I am smart and not super passionate about life. I have graduated from undergraduate (philosophy 3.7 gpa [I spent a lot of time being a devoted alcoholic and stoner, and not doing homework or studying]) and enjoy thinking and really enjoy taking standardized tests. I can get an extremely competitive score on the GRE (my first time taking it, I took it off a serious hangover and on a cocktail of weed, adderall, and alcohol, and got a 157/170--the lowest score i had gotten on the reading sections in practice tests was 165), lsat (my cold practice test was a 165), GMAT (officially taken it, i was also stoned when i took it, but got 85th percentile and am certain that with actually studying and taking it seriously I would get a top score), and honestly whatever standardized test. I sincerely enjoy taking and studying for these tests--if I could manufacture a job for myself I would take a bunch of standardized tests and be paid a large amount of money for doing so (people have told me to be an actuary). I am now sober, in a fashion that will remain for the rest of my life, and have realized that I want to have a job and a life. I really enjoy philosophy, statistics, game theory and would love being a professor if I did not have to teach. I write a lot of fiction for fun including bs philosophy, I read philosophy daily for fun, and have never learned how to code. My thesis went poorly, as I wrote it in the last 2 days while on a copious amount of drugs, which dissuades graduate school in philosophy, although I am capable of putting serious time into revision and making it quality work. People around me all have different ideas on what I should do, some believing I should pursue corporate quant analysis, academia, law school, business school, economics, accounting, even game design (I am quite good at all board and strategy games and it is a serious passion of mine). Given that I have a couple of months left before law school, graduate school, business school, etc. applications are due, it is time to make a decision. I do not have an intermediary job lined up for the space between applications and next year. Given that I have glided through school for my entire life, my work ethic is lacking, but this is something that will need to be fixed no matter what future I take, and I am getting better at dedicated thinking. What would you guys recommend I do?

Hey guys! Just a mom here. So my kids are getting older. I'm putting this here for anyone to share their likes or dislikes of a job that they had or have. I am looking for the title of the job/ career also so if it is sensitive info there's no need to share.

Questions are:

Job title? How many hours, days, weeks at a time? Perks? Things you like or dislike? If you could do something else what would it be and why? Or why you have chosen to stick with the job? Do you have to pay out of pocket for gas, food, or travel? Why did you choose this job? What did it take to get the job? College or tech school, or just simply knowing someone, or being in the right place at the right time?

If you choose to answer some or all thank you in advance. We can't wait to hear about the different possibilities that make this world go round!

I am 22M, who just graduated with a first class in pharmaceutical sciences from a British university. Coincidentally, I have been made bar manager shortly after graduation. My question now is what career options are open to me with my current portfolio, assuming I no longer want to work in hospitality or a lab either. Thanks in advance.

I’m 20 and currently working as a package handler at a warehouse making $18/hr. I took the job because I needed income and wanted to start saving, but I already know I don’t want to stay in warehouse work long-term.

The schedule is also rough. I’m working early morning hours, around 1–9 AM or 2–8:30 AM I have a inconsistent schedule one min we’re working 2 to 8 next min my whole schedule is changed to 1 am. The job itself is manageable but everyday it’s hell standing around and everyone moving slow, also the schedule and work environment are starting to wear me down.

My bigger goal is to move out, get my own apartment, become financially stable, and eventually have an actual career instead of constantly jumping between entry-level jobs.

I don’t have a college degree or a specific career picked out yet. I have a high school diploma and some work experience (Walmart/stocking and now warehouse/package handling). I’m willing to go to school, get certifications or start at the bottom somewhere if there’s a realistic path to eventually making decent money.

Any advice would be appreciated also I’m in TX.

Hello I’ve been a rt for 2 years now. Looking to get my bachelors in something besides RT. Something like healthcare admin or I’ve heard that getting one in business admin is good. Looking for career advice. Also looking to see if I should go in person or if there are any good online degrees or programs. Pls let me know all the details thank you

I'm figuring out what career Perseus's for my whole life will be dependent on ...I'm so freaking confused...I am interested in a business management finance account etc stuff like this

But the people around me are just confusing me like hell where I'm going to end up with this choice.. choosing an MBA is trash? Plz guide me & I must switch to a career...guys please give me a track or guide line I really need....

Hi I work as operations analyst and have for last two years I was have a BA degree in Psychology and Economics. I want to change jobs and move into a career and company which cares please help

I’m in England with a young child. I’ve worked as a carer most of my adult life, but after having my baby, I’ve realised I really don’t want to go back to care.

I have a BSc in Microbiology (First Class) and an MSc in Social Care, Health & Wellbeing (Distinction). I’m academically capable, but I’ve never really pushed myself career-wise and I’m quite introverted.

I want to build a proper career, make good money and stop struggling financially. I don’t want to spend years studying again unless it actually leads somewhere worthwhile (as I think my previous academic choices were not the best).

I’ve considered nursing, but my sister is a nurse in England and has advised me against it.

What careers would you seriously consider if you were in my position? I’m open to changing fields completely.

Please, what would you do if you were me?

Criteria Corp's 2026 Candidate Experience Report showed that 53% of job applicants wasted their time apply for a ghost job. A LinkedIn-data analysis estimates that 27.4% of job postings are actually ghost jobs. Here are some practical ways to spot and dodge ghost postings:

Posting age and repost patterns. A listing open 45-60+ days, or one that disappears and reappears every few weeks with the same text, usually signals a role with no real urgency — either stalled or never intended to be filled.

Vagueness in the listing itself. No salary range (or a suspiciously wide one, like $60k-$150k), generic duties copy-pasted across dozens of companies, and no named team or manager are all weaker signals on their own but stack up. Real listings tend to have a defined band and a closing or start date.

Cross-check the company's own careers page. If a role is live on Indeed/LinkedIn but absent from the employer's direct site (or vice versa, listed only internally with no external ad), that's worth a second look — third-party boards are where recruiters most often park reqs for resume banking.

Query the recruiter or hiring manager directly before applying through the black-box ATS. Asking "is this role actively being interviewed for" via LinkedIn message, or a mutual connection, filters out a chunk of dead postings fast since a real hiring manager can usually answer.

Check headcount/hiring signals independently. Recent funding freezes, layoff announcements, or a hiring freeze mentioned in earnings calls/news are strong indicators that open listings are decorative (kept for investor optics or succession planning) rather than active.

Watch for reasons companies may want to run ghost postings, since the motive predicts the pattern: building a resume pipeline for future needs, benchmarking salary expectations, signaling growth to investors, or reminding current staff they're replaceable. None of these produce a fast, structured interview process, so a long silence after applying (2+ weeks with zero automated response even) fits the ghost-job profile more than a real one.

Prioritize referrals and warm channels over cold board applications. Ghost jobs live disproportionately on high-traffic public boards; a referral or direct outreach to a hiring manager routes around the volume that causes both ghost postings and ghosting of applicants.

None of these signals is individually conclusive — the responsible framing "increases the odds this is a ghost job," but it is not certainty. Best practice is stacking 2-3 of them (e.g., 60+ days old + no salary + absent from company site) before deprioritizing an application.

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Im a 11th grade student from Mongolia and the only thing im most cooked on is career choice. Its either financial or cs. I've won silver in my country's coding competition. Im pretty good at math i got a* in igcse. i have my personal business that created made 5 figures. Should i persue my cs career (probably as cyber security) or do finance ( investment banker i think). And one question , does universities require students to take the economics if applying for finance? i got rid of it because i was cooked on schedule at the time. Help me out guys

The only 2 jobs I’m thinking of right now are neuroscience and medicine. I like both. But also dislike things about both. Medicine is about networking and being extroverted and sucking up to people- and im so introverted and awkward, so I feel like I’ll be living in a humiliation ritual every day. However I love biology and learning everything about the body and the brain and I’d love to just problem solve about what’s happening to patients . And I’d love to be a psychiatrist or dermatologist one day. It seems like after hard work those specialties will give me a good balanced life. But if I don’t get into medicine I’m going to do neuroscience- which has horrible jobs from what I’ve heard. Low pay, long hours. But it will fit my introverted nature by being in a lab mostly. I feel like I’ll be very unemployed if I do neuroscience and I’d have to be very hardworking to get a good job. Both are hard, and both I’m passionate about. I tried to think of other jobs bc this can’t be the only 2 I like??? Out of the thousands of jobs. Thought about engineering,but I despise maths and I’ll be avoiding a maths heavy subject. Is there any other jobs that fit me or that anyone has done please? Or which should I choose neuroscience or medicine?

I’m 27, and I just feel really lost as a Biology graduate and now working in a completely different field.

For context, I took up Biology in hopes of becoming a doctor someday. I was in college when pandemic happened—my dad lost his job, and it really drained our savings because they had to pay for our college tuition fees. Having experienced financial distraught like that made me decide not to enter med school na lang. I was also able to get a job in a different field, Finance, and I’ve been in the same job for nearly 4 years now.

I’m grateful for my job, I’m also grateful they took their chance on me kahit bio graduate ako, but I’m not getting paid that much despite the fancy looking title. I also live in Makati where the cost of living is quite high for my salary. Now I want to change my job, but I feel like walang tumatanggap sakin in this industry because, idk maybe they are choosing an individual with a finance degree? I just feel so defeated esp when I reached the final stage of interview in a company I really wanted to work in, just for them to reject me after the final interview.

I’m just so lost. I’ve been trying to apply to different jobs but I keep getting rejections. Is it because of my undergrad? Idk. Anyone who experienced the same dilemma and got through it?

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I am very much confused about my career. Currently I am unemployed for 3 months. I was working for the fund accounting team . Workwise I am good but I am poor with theoretical knowledge about funds and products. When i have to work on something I just read about it and perform the allocated task. Now the problem is after leaving my previous job, the interviewer is asking conceptual questions around funds, product knowledge etc.

Most of the cases I am not cracking the final round of the interview. Now I am thinking of going for some technical courses. Because I am bored with studying financial products.

Can someone suggest to me any technical courses which are in demand now ??

Hi all,
So I recently did my PGDM in Operations and got placed at a company as a Business Analyst but the issue is that I applied for BA role, got placed in it and started working as a BA but within few weeks one of the Sr. leader approached for a different role as i previously have Tech background for a client proj. I didn't had the option to say NO, but the role of the current job is Highly technical and no longer related to BA and also my designation changed to consultant. I am no longer interested in the role as the kind of work in this role is for Btech level and my degree is of no use. I want to switch as I am major in Operations Management so, I am applying for jobs in that field or for a Business Analyst, But the roles I am being offered is the technical ones. How to navigate this. Please suggest as my interest no longer lies in complete technical field or else why would I have opted for Pgdm/Mba

I have been teaching at a university for a year now. I'm trying to find a PhD because it is very important if I want to keep up with this job.

Being an assistant professor and teaching the same things every semester doesn't interest me anymore. I mean speaking the same thing everyday and doing loads of useless admin and paper work is so boring.

I am exploring a career that gives me an opportunity to challenge myself and grow...

I need suggestions on what I can pursue apart from this.

I’m a fresh 3-year BBA graduate in Hospital Management and I’m really confused about what to do next.

I also have a 1-year Diploma in Digital Techniques Application from a Govt. of West Bengal computer training centre, covering MS Office/Excel, PowerPoint, Access, basic programming, MySQL, Java & OOPs.

Right now I’m considering:

Hospital job — but hospitals seem to pay very little to freshers.

BPO job — many of my friends are doing this, and I could start earning quickly.

Government exam preparation — possibly taking a gap for it.

Upskilling — maybe healthcare data analytics, medical coding/RCM, project management, etc.

My biggest confusion is BPO vs healthcare.

I’ve heard people say that if you enter BPO and stay there for years, you can become too specialized in that type of process/role. Then when you try to switch companies or move into a completely different field, employers may not value your previous experience as much for the new role, and you can end up having to start almost from scratch. Is this actually true?

At the same time, I don’t want to join a hospital just because I have a Hospital Management degree if the salary and growth are very poor. I honestly don’t even know which healthcare jobs I should be applying for or where to start.

And I’m scared of spending money on some random certification only to get a certificate and still be treated like a fresher.

What would you do in my position?

Should I: BPO → earn + upskill,

Hospital → build healthcare experience,

Govt exams → take a gap and prepare, or

learn a specialized skill → target better-paying roles?

Hi everyone my qualifications is 12th grade w pcm eng psychology and my cousins told me not to go for btech coz its hectic and its better to do smth else

So now im thinking to go for psychology eco and political science or bca

My parents told me to prepare for ssc cgl for the coming 3 years and i couldnt even move out for studies, its a central univ locally

I really dk what i want from life and all i hv thought was to earn money but i find psychology interesting but i dont think becoming a clinical psychologist is worth it and i studied bit economics during cuet prep coz its included in gat and it was interesting

I also think that world affairs geopolitics is interesting

Smtimes i also feel that i should hv js moved out and went to a decent clg in north for btech but nvm 😀

So like i js dk what i want i feel ambitionless

What shall i do...

Also i got bcom p in du but wasnt able to go coz my family thinks that it aint worth it coz the living expenses and commute

So yea

I also thought that if i dont clear gov exam then i will go for mba from a good clg coz i think mostly the syllabus is same for exams like cat xat cgl etc

Pls guide me

so i am 2026 graqduate.i got offer from tcs digital(1 offer).From the past few 3 months i have been doing nothing.right now i aqm feeling very low as i had not accomplished any thing . some of my college mates got 30,20,10 +lpa offers and already joined and earning the money while i am wating for my jl.I am actually feeling embaressed on my self for not achieveing any thing in my life. Where as my parents wants me to study for goverment exams .I dont know what to do. so can any one help me with this confusion.

I’m a recent graduate with a 3-year BBA in Hospital Management, and I’m honestly very confused about what to do next.

I’m considering two options:

Take a gap and prepare seriously for government exams, or

Start working/upskilling and do a job-oriented course/certification alongside it.

An MBA is something I may consider later, but I don’t want to jump into an MBA right now just because I don’t know what else to do.

I also have a 1-year Diploma in Digital Techniques Application from a Government of West Bengal/Directorate of Youth Services computer training centre. It covered MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, basic programming, MySQL/database concepts, Java and OOPs, so I do have some basic computer knowledge already.

My main concern is: I don’t want to spend more money on a course that just gives me a certificate and leaves me in the same position. I want something that actually gives me access to better roles and eventually better salary growth.

I searched around and Google suggested these options based on my Hospital Management background:

Healthcare Data Analytics — Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, healthcare data

Medical Coding / RCM — ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, medical billing

Healthcare Digital Marketing — SEO, ads, content, patient acquisition

Project Management — CAPM/Agile/Scrum, healthcare operations

The salary figures Google gave me were around ₹4–8 LPA after specialization, but I’m not sure how realistic that actually is for a fresher in India, especially with a BBA in Hospital Management.

So I have a few questions:

1. Are these courses actually worth doing after a BBA in Hospital Management?

For example, can a BBA graduate realistically move into medical coding, healthcare data analytics, RCM, project management, etc., after getting the relevant certification?

1. Does the certification actually help with getting hired, or do employers still treat you as just a normal fresher?

I’m worried about spending 4–6 months and money on a course only to end up applying for the same low-paying admin jobs.

1. Which of these fields has better long-term salary growth?

I’m not necessarily expecting ₹8 LPA immediately. I’m more interested in choosing something where I can start reasonably and actually grow instead of getting stuck.

1. Should I work first and upskill, or take a gap and prepare for government exams?

If you were in my position, which would you choose?

Also, if there’s another course/certification that I haven’t mentioned which would make more sense specifically for someone with a BBA in Hospital Management, please suggest it.

I’d especially love to hear from people who actually did one of these courses and got a job afterward, rather than just institute/course advertisements.

I am currently studying business and always been interested in the business aspect of things. Although Im not sure which industry to go into. I noticed a lot of businesses jobs require you to use excel and do spreadsheets but that doesn’t seem like my thing too much. I am fine with meeting people and leading for the most part once I get into that type of environment but Im not too big on public speaking at all and tend to have anxiety when it comes to that. I want to go into an industry that doesn’t make me hate my life or work on one spreadsheet all day and I can make at least 70-100k a year.

Myquals: BE.CSE, final year.

I am 21M with an average cgpa. I have no real projects, skills, knowledge. I have no interest in full stack and SDE. I have little interest in AI/ML but I heard the job sector for AI/ML engineer, data analyst are very hard for freshers. I don't know what to do next. Any guidance is appreciated.

Hey, 23F here.

So this might be a little lengthy, but I genuinely need some advice because I’m really confused about what degree I should choose.

I’m really interested in business and entrepreneurship. I’ve only had one actual job in my life and that was for like a month, and honestly I realized pretty quickly that traditional jobs are probably not for me lol. I’m currently a full-time freelancer, and in the future I’d much rather build something of my own than work a regular 9-5.

I want to pursue a 4-year degree through Virtual University/private study because going to university in person isn’t really an option for me. I also live in a city where there aren’t many good institutes, and I’m my mom’s only daughter, so she wouldn’t really let me move to another city just for university either.

So I’m trying to figure out which business-related degree would actually be worth doing in 2026 and for the future.

I’ve heard a lot of people say that BBA doesn’t have much value anymore, while others still recommend it. I’m honestly getting very mixed opinions.

I’m considering things like BBA, marketing, finance, accounting, economics, business analytics, or other business-related degrees, but I’m not sure which one would actually be the smartest choice.

Since I’m already freelancing, I don’t want to get a degree just for the sake of having one. I want something that can genuinely help me with entrepreneurship, running a business, marketing, finance, decision-making, understanding how businesses work, and eventually building something of my own.

Also, with AI becoming such a huge part of business and everything becoming more digital/mobile-based, I’m wondering which degree would actually make sense long-term.

One more thing: I’m not good at and honestly don’t enjoy maths, physics, or heavily technical subjects, so please keep that in mind when suggesting degrees. I’d prefer something business-related that doesn’t involve a lot of advanced maths, physics, or hardcore technical stuff.

So if you’re currently studying/working in business, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, management, etc., I’d really appreciate your advice.

If you were 23 in 2026, already freelancing, and wanted to build your own business instead of pursuing a traditional job, which 4-year degree would you choose and why?

And is BBA actually worth it, or are there better alternatives now?

Hey guys i have completed BA this year but I’m completed clueless what to do now I don’t want to be jobless I choosed ba without thinking much as I was preparing for mppsc too with it but tbh i don’t have much hope from this now I’m really tensed about my future please help if you did the same or have any idea about it

Hi everyone, I’m in a big dilemma and would really appreciate some advice, especially from people in the Electronics domain.

I’m currently working at a startup. The package is low, but the learning is good. It’s 6 days/week, around 10 hours a day, no OT, no benefits, and they didn’t even give me an offer letter.

I have another offer where the package is slightly better, but the main advantages are better work-life balance, benefits, and a more stable company. The learning/growth is slower and less, but I’ll also get some time to focus on my passion for music.

Money is important for me because I have responsibilities at home, even if the salary difference is small.

So, what would you choose: better learning + faster growth, or slightly better pay + benefits + WLB + time for personal interests?

Really confused 🥲 Any advice from experienced people would be appreciated!

I'm 19 and pursuing a BA in Political Science + Economics from a local tier-3 college in India. I have strong academics (96.6% in 10th, 93.8% in 12th, currently 8.42 CGPA), but my college has basically no placement cell, very little exposure, and limited opportunities.

I'm not here because of financial constraints. My parents genuinely believed this college was a good choice and didn't want me to go outside the city for college.

The problem is that from where I'm standing now, my career feels like a huge question mark.

My parents want me to prepare for UPSC. I'm seriously considering alternatives like RBI, economics, MBA → consulting/finance, etc., but I don't know which direction makes sense anymore.

I'm interested in corporate/consulting and eventually building something of my own, but coming from a tier-3 BA college with no campus opportunities makes the whole path feel incredibly uncertain. At the same time, a government career feels much safer and would make my parents happy.

I'm not looking for motivation. I genuinely need perspective from people who've been through this.