Job seekers feel stuck after multiple qualifications

“Hi all, I'd love some advice on navigating my career, particularly when it comes to networking and workplace politics. I'm an immigrant Aussie, who got out of a pretty shit situation back in my home country. I'm an only child, raised by a single mum who stopped working when I was in primary school, and when I moved to Australia, I had no family, no friends, and certainly no professional network. I'm envious of people who had someone to show them the ropes like parents or relative”

“I'm 30, based in Turkey, and have been working in export operations and international trade for almost 8 years. I moved into export sales and recently became an Export Sales Lead. On paper, things aren't bad. The pay is decent, and I have a stable job. But I'm getting tired of my current company and the way things are managed, and I don't really see myself staying here for the long run. Ideally, I'd like to move to a bigger multinational with better management, benefits and c”

“I'm 30, based in Turkey, and have been working in export operations and international trade for almost 8 years. I moved into export sales and recently became an Export Sales Lead. On paper, things aren't bad. The pay is decent, and I have a stable job. But I'm getting tired of my current company and the way things are managed, and I don't really see myself staying here for the long run. Ideally, I'd like to move to a bigger multinational with better management, benefits and c”

“I'm from Pakistan and have spent the last 6–7 years working dead-end jobs without really getting anywhere in life. Honestly, I feel like I've just been existing rather than actually living, and I'm tired of being stuck in the same place. I want to turn things around and finally build a career that gives me a chance at a better life. I'm interested in IT, but I don't have a degree, and honestly, I'm not sure which direction to take. I'm willing to put in the t”

“Hello, I am 28F with an experience of 5.5 years in IT Risk Management and IT audit based out of India. Initially started with a big4 post graduation worked in external audits and later switched to an investment banking firm as internal audits. Had to quit it after 1 year due to bad culture and unreasonable hours supporting US times and also arriving at 10am in office. Switched to a UK based Entertainment and gaming company in a management side Audit and Compliance analyst for Hr systems. The wor”

“I've recently started a Project Management degree apprenticeship at a Tier 1 engineering consultancy. I feel lucky to have the job, as the people are lovely and the firm has been great overall. However, I gave up studying BSc Management at Warwick to pursue this route, and I'm worried that I won't be able to have a high earning career in this industry or role. I'd appreciate any advice on how I can maximise my prospects and earning potential. submitted by /u/Parking_C”

“I've recently started a Project Management degree apprenticeship at a Tier 1 engineering consultancy. I feel lucky to have the job, as the people are lovely and the firm has been great overall. However, I gave up studying BSc Management at Warwick to pursue this route, and I'm worried that I won't be able to have a high earning career in this industry or role. I'd appreciate any advice on how I can maximise my prospects and earning potential. submitted by /u/Parking_C”

“What should be my endgame? Just to give a short context about my career. I studied Bsc in business management from a UK based university and then postgraduate in financial economics. However, my career is a pure copywriting and digital marketing based on 9 years with SEO and 360 marketing. Currently I'm running marketing at the head level for a fmcg company, it's sort of a fixed plus variable venture which I took up because it spoke to me. Anyways, I have helped many small businesses to”

“So I've been into insurance Operations for the past 4 years and now I feel like I'm doing the same set of work daily and nothing brainstorms me now I feel like I'm stuck I've been trying to apply to many roles from the past 1 year but nothing is working submitted by /u/ssshhhrrruuutttiii [link] [comments]”

“I'm 34, and I'm trying to make the most consequential career decision of my life. Given my background, constraints and strengths, what would you seriously consider if your goal was to maximize both long-term earning potential and career sustainability? I'm 34, live in the Netherlands, and currently don't work. Two years ago I burned out, and it turned out there was a lot more going on underneath that than I had admitted to myself for years. I'm doing much better now, but I&#3”

“I'm 34, and I'm trying to make the most consequential career decision of my life. Given my background, constraints and strengths, what would you seriously consider if your goal was to maximize both long-term earning potential and career sustainability? I'm 34, live in the Netherlands, and currently don't work. Two years ago I burned out, and it turned out there was a lot more going on underneath that than I had admitted to myself for years. I'm doing much better now, but I&#3”

“I feel that for the past 4-5 years I have been only disappointed with the choices I made in my career. I am in EU but come from a developing country in Eastern Europe. I started from the bottom and worked my way to a corporate job working in sales (tenders and proposals). My path actually is not bad but I have been job hopping more or less because I always get demotivated or a toxic environment and I just can’t continue literally my body says stop. I know I have to solve this personally but yeah”

“I’m feeling very stuck, hopeless and unsure of what to do. I had to take a career break for family caregiving and I now have a four year gap on my resume. I’ve been working with a reverse recruiter and it’s not going well. I’m doubting if my resume is even positioned appropriately. I do not have confidence in her approach, so I’ve been leaning on AI. My background is in corporate/internal communications and I have 15+ years experience at insurance and financial services firms. I think a career c”

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“Hi, I'm working for my current company for the past 4 years, this was my first job out of my masters. I was a foreign student coming from not wealthy background therefore I had the pressure of finding a job and I had too much anxiety about job market (which became even worse since then). It was a stressful period for me for many reasons therefore I accepted the first job offer and didn't look for any other. It wasn't my first choice as work field but to be honest the company was nice”

“I recently completed my MBA in Marketing from a Tier-2 college, but unfortunately didn’t get placed. Now I’m confused about what I should do next. Should I focus on getting a job first, learn some new skills, or consider doing another course/degree? I’m interested in marketing and sales, but I’m not sure which skills I should actually learn or what career path to choose. If anyone has been in a similar situation, what would you recommend doing? I’d really appreciate some honest career advice. &#”

“Hi everyone, I’m looking for some honest, practical career advice because I feel like my career has been progressing in terms of salary and experience, but I still haven’t developed a clear core role/specialization that I can build my future around. My background - BSc IT - MBA in Marketing - Maersk – Business Analyst (2.5 years) - Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) – Assistant Manager / Business Analyst - Currently – Executive Assistant to CEO at Saurashtra Freight Pvt. Ltd. What I actually did in these”

“I know finding a job seems frustrating in the real world. Your university may not teach every skill you actually need for a career, or what skills companies are actually looking for. I'm in the same boat as you — graduated from a commerce background and had no idea what to do next. So what did I do? Decided I needed to learn some new skills, and ended up doing a marketing course. If you're someone who wants to learn or upgrade your skills, a few things I'd genuinely suggest checking”

“Basically spent the first 7 years of my career happily employed as a entry-level -> senior financial accounting analyst for a F500 company, basically coasted as a relatively mediocre accountant who enjoyed a decent work-life balance and salary for a HCOL city. CPA-eligible, but never bothered to get the license. Have no public accounting experience as well, just good-ole corporate accounting. Story is now that I got laid off in December, took a few months of funemployment, weighed going back”

“Hi all, I’m at a bit of a crossroads with my career and could really use some perspective. I’m 26 and just finished my master’s in marketing. I also have a bachelor’s in business administration. I’ve been working full-time in IT support for the past two years while completing my master’s. My current job is actually quite good. I don’t dislike it, it’s stable, and I’m making €2,200 gross/month. I could definitely see myself staying in IT long term, so it’s not a case of desperately wanting to lea”

“Hi everyone, I’m looking for some honest career advice because I feel a bit stuck and I’m not sure what I should do next. I have around 9 years of experience in B2B technology marketing, but my job titles and most of my experience on paper have been around content writing/content marketing. The problem is that I have actually been doing much more than just writing. In two of my previous/current companies, both of which were startups, I was involved in building the brand and marketing function fr”

“I think I’ve reached a complicated point in my career. I have a Bachelors in cognitive sciences and a few small minors in social history, etc… I recently completed a health certification (well, about to). The issue is- there are no jobs. I interned at the hospital (allegedly that was hard to get into) and applied for a job for that said company. I have some office experience, speak 3-4 languages, and have more healthcare work experience. That didn’t seem like enough. All the jobs openings, or at”

“Some background about my situation: I’m 27F, recently finished an accelerated bachelor’s--> master’s program in accounting while working full time (first degree is in psychology, but never worked in that field), and am now debating whether or not I should spend the next 1-2+ years studying for the CPA exams while working. Almost everyone in the accounting field says that the CPA is worth it no matter what because it adds credibility and makes job hunting easier. The thing is, I just spend the”

“Honestly feeling a little lost about what to study to get a job in this job market. The job market feels overwhelming and there are 100 things people say we need to learn. If you’re already working in tech, what would you tell a fresher to focus on for the next 3-6 months? submitted by /u/National-Farmer2474 [link] [comments]”

“Hiiiii!! I am working in hospitality industry for 3 years already. I was actually planning on resigning due to small amount of salary, however, browsing and seeing the offer of other hotel with the same position, makes me want to change career. I really believe that hospitality industry don't pay that much, I really don't know what career should i switch and basically, yes, I am scared. any advice please submitted by /u/gvriri_ [link] [comments]”

“I’m 35 years old and honestly feel stuck in the middle of my career. I have a decent job, a lot of work experience, and I’m willing to work and go back to school. The problem is that I genuinely don’t know what direction makes the most sense from here. I currently work for a large insurance company in back-office operations and have been there for about 8 years. I’m a senior rep in my department and consistently one of the better performers on the team. Most of my job involves processing annuity”

“I’m 35 years old and honestly feel stuck in the middle of my career. I have a decent job, a lot of work experience, and I’m willing to work and go back to school. The problem is that I genuinely don’t know what direction makes the most sense from here. I currently work for a large insurance company in back-office operations and have been there for about 8 years. I’m a senior rep in my department and consistently one of the better performers on the team. Most of my job involves processing annuity”

“I'm 25 and I have a discounted graduation, currently pursuing a new degree. to complete my graduation it will take more than 2 years, Currently looking for a job as a fresher I'm seeing a few posts linked in for Developer Role, they're mentioned as internship and no salary and one year Bond, Should I join or I am searching from last one year still I did not get any job and very confused I don't know what to do can you guys guide me what to do please any career guidance for me ple”

“I’m 29F and feeling quite lost career-wise. I’d love advice from people who have been in a similar situation or successfully changed careers in their late 20s. I have a BSc & MSc in Psychology, but never ended up pursuing the clinical route. After graduating, I moved into Customer Success and have now been doing it for around 3 years, across both small SaaS companies and a large CRM/tech company. I started out in Amsterdam, have been living in London for a bit now but will move back to the N”

“26F, Digital Marketing Manager in India — feel stuck between "doing well on paper" and actually going nowhere. Need honest outside perspective. I'm a Digital Marketing Manager (in-house, manufacturing brand) with about 3 years of experience. On paper, I have decent proof of work — generated 3,500+ leads through Meta Ads for my current brand, got promoted from Social Media Manager, picked up Google Ads and GA4 certifications, helped set up a lead-qualification system with our sales”

“I'm 51F, PhD and two other grad degrees in interdisciplinary humanities. I just finished up the last year of a term-limited FT NTT visiting role, and this fall I started a 3/3 adjunct position at one of my alma maters (for whom I also taught a long time ago). Without making this post too long with a lot of details, I find that my quality of life in terms of work/life balance, workload, busyness, stress, and commute have all vastly improved with this change. In many ways, I have found somethi”

“I’m currently working in the insurance industry, at the headquarters of a large insurance company, in the Automotive Underwriting Department. Recently, I completed a Master’s degree in Mechatronics, which is actually the field I’m passionate about. The problem is that I’m now completely unsure about what to do next. I’ve been trying to find an opportunity in a more technical/mechatronics-related field, but I’m struggling because I don’t have any professional experience in the technical field. At”

“Hey everybody i have done a bachelor's in management.i haven't joint master because here in our country(Nepal) you do bachelor in management you do not have as much difference i have a job which is not taking me anywhere salary,promotion is preety much constant since i joined.so i really need your advice what to do further in career,suggest me anything take a course either technical or non-technical change a course,any area anything recommed me anything thats helps in career,earning that”

“I’m 25yo, living in Portugal, and I’ve been working since i was 21 after doing my bachelors degree in a non big 4. I’ve always had a goal of having an international career and earlier this year I received an offer to join a big4 in Luxembourg. I declined. However recently they called me saying there’s a new opportunity and that they really liked me and would love to have me there. The thing is, I’m really afraid to go. I’ve been the last 4 years in the same company where I’ve grown a lot and whe”

“Long background story short in May I moved in to my partner's home to a very rural area. The nearest town is 45 mins away. I left a prestigious government administrative job and took a private sector job with a huge pay cut. Turns out that job was incredibly toxic and I had to quit for my own mental health. But I didn't secure a backup plan before doing so, so now I've been without work for a month and my savings are quickly dwindling. I've decided I need to move for more prospec”

“I completed my BA in 2023. After that, I joined a paramedical course but left it after around 2 years. Now I’m really confused about what to do next. I want to build my career in the IT sector, but I’m not sure which path is realistic for someone from a non-CS background. I’m considering: AI Engineer Generative AI/LLM Engineer Software Developer Data Analyst Or any other IT role you’d suggest I’m willing to learn and put in the required time. I just don’t want to make another wrong career decisi”

“I am in my mid-20s, and I have three (3) degrees: (1) Master of Public Administration, (2) Bachelor of Science in History, and (3) Bachelor of Science in Political Science. I have worked in mental health, local government, and other nonprofit development. I worked on or volunteered for federal, state, and local political campaigns (approximately 5-8). I make more than the average mid-20s-year-old, but I work two (2) jobs. I don't intend to complain or sound ungrateful-- I have been fortunate”

“I’d really appreciate some honest career advice from people who have successfully moved into well-paid jobs with good work-life balance. I’m 26 and currently based in the UK. I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Psychology and around 7–8 years of experience across psychology, healthcare and social care. My experience has included: Working with children and young people Family services and assessments Psychosis/mental health services Criminal justice/offending services Drug and alcohol rehabilitat”

“I’d really appreciate some honest career advice from people who have successfully moved into well-paid jobs with good work-life balance. I’m 26 and I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Psychology and around 7–8 years of experience across psychology, healthcare and social care. My experience has included: Working with children and young people Family services and assessments Psychosis/mental health services Criminal justice/offending services Drug and alcohol rehabilitation Adult learning disabili”

“I’m 28 and have worked 2 professional jobs post grad (bachelors in marketing). I worked as an internal wholesaler for financial services for 3 years and then pivoted into leasing/property management. I’m making the move to Denver in the next year for my husbands job. I just don’t know what interests me. I’m looking at the job market and there’s so many jobs but I feel like there’s something wrong with me for not being interested in anything. The job I work now I barely do anything which is reall”

“I'm currently working in IT Department In a small ( Rod ) Organisation. I got offers to work in Consultancies but I rejected them as I want to continue in this stream. There is no one to guide me and I don't have any idea how to shape my career. So please help me guys... How's IT Job market out there?? I came across one Desktop Support Role Job should I try that?? If I got that Job then what next? Or should I continue in this field and try for Networking roles? submitted by &#3”

“24M with undergrad in marketing & economics and grad degree in marketing from a good Canadian University. I hated my masters, because maybe i was doing it in a foreign country and i just knew nothing about the local brands and the economy and was not sure where things would apply. My masters basically killed my morale for some reason. I just did not like how i passed it and graduated. i forced myself through it unlike my undergrad that i really liked. its been months i have graduated and i h”

“I have been in the job market for nearly 10 years now post graduation. Started off as a Management Consultant, transitioned to Financial & Regulatory Compliance, the Strategy & Operations and back to Financial & Regulatory Compliance. In the 10 years, I’ve been laid off twice due to company wide cost cutting. One of the hired me again after 2 years. I get great feedback from my peers and managers such as Great team player, smart, objective, etc. The only boss who gave me constructive”

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“Hello everyone, Some background first. I completed a BS in Business and Hospitality management and started working in a hotel in the UAE at 22 although I had planned to change my career path. Around that time my parents were going through some financial troubles. This "forced" me to stick with my job at which I was luckily making enough to help my parents out, live well, and save. After 3 years, I managed to round up a good amount and made a wrong move by quitting my job. I went back t”

“Ok, for some context, I'm in my 2nd year of pursuing a degree in robotics engineering. Seeing the state of workplaces and available jobs after graduation, I already knew that inorder to get a good headstart after getting my degree, it would be good that I get a few internships and some full/part time jobs so I can get some experience on my CV/resume rather than entering into work life as just a fresh graduate with no experience. I did an initial internship as a CAD intern in 2nd year, then d”

“I honestly have no idea what to do anymore. I have spent the last 2.5 years managing my family's supermarket business, but there's no real growth or future for me there. I have an MBA in International Business from UAE, but I'm struggling to turn my education and experience into an actual career. Now my UAE visa expires in just one week, I don't have another job lined up, and the pressure is honestly becoming painful. I feel mentally and physically exhausted and completely stuck.”

“Hello, everyone. I'm recently going through a career crisis and I don't know how to handle it. I'm dealing with so much stress and uncertainty at my current job that my dissatisfaction is causing big toll on the work environment and it's hurting me deeply as well. I graduated from Industrial Engineering almost a year ago and I've worked in HSE for an almost 4 years now. It's my first ever job and I never really had any particular interest in the matter, it was just what I”

“I'm 26 with a spouse and young son, and I have until Tuesday to make a decision that feels a lot bigger than just choosing between three jobs. I'm trying to balance money, career growth, stability, transportation, and actually being present for my family. I'm hoping people who have been through similar decisions can tell me what I'm not seeing. Option 1 — My current utility locating job I currently make around $20/hr and, somehow in the middle of everything going on, I just recei”

“Hi everyone,I'm 25M and looking for some genuine career advice from people working in the UK. I came to the UK to study a Management degree because my family strongly encouraged me to come here and pursue management. Honestly, management was never something I was particularly interested in. My real interest has always been electronics, technology and technical work. Before coming to the UK, I had some technical experience in India. I worked in a networking company in Level 1 support”

“30F, creative industry, UK. left a good job after 2.5 years (i wasn't growing/learning much and there wasn't a progression path for me there) for a similar role at a bigger company, with the view that i'd be learning about a different part of the industry and growing overall in my job role. i'm 2 months into the new job and....i don't think it's working out. i dread going to work, the people are nice but i find there's a lot of pressure from management, and the overal”

“I'm 24F from India and honestly I don't know what I'm doing with my career anymore lol. Bachelor's in Industrial Management, about 2 years now as a Supply Chain Analyst at a small consulting firm. I've actually done a decent amount of stuff. Inventory/replenishment analysis, dead stock, supplier performance, built some Looker Studio dashboards, AppSheet automation, sales analysis. Worked on inventory worth crores and found some real optimization opportunities. On paper it doe”

“I’m 32, South African, and in a senior tech role at a large global financial company. I also have a BCom Investment degree and the CFA charter. My goal is to move overseas and build a career where both my investment background and technical experience are more relevant. My manager and his manager says there is verbal support for an overseas transfer next year, but nothing is in writing yet, and the formal process may only start later in 2027. At the same time, the company is hiring replacements”

“24M from Rajasthan here I completed a 4 year integrated BSc-BEd degree three years ago and I'm still honestly confused about what to do next. the problem is that even though I chose Maths and Science, I've never really been interested in Physics, Chemistry or Maths. my Maths is also very weak. I've always been more inclined towards subjects that involve reading, memorising and learning rather than numerical/problem-solving subjects. Unfortunately I chose Maths and Science largely bec”

“I’m in my mid-30s and trying to figure out the best direction to take my career. I feel like I have experience in several different areas, but I’m having a hard time figuring out how to put everything together into a career with good long-term growth and pay. I recently earned my bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. My current job is in case management, where I manage a caseload, communicate with clients throughout the week, help them work through barriers, connect them with services, ma”

“26F. Graduated early in 2020 with my Bachelors of Business Administration in Management. I didn’t get any internship after college, did not get a job applicable to my degree. Long story short, took the entrepreneurship route and joined my family business as well as started my own with my husband on the side, in the trades. I currently work for my family business in the trades and it’s super toxic and I don’t get paid a livable wage, and I want to leave ASAP. I regret not getting a job with my de”

“I'm tentatively looking for a new position, but lack confidence in knowing exactly what I am searching for, what level of responsibility I should be shooting for, and exactly what type of role I would be best suited for. My current role is one where I have to do absolutely everything - and as such I don't specialise in any one area. But I am extremely organised and a very quick learner. In essence I think I need to sit with someone for some general career guidance and advice. I'm not”

“I’ve been trying to leave my job in property for over a year and I’m getting nowhere. I really don’t enjoy it anymore and desperately need a change. I’ve got nearly 10 years’ experience across customer service, sales, client management and some business development. Alongside this, I create fashion content freelance, use TikTok Shop as an affiliate and have some hands-on social media/content experience. I’m very creative, good with people and always full of ideas, but I have ADHD and get bored e”

“I’ve been trying to leave my job in property for over a year and I’m getting nowhere. I really don’t enjoy it anymore and desperately need a change. I’ve got nearly 10 years’ experience across customer service, sales, client management and some business development. Alongside this, I create fashion content freelance, use TikTok Shop as an affiliate and have some hands-on social media/content experience. I’m very creative, good with people and always full of ideas, but I have ADHD and get bored e”