Career Seekers Struggle with Direction
19 posts across 5 communities in the last 30 days; 42% from r/careeradvice.
“Hi everyone, I'm 29M from Pune, India, and I’m looking for some honest career advice because I’m genuinely confused about what direction I should take. I completed my pharmacy education a few years ago (M.Pharm), but I have a long career/education gap of around 6 years. During…”
“First timer here. I have a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from India, Masters and Bachelors degree in Biotechnology. I have been working as a Lab Quality Supervisor for a hospital in Gulf. My issue is the work has nothing to do with Biotechnology or the Neuroscience research I did…”
“Hello, I want some career ideas that match my natural skills. I searched all over the internet, asked people around me, but I couldn't find anything else, other than these listed below. •Consultant (I really don't like this) •University researcher (too competitive) •Political…”
Many individuals are grappling with career uncertainty, seeking new paths or feeling unfulfilled in their current roles. This includes those exploring healthcare careers, questioning job choices, and navigating the changing landscape of automation.
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“Hey everyone! I'm 21F, based in India, and I graduated with a BSc in Biochemistry around 2–3 months ago. I'm currently looking for my first full-time job and would really appreciate some guidance from people working in the pharmaceutical industry or anyone who has been…”
“I've been thinking about my future and I'm interested in working on meaningful projects that could lead to new discoveries or solve real-world problems. I'm curious about places like research institutes, government-funded labs, and R&D teams. How do people get into these environments? Can someone who is self-taught build a career in this field, or is a university degree always necessary? If you work in one of these places, I'd love to hear about your experience, how you got s”
“Hello, I’m looking for some suggestions related to what kind of jobs or career someone should choose. I’m a recent graduate, I don’t even know what kind of jobs exist in the market, industries or career pathways, therefore I’m looking for information from people ahead of me so that I could make an informed decision in which direction to proceed. What all do I need to explore and from where should I start? I’ve seen financial instability since childhood which made me explore business and entrepre”
“So, I'm a high schooler I'm currently interested in being a healthcare worker or lab oriented worker like biochemist etc. I'm concerned with the amount of studying, debt, working environment, stress and my parents think the same too if I decide to be a healthcare worker. Another thing is I'm creative and lab oriented job would be more flexible of course but I'm still skeptical about this, like 15+ years of education would probably exhaust me but I don't know I have think”
“I’m at a point where I feel pretty lost career-wise and could really use some outside perspective. I’m a veteran with a B.S. in Medicinal Plant Chemistry and an M.S. in Biochemistry. Most of my experience has been in analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical research, including LC-MS, HPLC, GC-MS, peptide synthesis, assay development, and other lab-based work. I also have prior experience working in cleared environments and have a current security clearance being upgraded to TS currently, so defen”
“Hi everyone, I'm 29M from Pune, India, and I’m looking for some honest career advice because I’m genuinely confused about what direction I should take. I completed my pharmacy education a few years ago (M.Pharm), but I have a long career/education gap of around 6 years. During this period I wasn't able to build a proper professional career, and currently I’m involved in my family business. The problem is that I don't really see myself continuing in the family business long term. I wa”
“Hello! I’ve recently been doing some research on certain careers, and ive only researched well known ones so I’m not sure if there is anything else that might interest me which is why I came here. -flexible schedule -6 figures (long term, not base pay) -like beauty and self care (nutrition, skincare, etc) -love traveling -less than 6 years of uni -interested in EastAsian practices on skin, beauty -enjoy organize, research I researched jobs such as Derm PA but further into my research, the sheer”
“First timer here. I have a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from India, Masters and Bachelors degree in Biotechnology. I have been working as a Lab Quality Supervisor for a hospital in Gulf. My issue is the work has nothing to do with Biotechnology or the Neuroscience research I did during my 7 years in PhD. The work as a lab Quality Supervisor is administrative in nature. I have revised, edited some 300 documents for the lab. This happened when the hospital was trying to get accreditation. P”
“Hello, I want some career ideas that match my natural skills. I searched all over the internet, asked people around me, but I couldn't find anything else, other than these listed below. •Consultant (I really don't like this) •University researcher (too competitive) •Political think tanks, intelligence , journalism (I hate getting involved into political stuff) •Market researcher, business strategist Product manager (I don't hate these, but these are not entry level jobs) So I need yo”
“I'm a life/health science graduate with some internship experience in my field. I'm currently living in a GCC country, where I've found very limited opportunities in my field. As an expat, it's also nearly impossible to get a work visa for basic entry-level jobs, so simply taking a job in retail, waiting tables, caregiving, customer service, etc. isn't really a practical option. I can't afford a Master's right now, so I'm considering switching careers and learning”
“I’m 20 (US/SouthEast) with a degree in CSI, finding it hard to find jobs within the field. It’s not a passion of mine. I’m not interested in "LE culture." I’m being pressured by everyone to pursue a graduate degree, but I have nothing in mind. I’m asocial and like tasks that are repetitive. The only thing I really liked studying was language, specifically Spanish language and writing-based assignments/classes. I struggled to find anything part-time during my last semester. I heard heal”
“Hello, I'm a fresh pharm_D graduate from Egypt with 2 years of actual experience in community pharmacy Our work conditions and salaries aren't worth the effort we put on, and honestly community pharmacy is stressful and doesn't have a clear pathway here I just wanted to ask what pharmacy related field I should invest my effort, time and money on? And also be ready for the global market in case I wanted to go abroad I already thought about pharmacoeconomics but don't know if it is”
“I’m a fresh Bhms graduate .. I just want a good job in abroad submitted by /u/mysteriouswoman03 [link] [comments]”
“I am a neuroscience PhD, made the switch to Pharma in Europe a few years ago, first as an industry postdoc and now in a full-time R&D role in Germany. There aren't many practical resources specifically for this transition in the European context, so I've been putting together a guide covering things like CV format differences, networking, and the German job market for international scientists. Before it's finished I'd love to hear from this community. If you're trying to”
“I’m a high school student in the US, and I’m not sure what career I’d want. I’m pretty sure I want to be in a scientific career, specifically a medical one. I think I would do well at a job where I can look at something, and analyze/define it in a report or similar. I’ve considered radiologist and forensic pathologist (medical examiner), but I’m wondering if there are any other, similar jobs. I’m leaning away from forensic pathology, as it would likely require speaking in court - though my count”
“Hello guys! I am a Higher Secondary Graduate (12th done) Pre-Med background student and now want a exposure to academia and research field before getting into university, any suggestions where to start? One of my teachers let me know I cannot publish Research Papers but it's possible to get into publishing review articles. submitted by /u/Samurai-Jack2704 [link] [comments]”
“I'm an Egyptian student. I'm going to start my first year in pharmacy and feel I entered a new world where Idk how to go. What is important in my CV? What should I focus on while studying? How do pharmacy students get jobs overseas? Where do they look? submitted by /u/Dull-Programmer-1205 [link] [comments]”
“Hello Everybody , I want to ask clinical pharmacists how do you find the career and how easy is it for fresh graduates to find a job as clinical pharmacist in a good hospital and ahh one last thing is the salary respectfully respectable And thank you in advance submitted by /u/Beginning_Cheetah978 [link] [comments]”
“I desperately need help finding career that will pay well and aligns with atleast some of my interests, so I know what to work on to lead on to that point. Right now, I am very flexible with languages as i speak English, Japanese, French, and Im currently learning mandarin. (planning to learn more langugaes) I also feel that I am very passionate about being abroad and travelling. Im not so interested in sciences and healthcare.. but i am interested in psychology, entrepreneurship, free lancing,”
“Hi, I'm 28 and at a major career crossroads. I'm looking for advice on jobs or career paths I might not be considering. I know many of us are in a similar boat. I have a B.S. in Biology and ecology and experience in research, laboratory work, animal husbandry, marine ecology, etc. Before finishing my degree, I spent about 8 years working in residential real estate, which is how i've supported myself mainly until now. I've also worked as a bartender and as a music teacher. The fin”
“I'm 27F and I'm at a point where I genuinely don't know what career direction to take anymore. I know I'm very privileged, and I don't want this to come across as ungrateful. I have a boyfriend I love very much, good and loyal friends, a family that cares about me, and a comfortable life, also in terms of $$. But professionally, I'm a mess right now. I was recently fired, and I've started seriously questioning whether the field I chose has much of a future. I have a d”
“hi guys I am looking for some career advice and would really appreciate perspectives from people working in healthcare/biotech finance, equity research, IB, VC, or related fields. I recently finished an M.S. in Biomedical Sciences/Neuroscience (4.0 GPA), after doing my undergrad in neuroscience as well. Most of my experience is scientific/translational Alzheimer’s research, proteomics, biomarker/target discovery, molecular diagnostics, and a couple years working in a clinical molecular diagnosti”
“I am a 23yr girl w no college background just high school diploma . I dream of having a career , where I am able to travel to the Middle East , North Africa and Latin America countries with a High to decent salary … I am willing to go to College / do a course but not for too long though .. Is this idealistic? Can anyone Guide me with any advice ? Really appreciate it 😊 submitted by /u/Bratzbaby01 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, I’m trying to figure out what could be a good next step in my career, and I’d really appreciate some advice from people who have been in a similar situation. I’ll try to give some context without writing my entire CV. I have a PhD in Physics, where I worked mainly on high-power/ultrafast laser systems and complex optical setups. During the PhD I ended up developing a fairly broad technical background: lasers and optics, vacuum systems, basic electronics, instrumentation, experimenta”
“i’m an indian residing in dubai (25-F) , i have around 4+ years of work experience ranging in the automotive industry and travel retail (duty free) and i’ve an ma hons degree from hw in dubai and doing my masters from an australian uni, university of wollongong and im due to finish this december and i mostly touchwood will graduate with a WAM of 80%, i haven’t done any research papers yet and im going to do a research capstone next sem, and i wanna publish a paper as well but can i do it alone?”
“Hopefully this is allowed to post here. I see a lot of questions on here such as "What should I do with my life?" "What career should I choose?" "Should I retrain?" It often helps to ask a smaller question, such as Do I need a different job? A different career? A different environment? Or do I simply need to test a few possibilities before making a big decision? My background is in coaching, education and leadership, and I’ve recently decided to focus solely on care”
“With an MPH, I wouldn’t limit yourself to job boards that specifically say “public health.” A lot of healthcare startups hire for roles like operations, clinical operations, research, customer success, program management, implementation, partnerships, and healthcare strategy. I’d also spend some time identifying early-stage healthcare startups directly and reaching out to the founders or hiring managers. At smaller startups, some roles may never make it to the big job boards. Since you’ve alread”
“Looking for some career guidance! I have a B.Pharm, a Master’s degree, and currently work as a dispenser in the UK. I’m also learning SQL and Python (intermediate level) and want to transition into a career with better growth, salary, and long-term opportunities. I’m open to moving outside the UK and would love your advice: Which countries would you recommend and why? What career paths should I consider (Public Health, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Data Analytics, etc.)? What skills or”
“I'm mid-twenties, studied biochemistry then a master's in drug discovery, and I've worked in clinical data management for about 2.5 years. I dislike the work and the pay is bad. The part I'm actually struggling with isn't the practical side — it's that I can't stop thinking about it. I replay the decision constantly, wishing I'd studied something else, and it takes up most of my waking hours. It's affecting my mood, my sleep and my ability to focus on anything”
“Hi everyone, I'm currently doing my internship in BSc Operation Theatre and Anesthesia Technology, and I'm feeling very confused about what to do after I finish. I enjoy learning in the OT, but I'm not sure if I want to continue in this field for the rest of my career. I'm considering different options like: - Working as an OT & Anesthesia Technologist - Pursuing higher studies - Preparing for government jobs - Switching to a different career if it offers better long”
“thanks for your comment. yeah, l agree with you on that, but the problem is l can’t find anything to do in my country that might give me a real experience on the job field. that’s why l am going to study abroad, so l can get a global perspective on how project management is handled. l just have some free time and search for things to do to gain experience.”
“My qualifications are Integrated Msc in biotechnology and i wanna switch to some other path cuz you guys know biotech is dead here and even jobs in clinical data management doesn't pay you enough tbh even w experience .Like gimme some suggestions of career paths outside biotech and how can i get into that, my interest would be smthg in management cuz i can't code guys!! And tell me like certification courses which have proper lectures and notes in short organised ones like do th”