required during the interview came to know that the analyst is responsible for monitoring social media for mentions of company name and products to understand online customer feedbacks and comments likewise the engineer post is for ensuring the infrastructure and network for the analysts is up and running after being hired as an analyst on my first day of work when i arrived at the new company i realize that the analyst work is actually done by part time interns with little zero background knowledge my real job duties became training the unpaid interns instead of doing the work myself apparently the company decided that free interns are better for filling up the hours 24x7 than getting real but expensive professional analysts with knowledge and experience to do the work defining designing and documenting the standard operating procedures there was no prior sop but had interns sitting around monitoring social media and internet in their own individual ad-hoc way doing the admin work of managing the interns including tracking their movements duty schedule annual and medical leaves employment contract organizing welfare events and birthday celebrations for them arranging for training courses for them and writing letters of commendation for them when they leave after 6 months or a year entertaining visiting vendors who have products and services to market sell strategic visioning to justify the existence of the department and team for doing social media monitoring of customer feedbacks i was hired before the company decided on the real mission and value of doing so putting the horse before the cart duh instead of doing the work now i need to find the reasons to justify my existence to top management and why we have to monitor the social media liaising with external partners parties who need to get inputs or outputs from my team department e g customer support and marketing team conducting guided tours and demos for occasional vip visits to introduce what the team is doing related to the strategic visioning sell the idea to vips to justify the team s existence value and purpose well you get it doing everything except the real work of social media monitoring which was advertised and discussed during interview if you re in my shoe would you consider this as a misrepresentation of an advertised role an unprofessional hiring organization or is this normal | 6 | Career Advancement in Data Analytics | 4,062 |
fe5xgd | Should I strive for money? | I have 2 options: 1) current job not hard to cruise through to management position medium salary 2) switch job (totally different job) challenging to get medium to challenging technical work high salary. Should I strive just for money? Assuming everything else being equal life-work balance commute distance happiness etc. | 2020-03-06 01:33:46 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/fe5xgd/should_i_strive_for_money/ | 2020-04-22 14:24:59 | should i strive for money i have 2 options 1 current job not hard to cruise through to management position medium salary 2 switch job totally different job challenging to get medium to challenging technical work high salary should i strive just for money assuming everything else being equal life-work balance commute distance happiness etc | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 8,066 |
kd33zq | Career fields meeting these dream requirements? | Looking for * Middle Class Pay * Office Work * Lot of down time * Ok with technical skill as I love to learn Dislike * Skilled trades like electrician or plumbing * Manual Labor *Edited format for clarity | 2020-12-14 18:21:32 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/kd33zq/career_fields_meeting_these_dream_requirements/ | null | career fields meeting these dream requirements looking for middle class pay office work lot of down time ok with technical skill as i love to learn dislike skilled trades like electrician or plumbing manual labor edited format for clarity | 8 | Apprenticeship for Future Engineer | 10,868 |
pzbmu7 | Help moving on from a bad work environment? | Morning everyone. I m seeking advice on how to escape my current situation. I ve worked for a paint company and it s been great unless the old assistant retired. We got a new one and she is insufferable and making work a nightmare. The manager won t do a thing cause apparently they slept together. He is trying to jump ship as well cause of how bad she really is. I ve been looking for new jobs and even transferred to another part of the company but nothing has materialized and I d want to be gone before the manger leaves out of fear the ASM becomes the new manger. I ve looked at trades but unsure about how to properly pursue it. School? Straight find away to be a helper? I m currently stuck and honestly the current spot is draining my mental health and anxiety. I don t ever want to go to work when i used to enjoy it. | 2021-10-01 16:30:47 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/pzbmu7/help_moving_on_from_a_bad_work_environment/ | 2022-06-25 06:11:42 | help moving on from a bad work environment morning everyone i m seeking advice on how to escape my current situation i ve worked for a paint company and it s been great unless the old assistant retired we got a new one and she is insufferable and making work a nightmare the manager won t do a thing cause apparently they slept together he is trying to jump ship as well cause of how bad she really is i ve been looking for new jobs and even transferred to another part of the company but nothing has materialized and i d want to be gone before the manger leaves out of fear the asm becomes the new manger i ve looked at trades but unsure about how to properly pursue it school straight find away to be a helper i m currently stuck and honestly the current spot is draining my mental health and anxiety i don t ever want to go to work when i used to enjoy it | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 13,700 |
jjcbx0 | What is open to me with a Masters in Psychology? | Hi! I am currently in a doctoral program for clinical psychology. For a few different reasons things are not going well and I am considering dropping out. I picked up a masters degree in psychology while in my program if I left and just had that what could I do? I am open to just about any field. I just need a sense of direction. | 2020-10-27 23:12:53 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/jjcbx0/what_is_open_to_me_with_a_masters_in_psychology/ | null | what is open to me with a masters in psychology hi i am currently in a doctoral program for clinical psychology for a few different reasons things are not going well and i am considering dropping out i picked up a masters degree in psychology while in my program if i left and just had that what could i do i am open to just about any field i just need a sense of direction | 5 | Career Transition to Psychology | 10,420 |
536k4u | Looking to into the gaming tech industry. I have no background in programming design. Advice please? | Hi guys So i am 23 years old now. A little bit of background I did my undergrad and 4th year honours in Psychology and currently finishing my first year MBA. I have not been career driven my who life only working part time jobs while studying and most of my free time goes into gaming. I am really passionate about gaming i follow the competitive scene and keeps up to date about the industry. My friends also referred me as a tech junkie as i am obsessed with current technologies. I m feeling really lost right now and i want to start getting my career on track. I ve been thinking and i want to go into the gaming technology industry as that is what i m most passionate about. I know it s hard to get into the industry without any coding animation design background. My question is this are there any short courses i can take that increase my chances to get into the industry? I m thinking of doing a programming design course for a year after my MBA or maybe a short course over the summer. However how helpful would that be for me? Will i learn enough over the short period? Are there any other short course anyone in the industry can recommend? | 2016-09-17 09:17:54 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/536k4u/looking_to_into_the_gamingtech_industry_i_have_no/ | 2016-10-14 06:42:33 | looking to into the gaming tech industry i have no background in programming design advice please hi guys so i am 23 years old now a little bit of background i did my undergrad and 4th year honours in psychology and currently finishing my first year mba i have not been career driven my who life only working part time jobs while studying and most of my free time goes into gaming i am really passionate about gaming i follow the competitive scene and keeps up to date about the industry my friends also referred me as a tech junkie as i am obsessed with current technologies i m feeling really lost right now and i want to start getting my career on track i ve been thinking and i want to go into the gaming technology industry as that is what i m most passionate about i know it s hard to get into the industry without any coding animation design background my question is this are there any short courses i can take that increase my chances to get into the industry i m thinking of doing a programming design course for a year after my mba or maybe a short course over the summer however how helpful would that be for me will i learn enough over the short period are there any other short course anyone in the industry can recommend | 2 | Career Change for Non-Corporate Artist | 1,415 |
yhzaic | How do you work and develop your career while dealing with personal life problems? | My dog of 12 years has been diagnosed with cancer and has been given a remaining lifespan of 2 months. At the same time I ve been interviewing for new roles while balancing my full time position as a recent graduate. I ve found it super difficult lately to balance work interview prep and my hobbies while trying to enjoy the time I have left with my dog. It has been tough not only time wise but also emotionally. I don t want to take time off from my career though as I feel I need to “strike while the iron is still hot”. Does anyone have any tips on how to balance career development with the stress of someone close to you dying? TLDR Dog is dying. I ve been trying to go through interview processes at the same time. How can I nail these interviews and maintain production at work while keeping composed enough to enjoy the time I have left with my dog? | 2022-10-31 03:18:10 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/yhzaic/how_do_you_work_and_develop_your_career_while/ | 2022-11-09 17:49:15 | how do you work and develop your career while dealing with personal life problems my dog of 12 years has been diagnosed with cancer and has been given a remaining lifespan of 2 months at the same time i ve been interviewing for new roles while balancing my full time position as a recent graduate i ve found it super difficult lately to balance work interview prep and my hobbies while trying to enjoy the time i have left with my dog it has been tough not only time wise but also emotionally i don t want to take time off from my career though as i feel i need to strike while the iron is still hot does anyone have any tips on how to balance career development with the stress of someone close to you dying tldr dog is dying i ve been trying to go through interview processes at the same time how can i nail these interviews and maintain production at work while keeping composed enough to enjoy the time i have left with my dog | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 18,465 |
re9cqy | How did you end up with your current degree or job? | I m a freshman college student and I have no idea what I want what I m good at but I need to figure it out as soon as I can because the second semester starts next month but I literally have no idea. | 2021-12-11 21:31:38 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/re9cqy/how_did_you_end_up_with_your_current_degree_or_job/ | 2022-06-24 12:38:16 | how did you end up with your current degree or job i m a freshman college student and i have no idea what i want what i m good at but i need to figure it out as soon as i can because the second semester starts next month but i literally have no idea | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 14,283 |
mlobyn | Bullied by my ex-boss. What should I do? | Two weeks ago I left my workplace after 2 and a half years due to excessive burnout and signs of depression. I decided to be as graceful as possible I shook everyone s hand and wished them well. Everyone asked me about my future I answered them that I hope it s bright. Then it started. I started receiving calls and linkedin messages from my Sales Manager and Managing Director. They started off from passive-aggressive to full-on threats. This has been going on for about 10 days now and they haven t skipped a day. I never responded to them badly I even tried being polite apologized without need and thanked them for the mentorship. They started threatening me that they ll make sure I never find work again and that I ll be sorry for the rest of my life. I never thought such a thing would happen to me and it makes me feel sick. I need advice. What can I do? Blocking them would show them they have won I don t want that. | 2021-04-06 23:02:14 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/mlobyn/bullied_by_my_exboss_what_should_i_do/ | null | bullied by my ex-boss what should i do two weeks ago i left my workplace after 2 and a half years due to excessive burnout and signs of depression i decided to be as graceful as possible i shook everyone s hand and wished them well everyone asked me about my future i answered them that i hope it s bright then it started i started receiving calls and linkedin messages from my sales manager and managing director they started off from passive-aggressive to full-on threats this has been going on for about 10 days now and they haven t skipped a day i never responded to them badly i even tried being polite apologized without need and thanked them for the mentorship they started threatening me that they ll make sure i never find work again and that i ll be sorry for the rest of my life i never thought such a thing would happen to me and it makes me feel sick i need advice what can i do blocking them would show them they have won i don t want that | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 11,919 |
u413xm | Quit or Continue forward? | I have been working as a nursing assistant for about 6 months now. I make a reasonable amount of money but not enough to live on. Because of this I live at home with my parents but I am 23 and to put it lightly it is far less than ideal. I want to move out and find some independence. I m considering moving to a college town about an hour from where I am now where a lot of my friends are. I m not in school nor do I want to be but that seems to be a place where I would enjoy my time. I don t have any other job prospects in either location and I don t know how to remove myself from the hourly wage hell that I have been in. I m conflicted on whether I should do the financially responsible thing and continue where I m at and save up money to move but continue to be miserable. Or should I make the leap and move on without the safety of a steady paycheck? Or is there another way to go? What has your experience been in transitioning towards gainful employment? | 2022-04-15 05:44:39 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/u413xm/quit_or_continue_forward/ | 2022-05-31 13:51:10 | quit or continue forward i have been working as a nursing assistant for about 6 months now i make a reasonable amount of money but not enough to live on because of this i live at home with my parents but i am 23 and to put it lightly it is far less than ideal i want to move out and find some independence i m considering moving to a college town about an hour from where i am now where a lot of my friends are i m not in school nor do i want to be but that seems to be a place where i would enjoy my time i don t have any other job prospects in either location and i don t know how to remove myself from the hourly wage hell that i have been in i m conflicted on whether i should do the financially responsible thing and continue where i m at and save up money to move but continue to be miserable or should i make the leap and move on without the safety of a steady paycheck or is there another way to go what has your experience been in transitioning towards gainful employment | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 15,648 |
6u2r3s | No (valuable) Education and 2 years experience as an office clerk. What now? | Deleted | 2017-08-16 15:23:34 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/6u2r3s/no_valuable_education_and_2_years_experience_as/ | 2017-09-06 08:58:58 | no valuable education and 2 years experience as an office clerk what now deleted | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 2,163 |
firhnk | Am I dead man walking or are my supervisors just dickheads? | I started a job as an EA supporting five top executives at a wealth advisory firm (like Goldman Sachs). The communication between me and them has broken down to a point where I feel like I should start looking. & #x200B For example if someone needs a wire or check to go out on behalf of our clients then they need one of the executives to approve online. People come to me to ask them. I do remind my supervisors and always ask for a follow-up so I can let AR to approve so I can release the payment. They almost NEVER follow-up with me after they approve. Another example is they come in when they want. People will ask me if and when they are coming because they need to talk to them. Again they do not respond to my texts or calls or emails. My final example is with their calendars. Sometimes they will cancel a meeting things and not tell me. Is this just their ways of being assholes or something more. And yes it was their directive to call or text or email. | 2020-03-14 23:12:00 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/firhnk/am_i_dead_man_walking_or_are_my_supervisors_just/ | 2020-04-23 12:25:29 | am i dead man walking or are my supervisors just dickheads i started a job as an ea supporting five top executives at a wealth advisory firm like goldman sachs the communication between me and them has broken down to a point where i feel like i should start looking x200b for example if someone needs a wire or check to go out on behalf of our clients then they need one of the executives to approve online people come to me to ask them i do remind my supervisors and always ask for a follow-up so i can let ar to approve so i can release the payment they almost never follow-up with me after they approve another example is they come in when they want people will ask me if and when they are coming because they need to talk to them again they do not respond to my texts or calls or emails my final example is with their calendars sometimes they will cancel a meeting things and not tell me is this just their ways of being assholes or something more and yes it was their directive to call or text or email | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 8,161 |
g0tnwz | What should I major in? | I m in my last year of high school and I m starting to think about what to major in and what do i want to become in society. i m weirdly not bad at any subject I excel both at Maths Physics and Philosophy History languages and that has caused a confusion for me because I m able to choose whatever i want but i can t grasp or understand what i want. One of my goals in life is to have an impact on society and bring a change in my entourage and i would love to have direct contact with people in my field of work. I m hoping that you guys would be able to give me some sort of guidance. I ve been considering becoming a teacher or a psychiatrist because these two seem like the only jobs that mix between all the sciences and include human contact :)) thanks in advance. | 2020-04-13 22:56:55 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/g0tnwz/what_should_i_major_in/ | 2020-04-27 03:59:52 | what should i major in i m in my last year of high school and i m starting to think about what to major in and what do i want to become in society i m weirdly not bad at any subject i excel both at maths physics and philosophy history languages and that has caused a confusion for me because i m able to choose whatever i want but i can t grasp or understand what i want one of my goals in life is to have an impact on society and bring a change in my entourage and i would love to have direct contact with people in my field of work i m hoping that you guys would be able to give me some sort of guidance i ve been considering becoming a teacher or a psychiatrist because these two seem like the only jobs that mix between all the sciences and include human contact thanks in advance | 5 | Career Transition to Psychology | 8,416 |
dxh8zz | University vs Family business? | Hey reddit Really at a crossroads here im in my 3rd year of university studying chiropractic and i HATE it its really taken a toll on my mental health and ive had to give up hobbies that i love to prioritise study. My familys business has really taken off over the last few years (high voltage electrical work) and if i was to drop out and start working for them id be making a decent amount right away and eventually take over to make more than enough to be comfortable. I just dont know what to do ive put so much time and effort into uni but i feel like my motivation is gone and my grades have dropped alot i understand that im only 21 and i have my whole life ahead of me but this feels like a massive life choice. Any advice would be appreciated thanks reddit. | 2019-11-17 03:11:32 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/dxh8zz/university_vs_family_business/ | 2020-04-11 05:46:47 | university vs family business hey reddit really at a crossroads here im in my 3rd year of university studying chiropractic and i hate it its really taken a toll on my mental health and ive had to give up hobbies that i love to prioritise study my familys business has really taken off over the last few years high voltage electrical work and if i was to drop out and start working for them id be making a decent amount right away and eventually take over to make more than enough to be comfortable i just dont know what to do ive put so much time and effort into uni but i feel like my motivation is gone and my grades have dropped alot i understand that im only 21 and i have my whole life ahead of me but this feels like a massive life choice any advice would be appreciated thanks reddit | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 7,017 |
obrxb6 | Ideas for working remotely? | Hey guys. I ve been working from home for the past few years. I ve always found it difficult to focus and have looked for alternatives like office space coffee shops etc - to get out of the house and work from. During COVID my options were very limited. Anyone else struggling with this or has gone through something similar - and can give some suggestions ideas on how to get around this? | 2021-07-01 18:26:07 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/obrxb6/ideas_for_working_remotely/ | 2022-06-26 05:08:39 | ideas for working remotely hey guys i ve been working from home for the past few years i ve always found it difficult to focus and have looked for alternatives like office space coffee shops etc - to get out of the house and work from during covid my options were very limited anyone else struggling with this or has gone through something similar - and can give some suggestions ideas on how to get around this | 4 | Remote Job Options and Advice | 12,798 |
r58pyz | How do I get the most insight on candidates in interviews? | I am starting my own team at my company and need to hire three people by next year. I have candidates lined up for interviews but as a first time hiring manager I d like some help with questions. I have the basic HR script and role specific situational questions but would like to get ideas on questions that helped you get meaningful insight on your candidates. | 2021-11-29 23:28:15 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/r58pyz/how_do_i_get_the_most_insight_on_candidates_in/ | 2022-06-24 15:45:29 | how do i get the most insight on candidates in interviews i am starting my own team at my company and need to hire three people by next year i have candidates lined up for interviews but as a first time hiring manager i d like some help with questions i have the basic hr script and role specific situational questions but would like to get ideas on questions that helped you get meaningful insight on your candidates | 9 | Interview Preparation Tips | 14,167 |
ottc45 | POV: You have two career options: one is more meaningful & the other is more enjoyable. Which one do you choose? | I m currently struggling with this decision and wondering which career you d pick: the career which gives you 50% enjoyment while actually doing the work but which has 100% sense of “meaning” (feeling that your work is important and impactful) or the career which gives you 100% enjoyment while doing it but which only feels 50% meaningful? | 2021-07-29 08:18:19 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/ottc45/pov_you_have_two_career_options_one_is_more/ | 2022-06-25 22:24:47 | pov you have two career options one is more meaningful the other is more enjoyable which one do you choose i m currently struggling with this decision and wondering which career you d pick the career which gives you 50 enjoyment while actually doing the work but which has 100 sense of meaning feeling that your work is important and impactful or the career which gives you 100 enjoyment while doing it but which only feels 50 meaningful | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 13,056 |
dn2ggp | I have no idea what to be come September 2020 can I have some advice? | I m 16 and starting college September 2020 when I m 17... I have no idea what I want to be. It s normal to begin freshman year off not knowing what you want to be sophomore and partly junior year. I m a senior though and my parents want me to enroll to college immediately after high school... I ve been struggling with anxiety and hence took business classes. Frankly I m indifferent towards business but it isn t me. They re going to force me and I don t disagree ever. I m too anxious to. I want to act or sing I starred once in a school production and all of it screamed me. It s the life I want to live typical another “influencer” or “aspiring actor” we definitely need those in our economy is all I hear when I tell my friends or teachers about my dreams. That oppression scared me to never to take theatre something I wanted to do. With a 90 something percent unemployment rate I ll never make it in the industry I ve been told. I m not good looking enough my horrible voice (caused by a cleft palate) will never land me a role. I don t want to be a guy who does those horrible unfunny commercials I want to be seen by the masses and make people smile like I ve smiled over the years due to others but I have no prerequisites in theatre or acting I can t sing due to the cleft palate and honestly it s making depressed. We all have dreams yeah and dreams aren t for everyone but I have that dedication type personality where I want to be the best at whatever I do to achieve the highest. I d never tell my parents they d laugh it off and force me into a traditional occupation and that scares me. My sister is a teacher and my brother is a civil engineer highly intelligent occupations. I m not a person to study I have excellent grades 80-90 (Canada) but it isn t as fun as music class or our photoshop class for me. Doing Math Science Business it isn t fun it s draining boring and mundane. I have such high ambitions and energy it sucks my medical and physical attributes can t be on par. I don t know where to go what to do I m so conflicted. | 2019-10-25 19:28:33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/dn2ggp/i_have_no_idea_what_to_be_come_september_2020_can/ | 2020-04-09 03:16:55 | i have no idea what to be come september 2020 can i have some advice i m 16 and starting college september 2020 when i m 17 i have no idea what i want to be it s normal to begin freshman year off not knowing what you want to be sophomore and partly junior year i m a senior though and my parents want me to enroll to college immediately after high school i ve been struggling with anxiety and hence took business classes frankly i m indifferent towards business but it isn t me they re going to force me and i don t disagree ever i m too anxious to i want to act or sing i starred once in a school production and all of it screamed me it s the life i want to live typical another influencer or aspiring actor we definitely need those in our economy is all i hear when i tell my friends or teachers about my dreams that oppression scared me to never to take theatre something i wanted to do with a 90 something percent unemployment rate i ll never make it in the industry i ve been told i m not good looking enough my horrible voice caused by a cleft palate will never land me a role i don t want to be a guy who does those horrible unfunny commercials i want to be seen by the masses and make people smile like i ve smiled over the years due to others but i have no prerequisites in theatre or acting i can t sing due to the cleft palate and honestly it s making depressed we all have dreams yeah and dreams aren t for everyone but i have that dedication type personality where i want to be the best at whatever i do to achieve the highest i d never tell my parents they d laugh it off and force me into a traditional occupation and that scares me my sister is a teacher and my brother is a civil engineer highly intelligent occupations i m not a person to study i have excellent grades 80-90 canada but it isn t as fun as music class or our photoshop class for me doing math science business it isn t fun it s draining boring and mundane i have such high ambitions and energy it sucks my medical and physical attributes can t be on par i don t know where to go what to do i m so conflicted | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 6,829 |
rufalp | Do you have insight into UX UI bootcamps or entry level finances (acquiring Series 7 66)? | ( 05- 06). BFA in Time Arts which is kind of a combination of UI design animation film...just really a hodgepodge of stuff. Passed the SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) exam after Thanksgiving. Have had two interviews with Bank of America and I feel like they are going to offer me a job. It would be remote to start but eventually I d have to commute an hour there. Would lead to Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Have not found glowing reviews for this avenue. Burned out at current employer (3 mile commute) but money is good. Hours bad (third or second shift often 58 hr week). Been there almost 7 years have kind of seen behind the curtain. Lackluster talent running the show. Freelance is appealing but my portfolio is outdated. Have considered a UX UI bootcamp or 1-year Master s but encountering mixed reviews on such programs and actual demand for those jobs. I ll go from being really excited about one or two possibilities to feeling like they are all fruitless. I d pay good money for a program service that led to more satisfactory work. It seems silly to take the finance job if I m just going to do it while I work on my skills in design except that it would me a straight 40 hr week instead of 58-66. Can anyone vouch for these UX UI bootcamps or have you ever enlisted the help of a career counselor? I feel like I have a number of talents but always have a difficult time articulating what it is I can do. Also if you re made a switch to finance through an Investment Specialist Trainee program (through Bank of America or something similar) I d love to hear your thoughts on it. Maybe it would be better enough that I d stick with it over working in a warehouse. | 2022-01-02 18:03:54 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/rufalp/do_you_have_insight_into_uxui_bootcamps_or_entry/ | 2022-06-02 19:06:41 | do you have insight into ux ui bootcamps or entry level finances acquiring series 7 66 05- 06 bfa in time arts which is kind of a combination of ui design animation film just really a hodgepodge of stuff passed the sie securities industry essentials exam after thanksgiving have had two interviews with bank of america and i feel like they are going to offer me a job it would be remote to start but eventually i d have to commute an hour there would lead to series 7 and series 66 licenses have not found glowing reviews for this avenue burned out at current employer 3 mile commute but money is good hours bad third or second shift often 58 hr week been there almost 7 years have kind of seen behind the curtain lackluster talent running the show freelance is appealing but my portfolio is outdated have considered a ux ui bootcamp or 1-year master s but encountering mixed reviews on such programs and actual demand for those jobs i ll go from being really excited about one or two possibilities to feeling like they are all fruitless i d pay good money for a program service that led to more satisfactory work it seems silly to take the finance job if i m just going to do it while i work on my skills in design except that it would me a straight 40 hr week instead of 58-66 can anyone vouch for these ux ui bootcamps or have you ever enlisted the help of a career counselor i feel like i have a number of talents but always have a difficult time articulating what it is i can do also if you re made a switch to finance through an investment specialist trainee program through bank of america or something similar i d love to hear your thoughts on it maybe it would be better enough that i d stick with it over working in a warehouse | 2 | Career Change for Non-Corporate Artist | 14,446 |
mq7x1w | Should I quit engineering and go to vet tech school? | First time posting I apologize in advance if I m not in the correct place. Also on mobile so sorry if there are format issues. I (23F) had no idea what I wanted to do with my life when I graduated high school in 2015. I was going to go into college with my major as undecided but my parents suggested an engineering degree since I enjoyed math and it s a broad field with many job opportunities. I never really enjoyed my classes aside from computer programming but after 3 years of work I felt I was in too deep to switch majors and 5 years later (spring 2020) I graduated with my Bachelors in Electrical Engineering. In my last year of college I got an internship working at an Electrical Consulting firm for industrial construction projects (planning how to power water treatment plants odor control facilities designing residential street lighting etc.). I started full time with this company shortly after graduating and after almost a year of being here I know this is not the career I want for the rest of my life. I ve been looking into job opportunities specializing in other aspects of Electrical Engineering but I haven t found anything that I m particularly interested in. Another option I ve been considering is just getting a receptionist job at a vet and going to school for a Veterinary Technician degree. I love animals and being a vet tech is something I could see myself really enjoying. My dilemma is that after interest I m already $30K deep in student debt. Vet tech school is an additional $30-40K. If I didn t take some other Electrical Engineering job in a different field I d feel guilty throwing away 5 years and so much money. I ve considered trying something else in the Electrical Engineering field for a year and if I still want to go to vet school at that point then maybe I wouldn t feel as guilty. But there s no guarantee I would enjoy this other job whereas I strongly believe I would enjoy working with animals. Should I abandon my Engineering degree and put myself further into debt so that I can start a career in something I believe I would really love spending my life doing? | 2021-04-13 18:06:31 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/mq7x1w/should_i_quit_engineering_and_go_to_vet_tech/ | null | should i quit engineering and go to vet tech school first time posting i apologize in advance if i m not in the correct place also on mobile so sorry if there are format issues i 23f had no idea what i wanted to do with my life when i graduated high school in 2015 i was going to go into college with my major as undecided but my parents suggested an engineering degree since i enjoyed math and it s a broad field with many job opportunities i never really enjoyed my classes aside from computer programming but after 3 years of work i felt i was in too deep to switch majors and 5 years later spring 2020 i graduated with my bachelors in electrical engineering in my last year of college i got an internship working at an electrical consulting firm for industrial construction projects planning how to power water treatment plants odor control facilities designing residential street lighting etc i started full time with this company shortly after graduating and after almost a year of being here i know this is not the career i want for the rest of my life i ve been looking into job opportunities specializing in other aspects of electrical engineering but i haven t found anything that i m particularly interested in another option i ve been considering is just getting a receptionist job at a vet and going to school for a veterinary technician degree i love animals and being a vet tech is something i could see myself really enjoying my dilemma is that after interest i m already 30k deep in student debt vet tech school is an additional 30-40k if i didn t take some other electrical engineering job in a different field i d feel guilty throwing away 5 years and so much money i ve considered trying something else in the electrical engineering field for a year and if i still want to go to vet school at that point then maybe i wouldn t feel as guilty but there s no guarantee i would enjoy this other job whereas i strongly believe i would enjoy working with animals should i abandon my engineering degree and put myself further into debt so that i can start a career in something i believe i would really love spending my life doing | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 11,979 |
qd6c7r | Just got fired and not sure what career to try. Any advice? | So I ve been a dog groomer for a little over a year now. Just got let go from my place of work. They never gave a reason as to why so I can t say what I did. My biggest issue is I feel like I should try a different career as the physical aspect of grooming has been a lot on my body. But I wouldn t know what to apply for or how to figure that out. I wouldn t say I have any passions really. There s things I enjoy doing but I don t think would translate to a job.. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!! | 2021-10-22 01:31:56 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/qd6c7r/just_got_fired_and_not_sure_what_career_to_try/ | 2022-06-25 01:29:33 | just got fired and not sure what career to try any advice so i ve been a dog groomer for a little over a year now just got let go from my place of work they never gave a reason as to why so i can t say what i did my biggest issue is i feel like i should try a different career as the physical aspect of grooming has been a lot on my body but i wouldn t know what to apply for or how to figure that out i wouldn t say i have any passions really there s things i enjoy doing but i don t think would translate to a job any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 13,867 |
n6s96v | What career major will allow me to make over 70k is easy and is not really that social? | I really want a job that pays well (over 70k) and doesn t require too much. I would appreciate easy job suggestions but it isn t realistic to get paid that much for easy jobs. I don t fancy the idea of having to work somewhere where I have to stress myself out— although i know it s not really stressful if you like it. I also don t want to have to talk to people that much. I want to talk to people I just don t want that to be the basis or basic requirements of the job. I really want to enjoy my job. Especially when I m going to work there for a while. What career should I look at ? Any ideas...lemme know!!< 3 | 2021-05-07 06:40:28 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/n6s96v/what_careermajor_will_allow_me_to_make_over_70k/ | null | what career major will allow me to make over 70k is easy and is not really that social i really want a job that pays well over 70k and doesn t require too much i would appreciate easy job suggestions but it isn t realistic to get paid that much for easy jobs i don t fancy the idea of having to work somewhere where i have to stress myself out although i know it s not really stressful if you like it i also don t want to have to talk to people that much i want to talk to people i just don t want that to be the basis or basic requirements of the job i really want to enjoy my job especially when i m going to work there for a while what career should i look at any ideas lemme know 3 | 4 | Remote Job Options and Advice | 12,193 |
kn5qjs | Engineer to vet tech? | I m considering a career change from engineer to vet tech. Has anyone made this leap? I ve been an engineer for almost 10 years and I m honestly just bored of the profession and have slowly lost any passion - the pandemic has made this strikingly more obvious. I ve always had a passion and love for animals so am considering retraining as a vet tech in Canada. I m scared (?) Of two things: (1) the pay cut (2) I m reading a lot about vet tech burnout. Looking for honest options from those that have made a similar change where it s gone good or bad. | 2020-12-30 16:49:09 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/kn5qjs/engineer_to_vet_tech/ | null | engineer to vet tech i m considering a career change from engineer to vet tech has anyone made this leap i ve been an engineer for almost 10 years and i m honestly just bored of the profession and have slowly lost any passion - the pandemic has made this strikingly more obvious i ve always had a passion and love for animals so am considering retraining as a vet tech in canada i m scared of two things 1 the pay cut 2 i m reading a lot about vet tech burnout looking for honest options from those that have made a similar change where it s gone good or bad | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 10,992 |
jwfv7m | Could you help me choose a masters career based on these electives I m taking? Can I turn sustainability adaptation and policy electives into a corporate social responsibility job? | #TL DR: Reach the bold titles and determine what kind of masters degree career that could turn into. There s room for a bit of tweaking of courses in my final semester and I guess a pre-masters too. If it sounds like any of the courses below are technical with a focus on maths science they aren t. If technology is mentioned in these courses it is only to talk about but not actually do any scientific tech engineering maths work. I want to keep traveling like I did when younger. I m fine working alone or in groups. #Super TL DR: A mix of sustainability and policy related courses all non-technical. What kind of masters could I do or what kind of career opens up to me? --- --- --- **Non-TL:DR** Male 21 UK Dutch nationality. I m studying a degree called Technology Liberal Arts and Sciences (Bachelor of Science) in the Netherlands. The degree is taught in English though. The electives I ve taken are a bit of a blob of things but I want to list the most recent relevant to my interests (I think) and hopefully you can provide advice on what it actually is that I m studying. **Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies for Society** This one focused on rural areas like farmers in Ghana and Bangladesh and how researchers can work with them to learn how they predit the weather and then an app is designed to help them make predictions more accurately so that they can farm more effectively. **European Union Institutions and Policies** About the EU and how it works. I didn t like this one though. OK to talk about not fun to study. **Sustainability Transitions: Concepts Issues and Indicators** Transition theory like how new tech ideas become integrated into the current flow of society. **International Policies and Institutions** This one is OK but meh. Mainly about how countries govs can be held accountable for their actions follow international law and how NGOs play a role in that. **Governance and Policy Change** Haven t taken this one yet but the title explains it fairly well. **Trust Crisis and Risk Perception** Mainly about how companies respond to bad events that are caused by them. E.g. I wrote a paper on how Boeing responded (badly) to the 2 Boeing MAX crashes in recent years. The teacher really liked it. I did too. **Energy Sustainability and Society** How electricity is managed in society from a social and econ point of view. **Policy Instruments and Evaluation in Environment and Sustainability (Environmental Policy)** Honestly don t remember a lot from this course but I took it and remember thinking it s alright. Lot s of reading which is a bit meh. **Geographic Information Systems** A basic intro course to GIS. Nice but I don t think it s very useful. **Intercultural Communication** I liked this one because I want to travel a lot when older. I used to as a child and want to continue that. **Computer Ethics** ethics of technology. stuff like robots taking jobs how AI cars are an ethical issue cultural differences in how tech is used. I liked it. I took other courses but didn t like them much. If it sounds like any of these involve maths engineering they don t. at most technology science is only ever talked about and it s effects on social things. What kind of masters degree career does this shape up to be? I ve been recommended Corporate Social Responsibility once and it sounds neat but I feel like I d need more business-related courses to make me more relevant to it. From what I ve heard business related courses are pretty easy so that shouldn t be a bother but yeah. | 2020-11-18 13:35:16 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/jwfv7m/could_you_help_me_choose_a_masterscareer_based_on/ | null | could you help me choose a masters career based on these electives i m taking can i turn sustainability adaptation and policy electives into a corporate social responsibility job tl dr reach the bold titles and determine what kind of masters degree career that could turn into there s room for a bit of tweaking of courses in my final semester and i guess a pre-masters too if it sounds like any of the courses below are technical with a focus on maths science they aren t if technology is mentioned in these courses it is only to talk about but not actually do any scientific tech engineering maths work i want to keep traveling like i did when younger i m fine working alone or in groups super tl dr a mix of sustainability and policy related courses all non-technical what kind of masters could i do or what kind of career opens up to me --- --- --- non-tl dr male 21 uk dutch nationality i m studying a degree called technology liberal arts and sciences bachelor of science in the netherlands the degree is taught in english though the electives i ve taken are a bit of a blob of things but i want to list the most recent relevant to my interests i think and hopefully you can provide advice on what it actually is that i m studying adaptation and mitigation strategies for society this one focused on rural areas like farmers in ghana and bangladesh and how researchers can work with them to learn how they predit the weather and then an app is designed to help them make predictions more accurately so that they can farm more effectively european union institutions and policies about the eu and how it works i didn t like this one though ok to talk about not fun to study sustainability transitions concepts issues and indicators transition theory like how new tech ideas become integrated into the current flow of society international policies and institutions this one is ok but meh mainly about how countries govs can be held accountable for their actions follow international law and how ngos play a role in that governance and policy change haven t taken this one yet but the title explains it fairly well trust crisis and risk perception mainly about how companies respond to bad events that are caused by them e g i wrote a paper on how boeing responded badly to the 2 boeing max crashes in recent years the teacher really liked it i did too energy sustainability and society how electricity is managed in society from a social and econ point of view policy instruments and evaluation in environment and sustainability environmental policy honestly don t remember a lot from this course but i took it and remember thinking it s alright lot s of reading which is a bit meh geographic information systems a basic intro course to gis nice but i don t think it s very useful intercultural communication i liked this one because i want to travel a lot when older i used to as a child and want to continue that computer ethics ethics of technology stuff like robots taking jobs how ai cars are an ethical issue cultural differences in how tech is used i liked it i took other courses but didn t like them much if it sounds like any of these involve maths engineering they don t at most technology science is only ever talked about and it s effects on social things what kind of masters degree career does this shape up to be i ve been recommended corporate social responsibility once and it sounds neat but i feel like i d need more business-related courses to make me more relevant to it from what i ve heard business related courses are pretty easy so that shouldn t be a bother but yeah | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 10,638 |
xrc2s8 | How to decide on a career? | **Things I love**: 1. Doing science experiments. 2. Creative writing. 3. Using Physical art materials: pencil and paper paint and ink. 4. Doing speeches and talks. 5. Helping people. 6. Learning about space. 7. Football. 8. Being with animals. 9. Trying new things. 10. Making creating or designing new things. 11. Horse riding. 12. Make up 13. Skincare **What I am good at**: 1. Creative writing 2. Public speaking 3. Helping others 4. Experimenting science **What I am bad at**: 1. Sitting in one place the whole day 2. Taking criticism **Specifications of what I want.** 1. It to be creative. 2. Let me help people. 3. Let me interact with other people and still also have opportunities to work by myself. 4. To have my own independence and make decisions and chooses myself **Specifications of what I don t want.** 1. To sit at a desk all day 2. To **always** be on the computer 3. For my job to be heavily reliant on math (don t mind math or doing it. I just don t want to be doing it all day.) | 2022-09-29 16:21:44 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/xrc2s8/how_to_decide_on_a_career/ | 2022-10-10 18:59:56 | how to decide on a career things i love 1 doing science experiments 2 creative writing 3 using physical art materials pencil and paper paint and ink 4 doing speeches and talks 5 helping people 6 learning about space 7 football 8 being with animals 9 trying new things 10 making creating or designing new things 11 horse riding 12 make up 13 skincare what i am good at 1 creative writing 2 public speaking 3 helping others 4 experimenting science what i am bad at 1 sitting in one place the whole day 2 taking criticism specifications of what i want 1 it to be creative 2 let me help people 3 let me interact with other people and still also have opportunities to work by myself 4 to have my own independence and make decisions and chooses myself specifications of what i don t want 1 to sit at a desk all day 2 to always be on the computer 3 for my job to be heavily reliant on math don t mind math or doing it i just don t want to be doing it all day | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 18,027 |
ddxjvv | Given what I want out of a job what should I look into doing? | Lately I ve been thinking about what I want out of a job and I ve come up with a preliminary list of things I d like. So given the following what kind of careers jobs should I look into? Also are these realistic expectations? - Enough to at least live off of and save for retirement some day(I m estimating about 40k year with some room for growth) - to leave work at work. No being on call. - to work 40 hours or less a week. Occasional OT is fine. - no physical based jobs (20lbs or less on a daily basis). - requires at most 2 years of higher education AKA an associate s degree. With all that in mind I m 23 have about one year of college done (which I had to previously drop due to financial and housing reasons) and about 2 & 1 2 years of janitorial job experience. I essentially am hoping to get away from jobs that are physically demanding while also finally being able to earn a living wage. I do have some personal interests but for now I just want to know what s possible. Thanks 😊 | 2019-10-06 02:48:41 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/ddxjvv/given_what_i_want_out_of_a_job_what_should_i_look/ | 2020-04-07 06:46:44 | given what i want out of a job what should i look into doing lately i ve been thinking about what i want out of a job and i ve come up with a preliminary list of things i d like so given the following what kind of careers jobs should i look into also are these realistic expectations - enough to at least live off of and save for retirement some day i m estimating about 40k year with some room for growth - to leave work at work no being on call - to work 40 hours or less a week occasional ot is fine - no physical based jobs 20lbs or less on a daily basis - requires at most 2 years of higher education aka an associate s degree with all that in mind i m 23 have about one year of college done which i had to previously drop due to financial and housing reasons and about 2 1 2 years of janitorial job experience i essentially am hoping to get away from jobs that are physically demanding while also finally being able to earn a living wage i do have some personal interests but for now i just want to know what s possible thanks | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 6,667 |
gmrl88 | Has anyone here ever been in a place where they don t know what they want to do in life? How did you all of the sudden find something and stick to it? A lot of people I know have found careers that fit them so well and they seem perfect for them but I haven t yet. How did you overcome this? | The above questions | 2020-05-19 16:13:03 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/gmrl88/has_anyone_here_ever_been_in_a_place_where_they/ | null | has anyone here ever been in a place where they don t know what they want to do in life how did you all of the sudden find something and stick to it a lot of people i know have found careers that fit them so well and they seem perfect for them but i haven t yet how did you overcome this the above questions | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 8,784 |
5iv18y | Meeting former CEO of a F500 tech company - any advice guys? | Hi r careersguidance I used my links here and there and managed to set up mentoring sessions with a former CEO of XYZ company (think SAP Intel Microsoft CISCO etc) and current Chairman of the XYZ company. He has agreed to sit down with me for an hour every week in January (total of 4-5 hours) to help me with my career development. I work for a well-renowned luxury company within finance division and I graduated last year so I am very grateful for this opportunity to be trained by someone so vastly successful early on in my career life. To be completely honest I am anxious and at the same not sure how to go about in this meeting. I have already sent him my CV which he has promised to review in December and will be the opening topic for our first discussion on January 6th in London. I really want to connect with him very well and maintain professional relationship as I strongly believe him as a reference would catapult my career in the right direction. Any tips on how to deal with slightly intimidating situations like this will be greatly appreciated. What type of questions do you think I should ask him? How should go about to approach this whole mentoring sessions? Thank you so much guys! | 2016-12-17 15:52:29 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/5iv18y/meeting_former_ceo_of_a_f500_tech_company_any/ | 2017-01-14 16:51:25 | meeting former ceo of a f500 tech company - any advice guys hi r careersguidance i used my links here and there and managed to set up mentoring sessions with a former ceo of xyz company think sap intel microsoft cisco etc and current chairman of the xyz company he has agreed to sit down with me for an hour every week in january total of 4-5 hours to help me with my career development i work for a well-renowned luxury company within finance division and i graduated last year so i am very grateful for this opportunity to be trained by someone so vastly successful early on in my career life to be completely honest i am anxious and at the same not sure how to go about in this meeting i have already sent him my cv which he has promised to review in december and will be the opening topic for our first discussion on january 6th in london i really want to connect with him very well and maintain professional relationship as i strongly believe him as a reference would catapult my career in the right direction any tips on how to deal with slightly intimidating situations like this will be greatly appreciated what type of questions do you think i should ask him how should go about to approach this whole mentoring sessions thank you so much guys | 9 | Interview Preparation Tips | 1,594 |
dbpxcg | When do you know what you want to do? | Hi I ve traveled around the sun for the 28th time not too long ago and although this question was always in my head I feel like I m getting more and more anxious about it as I do not know the answer. What do I want to be when I grow up? I know it s funny to ask this when you re past the point of growing up but I still have absolutely no clue on what I want to be what career I want to pursue. I ve searched far and wide on how to figure out at least the basics but nothing helps. I get stuck on the most simplest questions like what are my goals? What do I want to achieve in life? To me the harder question is: How do I figure out what I want to achieve? I ve never had a dream when I was younger nor do I have one now never had a smallest idea on what I would like to be what would I like to pursue. Did any of you ever faced and or still are facing something like this? What helped you? | 2019-10-01 07:42:39 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/dbpxcg/when_do_you_know_what_you_want_to_do/ | 2020-04-06 20:00:21 | when do you know what you want to do hi i ve traveled around the sun for the 28th time not too long ago and although this question was always in my head i feel like i m getting more and more anxious about it as i do not know the answer what do i want to be when i grow up i know it s funny to ask this when you re past the point of growing up but i still have absolutely no clue on what i want to be what career i want to pursue i ve searched far and wide on how to figure out at least the basics but nothing helps i get stuck on the most simplest questions like what are my goals what do i want to achieve in life to me the harder question is how do i figure out what i want to achieve i ve never had a dream when i was younger nor do i have one now never had a smallest idea on what i would like to be what would i like to pursue did any of you ever faced and or still are facing something like this what helped you | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 6,630 |
y8sred | What are some questions that a recruiter can ask a person seeking a Receptionist position? | I want to practice ahead of time in case I ll be called for an interview what are some questions that a recruiter can ask a person seeking a Receptionist position? I came up with these questions if you could help me more I d appreciate it. - Tell me about yourself? - What are your motives to work as an receptionist why are you applying for this job? - How d you deal with an unhappy guest? - How d you deal with a Rude guest? Thank you. | 2022-10-20 08:45:10 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/y8sred/what_are_some_questions_that_a_recruiter_can_ask/ | 2022-11-09 21:13:04 | what are some questions that a recruiter can ask a person seeking a receptionist position i want to practice ahead of time in case i ll be called for an interview what are some questions that a recruiter can ask a person seeking a receptionist position i came up with these questions if you could help me more i d appreciate it - tell me about yourself - what are your motives to work as an receptionist why are you applying for this job - how d you deal with an unhappy guest - how d you deal with a rude guest thank you | 9 | Interview Preparation Tips | 18,304 |
ejlt0j | Does anyone have any recommendation when a coworker you trained becomes your manager? | I have been working at my current company for almost two years. 8 months ago we hired a new person in my position who i trained on the nature of the job and also on some of the law. This person has become my manager now even though she struggles with some of the cases in the sense that she cant play the devil s advocate or fully understand some of our policies. Regardless of this she is a yes-man person so she become my manager. I am upset and sad about this and while i would quit in a heartbeat i want to spend one more year in this job for my retirement to vest and develop professionally. I think the quality of work has also slipped a bit since then but i will own it. Have you been in a situation like this before? what advice to you have? | 2020-01-03 21:09:38 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/ejlt0j/does_anyone_have_any_recommendation_when_a/ | 2020-04-15 15:27:17 | does anyone have any recommendation when a coworker you trained becomes your manager i have been working at my current company for almost two years 8 months ago we hired a new person in my position who i trained on the nature of the job and also on some of the law this person has become my manager now even though she struggles with some of the cases in the sense that she cant play the devil s advocate or fully understand some of our policies regardless of this she is a yes-man person so she become my manager i am upset and sad about this and while i would quit in a heartbeat i want to spend one more year in this job for my retirement to vest and develop professionally i think the quality of work has also slipped a bit since then but i will own it have you been in a situation like this before what advice to you have | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 7,380 |
f1cpha | Should I go for the bird in hand or two in the bush? | I am working in Finance reporting at a bank for 3 years now. After almost 6 years in this role in current and previous jobs I feel I have learned everything I could and want to move to Data Analytics Data Science. I have signed for a course for this and seem to be picking things up there too. I have been offered another job similar to my current role with a very substantial hike in pay (something I also need). But if I move now it will be difficult for me to look for a job in analytics later (employers don t take too kindly on people who ve switched too many jobs). Should I go for the job I m being offered or wait it out and look for a role I m studying for ? | 2020-02-09 18:27:42 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/f1cpha/should_i_go_for_the_bird_in_hand_or_two_in_the/ | 2020-04-20 00:28:38 | should i go for the bird in hand or two in the bush i am working in finance reporting at a bank for 3 years now after almost 6 years in this role in current and previous jobs i feel i have learned everything i could and want to move to data analytics data science i have signed for a course for this and seem to be picking things up there too i have been offered another job similar to my current role with a very substantial hike in pay something i also need but if i move now it will be difficult for me to look for a job in analytics later employers don t take too kindly on people who ve switched too many jobs should i go for the job i m being offered or wait it out and look for a role i m studying for | 6 | Career Advancement in Data Analytics | 7,772 |
881ziw | I m currently in the social work mental health field and am looking to change careers where should I look? | I m currently working in a nonprofit social work position (34k) but I have my masters in mental health counseling. I have been looking for a counseling job for over a year now and have turned up very little. The only job offers that I get are less pay for much more stressful work. I should say that my current social work gig is very cushy. I work very independently create my own schedule and all of that. I do like it but it is basically a dead end job here. Even the top level employees only make about 50k. The mental health positions are all offering around 28-32k and all of them have around 90-110 high-needs clients that I would be responsible (I m currently responsible for 24 low-to-moderate needs clients). I m 29 and thinking about saving more money buying a house starting a family and all of that so I m starting to think that I should explore other fields of employment. My only problem is that all of my education and experience has been in this field. Also I don t really know where to look either. What would you all recommend? I want a job that makes some decent money and has some upward mobility. As a trained counselor I have great people skills so I would like to make use of that if possible. Also I am a first time poster and just discovered this sub yesterday so if I need to reformate or provide more information I am more than willing to do so. Additionally I live in a low cost of living city which might help explain the numbers. | 2018-03-29 15:04:31 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/881ziw/im_currently_in_the_social_workmental_health/ | 2018-03-30 02:02:16 | i m currently in the social work mental health field and am looking to change careers where should i look i m currently working in a nonprofit social work position 34k but i have my masters in mental health counseling i have been looking for a counseling job for over a year now and have turned up very little the only job offers that i get are less pay for much more stressful work i should say that my current social work gig is very cushy i work very independently create my own schedule and all of that i do like it but it is basically a dead end job here even the top level employees only make about 50k the mental health positions are all offering around 28-32k and all of them have around 90-110 high-needs clients that i would be responsible i m currently responsible for 24 low-to-moderate needs clients i m 29 and thinking about saving more money buying a house starting a family and all of that so i m starting to think that i should explore other fields of employment my only problem is that all of my education and experience has been in this field also i don t really know where to look either what would you all recommend i want a job that makes some decent money and has some upward mobility as a trained counselor i have great people skills so i would like to make use of that if possible also i am a first time poster and just discovered this sub yesterday so if i need to reformate or provide more information i am more than willing to do so additionally i live in a low cost of living city which might help explain the numbers | 5 | Career Transition to Psychology | 2,952 |
nsf8j5 | How to prepare for an interview for a possible promotion? | I started interning at a law firm back in January 2020 and once the pandemic started they offered me a paid internship position that was remote (I took it). It was supposed to be a three month commitment but as it turns out I m still working for them and I love it. My boss e-mailed me last week seeing if I would be interested in becoming an intake coordinator paralegal file clerk (I know there s differences between those positions but that s what she conveyed to me the job was). Obviously I said yes! So I have an interview in five days and I m unsure how to prepare for it because they already know my work ethic they know why I want to work for the company etc. So I m wondering if anyone has advice on how to prepare for this interview and what questions they might ask? Also my current boss (she won t be conducting the interview the director of the company will be -- but they re all really nice people and know me well) e-mailed me today and said she s excited about the interview and if I want to talk about it or have any questions we can talk about it. Any tips on questions I should ask her? Thanks in advance everyone and wish me luck! | 2021-06-04 20:53:25 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/nsf8j5/how_to_prepare_for_an_interview_for_a_possible/ | null | how to prepare for an interview for a possible promotion i started interning at a law firm back in january 2020 and once the pandemic started they offered me a paid internship position that was remote i took it it was supposed to be a three month commitment but as it turns out i m still working for them and i love it my boss e-mailed me last week seeing if i would be interested in becoming an intake coordinator paralegal file clerk i know there s differences between those positions but that s what she conveyed to me the job was obviously i said yes so i have an interview in five days and i m unsure how to prepare for it because they already know my work ethic they know why i want to work for the company etc so i m wondering if anyone has advice on how to prepare for this interview and what questions they might ask also my current boss she won t be conducting the interview the director of the company will be -- but they re all really nice people and know me well e-mailed me today and said she s excited about the interview and if i want to talk about it or have any questions we can talk about it any tips on questions i should ask her thanks in advance everyone and wish me luck | 9 | Interview Preparation Tips | 12,470 |
o9sqtj | Careers with part-time opportunities? | Due to a recent medical condition I m finding it increasingly difficult to work full time. Im still fairly young and would like to still have somewhat of a career down the road. So I m wondering if there are some sectors or industries that often employee part-time workers? Or at least have a higher percentage of part time workers? I dont have any wild expectations of making bank working part time but my current cost of living is relatively low and I m already a homeowner. Thanks in advance for any info! | 2021-06-28 20:30:54 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/o9sqtj/careers_with_parttime_opportunities/ | null | careers with part-time opportunities due to a recent medical condition i m finding it increasingly difficult to work full time im still fairly young and would like to still have somewhat of a career down the road so i m wondering if there are some sectors or industries that often employee part-time workers or at least have a higher percentage of part time workers i dont have any wild expectations of making bank working part time but my current cost of living is relatively low and i m already a homeowner thanks in advance for any info | 4 | Remote Job Options and Advice | 12,761 |
hgsug0 | A second undergrad or a masters? | Hey guys I m hoping to get some advice. I have already have a 2:2 Bsc in Animal Biology. After a lot of soul searching I m now set on becoming a therapist. I m quite keen on doing a psychology degree with the Open University (since it s a second degree funding isn t an option so I would be self funding - it s very well priced). I have spoken to a few friends who agree this is a great option but my partner says that I would be better off jumping straight into a psychology masters instead with using my current degree. I feel this make sense from a time point of view as it would be shorter but I want to make sure I do this degree to learn not just to pass. What are your thoughts on which route I should take? Would job prospects differ much between the two options? Has anyone had a similar situation? Thanks in advance :) I am based in Wales UK | 2020-06-27 12:40:45 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/hgsug0/a_second_undergrad_or_a_masters/ | null | a second undergrad or a masters hey guys i m hoping to get some advice i have already have a 2 2 bsc in animal biology after a lot of soul searching i m now set on becoming a therapist i m quite keen on doing a psychology degree with the open university since it s a second degree funding isn t an option so i would be self funding - it s very well priced i have spoken to a few friends who agree this is a great option but my partner says that i would be better off jumping straight into a psychology masters instead with using my current degree i feel this make sense from a time point of view as it would be shorter but i want to make sure i do this degree to learn not just to pass what are your thoughts on which route i should take would job prospects differ much between the two options has anyone had a similar situation thanks in advance i am based in wales uk | 5 | Career Transition to Psychology | 9,191 |
aszs1f | What are some possible rewarding career paths for a horticulturist? | Hi I love plants. I have an associates degree in horticulture and now have about 4 years in the field working at a couple nurseries and in aquaponics. I m currently a nursery technician. Not to toot my horn but I m pretty confident in my knowledgeable about plants. I could see myself going into careers like propagation research landscape design or especially something more artistic or niche like building fancy terrariums or bonsai but am really open minded. I m happy to work with others but I would prefer to move away from physical labor sales and customer service. I haven t been searching long but am finding most of the jobs I d like require more education or experience than I have. So I m debating whether I need to go back to school now or should I pick a specific field and try to pursue some type of internship? Maybe there s some type of job you can think of that would be a good step to leading into one of those career paths? Anyway I d greatly appreciate any advice thoughts comments < 3 | 2019-02-21 06:21:06 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/aszs1f/what_are_some_possible_rewarding_career_paths_for/ | 2019-03-22 04:37:17 | what are some possible rewarding career paths for a horticulturist hi i love plants i have an associates degree in horticulture and now have about 4 years in the field working at a couple nurseries and in aquaponics i m currently a nursery technician not to toot my horn but i m pretty confident in my knowledgeable about plants i could see myself going into careers like propagation research landscape design or especially something more artistic or niche like building fancy terrariums or bonsai but am really open minded i m happy to work with others but i would prefer to move away from physical labor sales and customer service i haven t been searching long but am finding most of the jobs i d like require more education or experience than i have so i m debating whether i need to go back to school now or should i pick a specific field and try to pursue some type of internship maybe there s some type of job you can think of that would be a good step to leading into one of those career paths anyway i d greatly appreciate any advice thoughts comments 3 | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 4,772 |
blo57n | Electrical engineering or computer science? | I am 18 year old Indian science student. I will be applying for an engineering undergrad next month. I have (very) little interest in coding. Slight interest in micro engineering. Slight interest in robotics. Major interest in how a computer works the IC semiconductors complex circuits and stuff intrigue me. I want to pursue my postgrad from a foreign university. Taking all of this into consideration- I have two choices either i take up electrical engineering at a government college or i take up computer engineering at a private university and pay 4 times the fees i was supposed to pay at the government college. Money matters but my family is ready to sponsor me. I appreciate each and every advice. Thanks for your time! Good luck in your pursuits. | 2019-05-07 08:26:27 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/blo57n/electrical_engineering_or_computer_science/ | 2019-06-16 05:43:35 | electrical engineering or computer science i am 18 year old indian science student i will be applying for an engineering undergrad next month i have very little interest in coding slight interest in micro engineering slight interest in robotics major interest in how a computer works the ic semiconductors complex circuits and stuff intrigue me i want to pursue my postgrad from a foreign university taking all of this into consideration- i have two choices either i take up electrical engineering at a government college or i take up computer engineering at a private university and pay 4 times the fees i was supposed to pay at the government college money matters but my family is ready to sponsor me i appreciate each and every advice thanks for your time good luck in your pursuits | 7 | Software Development Career Transition | 5,376 |
jtni9t | Q for those that are working in fields that are totally different from what they ve studied. How and why did you make the transition? | Hi there! I am a final year university student soon to graduate. Over the last 2 and a half years i ve been really struggling to enjoy the degree that i m doing. My soul has been sucked dry and is considerably hard to stay positive and make progress. I ve tried pushing myself by telling myself i just need to get my head down and improve and that it s not about liking the degree it s about making money and being able to support my family (i come from a disadvantaged background my mom raised me on her own and i m the first in my family to attend university no financial freedom or flexibility at all we generally go from paycheck to paycheck). My question is for those of you who graduated and moved to a completely different career or that dropped out and were still able to make it to a relatively comfortable standard of living. How was the whole experience for you and why did you do it? | 2020-11-13 20:19:46 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/jtni9t/q_for_those_that_are_working_in_fields_that_are/ | null | q for those that are working in fields that are totally different from what they ve studied how and why did you make the transition hi there i am a final year university student soon to graduate over the last 2 and a half years i ve been really struggling to enjoy the degree that i m doing my soul has been sucked dry and is considerably hard to stay positive and make progress i ve tried pushing myself by telling myself i just need to get my head down and improve and that it s not about liking the degree it s about making money and being able to support my family i come from a disadvantaged background my mom raised me on her own and i m the first in my family to attend university no financial freedom or flexibility at all we generally go from paycheck to paycheck my question is for those of you who graduated and moved to a completely different career or that dropped out and were still able to make it to a relatively comfortable standard of living how was the whole experience for you and why did you do it | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 10,585 |
dlp093 | Is it worth changing majors for data analytics or programming? | TLDR at bottom I am right now a Human Resource Major with about a year left until graduation but have recently came to the realization that I don t want to work in HR. I have always liked working with numbers data and writing formulas in excel. This leads me to feel very confident that I would do well in data analytics or a field that involves programming. However I have absolutely no familiarity with these fields-- I will be starting from nothing. Changing majors sounds like the best option to me since I don t have skills knowledge or work experience in my favor. But changing majors will push me out an extra 2 years or so until graduation (3 years from now as opposed to 1 year if I stay in HR). Some people I know have told me that it is more important to have a bachelor s degree than to have one in IS computer science and have advised me to finish off in HR and get certificates to join the workforce in those fields. Does that sound like the best option? I think if I had any work experience in programming data or already knew programming languages like JavaScript or Python I might just do that but since I am starting from zero I think that in 3 years I would be better off going to school to get a degree in the right field build skills and try to find internships or something than I would be in 3 years if I finished in HR learned independently and tried to find someone to hire me with no background. The only factor against that is the cost involved in extending school. I will be able to afford it without student loans but obviously I don t like the idea of paying even more and making my last 3 years of school pointless. TLDR: is it super important to have a degree in IS to enter the world of programming data analytics or would I be better off finishing with a degree in HR and not extending my schooling. | 2019-10-22 21:42:14 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/dlp093/is_it_worth_changing_majors_for_data_analytics_or/ | 2020-04-08 20:39:56 | is it worth changing majors for data analytics or programming tldr at bottom i am right now a human resource major with about a year left until graduation but have recently came to the realization that i don t want to work in hr i have always liked working with numbers data and writing formulas in excel this leads me to feel very confident that i would do well in data analytics or a field that involves programming however i have absolutely no familiarity with these fields-- i will be starting from nothing changing majors sounds like the best option to me since i don t have skills knowledge or work experience in my favor but changing majors will push me out an extra 2 years or so until graduation 3 years from now as opposed to 1 year if i stay in hr some people i know have told me that it is more important to have a bachelor s degree than to have one in is computer science and have advised me to finish off in hr and get certificates to join the workforce in those fields does that sound like the best option i think if i had any work experience in programming data or already knew programming languages like javascript or python i might just do that but since i am starting from zero i think that in 3 years i would be better off going to school to get a degree in the right field build skills and try to find internships or something than i would be in 3 years if i finished in hr learned independently and tried to find someone to hire me with no background the only factor against that is the cost involved in extending school i will be able to afford it without student loans but obviously i don t like the idea of paying even more and making my last 3 years of school pointless tldr is it super important to have a degree in is to enter the world of programming data analytics or would i be better off finishing with a degree in hr and not extending my schooling | 6 | Career Advancement in Data Analytics | 6,805 |
bkefg8 | Best way for me to change career? BS in Biology some Kinesiology grad work. Looking for maybe something technical | Howdy! Looking for some advice as to where to go next. Background: 27 BS degree in Biological Sciences and graduated in 2015. Moved to Midwest to pursue graduate study in Kinesiology. Didn t know what I wanted to do or where I would work so continuing school seemed like the logical next step. However I know now that working would have been a better step. I ve completed about 21cr in the degree but determined that the program wasn t for me. I was doing well but was not passionate about it and could not see myself in the career opportunities available with that specific degree. After talking with advisors we determined that continuing in the program was not in my best interest personally or financially. After bounced between various different jobs and worked through a lot of personal issues. My job LOS was typically 4-5 months before moving on. However in February 2018 I started working at a Humane Society as an adoption counselor animal care technician and have been there since. I m looking for advice as to where I can go from here. Right now I m making 11.70 hr and the increase each year is merit based and averages ~2%. Upward Mobility in the organization is limited and as a non-profit pay is never going to be super great. I ve learned a lot in the position and have enjoyed it but the pay is something I can t continue with for the long term. I have also been teaching at the University as a Faculty Assistant pretty much a TA without tuition reimbursement for Anatomy and Physiology Labs since 2015. Its a semester by semester contract so there is never a guarantee that I will be rehired. Does anyone have any suggestions as to careers I could try to break into? Looking for one that pays well and that I could grow in. I am not opposed to going to more school but I need to make sure the ROI is going to be worth it. I ve looked at going back to get an engineering degree coding either through a school or a bootcamp a degree in data science or analytics. I ve also been looking for just other jobs in general but not sure where I could even go with my background. Any suggestions? Also apologies first reddit post of substance so I m a little jumbled | 2019-05-03 22:35:51 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/bkefg8/best_way_for_me_to_change_career_bs_in_biology/ | 2019-06-15 23:29:36 | best way for me to change career bs in biology some kinesiology grad work looking for maybe something technical howdy looking for some advice as to where to go next background 27 bs degree in biological sciences and graduated in 2015 moved to midwest to pursue graduate study in kinesiology didn t know what i wanted to do or where i would work so continuing school seemed like the logical next step however i know now that working would have been a better step i ve completed about 21cr in the degree but determined that the program wasn t for me i was doing well but was not passionate about it and could not see myself in the career opportunities available with that specific degree after talking with advisors we determined that continuing in the program was not in my best interest personally or financially after bounced between various different jobs and worked through a lot of personal issues my job los was typically 4-5 months before moving on however in february 2018 i started working at a humane society as an adoption counselor animal care technician and have been there since i m looking for advice as to where i can go from here right now i m making 11 70 hr and the increase each year is merit based and averages 2 upward mobility in the organization is limited and as a non-profit pay is never going to be super great i ve learned a lot in the position and have enjoyed it but the pay is something i can t continue with for the long term i have also been teaching at the university as a faculty assistant pretty much a ta without tuition reimbursement for anatomy and physiology labs since 2015 its a semester by semester contract so there is never a guarantee that i will be rehired does anyone have any suggestions as to careers i could try to break into looking for one that pays well and that i could grow in i am not opposed to going to more school but i need to make sure the roi is going to be worth it i ve looked at going back to get an engineering degree coding either through a school or a bootcamp a degree in data science or analytics i ve also been looking for just other jobs in general but not sure where i could even go with my background any suggestions also apologies first reddit post of substance so i m a little jumbled | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 5,354 |
3oyiop | I have to do an informational interview for a business school assignment. How do I make this happen? | 18 year old college student who has to do an informational interview. Willing to interview anyone with a career related to business or technology. My only work experience is sales consultant at Best Buy. How do I ask someone for an interview? My assignment is due in 4 weeks. Thanks guys. | 2015-10-16 06:16:21 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/3oyiop/i_have_to_do_an_informational_interview_for_a/ | 2015-12-21 19:59:41 | i have to do an informational interview for a business school assignment how do i make this happen 18 year old college student who has to do an informational interview willing to interview anyone with a career related to business or technology my only work experience is sales consultant at best buy how do i ask someone for an interview my assignment is due in 4 weeks thanks guys | 9 | Interview Preparation Tips | 921 |
zfkitr | How do I pivot and start a career working with animals? | I have my undergrad in management science and an MBA. I ve spent the past 6 years dedicating myself to a career in finance and I hate it. I feel so unfulfilled. My retirement goal is to open a dog rescue and I figured I would just volunteer on the weekends at the humane society take care of my dogs and wait until I could retire. I m 26 and I m not sure how much more of this career in finance I can take. How do I start over? How do I make a career working with animals? I don t have enough money to go back to school and don t really have an interest in being a vet. | 2022-12-08 01:18:33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/zfkitr/how_do_i_pivot_and_start_a_career_working_with/ | 2023-01-08 15:28:02 | how do i pivot and start a career working with animals i have my undergrad in management science and an mba i ve spent the past 6 years dedicating myself to a career in finance and i hate it i feel so unfulfilled my retirement goal is to open a dog rescue and i figured i would just volunteer on the weekends at the humane society take care of my dogs and wait until i could retire i m 26 and i m not sure how much more of this career in finance i can take how do i start over how do i make a career working with animals i don t have enough money to go back to school and don t really have an interest in being a vet | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 19,012 |
b448w9 | What is the best way to learn advanced MS Excel? | I have basic understanding of MS Excel. I am transitioning into a role which will require extensive use of advanced excel formulae Pivot tables and Macros. Which is a better way to learn Excel? On the job or via online tutorials? If tutorials I d really appreciate recommendations! | 2019-03-22 12:04:21 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/b448w9/what_is_the_best_way_to_learn_advanced_ms_excel/ | 2019-06-11 11:20:20 | what is the best way to learn advanced ms excel i have basic understanding of ms excel i am transitioning into a role which will require extensive use of advanced excel formulae pivot tables and macros which is a better way to learn excel on the job or via online tutorials if tutorials i d really appreciate recommendations | 6 | Career Advancement in Data Analytics | 4,984 |
bgut1c | Computer science or information technology? | I m wanting to start a career in software development and not sure which field of study would benefit me more. A degree in computer science or a diploma in information technology. | 2019-04-24 13:46:22 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/bgut1c/computer_science_or_information_technology/ | 2019-06-15 05:39:19 | computer science or information technology i m wanting to start a career in software development and not sure which field of study would benefit me more a degree in computer science or a diploma in information technology | 7 | Software Development Career Transition | 5,278 |
fmytc1 | I am 22 still in high school ..I will be in college next year what can I do to get to get a job ..? | Next year 2021 I will be in college but I need an online job in mean time .. what can I do I mean even if I toke me 2 years to learn to do a job What can I learn I need something to learn for a job besides high school | 2020-03-22 11:57:52 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/fmytc1/i_am_22_still_in_high_school_i_will_be_in_college/ | 2020-04-24 09:00:33 | i am 22 still in high school i will be in college next year what can i do to get to get a job next year 2021 i will be in college but i need an online job in mean time what can i do i mean even if i toke me 2 years to learn to do a job what can i learn i need something to learn for a job besides high school | 4 | Remote Job Options and Advice | 8,218 |
6wztfr | Which electrical engineering field should I work in? And also a question about automotive industry. | Hello I m a 18 year old guy living in Turkey. I just passed the university exam and was placed in an electrical engineering program. Now first of all in Turkey electrical engineering name doesn t stand for what it does in Europe and U.S (and probably some other countries as well?). So we have some universities with Electrical-Electronic Engineering programs but when you look at their curriculum they re only teaching electronics and almost no high voltage and power electronics. But my school (Istanbul Technical University) has electrical and electronic engineering programs separately. And my program (Electrical Engineering) is mostly about power engineering and high voltage stuff. Here s the link to all my classes so you can see what s it about: http: www.sis.itu.edu.tr eng curriculums plan ELKE 201210.html Also my school is said to be the best university to train engineers in Turkey and also reputable in international companies. So after taking all these classes I wonder in what industries can I work and in which field should I specialize and also what can I do to improve myself while still studying in college that ll help me find better jobs. I searched the internet for electrical engineering career paths and they re always the same copy paste paragraphs that give too general information. Also it would be awesome if you could inform me about what can I do if I decide to work in automotive industry. It really picks my interest and I think of getting a master s degree in automotive engineering but it also requires so much mechanical engineering knowledge. Sorry for the language mistakes if there are any parts that are difficult to understand just let me know so I ll try to explain. Thanks | 2017-08-30 15:18:35 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/6wztfr/which_electrical_engineering_field_should_i_work/ | 2017-09-06 23:46:59 | which electrical engineering field should i work in and also a question about automotive industry hello i m a 18 year old guy living in turkey i just passed the university exam and was placed in an electrical engineering program now first of all in turkey electrical engineering name doesn t stand for what it does in europe and u s and probably some other countries as well so we have some universities with electrical-electronic engineering programs but when you look at their curriculum they re only teaching electronics and almost no high voltage and power electronics but my school istanbul technical university has electrical and electronic engineering programs separately and my program electrical engineering is mostly about power engineering and high voltage stuff here s the link to all my classes so you can see what s it about http www sis itu edu tr eng curriculums plan elke 201210 html also my school is said to be the best university to train engineers in turkey and also reputable in international companies so after taking all these classes i wonder in what industries can i work and in which field should i specialize and also what can i do to improve myself while still studying in college that ll help me find better jobs i searched the internet for electrical engineering career paths and they re always the same copy paste paragraphs that give too general information also it would be awesome if you could inform me about what can i do if i decide to work in automotive industry it really picks my interest and i think of getting a master s degree in automotive engineering but it also requires so much mechanical engineering knowledge sorry for the language mistakes if there are any parts that are difficult to understand just let me know so i ll try to explain thanks | 7 | Software Development Career Transition | 2,205 |
vz1jsf | How much of a difference does having a License make compared to having just a Masters degree in the Mental Health Counseling field? | I have talked to many different people in the field and almost all of them agree that there is a huge difference however I heard same thing when I got my Bachelors and pursued Masters. Since I got my masters degree around five years ago I have applied to hundreds of jobs and went on many job interviews however I never landed anything exceptional in my field. I have communicated with a few job coaches and they helped me make changes to my resume and say my interview answers are solid. Should I expect similar dynamics after I get my license (LAC)? Or is it likely that I will land a decent job in my field if I get my license? | 2022-07-14 17:34:29 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/vz1jsf/how_much_of_a_difference_does_having_a_license/ | 2022-08-09 10:32:35 | how much of a difference does having a license make compared to having just a masters degree in the mental health counseling field i have talked to many different people in the field and almost all of them agree that there is a huge difference however i heard same thing when i got my bachelors and pursued masters since i got my masters degree around five years ago i have applied to hundreds of jobs and went on many job interviews however i never landed anything exceptional in my field i have communicated with a few job coaches and they helped me make changes to my resume and say my interview answers are solid should i expect similar dynamics after i get my license lac or is it likely that i will land a decent job in my field if i get my license | 5 | Career Transition to Psychology | 16,853 |
kgl9ll | 30 years old and what am I doing in life? | 30 years old what do I do I am 30 and I have worked as an administrative assistant personal trainer sales clerk and most recently a server but I want to have a job that I love. I want a job that allows me to live more comfortably. I have completed some college but not much most of the classes are business classes. What do I do with my life? I feel like when I think about careers I m thinking of genetic options. I have thought about being a therapist but that s a lot of school to go through at age 30 is it not? What should I do with my life? | 2020-12-20 01:58:51 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/kgl9ll/30_years_old_and_what_am_i_doing_in_life/ | null | 30 years old and what am i doing in life 30 years old what do i do i am 30 and i have worked as an administrative assistant personal trainer sales clerk and most recently a server but i want to have a job that i love i want a job that allows me to live more comfortably i have completed some college but not much most of the classes are business classes what do i do with my life i feel like when i think about careers i m thinking of genetic options i have thought about being a therapist but that s a lot of school to go through at age 30 is it not what should i do with my life | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 10,911 |
nz8vcn | Anyone have a boss that actually enjoys debating and arguing but pulls the boss card when they lose? | I ve been at my new job for 6 months and I made the move for my wife and new son so that they could be closer to family. I m coming from a top tier company in my field where I had a lot of success into a smaller family run business. At first it seemed charming now things are a little nightmarish and regret is creeping in. My main issue is my boss believes debate is healthy and engages arguing and debating with each of his direct reports. He held off on me at first but now he gets heated and a little aggressive in our 1 on 1 s. He actually calls people out in group meetings which I was shocked to see. I was told by a mentor that perhaps he is threatened by me but I have given him very little reason to feel that way other than my prior experience and education (I hold an MBA from a top business school but aside from my resume I have never brought this up) my concern is I m getting tired of him debating and getting aggressive towards me. I don t like being disrespected and I don t want this to get to a point where it gets personal. He s creating a toxic environment. When he asks me to debate him I just use data to support my recommendations but then he gets upset and pulls the “ we do things differently here than your other company” or “just trust me”. It s gotten to the point I dread our 1 on 1s. I don t want to back down from him especially because I was brought in for my skill set perspective and professional opinion but I also don t want this to get out of hand. I m curious if anyone else has experienced this? I have had dozens of bosses but this is the most unprofessional experience I ve encountered. | 2021-06-13 23:23:04 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/nz8vcn/anyone_have_a_boss_that_actually_enjoys_debating/ | null | anyone have a boss that actually enjoys debating and arguing but pulls the boss card when they lose i ve been at my new job for 6 months and i made the move for my wife and new son so that they could be closer to family i m coming from a top tier company in my field where i had a lot of success into a smaller family run business at first it seemed charming now things are a little nightmarish and regret is creeping in my main issue is my boss believes debate is healthy and engages arguing and debating with each of his direct reports he held off on me at first but now he gets heated and a little aggressive in our 1 on 1 s he actually calls people out in group meetings which i was shocked to see i was told by a mentor that perhaps he is threatened by me but i have given him very little reason to feel that way other than my prior experience and education i hold an mba from a top business school but aside from my resume i have never brought this up my concern is i m getting tired of him debating and getting aggressive towards me i don t like being disrespected and i don t want this to get to a point where it gets personal he s creating a toxic environment when he asks me to debate him i just use data to support my recommendations but then he gets upset and pulls the we do things differently here than your other company or just trust me it s gotten to the point i dread our 1 on 1s i don t want to back down from him especially because i was brought in for my skill set perspective and professional opinion but i also don t want this to get out of hand i m curious if anyone else has experienced this i have had dozens of bosses but this is the most unprofessional experience i ve encountered | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 12,570 |
k09zr0 | Not sure what to do? Career-wise! Scotland 🏴 Uk am Irish ☘️ EU | Hi y all I am wracking my brain lately on what to do with my life. I got a BA in Fine Art with the intention of going into concept art. However that has not happened for me. I ve been thinking about teaching for a couple years and getting my PGDE and teaching secondary school art. But I don t feel confident that I d be good around kids and to be honest a lot of that job sounds really creatively restrictive in terms of having to teach a curriculum and look after kids but also rewarding teaching them stuff... But I ve also been thinking about going back to do a MA in something tailored for game design. Learn cgi properly. But the industry is so competitive I don t know if I ll ever be good enough. I always feel like I m chasing my tail as an artist - for concept art learning the basics and fundamentals only to find out - when I get a handle on them you need to know cgi because 2D art is dying and the only places left are for the rockstars. I ve been applying to these jobs but haven t been successful. I get a lot of private commissions that are more illustrator based graphic design branding logos (pocket money more than anything) and I ve looked into whether I should do an MA in Illustration- but whether an MA is even worth it ? (I ve seen one program that looked good but I could only afford to go if I got on scholarship). Then looking at the MA with it you re really gotta make it as your major and get work with illustrations or your kinda screwed. But with an MFA I could go into teaching in higher education and I think it s like that and the chance to focus on my work...it feels like there s a lot more you can do with that....but at the same time...I m worried it s more “fine art” than illustration....I m hoping it can be what you make of it... But again it s only something I could do with grants and funding. But the opportunities after that seem much better? I feel like i would enjoy tutoring in uni if I were to teach... but I wonder about the research aspects that come with that job and whether I could do that? I do like researching.. Also though I ve been through a lot of shit.... and I could go into art therapy or counseling to help others? But I don t know if that would be good either. I m an infj if that s relevant. All I know is that I don t want to be stuck in this dead end job. And I am trying to apply for other jobs but no joy. I would like a job where I m happy and excited to work passionate about what I do and I could earn up 70K a year when I m at the top of my level after say 10 years in that job. Thank you for reading this and thanks in advance | 2020-11-24 17:55:25 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/k09zr0/not_sure_what_to_do_careerwise_scotland_uk_am/ | null | not sure what to do career-wise scotland uk am irish eu hi y all i am wracking my brain lately on what to do with my life i got a ba in fine art with the intention of going into concept art however that has not happened for me i ve been thinking about teaching for a couple years and getting my pgde and teaching secondary school art but i don t feel confident that i d be good around kids and to be honest a lot of that job sounds really creatively restrictive in terms of having to teach a curriculum and look after kids but also rewarding teaching them stuff but i ve also been thinking about going back to do a ma in something tailored for game design learn cgi properly but the industry is so competitive i don t know if i ll ever be good enough i always feel like i m chasing my tail as an artist - for concept art learning the basics and fundamentals only to find out - when i get a handle on them you need to know cgi because 2d art is dying and the only places left are for the rockstars i ve been applying to these jobs but haven t been successful i get a lot of private commissions that are more illustrator based graphic design branding logos pocket money more than anything and i ve looked into whether i should do an ma in illustration- but whether an ma is even worth it i ve seen one program that looked good but i could only afford to go if i got on scholarship then looking at the ma with it you re really gotta make it as your major and get work with illustrations or your kinda screwed but with an mfa i could go into teaching in higher education and i think it s like that and the chance to focus on my work it feels like there s a lot more you can do with that but at the same time i m worried it s more fine art than illustration i m hoping it can be what you make of it but again it s only something i could do with grants and funding but the opportunities after that seem much better i feel like i would enjoy tutoring in uni if i were to teach but i wonder about the research aspects that come with that job and whether i could do that i do like researching also though i ve been through a lot of shit and i could go into art therapy or counseling to help others but i don t know if that would be good either i m an infj if that s relevant all i know is that i don t want to be stuck in this dead end job and i am trying to apply for other jobs but no joy i would like a job where i m happy and excited to work passionate about what i do and i could earn up 70k a year when i m at the top of my level after say 10 years in that job thank you for reading this and thanks in advance | 2 | Career Change for Non-Corporate Artist | 10,708 |
znut6t | Should I quit my family business? | I made a post recently about the struggles our business is facing. I have been working alongside my dad for 5 years now I m 28 year old female and me and him were directors of our previous business before it failed. This has lead to us both being personally responsible for around 100k worth of debt. Part of me holds my dad responsible for this as I never asked to be director he wanted it to be a family business but I ve never had experience running a business before like he has. We re now on to our second business and he has made a few of the other managers directors so there s 5 of us in total. He promised us transparency and that we would all be on the same level but we are clearly not. My dad spends money like someone who s business hasn t already failed. We still owe a few people money so I can t work out why he thinks it s okay to stay in lavish hotels and live it up on the side. My fiancé of 10 years made our business a personalised app which has been amazing for the business. It would ve cost us over 50k getting someone else to do it. On top of that he worked for us basically full time for a year and we barely paid him. We now owe him 30k from that time and the work he put in(my dad still had an issue with this and basically expected the work for free) so my fiancé has a real issue with my dads crazy spending and then barely paying him back the money. We had a directors managers meeting recently that my fiancé was part of and he really didn t agree with what my dad was saying he voiced it and my dad turned around in the meeting and told him not to tell him how to run his company(when there are 5 of us who technically own the company) after that meeting my fiancé handed his notice in he said he can t watch the way the company is run and the corruption of it all. My dad clearly just wants everyone to agree with what he says and doesn t like it when an opinion is voiced and called my fiancé rude. I feel like my dad has changed and gotten worse. After this meeting he didn t speak to me for 2 days and when he did call me was just going to act like nothing happened. I aired my opinions out but he s impossible to speak to. I then find out he s cancelled the payment that goes to my fiancé each week to clear the debt and he hasn t told me. I m at a loss. My dad would be heartbroken if I left but it s starting to affect relationships and I m starting to think I could be happier not working with family anymore. | 2022-12-17 01:29:35 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/znut6t/should_i_quit_my_family_business/ | 2023-01-08 12:48:43 | should i quit my family business i made a post recently about the struggles our business is facing i have been working alongside my dad for 5 years now i m 28 year old female and me and him were directors of our previous business before it failed this has lead to us both being personally responsible for around 100k worth of debt part of me holds my dad responsible for this as i never asked to be director he wanted it to be a family business but i ve never had experience running a business before like he has we re now on to our second business and he has made a few of the other managers directors so there s 5 of us in total he promised us transparency and that we would all be on the same level but we are clearly not my dad spends money like someone who s business hasn t already failed we still owe a few people money so i can t work out why he thinks it s okay to stay in lavish hotels and live it up on the side my fiancé of 10 years made our business a personalised app which has been amazing for the business it would ve cost us over 50k getting someone else to do it on top of that he worked for us basically full time for a year and we barely paid him we now owe him 30k from that time and the work he put in my dad still had an issue with this and basically expected the work for free so my fiancé has a real issue with my dads crazy spending and then barely paying him back the money we had a directors managers meeting recently that my fiancé was part of and he really didn t agree with what my dad was saying he voiced it and my dad turned around in the meeting and told him not to tell him how to run his company when there are 5 of us who technically own the company after that meeting my fiancé handed his notice in he said he can t watch the way the company is run and the corruption of it all my dad clearly just wants everyone to agree with what he says and doesn t like it when an opinion is voiced and called my fiancé rude i feel like my dad has changed and gotten worse after this meeting he didn t speak to me for 2 days and when he did call me was just going to act like nothing happened i aired my opinions out but he s impossible to speak to i then find out he s cancelled the payment that goes to my fiancé each week to clear the debt and he hasn t told me i m at a loss my dad would be heartbroken if i left but it s starting to affect relationships and i m starting to think i could be happier not working with family anymore | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 19,151 |
3vhcl3 | What do you do when you realize your work in college doesn t accurately reflect your abilities? | I feel like I didn t do anywhere near as well as I could have in college. I would be too ashamed to admit this in person but I m incredibly introverted and didn t have a single friend until my senior year. It made me feel really terrible and it affected my work and I of course couldn t work in groups to help each other figure out the course material. I had 2 semesters that were absolutely abysmal. I also learned too late that it took me WAY too long to do work for example after 8 hours in the library I only ended up with 3 or 4 essay pages written. After I graduated and found I couldn t concentrate very long on job hunting it occurred to me that I might have been having concentration problems. (I saw a doctor and long story short he prescribed me medications which help so that s fine now.) My GPA came out to a 2.8 which I think is way too low for any grad school and if an employer wants to see my transcript at all it s probably because they re looking for an average that s better than 2.8. In hindsight it sort of feels like an accomplishment that I could manage even that and that if I didn t have to experience that stuff particularly the former I could have done much better. I feel kind of stupid asking I don t know what I m expecting but is there anything I can do about it? Or is this way more common than I think and it s a get over yourself -type scenario? | 2015-12-04 23:58:03 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/3vhcl3/what_do_you_do_when_you_realize_your_work_in/ | 2016-02-08 01:20:03 | what do you do when you realize your work in college doesn t accurately reflect your abilities i feel like i didn t do anywhere near as well as i could have in college i would be too ashamed to admit this in person but i m incredibly introverted and didn t have a single friend until my senior year it made me feel really terrible and it affected my work and i of course couldn t work in groups to help each other figure out the course material i had 2 semesters that were absolutely abysmal i also learned too late that it took me way too long to do work for example after 8 hours in the library i only ended up with 3 or 4 essay pages written after i graduated and found i couldn t concentrate very long on job hunting it occurred to me that i might have been having concentration problems i saw a doctor and long story short he prescribed me medications which help so that s fine now my gpa came out to a 2 8 which i think is way too low for any grad school and if an employer wants to see my transcript at all it s probably because they re looking for an average that s better than 2 8 in hindsight it sort of feels like an accomplishment that i could manage even that and that if i didn t have to experience that stuff particularly the former i could have done much better i feel kind of stupid asking i don t know what i m expecting but is there anything i can do about it or is this way more common than i think and it s a get over yourself -type scenario | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 981 |
7ctiqo | How do I best interact with people I know well that are sitting on an interview panel? | Looking for a little guidance here on interviewing. If you know the people interviewing you and in particular work for or perform tasks that are in a job description for a member of the panel already what is the best approach to get this across? Is it prudent to say to the panel I already do items x y and z in the position description particularly if the panel and I know it to be the truth? Is it prudent to describe tasking or jobs I ve done for someone on the panel if they are on the panel? Or is that too personal or informal? Is there a best practice to leverage the strength of the fact that I know and have history with some people on the interview panel without singling out or being too informal? Thanks! | 2017-11-14 05:36:16 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/7ctiqo/how_do_i_best_interact_with_people_i_know_well/ | 2017-12-02 22:42:22 | how do i best interact with people i know well that are sitting on an interview panel looking for a little guidance here on interviewing if you know the people interviewing you and in particular work for or perform tasks that are in a job description for a member of the panel already what is the best approach to get this across is it prudent to say to the panel i already do items x y and z in the position description particularly if the panel and i know it to be the truth is it prudent to describe tasking or jobs i ve done for someone on the panel if they are on the panel or is that too personal or informal is there a best practice to leverage the strength of the fact that i know and have history with some people on the interview panel without singling out or being too informal thanks | 9 | Interview Preparation Tips | 2,456 |
j5k5wr | If I want to be a storyboard artist should I pursue a degree in illustration or animation? | I personally would rather study animation but I have heard some people say that illustration is a better choice | 2020-10-05 14:16:01 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/j5k5wr/if_i_want_to_be_a_storyboard_artist_should_i/ | null | if i want to be a storyboard artist should i pursue a degree in illustration or animation i personally would rather study animation but i have heard some people say that illustration is a better choice | 2 | Career Change for Non-Corporate Artist | 10,220 |
3235rq | What types of questions can Partners answer? | I understand that they have a higher level understanding of how the company functions - so they may not know the day to day stuff (like who is in charge of what or the order of things) but theoretically they should be able to explain how they obtain clients where is the most revenue coming from. What else do they know? | 2015-04-10 04:58:52 | http://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/3235rq/what_types_of_questions_can_partners_answer/ | 2015-08-28 22:50:01 | what types of questions can partners answer i understand that they have a higher level understanding of how the company functions - so they may not know the day to day stuff like who is in charge of what or the order of things but theoretically they should be able to explain how they obtain clients where is the most revenue coming from what else do they know | 9 | Interview Preparation Tips | 631 |
9btzki | Is robotics a good career to go into? Or should I pick Software Dev | Which industry career do you think will have the most opportunity and have a good job prospect in the future! I like both and im having trouble deciding between them | 2018-08-31 14:17:55 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/9btzki/is_robotics_a_good_career_to_go_into_or_should_i/ | 2018-09-13 10:03:12 | is robotics a good career to go into or should i pick software dev which industry career do you think will have the most opportunity and have a good job prospect in the future i like both and im having trouble deciding between them | 7 | Software Development Career Transition | 3,685 |
fub1oc | Goldman interview for IB engineering division: what to expect? | Initial interview no coding. I m excited. | 2020-04-03 16:05:26 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/fub1oc/goldman_interview_for_ib_engineering_division/ | 2020-04-25 20:39:23 | goldman interview for ib engineering division what to expect initial interview no coding i m excited | 9 | Interview Preparation Tips | 8,323 |
evsntv | My life has stalled out How can I move forward? | I m mid thirties unemployed and have no idea how to move forward. I apply for jobs constantly and IF I hear back it s usually either I m overqualified or under experienced. I m pretty depressed and I have no idea how to get things moving again. | 2020-01-29 20:27:21 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/evsntv/my_life_has_stalled_out_how_can_i_move_forward/ | 2020-04-18 02:11:46 | my life has stalled out how can i move forward i m mid thirties unemployed and have no idea how to move forward i apply for jobs constantly and if i hear back it s usually either i m overqualified or under experienced i m pretty depressed and i have no idea how to get things moving again | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 7,650 |
ljn3kd | Linked in profile for applying to jobs in different fields? | I have a masters in Zoology and currently have my linked in profile tailored to that for searching for wildlife related jobs. However I am also wanting to think laterally and apply for jobs in other fields partially due to how hard it is to get into wildlife science and how the jobs there are limited. This other field is medical writing as Zoology is a life science and I enjoy am good at writing and this was suggested to me by careers counsellers. However I don t want to completely give up on the wildlife stuff as I do have a passion for it it s just not the only thing I could see myself doing. So basically I am applying for jobs in both fields at the moment and am wondering if having my linked in with all my Zoology research interests would be hurting my chances with the medical writing stuff? Should I just delete my Linked In? To be honest I don t enjoy using it anyway. I don t think I can really include that I am looking for work in both areas on it as that will make me seem indecisive? | 2021-02-14 11:55:18 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/ljn3kd/linked_in_profile_for_applying_to_jobs_in/ | null | linked in profile for applying to jobs in different fields i have a masters in zoology and currently have my linked in profile tailored to that for searching for wildlife related jobs however i am also wanting to think laterally and apply for jobs in other fields partially due to how hard it is to get into wildlife science and how the jobs there are limited this other field is medical writing as zoology is a life science and i enjoy am good at writing and this was suggested to me by careers counsellers however i don t want to completely give up on the wildlife stuff as i do have a passion for it it s just not the only thing i could see myself doing so basically i am applying for jobs in both fields at the moment and am wondering if having my linked in with all my zoology research interests would be hurting my chances with the medical writing stuff should i just delete my linked in to be honest i don t enjoy using it anyway i don t think i can really include that i am looking for work in both areas on it as that will make me seem indecisive | 3 | Environmental Career Options | 11,451 |
ioq8l5 | For Managing Leaders out there what is your “turn off” from your subordinates might be doing? | I feel like me and my Manager do not get along very well. I do feel like I m kinda “against” her when she asks me something but that only because I find her keeps asking the same questions about my project it feels like she is not even paying attention. It d be great for you guys to share what you “don t like” that your subordinates might be doing so I can reflect on where did I go wrong | 2020-09-08 08:59:47 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/ioq8l5/for_managing_leaders_out_there_what_is_your_turn/ | null | for managing leaders out there what is your turn off from your subordinates might be doing i feel like me and my manager do not get along very well i do feel like i m kinda against her when she asks me something but that only because i find her keeps asking the same questions about my project it feels like she is not even paying attention it d be great for you guys to share what you don t like that your subordinates might be doing so i can reflect on where did i go wrong | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 9,958 |
s6yh3m | What is the best way to deal with a manager who speaks to you disrespectfully and calls you rude? | I have been working at this job where the manager is rude and all the staff and clients say that it is the way he speaks to everyone. I have been here for less than four months and I stay because I need the paycheck. I am tired of being spoken to that way but I am unsure what I should do. | 2022-01-18 14:14:05 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/s6yh3m/what_is_the_best_way_to_deal_with_a_manager_who/ | 2022-06-02 10:50:26 | what is the best way to deal with a manager who speaks to you disrespectfully and calls you rude i have been working at this job where the manager is rude and all the staff and clients say that it is the way he speaks to everyone i have been here for less than four months and i stay because i need the paycheck i am tired of being spoken to that way but i am unsure what i should do | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 14,657 |
74bcx8 | what next step should I take? | I ve been hit by a lot of crap lately mostly because of bad decision making and I m traying to stop calm down and re build. I ve got a degree in Product design and I m working on my portfolio and nobody seems to care I m on the verge of just switching careers it s just so much pressure and stress of being unemployed for 3 months. Been making some interior design but the field is overly crowded and rates have been cutted down to a sham. It seems like evrey step I make it s not good enough for me to grab traction feeling so much regret on taking a path into design at all I have 4 years of experience in furniture design but never had enough money to buy shop tools or a shop at all. I m 29 don t have a house don t have insurance and I live with my parents and basically my career it s considered ancient now don t really have a plan or anything I m doing an MBA right now(i ve got a scholarship and a grant) but have no job and still don t know what else to do for some reason i had this idealized version of me being good enough for design but so far nobody seems to care so freaking embarassing. Worked in advertizing as a ad product designer got canned after my whole department got irrelevant(lasted 1 year and a month) then i got into furniture design and being doing that for 3 years cause that s what pays off in my state but still don t have enough money to buy tools and build furniture on my own. It s getting harder and harder to crunch toughts in my head to figure things out but still have no clue on doing something monetizable that doesn t require a huge investment nor even a job I reach my teachers and they re on the same stupid train and they told me they were once my place many times I was like WHAT A FUCK? . I m thinking into going to UI UX but have no clue if there s work around or what kind of personal project should I start given the fact that i ve got stuff to pay been very carefull on any financial decisions I make but still no leverage on anything. I ve been into different interviews last month and most of them i get to the final cut and always get canned some of them tell me i m overqualified fuck how I hate that shit word i just want to work I m not trying to overthrow anybody I m trying get into a field where I m not treated like a freaking dinosaur or like a weirdo who didn t get a job because of lack of nepotism. What would you suggest? | 2017-10-04 21:28:27 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/74bcx8/what_next_step_should_i_take/ | 2017-11-11 10:43:47 | what next step should i take i ve been hit by a lot of crap lately mostly because of bad decision making and i m traying to stop calm down and re build i ve got a degree in product design and i m working on my portfolio and nobody seems to care i m on the verge of just switching careers it s just so much pressure and stress of being unemployed for 3 months been making some interior design but the field is overly crowded and rates have been cutted down to a sham it seems like evrey step i make it s not good enough for me to grab traction feeling so much regret on taking a path into design at all i have 4 years of experience in furniture design but never had enough money to buy shop tools or a shop at all i m 29 don t have a house don t have insurance and i live with my parents and basically my career it s considered ancient now don t really have a plan or anything i m doing an mba right now i ve got a scholarship and a grant but have no job and still don t know what else to do for some reason i had this idealized version of me being good enough for design but so far nobody seems to care so freaking embarassing worked in advertizing as a ad product designer got canned after my whole department got irrelevant lasted 1 year and a month then i got into furniture design and being doing that for 3 years cause that s what pays off in my state but still don t have enough money to buy tools and build furniture on my own it s getting harder and harder to crunch toughts in my head to figure things out but still have no clue on doing something monetizable that doesn t require a huge investment nor even a job i reach my teachers and they re on the same stupid train and they told me they were once my place many times i was like what a fuck i m thinking into going to ui ux but have no clue if there s work around or what kind of personal project should i start given the fact that i ve got stuff to pay been very carefull on any financial decisions i make but still no leverage on anything i ve been into different interviews last month and most of them i get to the final cut and always get canned some of them tell me i m overqualified fuck how i hate that shit word i just want to work i m not trying to overthrow anybody i m trying get into a field where i m not treated like a freaking dinosaur or like a weirdo who didn t get a job because of lack of nepotism what would you suggest | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 2,331 |
wkbvb7 | Anyone left their high-paying cushy job for one that pays less? | Anyone left their cushy high-paying job for one that is much simpler? Would love to hear any stories about any individuals who left their high-paying cushy job maybe six-figures or more and decided to embrace the simpleliving lifestyle or cater to something entry-level. I just recently took a job that was a promotion from entry-level but am thinking about going back down to entry-level. Anyone just have no interest in making more money or being a manager? | 2022-08-09 19:10:47 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/wkbvb7/anyone_left_their_highpaying_cushy_job_for_one/ | 2022-09-10 14:50:48 | anyone left their high-paying cushy job for one that pays less anyone left their cushy high-paying job for one that is much simpler would love to hear any stories about any individuals who left their high-paying cushy job maybe six-figures or more and decided to embrace the simpleliving lifestyle or cater to something entry-level i just recently took a job that was a promotion from entry-level but am thinking about going back down to entry-level anyone just have no interest in making more money or being a manager | 0 | Career Exploration and Uncertainty | 17,235 |
ckxumc | What to do when you are not considered a high potential employee? | Quick disclaimer: I love my team and the person on my team considered to be the high potential employee is really smart and very hard worker. I think she deserves to be considered a high potential employee at the company but at the same I feel terrible for feeling upset about not been given the same opportunities. My educational background is not in Engineering but I worked my way to an Engineer s position and applied to the position 1.5 years ago and got it. My colleague joined the team about 5 months later but from one of our customers and knows the area we work in very well and has an engineering background as well. I accept that there is a big deficiency in my knowledge base and I am working hard to learn and understand the field. I work about 10-11hrs day and my manager says I do a great job especially since I m essentially handling 1.5 times the work someone in my position should be doing. Yet I just feel so demoralized when they give her opportunities to attend big meetings network with upper management at the company and run workshops meetings for the team at big division gatherings. Whereas I am left feeling like a cog in the wheel. I don t know if I am overreacting and it is just me being jealous but I feel awful about myself partly because of all of the above but also that my colleague and I are very good friends. I feel like a jerk for feeling this way! I don t know what I should do? Look for a new job ( I really like what I am doing and really don t want to do this)? Or am I a bad person or overestimating my importance? I would appreciate it if someone can give me some advice because this is tearing me up inside and causing me to lose focus and be less productive. Thanks. | 2019-08-02 02:05:57 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/ckxumc/what_to_do_when_you_are_not_considered_a_high/ | 2019-08-20 23:56:06 | what to do when you are not considered a high potential employee quick disclaimer i love my team and the person on my team considered to be the high potential employee is really smart and very hard worker i think she deserves to be considered a high potential employee at the company but at the same i feel terrible for feeling upset about not been given the same opportunities my educational background is not in engineering but i worked my way to an engineer s position and applied to the position 1 5 years ago and got it my colleague joined the team about 5 months later but from one of our customers and knows the area we work in very well and has an engineering background as well i accept that there is a big deficiency in my knowledge base and i am working hard to learn and understand the field i work about 10-11hrs day and my manager says i do a great job especially since i m essentially handling 1 5 times the work someone in my position should be doing yet i just feel so demoralized when they give her opportunities to attend big meetings network with upper management at the company and run workshops meetings for the team at big division gatherings whereas i am left feeling like a cog in the wheel i don t know if i am overreacting and it is just me being jealous but i feel awful about myself partly because of all of the above but also that my colleague and i are very good friends i feel like a jerk for feeling this way i don t know what i should do look for a new job i really like what i am doing and really don t want to do this or am i a bad person or overestimating my importance i would appreciate it if someone can give me some advice because this is tearing me up inside and causing me to lose focus and be less productive thanks | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 6,096 |
gimepy | Am I doing ok? | I just started a tech internship about a month and a half ago. So far everything s been fine. It s all online all remote. However I honestly haven t been doing that much. I do everything that s been given to me as quick and immediately as I get it. I engage and talk to my coworkers when appropriate. I schedule meetings with them here and there to learn about internal workings. There hasn t been any sign of them disapproving of my work at all. The thing is I mainly just sit around until they tell me to do something. I know I can always ask to do something but sometimes I just get caught up in who knows what. I m still worried my performance isn t good. I don t know why I think this. But it s almost like I should do more. I do want to keep working with this company in the future after all is said and done. I m just confused if this is because of Corona that things are slow or because of me. | 2020-05-12 22:52:55 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/gimepy/am_i_doing_ok/ | null | am i doing ok i just started a tech internship about a month and a half ago so far everything s been fine it s all online all remote however i honestly haven t been doing that much i do everything that s been given to me as quick and immediately as i get it i engage and talk to my coworkers when appropriate i schedule meetings with them here and there to learn about internal workings there hasn t been any sign of them disapproving of my work at all the thing is i mainly just sit around until they tell me to do something i know i can always ask to do something but sometimes i just get caught up in who knows what i m still worried my performance isn t good i don t know why i think this but it s almost like i should do more i do want to keep working with this company in the future after all is said and done i m just confused if this is because of corona that things are slow or because of me | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 8,710 |
e2gx0o | I was fired earlier this month and signed a separation agreement but story ended up sounding super sketchy after being advised by my close circle. Do you agree to proceed with legal action? | Hi all! Will try to make this brief: • Been working for a startup for a little less than a year. • Have been mistreated by my boss for a majority of the time I been there (also got this person the job). She would verbally put me down and had agressive nonverbal communication. She would say working with me is like working with a college freshman that my work is bad and would not provide constructive criticism or tell me to figure it out roll her eyes or sarcastically chuckle when I ask stupid questions grab papers out of my hands when I offered them to her sigh and treat others nicer in front of me but puts me down behind closed doors. She also said she didn t realize I was so junior and I m more of a production designer than an actual designer and other people can think and work at the same time and why can t you. • I withered away mentally and physically the past 4 5 months and was working 10-12 hours a day with no breaks. • I brought this issue to her multiple times in our 1:1s and once to her boss above her. She would make performance reviews every two weeks and highlighting my mistakes and telling me I m ignoring her or having an attitude when I try to diffuse the tension or show my efforts. The boss would say that she s tough and we would figure the styles out after I said she s said hurtful things that make it hard to communicate. • The week I was leaving vacation (left Thursday am) I spoke with the head of HR People on a Monday and was transparent. The remaining Tuesday and Wednesday my boss was nicer to me and I actually worked better. She then took my into another room complimenting the sunset and asking how I was doing. She suddenly admitted I m sorry for grabbing papers out of your hands and if we had one more person on the team it would ve been better. That it wasn t my skillset. She also said that she hopes the talk with HR helped (which was odd because I requested that this conversation be confidential and it was agreed upon). • I believe her suddenly being nice to me was to soften the blow. Her boss above me pretty much told me the company was growing agressively and that they unfortunately do not see me as part of the picture my skillset wasn t the level they intended (I was transparent about my work and they said they would hire two people above me). Anyways he said happy to see future work from me (dead cold face and behavior) and left me with the person who would handle the paperwork. • I was obviously disoriented because I had to leave for vacation the next morning. I was leaving across the country to study so obviously I do not have time to sit and look things over. They made the deadline to sign the paperwork 3 or so days later. I did request if I could negotiate and they said that it is not possible. • I ended up signing but after talking with more people they said the story didn t sound right and I should at least consult a lawyer regardless if I signed because they didn t go through a formal firing process and it all sounded sketchy. • I did feel like my boss was trying to push me out and used my mistakes as proof. This is a startup so not all systems were in place and I was the only person on a team that has yet to grow. I was told by numerous people that it s been apparent that she s a control freak and there s been a lot of tension due to multiple contractors doing the job I used to have and projects that have yet to be released. • I was just paid out for the month and PTO. After reading through my situation is it possible to fight back regardless of me signing the paperwork? And yes it says I cannot sue them in the paperwork. It is New York state so I m not sure if this information helps. Thank you all and I really appreciate it. Much love. | 2019-11-27 14:41:40 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/e2gx0o/i_was_fired_earlier_this_month_and_signed_a/ | 2020-04-12 05:24:39 | i was fired earlier this month and signed a separation agreement but story ended up sounding super sketchy after being advised by my close circle do you agree to proceed with legal action hi all will try to make this brief been working for a startup for a little less than a year have been mistreated by my boss for a majority of the time i been there also got this person the job she would verbally put me down and had agressive nonverbal communication she would say working with me is like working with a college freshman that my work is bad and would not provide constructive criticism or tell me to figure it out roll her eyes or sarcastically chuckle when i ask stupid questions grab papers out of my hands when i offered them to her sigh and treat others nicer in front of me but puts me down behind closed doors she also said she didn t realize i was so junior and i m more of a production designer than an actual designer and other people can think and work at the same time and why can t you i withered away mentally and physically the past 4 5 months and was working 10-12 hours a day with no breaks i brought this issue to her multiple times in our 1 1s and once to her boss above her she would make performance reviews every two weeks and highlighting my mistakes and telling me i m ignoring her or having an attitude when i try to diffuse the tension or show my efforts the boss would say that she s tough and we would figure the styles out after i said she s said hurtful things that make it hard to communicate the week i was leaving vacation left thursday am i spoke with the head of hr people on a monday and was transparent the remaining tuesday and wednesday my boss was nicer to me and i actually worked better she then took my into another room complimenting the sunset and asking how i was doing she suddenly admitted i m sorry for grabbing papers out of your hands and if we had one more person on the team it would ve been better that it wasn t my skillset she also said that she hopes the talk with hr helped which was odd because i requested that this conversation be confidential and it was agreed upon i believe her suddenly being nice to me was to soften the blow her boss above me pretty much told me the company was growing agressively and that they unfortunately do not see me as part of the picture my skillset wasn t the level they intended i was transparent about my work and they said they would hire two people above me anyways he said happy to see future work from me dead cold face and behavior and left me with the person who would handle the paperwork i was obviously disoriented because i had to leave for vacation the next morning i was leaving across the country to study so obviously i do not have time to sit and look things over they made the deadline to sign the paperwork 3 or so days later i did request if i could negotiate and they said that it is not possible i ended up signing but after talking with more people they said the story didn t sound right and i should at least consult a lawyer regardless if i signed because they didn t go through a formal firing process and it all sounded sketchy i did feel like my boss was trying to push me out and used my mistakes as proof this is a startup so not all systems were in place and i was the only person on a team that has yet to grow i was told by numerous people that it s been apparent that she s a control freak and there s been a lot of tension due to multiple contractors doing the job i used to have and projects that have yet to be released i was just paid out for the month and pto after reading through my situation is it possible to fight back regardless of me signing the paperwork and yes it says i cannot sue them in the paperwork it is new york state so i m not sure if this information helps thank you all and i really appreciate it much love | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 7,103 |
uivmvl | wanting to change careers from accounting but torn between web dev vs data analytics? | I know this question comes up time and again but I was wondering if anyone can give me advice I was doing accounts payable and hated it but more so due to the company culture it still seems like a totally dead end job. I wish to change careers possibly or at least upgrade by career salary prospects by learning coding. How much will it help me ? I have zero coding experience. These are some of the things that are most important to me 1) Being able to work remotely (I refuse to do the 9-5 office culture again. Been working remotely before so don t wish to change that). Are there more remote web dev jobs compared to data analytics or its the same? 2) Being able to work independently with minimal contact with having to work as a team or with others. I m quite introverted and I despise having to make a lot of calls or interact with people constantly. Obviously this has to be done but I like this to be kept minimal does this depend on the company itself or does one of them (web dev vs data analytics) lean more towards one or the other in terms of how much independence we get ? I m the type of person that can sit there in front of the computer and just get shit done if it means I barely have to speak to someone 3) likes doing repetitive tasks. I actually really don t mind and sometimes even enjoy doing repetitive tasks I don t like to constantly have to think outside the box and prefer structure organization and consistency. I m a very organized person because of it 4) I know everyone will tell me it depends what I like more but as long as the above points are met I think I d be happy. I am hearing pros and cons like there s a LOT more web devs then data analytics but at the same time will the oversaturated market make it more difficult for me ? Overall I don t want to entirely throw away my accounting background if I can retain it so I wonder if there s some type of job I can do where I can retain my accounting skills as well as coding to progress into a new career of sorts? | 2022-05-05 11:46:42 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/uivmvl/wanting_to_change_careers_from_accounting_but/ | 2022-05-31 02:48:43 | wanting to change careers from accounting but torn between web dev vs data analytics i know this question comes up time and again but i was wondering if anyone can give me advice i was doing accounts payable and hated it but more so due to the company culture it still seems like a totally dead end job i wish to change careers possibly or at least upgrade by career salary prospects by learning coding how much will it help me i have zero coding experience these are some of the things that are most important to me 1 being able to work remotely i refuse to do the 9-5 office culture again been working remotely before so don t wish to change that are there more remote web dev jobs compared to data analytics or its the same 2 being able to work independently with minimal contact with having to work as a team or with others i m quite introverted and i despise having to make a lot of calls or interact with people constantly obviously this has to be done but i like this to be kept minimal does this depend on the company itself or does one of them web dev vs data analytics lean more towards one or the other in terms of how much independence we get i m the type of person that can sit there in front of the computer and just get shit done if it means i barely have to speak to someone 3 likes doing repetitive tasks i actually really don t mind and sometimes even enjoy doing repetitive tasks i don t like to constantly have to think outside the box and prefer structure organization and consistency i m a very organized person because of it 4 i know everyone will tell me it depends what i like more but as long as the above points are met i think i d be happy i am hearing pros and cons like there s a lot more web devs then data analytics but at the same time will the oversaturated market make it more difficult for me overall i don t want to entirely throw away my accounting background if i can retain it so i wonder if there s some type of job i can do where i can retain my accounting skills as well as coding to progress into a new career of sorts | 6 | Career Advancement in Data Analytics | 15,915 |
r6jr6f | How should I tell my organization to not expect too much from me? | So I m a fresher and haven t graduated from college yet I m working as a freelancer in a software company which I joined just last month and over the period I ve been given quite minimal but easy tasks to do and I take up a lot of time in doing those tasks. I delivered very slow rate of completing those tasks that were assigned to me some took a couple days which were meant to be done within a day and while in some conversation with a colleague I got to know that my organization is expecting too much from me. My organization has over 150 employees has multiple branches in the country and no one has ever gotten in like I did they don t hire someone with less than 2 years of experience for a fresher (My colleague said). So that puts a weird dilema in front of me weather or not I should tell them how I feel (not to be expected too much) and see their response on that or I don t tell this and just wait till everything kinda sets down it s own. Idk how will they react when I say this Any advice how do I say this to them in a respectable way so they don t set this thing in their minds when assigning me any task to do? | 2021-12-01 17:14:50 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/r6jr6f/how_should_i_tell_my_organization_to_not_expect/ | 2022-06-24 15:17:54 | how should i tell my organization to not expect too much from me so i m a fresher and haven t graduated from college yet i m working as a freelancer in a software company which i joined just last month and over the period i ve been given quite minimal but easy tasks to do and i take up a lot of time in doing those tasks i delivered very slow rate of completing those tasks that were assigned to me some took a couple days which were meant to be done within a day and while in some conversation with a colleague i got to know that my organization is expecting too much from me my organization has over 150 employees has multiple branches in the country and no one has ever gotten in like i did they don t hire someone with less than 2 years of experience for a fresher my colleague said so that puts a weird dilema in front of me weather or not i should tell them how i feel not to be expected too much and see their response on that or i don t tell this and just wait till everything kinda sets down it s own idk how will they react when i say this any advice how do i say this to them in a respectable way so they don t set this thing in their minds when assigning me any task to do | 1 | Workplace Challenges and Conflicts | 14,185 |
udzdb6 | Should I drop Computer Science and switch to Econ? | am a first year student in CS and I feel miserable. I have no motivation to study it I just really do not think I would enjoy it even as a job. I see other people that study coding on their own and they are better than I will ever be(I had no background in it whatsoever). I don t really have the option for major minor so I would have to switch the whole degree and probably all the exams | have passed won t be recognised. I was thinking maybe Economics would be a good idea but then again I also have no background there and have no idea what I will do with it if I were to graduate. Is there anyone that could put things into perspective? What kind of jobs could I do with a CS degree that don t require lots of coding? Is there a person that can tell me if Econ is worth it and what do you study there? Also what should I do stay drop out or switch? Can someone give me some advice? Thank you! | 2022-04-28 16:44:49 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/udzdb6/should_i_drop_computer_science_and_switch_to_econ/ | 2022-05-31 06:36:04 | should i drop computer science and switch to econ am a first year student in cs and i feel miserable i have no motivation to study it i just really do not think i would enjoy it even as a job i see other people that study coding on their own and they are better than i will ever be i had no background in it whatsoever i don t really have the option for major minor so i would have to switch the whole degree and probably all the exams have passed won t be recognised i was thinking maybe economics would be a good idea but then again i also have no background there and have no idea what i will do with it if i were to graduate is there anyone that could put things into perspective what kind of jobs could i do with a cs degree that don t require lots of coding is there a person that can tell me if econ is worth it and what do you study there also what should i do stay drop out or switch can someone give me some advice thank you | 7 | Software Development Career Transition | 15,816 |
85g4ay | Programmers - would you learn first if you had to do it all over again - Full Stack JavaScript Ruby Rails + basic JavaScript or C# & the Microsoft Stack? | If you knew 100% that programming was the career for you and you had a chance to take 4 months off work school and focus only on learning a certain full stack path which would you choose given the US current market and why? | 2018-03-19 02:08:51 | https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/85g4ay/programmers_would_you_learn_first_if_you_had_to/ | 2018-03-29 11:26:39 | programmers - would you learn first if you had to do it all over again - full stack javascript ruby rails basic javascript or c the microsoft stack if you knew 100 that programming was the career for you and you had a chance to take 4 months off work school and focus only on learning a certain full stack path which would you choose given the us current market and why | 7 | Software Development Career Transition | 2,898 |
Subsets and Splits