Students Grapple with Career Path Choices
10 posts across 6 communities in the last 30 days; 30% from r/careerguidance.
“Hello, I am 2nd year student pursuing Engineering, I could expect only 6lpa at the end of final year. I thought of preparing for UPSC as I like Civil services, but the problem is there is a lot of uncertainty and I am really scared about layoff in software tech. My main concern…”
“I’m 18F from India and honestly, I’m pretty confused about what I should do with this one year. For the past few years, I was preparing for JEE { for those who don't know Jee is an entrance exam for top engineering colleges in India} I gave it everything I had there were days I…”
“Bhaiyya I am very confused I am from a lower middle class family. I am getting a tier 3 govt college/university (i can't afford prvt) Should I go for cs(i am interested in) but have fear of constantly job decreasing due to ai. Or should I go for core branches for gate and govt…”
Multiple posts reveal students struggling to decide between engineering and economics, or seeking guidance on leveraging their skills after unique experiences like working at the World Cup. They are weighing options for higher education and career trajectories.
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“I am a senior in high school choosing which field to major in, it’s going to be either of these, I have that decided. I just can’t choose which. For those who majored in either of these, do you have any regrets? Would you choose…”
“Hey everyone, 21M, I’m currently in my final year studying economics (graduating this December) here in Bengaluru, and honestly, I've hit a bit of a roadblock. I had a few backlogs in my earlier semesters, and looking at how competitive core economics/finance paths are with that background, I'm thinking of exploring other options. Travel and tourism has always been something I’m genuinely passionate about. I’m the designated planner whenever friends or family travel—I actually enjoy sort”
“Which is more recognised? Which is important for what type of energy etc submitted by /u/Willing-Tear2383 [link] [comments]”
“Hi I'm 20 yrs from Myanmar. Due to the political case in my country I dropped out from since 2020. Now I'm gonna go to japan for work but I still have a dream to become a architect. But I don't know where to start with. I already passed N2 level japanese. I heard that japan architecture degree don't really work in other country. people said u should find where u want to study but I search every uni around the world but there are so many and don't know where should I focus. Sh”
“So, lemme explain you my dilemma. First of all, I am doing my degree in Physics with minor mathematics from a central university of India. I am currently in the first semester and I am loving it till now. But, I belong to a financially poor family and being a solo child with unhealthy parents, I do have a lot of financial responsibilities. Not immediate but y never know what will happen in the very next moment. So I do have the option of pivoting to a good level engineering college in India, it&”
“Hi there, I will go to IESE in January for my Winter Exchange. I have to pick electives (Strategy, Finance, IT, Economics concentrations preferred). Which ones do outgoing/2nd year students or IESE alumni suggest the most? submitted by /u/StillAssist9457 [link] [comments]”
“Considering I have no interest in both what should one take? Pls tell I'm from India and I just passed 12th with science (should I peruse engineering from tier 2 college or finance from tier 1?) submitted by /u/Ok-Attempt-4667 [link] [comments]”
“Hello, I am 2nd year student pursuing Engineering, I could expect only 6lpa at the end of final year. I thought of preparing for UPSC as I like Civil services, but the problem is there is a lot of uncertainty and I am really scared about layoff in software tech. My main concern is: -> If I prepare well from 2nd year itself, what are the chances I might get selected, my friends say it's lot more uncertain. -> If I prepare for job, job market is really bad and I don't have a lot of i”
“Please Help If You Have Proper Knowledge 🙏🏻 submitted by /u/Ironman1808 [link] [comments]”
“Currently I'm in 12th pcm + CSE, preparing for mhtcet as JEE us out of league. Heard About gpt 6 astra, it already bolocked my half of the careeres which I had thought about for ex cyber security. I'm just thinking to take a risk for merchant Navy and study for IMUCET. Life is hard guys, you have to make tough choices even in situations when there's no guidance. Will love to hear all your opinions..... Thank you 🌹🌹 submitted by /u/crayon6767 [link] [comments]”
“Hey everyone, I’m a 2025 Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) graduate sitting unemployed with a year gap—mostly spent preparing for competitive exams and M.Tech entrance tests while waiting on government job notifications that never opened up—and I’ll be completely honest that I feel totally overwhelmed because I lack industry-ready technical skills right now. Sitting at home without a routine is causing serious anxiety, so I urgently need to pick one private industry track and build”
“Hello everybody, So I currently completed 2 years in ECE at Carnegie Mellon , and I am between 2 options. Either I stay in ECE and risk the unstable job market today especially with possibility of no internships or I completely pivot eat the cost of wasting these last 2 years ( and low gpa 3.2 or so) and do pre med and also risky with gpa hit but have to restart what does everybody think? submitted by /u/UnderstandingIll4122 [link] [comments]”
“I’m 18F from India and honestly, I’m pretty confused about what I should do with this one year. For the past few years, I was preparing for JEE { for those who don't know Jee is an entrance exam for top engineering colleges in India} I gave it everything I had there were days I studied 10–12 hours and genuinely tried to make it work. But after all that effort, I still couldn’t get the results I wanted. At this point I am genuinely tired of it man. Whole journey, no matter how much I”
“Hey everyone, I'm confused between choosing B.Tech CSE, B.Tech Robotics & Automation, B.Tech Mechanical, or B.Pharmacy. My main priorities are: 1.High salary & fast growth 2.Job stability 3.Good scope to work abroad (US, Europe, Japan, Australia) 4.Something I can enjoy too A few questions for seniors & working professionals: Which of these 4 gives the best return on investment (ROI) in India and abroad? Is a direct B.Tech in Robotics better than doing CSE/Mechanical and”
“What should i choose Btech CSE(cyber Security) or Btech Robotics and automation? Im totally confused what will help me in future to get settled in abroad. submitted by /u/susubumberb [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, I'm looking for some help and guidance. I completed my B.E. in Engineering from a Government College in 2020. After graduation, I dedicated myself to preparing for the UPSC examination. Although I cleared some stages along the way, I couldn't secure a final selection. Realizing I needed to switch my career, I decided to enter the IT industry. To improve my skills, I completed a 6-month CDAC PG-DAC diploma and learned Java, Spring Boot, SQL, React, and related technologies. I”
“Hey all, I'm a first year Electrical Engineering student doing a double degree with a Project Management masters. I'm stuck deciding between three paths and would love to hear from anyone who's been in a similar spot. Context: I enjoy both engineering and finance, but I don't want to be doing hands-on technical/field work for my whole career. I'm leaning towards infrastructure investment (asset management side, think evaluating toll roads, energy assets, that kind of thing),”
“Hey everyone, The thing is, I'm genuinely interested in cybersecurity, but I also don't want to make a decision that might limit my career options later. For some background, I'm already familiar with Linux and enjoy working with it. I've done a few small projects like: Setting up my own NAS/file server Working a lot in the Linux terminal HTML & CSS A bit of JavaScript and Python I'm planning to learn on my own throughout college as well. So, which would you recommend: CS”
“Bhaiyya I am very confused I am from a lower middle class family. I am getting a tier 3 govt college/university (i can't afford prvt) Should I go for cs(i am interested in) but have fear of constantly job decreasing due to ai. Or should I go for core branches for gate and govt jobs. Or should I take loan of 4-5 lakh and go to a prvt colleg in NCR submitted by /u/Livid-Gur5754 [link] [comments]”
“I am a 3rd year (5th sem ) BSE student in an asian country so can't change fields now since I am already 23 and there are no major minors in my country rather a degree you choose at the start... So I am wondering if I am not that good at software engineering maybe by the end of the degree(or simply the job market stays hat it is rn) what can I start learning or maybe a certification thats not related to IT and is employable and like a decent field (have only 2 years tho would like to finish”
“Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a dilemma and would really appreciate some advice. About 6 months ago, I got an internship through my college placements. The offer mentioned that I could be converted to a full-time employee based on my performance. The stipend was ₹25k/month. Now that the internship has ended, instead of offering me an FTE, the company has extended my internship for another 6 months with a higher stipend. They still haven't confirmed whether I'll get a full-time role af”
“I took a drop for JEE but didn't get the rank I wanted. Right now I can either join a tier-3 NIT or go with MIRAI. Honestly, I'm not obsessed with the college tag. My main goal is to learn AI properly and get good opportunities in that field. MIRAI seems to offer exactly that, but it's also a new college, which makes me hesitant. Would you take the safer option with an NIT or take a chance on a newer AI-focused institute? submitted by /u/AltruisticStill9534 [link] [”
“Guys is it wise to choose AIML...i think cse graduates have too much upper hand than a pure AIML graduate submitted by /u/ZealousidealTap2639 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, I'm looking for advice from engineers who have made a similar transition. \## Background \- B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) from NIT Calicut. \- Around 2 years of experience in product companies. \## Current work \- I'm working on cloud-managed networking products(switch , access points) at an MNC. \## My work involves: \- Linux-based networking products. \- C based agents running on networking devices. \- Device discovery and monitoring. \- Production”
“Kis branch ke liye jana chiye ei or eee ? submitted by /u/Cultural-Claim-5568 [link] [comments]”
“I have to choose between doing graduation in civil engineering (most probably from an NIT) and Integrated Economics (B.sc and M.sc, most probably from BASE). Seeking advice here because I'm really confused. I prepared for JEE hoping to get CSE. Since I didn't make that cut, I'm now confused whether to switch to Economics or stay in Engineering field. Thank You to all the advisors in advance:) submitted by /u/Quick_Telephone4198 [link] [comments]”
“For context I climbed the hospitality chain to the point in the Food and Beverage GM for a large ski lodge, I’m recognized for being good at what I do. I have a great resume with unique experience. So I got sent as a travel support specialist for concessions for the World Cup, it felt great and is an awesome note on my resume. I’m great with operations logistics and the administrative tasks around them. The downside is my degree was in an unrelated field and I moved out of state a day after grad”
“I’m trying to choose between an offline BBA in Business Analytics at Lucknow University and an online BBA in Business Analytics from Amity. My impression is that Amity offers stronger industry exposure through internships, webinars, seminars, alumni networking, updated coursework, and placement support, while Lucknow University mainly offers the traditional on-campus college experience. For those who have studied at either institution (or recruited from them), how accurate is this perception? Wh”