Graduates don't know what career to pursue
27 posts across 2 communities in the last 30 days; 78% from r/careeradvice.
“i’m so lost idk how do people even live life like idk what to do at 30…40”
“i just turned 21 and i desperately want to go back to college but i don’t know what to major in at all. i would love to work an office job or work remote. is there anyone who likes their job that could tell me what they do and the qualifications they had for it?”
“I am a junior in High-school and its getting to a point where my parents bug me every day on my future and what do to with my life. I am incredibly indecisive about this, I legit have no idea what I want for myself in the future. I don’t have a huge burning passion, the only…”
Several posts express confusion and uncertainty about career paths after graduation. Individuals feel lost, lack direction, and struggle to find fulfilling or stable employment, often questioning their degree choices and seeking guidance on next steps.
SOURCES (28)
“i’m so lost idk how do people even live life like idk what to do at 30…40 submitted by /u/Weary_Sentence6869 [link] [comments]”
The title seays it all! submitted by /u/Putrid_547 [link] [comments]
“i just turned 21 and i desperately want to go back to college but i don’t know what to major in at all. i would love to work an office job or work remote. is there anyone who likes their job that could tell me what they do and the qualifications they had for it? submitted by /u/jungkookie97_ [link] [comments]”
“I am a junior in High-school and its getting to a point where my parents bug me every day on my future and what do to with my life. I am incredibly indecisive about this, I legit have no idea what I want for myself in the future. I don’t have a huge burning passion, the only ambition ive ever had is to travel the world (which isnt possible without that $$) I like playing video games and watching TV shows and making stuff with editing software on my phone but i’m aware that thats unrealistic to w”
“i have good grades not super good but no degree gets you a job anymore im lost submitted by /u/TailorQuiet3681 [link] [comments]”
“Hi there, im 20 years old (M) and im currently struggling to find my path in life. I know thats young but I don't care about people who say "Im X person who didn't find Y until I was Z years old!" I don't want to hear that. That advice feels like waiting for something to fall into my lap. I go on the internet every day, exploring these hour long search rabbit holes of things I could possibly do, and every day its inconclusive. Im currently in a two year music program, becau”
“I’m really struggling to pick a career and need to figure it out asap submitted by /u/Few_Plenty_6444 [link] [comments]”
“Im 20 unemployed, and i still dont know what to do, i have ideas and things i like but i dont actually know what career i want to persue, i do have work experience but not alot, im deciding if i want to go back to school or not as well. I dont want to just jump into something. Seems like ive only made the wrong decision so far. submitted by /u/THERIZZZLERR [link] [comments]”
“I graduated three months ago with a degree in Business Administration, and honestly, I still have no idea what I want to do career-wise. When I chose Business Administration, I mainly chose it because I didn’t know what I wanted at the time. I liked that it was broad and wouldn’t limit me to one specific career. I never felt particularly interested in any of my classes, but I always worked hard, got good grades, and usually took the lead in group projects because I cared about doing well, even t”