I’ve always been super interested in anything medical and the medical field.

2 years ago something traumatic happened which caused me to develop a phobia of needles and any large amounts of blood.

I am hoping this phobia would become manageable through therapy, or enough so that it won’t affect my career.

But now I’ve been having some new questions

Is there a career in the medical field that I can do that has minimal contact with needles and large amounts of blood?

These past few years my focus has been on doing nursing, but I’ve come to the realisation that maybe my phobia and anxiety would be too much to continue with this career.

I’m currently doing AIN nursing assistant. My next step was to do a diploma in nursing which would make me an enrolled nurse.

My question is- what other career options do I have? My main focus would be the medical field- BUT as long as the job is helping people emotionally, to feel comfortable when they are struggling is my main priority.

It’s seriously fucking with my head. Please help. I am in Australia. Sorry if you see this in other places, I’m trying to get as many answers and advice as I possibly can.

i’ve seen a few job postings regarding window & door sales 100% commission in my region. Seems pretty lucrative. I’m curious if anyone has ever worked in this industry and what is the average salary you would make ?

Hello

Would you know someone working in Marsh Asia please ? I have an interview coming up and it is very important for me to get some insights about the work culture etc.

Essentially, I am meeting some senior people and I am told MMC in Asia is a political landmine. I need to understand the political landscape well so I dont speak the wrong word to the wrong guy. Very important to know the power dynamics as my role will be hugely exposed to that.

Thank you

Hello, I'm 22 years old and in my first year in community college. I did go to a trade school for yoga therapy to become a licensed therapist and that did not work out for me. I am now in school for CSI work and that too is not working out for me because the working conditions are not something I could work with and it is not high in demand in my state. I'm at a serious roadblock as to what I want to do next. I have a career counseling advisement meeting next week. I really do enjoy writing and I love American Justice and Criminology but I need a good career that will be fulfilling and something I can stick with. I'm sorry to dump this all on to anyone who is currently reading this. I have no one to talk to personally about this. Is there any good careers around writing? Something that hopefully will not get replaced by AI? Perhaps a reporter or freelancer? Something I can do with my skill? I looked into a Court Reporter but was unsure about that. Any tips as to who I can talk to or just some experience from anyone here?

I m a btech first year student in 1st sem and i want to choose a path so i was thinking to choose btw these two as dsa/development is becoming saturated,

So kindly tell which option is better. In terms of future scope,packages and everything?

Feel free to give advices nd suggest better options to build career in apart from these.

I am 28, studied MBA and then a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Innovation & Digital Marketing. From New Delhi, India. Work with Data and Analytics org that services F500s. Before you think I must have had opportunities line up for me due to the MBA, I must confess, I did MBA from a bad college. But without that degree I was barely employable.

I have always worked in content, and off shoots of content. Social media strategy, copywriting, campaign management, and currently do content strategy for data and analytical products.

Have total work ex of 4.5 years, three of which I spent in social media marketing and now in data product strategy.

This role requires building adoption plans for analytical products, starting with scoping and planning for what kind of content collaterals will we develop to help the TG get excited and aware about a complex data tool. Think - videos, ebooks, one-pagers, playbooks, cheatsheets, cue cards. Post which I write for the mentioned collaterals. I also write UX Copy but not extensively.

It’s a unique role but it is heavily reliant on content and right at the edge of product management. The niche nature of it makes it hard to lay down a path for development.

Now that I have been in it for a year, I need to know how to plan for the next 18 months. I am confident of my ability to produce engaging and informative content, although I would love to do better at that. Beyond which, I am confused - what are the skills I need to hone? Should I take up product management, I have no tech skills, so that will be hard. I am genuinely curious about comms, content, customer experience and UX.

What is it that I can focus on in the next 18 months to do better at the current role and also set myself up for success as I enter the mid-career years?

Hi I'm immigrant from Asia 37 years old, living in los angeles for 3years now. Got my green card month ago. I was thinking after I got my gc I will study in medical field like nursing or CNA, but after I m reading all the struggles and difficulties(like standing long hours, emotionally and physically exhausting..i have sciatica, and.even pay is not enough etc) in a nursing job I'm chicken heartened, I feel like it s not for me. How can I find what I lm passionate about. I been doing nail artist job since I came los angeles, now I'm tired, emotionally draining, feeling stuck, lost, started hating what I'm doing now, Monday to Saturday working in dusty dirty environment doing same thing everyday. I m reading and watching my numerology and some astrology that s WHy I thought caring nursing, medical field is good for me, but now I'm in doubt.

I really don't know what to get into as everything seems geared towards the young just out of highschool groups. What do people like me do that didn't have their lives together in their 30s and need a career. Is warehouse work all that's left for us? I have time currently that allows me to return to school but what is a career that will take someone once I get a degree at my age? Am I overthinking it?

I’m potentially starting some third sector roles soon, to try help out & gain experience, I was just wondering since I’m looking to graduate next year from uni, when coming to higher paid job roles/grad roles how accepted or recognised is working as a third sector volunteer, and would this still be seen as worthy job experience when applying for a role i.e business/office roles?

I’m 18 and currently in college for Electronics Engineering Technology and not enjoying it at all. I did a technology/computer/electronics engineering course in high school and enjoyed it which prompted me to take this program. But about 3 months in, I’m not enjoying it at all. I’m not interested, unmotivated and the work load is getting to me. I’m not sure where my skill set exactly lies in but I know I can handle physical work and don’t mind the grind which is what led me to looking into trades. Plumbing was one of the trades on the list and my school has a program that will help me become a licensed plumber in 4-5 years. Essentially it’s I become an apprentice for about a year, go do an 8 week in class part and rinse and repeat 3 times then I write my exam and I’m a licensed plumber. But my only worry is that I have no prior experience and am worried if I’ll like it. I don’t mind physical work, don’t mind getting my hands dirty, not the smartest but can understand most concepts and had good grades in high school but I am not the type to sit and study outside of school. Just looking for some advice from anyone who is/was in a similar position or any plumbers that can give some words about the trade.

I've been in my current role with mostly the same team for almost a decade now.

I am about to switch into a new role that utilizes some of my current experience and some of my recent education, but will be a change and a heck of a learning curve.

I am anxious because I know my role and team so well - I'm prepared to feel very unsettled but I know it will be difficult after being the "expert" for so long.

How do I make sure I succeed? Can anyone here share a similar story and how you adapted after such a long time?

Hello, I am a 17 year old male senior in high school, and I was wondering if I were to become a mechanic, and get an mechanic degree, what jobs would I be able to get, other than just a car mechanic.

I’m 34f, and have previously had a career in audiology. I’m a wife now and really want work life balance, and have the ability to go part time. I want to work, but all audiology jobs are full time. I’m looking for advice for a career change that would utilize my skills but be part time. I don’t want to work full time anymore.

Hi there, I am in marketing and have been for over 7 years. I started this route via a level 3 apprenticeship and have since made it to manager level for a large but locally known company.

However, what I would love to do is work for a major brand, like one of the social giants or internationally known brands for example.

However, despite years of management and marketing experience, every time I put my CV forward for marketing (both executive and managerial) positions offered by blue chip companies and international organisations I get rejected immediately.

I don’t often struggle to get interviews for other jobs, but whenever it’s a company such as any of the social media companies, charities etc. I have no luck?

Do I need a degree to appeal to them even with all this experience, would that be the only missing link that these companies expect as a must have?

I need some advice. I am 46 and have been working with the same company for the past 24 years. I am a company representative, basically manage all the communication between the company and our main supplier. Also translate legal documents. I was pretty happy with my job until the pandemic.

We started working remotely after the pandemic. The office was moved to a remote location that is very close to the home of our general manager but it is 2 hours drive for me. I was called back to the office after the pandemic but I requested that I work remotely due to office being so far away now. They said "okay" to this request but this is where everything went down.

Basically I work from home but my colleagues cut all the communication with me so I am usually clueless about what is going on. My main connection from the supplier always contact me for issues but nobody at the office told me that there is even an issue. They also sometimes contact the supplier behind my back but I always end up being informed because our supplier cc me in their responses. Since I have been their main contact for the past 24 years, they give me more info than my colleagues do. I have one particular colleague who I know is turning the management against me, he wants a guy from his team to replace me. He managed to convince the management to send him and his guy to the meeting with our supplier in another country, cutting me out of the picture. I did not even know there would be a meeting until my contact asked me why I wasn't coming.

I asked for an in person meeting with the management next week and asked this particular colleague and his guy to be present. What should I say? The guy who supposed to replace me is not really good for the job, he needs to brush up his language skills. He often misunderstands what is being said and has very little experience and horrible communication skills so they are about to make a big mistake. Of course I do not want to lose my job too. I do not even know how to look for a job, it has been so long since I looked for jobs. My age would be an issue too.

If I have low grades and want to be a 3d prop artist, do the grades matter or effect employability or not?

even with a LOW gpa?

I am a senior in high school unsure of what I want to do in life. I know that next year I will be attending college, yet I do not know where. Going through high school I always wished that there were pieces of advice that people told me. For instance, which classes to take that are both enjoyable and beneficial academically.

I am a solid student. I am top 10 in my class, of about 400, in GPA; I have like a 94th percentile SAT score I believe; and I am pretty good at soccer. Math is my best and my favorite subject, and it’s always come super easy to me. I have also enjoyed computer science, though I feel as though many of my peers outperform me in it.

All this to say, I need someone to share their experiences on the career search. I’ve always thought that medicine would be a good career choice for me, since it’s a fulfilling job, lucrative, and the course work for it is mostly just a TON of memorization (which is just how hard you work). If someone who in anyway relates to me has any advice to give I would be so grateful.

Clarification: I am not looking for someone to tell me what career I could do. I am really just asking for someone to tell me what they wish they were doing at my age.

Edit: I got my timeline incorrect, I was hired 4 months ago, not 6!

For context, I was hired at a company about 6 months ago to train under my current supervisor to inevitably replace her when her retirement comes this December. However, the past two months she has made every effort to make me look incompetent at my job. Everything ranging from intentionally telling me incorrect information then scolding me when I did exactly what she asked, calling me out/ correcting me in mass emails with other colleagues to try to make me seem stupid, she stopped actively training me 3 months ago and then blames me when I ask too many questions, etc.

I found out not long ago I am pregnant, so I feel like I can’t just up and leave and find a new employer as I’m pregnant so I highly doubt anyone would be willing to hire me right now. I’m at a loss! If I lose this job I lose my health benefits.

I’ve basically cried every single working day in the bathroom at least twice a day. I’ve had enough. I’ve sat down with her, and I even sat down with her boss about it and nothing has changed, as a matter of fact it’s only gotten worse.

I simply don’t know what to do. I have no one to turn to.

Btw I work in HR so I unfortunately cannot take this to HR as my boss would be the only one I could formerly take it to.. yeah

Any advice??

23F, Sydney permanent resident. I recently graduated with a Bachelor’s in Applied Commerce (Accounting) from TAFE NSW. I’m currently working casual hospitality but want a stable, career-focused role. My only relevant experience is a 7-month internship at a small public accounting firm focused on tax services. I also have certifications in Xero and QuickBooks, but I haven’t had a chance to practice using them, as my internship focused on admin tasks and lodging tax returns using assistant software.

I chose accounting because I liked math in high school, but I don’t feel passionate about it. I’m introverted, so I thought accounting might suit me. I’d prefer not to stay in the hospitality or retail industry permanently and want to explore better career options, though I’m also unsure about committing to a 9-to-5 corporate job. While I’ve been looking at graduate roles, most require 1-2 years of experience, which is tough as a fresh grad.

I’m also unsure which area of accounting to focus on, since it’s a broad field. I have basic Excel skills and found management accounting easier than financial, audit, or tax accounting.

For context, I enjoy staying in to read webtoons, watch anime, and explore skincare, makeup, and fashion. I’m also into fitness and going to the gym. I’m interested in investing but haven’t started yet, as I feel overwhelmed by all the information and different financial gurus online. UGC also interests me, though I’m not confident enough to speak on camera. Ideally, I’d like a stable job with potential side hustles to support myself and live comfortably in the long run.

TL;DR: Accounting grad with limited experience and basic Excel skills, unsure about career direction. Looking for career advice in accounting or similar fields and side hustle ideas that fit my interests. Thank you very much!

I'm a 27-year-old Business Intelligence Analyst with 5 years of experience, mainly focused on automation, architecture, and AI. My title doesn’t really match what I do since I work in a digital transformation team but we come under business intelligence department. We get requests from various teams, mostly to cut costs. My job involves attending meetings, listening to pain points, and creating presentations that lay out solutions, architecture, and resource needs. The tech I use includes PowerPlatform, Python, Azure, UI Path, and AI services. I also handle things like RFPs and enterprise approvals.

When I started, I did a lot of coding and hands-on work, but now it's mostly code reviews and meetings. I enjoy what I do, but I feel like my technical skills are deteriorating. I don't feel ready for a technical interview especially since I lack foundational skills like Git, DSA, and development speed, which are expected at this level. I’ve gotten by on intuition, but it’s a struggle to clear interviews.

I’ve also tried management roles, and I hate them. It feels like it’s all about manipulation, sweet-talking, and overpromising. I'm not good at networking or pretending to understand areas I'm unfamiliar with. It’s frustrating because, in management, it's hard to get people to reveal processes or do things the right way unless you’re willing to fight for it. I got feedback from Amazon/PwC that while I'm technically solid, I struggle with presenting well to business teams.

I’m in a tough spot career-wise and hoping to get some advice from others in management who might have been here before.

I’ve been with my current company since 2016, working my way up from IT support to team leader and, recently, to team manager (managing L1 and L2 teams). This latest change happened more out of necessity after my colleague left, so while it came with a title shift, there was no pay increase. Lately, I’ve been feeling not only stagnant but also frustrated with some of the company’s limitations—like the inability to hire new team members due to hiring freezes and some policy decisions that don’t make things easier for us.

On one hand, I’m comfortable here. I know the people, the systems, and the day-to-day processes. I feel a sense of security and stability, and I have strong relationships with my team. But on the other hand, I’ve started to feel unhappy, especially as a bit of a workaholic. I take a lot of overtime (paid) to cover what we need, and I’m constantly balancing my time and energy between keeping things afloat and wanting to grow.

Recently, I applied for a new management position at another company and have had several interview rounds with them. Things seem to be headed in the right direction, I’m still waiting for the offer, which should come with a pay rise, but I don’t know how substantial it will be. That increase would be the only reason I’m considering this change, but I’m unsure if the money would be worth the potential stress and challenges ahead. The team I’d be joining has issues with structure, and they’re struggling to keep operations running smoothly. They need someone to bring organization and improvements, which I feel ready for, though I know it’ll be a lot more demanding than my current role.

At the same time, my best friend recently raised concerns that this new role could eat even more into my personal time. She’s worried we’ll see each other even less, and while I get her point, I can’t make my decisions based on her alone. She also has limited social connections, which I think plays into her reaction, but it’s hard for me to navigate that pressure without feeling some guilt.

My dilemma is partly about loyalty. I feel responsible for my current team, especially given all the transitions. I also feel uncertain about how my current management might react if I left after eight years. But also, I am concerned if I would be making the right choice in doing this change now.

For those of you who’ve had to weigh loyalty against new opportunities, how did you decide? And if you took on a new challenge, was it worth it?

I appreciate any advice or shared experiences.

IT Support Specialist, Software Developer, Information Security Analyst, Data Analyst, IT Infrastructure Specialist. My work is paying for it, but it only for the school that is qualified with them. I work at Amazon.

Hey everyone, hope you’re having a good day!

I’ll try to keep it short. I’m 24 and currently doing my master’s in Germany. Coming from a developing country, adjusting here—both in terms of career and daily life—has been a journey.

A year ago, I landed two jobs: a student assistant role at my university (lower pay, fewer hours) and a marketing working student position at a startup. At first, the balance was perfect, and I even moved to a nicer place with higher rent because I could afford it.

But a few months back, a full-time colleague joined the startup, and working with her has become a huge source of stress. There’s constant pressure, despite me only being part-time. I have talked with her and my manager, they were both so open and positive, however, it is all same. I don't like working there anymore, literally, I don't enjoy it, and it kinda frustrates me everyday. I know I can try to work on it... Also, the pay there isn’t any higher per hour than my uni job, but I just can’t get enough hours at the uni to match that income.

Recently, the uni offered me more hours, which sounds great—if I quit my stressful job. But still, the uni hours are pretty low in the end, and the uni salary will only cover rent, and I’ll have to find ways to make extra money, like freelancing, which is a pretty uncertain path.

Meanwhile, the startup is growing fast and just got a massive investment. I’m torn: would sticking it out for another year look better on my CV, even if it comes with stress and uncertainty? Or should I take the less stressful path and figure out the rest, despite the financial challenges?

Finding a similar role in Germany without native-level language skills is tough, so I’m really unsure about what to do. Any advice or insights would be super appreciated! I have tried to apply some jobs but it seems like I had a good chance getting that position back then, because I couldn't get any offers from another company yet, and most of the ads are already saying they want C1 level of German knowledge...

Hello folks, I'm a 24 graduate in CSE and as you all know how less the jobs are, I'm considering to go for MBA. Is it right to do Mba right after btech or should I improve my skills and work more harder to gain experience in IT industry for at least 2-3 years and later look for it? Please help Ps- I secured 145 rank in pgcet 24

I (20F) started working as a custodian at a school 2 months ago. I have been offered a chance to work somewhere else, it would be a big step down but I think that I would be happier.

The school I work is one i also when to as a kid and they pay $17 and hour with paid holidays off as well as PTO and sick days and they are a 5 minute drive away (2:30 pm to 11pm with a 30 min unpaid break monday through Friday) However being back in this building puts me back in a depressive place. When I go to clean certain rooms I associate them with not so good events that happened while I attended here. It's also very isolating as I am entirely alone for 7/8.5 hours im here. Also it is a very male job and I can't really connect with the 2 other people I work with not only because they are 15 years older and male but also because they are just a little bit inadvertently exist. During the summer I will be moved over to an early morning shift which would mean I could never see my second shift working husband. It's very boring and Dull and lonely and I am unhappy here but I COULD stick it out.

They new job would be 4pm-12 am with a 20 minute drive. The pay would be $15 an hour with a 30 min paid break they're a 24/7 store. Theres not a 100% guarantee I would work a consistent 5 day schedule. The 20 minute drive would add up in gas and wear and tear. We are also going into winter and drive in winter can be a pain. I would be working with people my age who I can relate to (both men and women) and working in an interesting retail store. I think I'd feel more co.mfortable and I'd also be able to express myself. There's opportunities to learn about new products as well as interact with customers. The person who referred me said that she really likes it there and everyone is pretty nice.

Money is not an issue for my husband and I. We live in a cheap apartment with no debt and we both work. The school job is probably one of the best jobs around where i live, everything else that pays well sucks or is a decent drive away and everything within convenient driving distance does NOT pay well. If I stay at this job and we save money like we have been we could afford to get a house by this time next year. If I go to the new job chances are that we would be pushed back another 6 months to buy a house which would push us into renewing our lease.

There are pros and cons to each but it all boils down to more money less happy or less money more happy. What should I do?

I am a college sophomore currently studying Industrial engineering. I picked the major because It seemed interesting but l've ended up not liking it. I enjoy physics/coding/math but I love psychology. Therefore. I have been pretty heavily considering 10 psych where l'd have to go to grad school. However, I do not want to leave the stem and technical sphere to pursue a psych degree. My counselor told me that I do not have to do psych to eventually go into an 10 psych grad program, so I am instead considering majoring in Csci or data science and adding a psych minor. Any advice on what I should do/how I should design my undergrad would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

In high school i wanted to study literature/linguistics in college, but then I discovered I don't like grammar and writing essays, and that I don't want to teach high school. So I chose business management, but I'm not sure if did the right decision.

In the future I see myself being a college art professor, or teaching drawing workshops, but I don't have enough money to study graphic design, and in my city there isn't an in person art school (in my country it's common to have online college programs). But IDK, some people say the job market for graphic design isn't that good now, and that marketing offer more opportunities. (I'm going to study marketing in Uni) is it worth it to keep going with business or drop out and try to enter in a graphic design course?

Hi everyone! I’m seeking advice on getting into the advertising field, specifically focusing on ideating ad campaigns and working on the creative side. I’ve got companies like Dentsu and Ogilvy on my mind for the time being.

A bit about me: I left my job at a Big 4 firm last year to focus on preparing for a master’s program in advertising/marketing. I’ve been busy with GRE and IELTS prep, so I haven’t been working in the meantime. Now, I am considering this career shift and looking for insights on making a smooth entry into the industry.

I’m particularly interested in understanding what job titles would be suitable for someone with my background. Some roles I’m considering include Copywriter, Creative Strategist, and Art Director.

Any suggestions on breaking into advertising, especially in creative roles? Would love any advice on relevant skills to build, networking tips, or portfolio ideas that might help with companies like Dentsu or Ogilvy. Thanks in advance!

Can someone please just weigh in and give me any kind of advice or opinion?

Hello, I am a 17 year old male senior in high school, and I was wondering if I were to become a mechanic, auto-mechanic, and get an auto mechanic degree, what jobs would I be able to get, other than car mechanic.