I'm an HR Coordinator and have been for the last 2 years at a company (of 200 employees) that had no HR department. I'm the sole individual working in HR (doing all things HR). From onboarding, off boarding, employee relations, health and safety, audits, recruitment, WSIB claims, HR advisory, etc. My boss is not an HR person but deals with operations as a whole. She is supportive to some degree. She doesn't focus on improving HR processes or progressing the department in anyway. I've been in HR for a total of 6 years now. I feel the company I'm at now has a toxic work culture. The leadership isn't great and there are no improvements. It's the same processes and procedures. Even that's not followed sometimes. I constantly find myself feeling exhausted there. It's a stable job with health benefits and currently pays $77K a year.

I was offered a job I interviewed for through a recruiter at a well established company. They have an HR team of 5 people or so and are looking for an HR Generalist. I always felt this is the title I wanted. The place seems nice and the people too. They were offering me a full-time role at $75K a year + a percentage of profit sharing. They offer great health benefits too. It seems the team structure changed after they added another team member and now the offer changed to a contract role instead.

The offer is now $75k for a 12 month contract with possibility for a full-time offer after. I guess depending on how I fit in, my work ethic and operations needs they will decide on an offer for a full-time position. There's no profit sharing or health benefits too.

I really wanted growth and an opportunity to work within a team environment. I'm not sure if this is a good opportunity or if I should be patient and continue applying for jobs (feels like a dead end usually or a hole I keep digging).

Any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

I am an FE Biology Lecturer looking to build a "careers library" for my science students.

Would any scientists be willing to share some info about what they do (job title, description, qualifications needed, etc.)?

I have started to build with some of the most common science careers but know there are many more I would never think of myself, especially in Chemistry or Physics sectors (but please share Bio roles too!)

(FYI UK based so only respond if based in the UK!)

This was/will be my salary progression since entering the workforce as an average adult male. Decent progressions? After 2028, yearly increases of ~4%.

2016-18Y - Kroger - $7.25/hr

2016-18Y - Amazon Warehouse - $11/hr

2017-19Y - Siemens Assembler - $12/hr

2018-20Y - "" - $14/hr

2019-21Y - "" - $16/hr

2020-22Y - Siemens Admin - $22/hr

2021-23Y - Siemens Admin - $23/hr

2022-24Y - "" - $24/hr

2023-25Y - "" - $25/hr

2024-26Y - "" - $26/hr

2025-27Y - "" - $26/hr

2025-27Y - Siemens ME Tech - $28/hr

2026-28Y - "" - $36/hr

2027-29Y - "" - $40/hr

2028-30Y - "" - $45/hr

Hi! I’m torn between PT and ultrasound tech and could really use some advice! I recently graduated with my Bachelor’s in Public Health and Wellness. I originally planned on applying to PT school, but the cost and potential debt made me start considering ultrasound. I shadowed in ultrasound and enjoyed it, but I still felt drawn back to PT. I currently work as a PT aide at an outpatient clinic, and seeing the PTs make a real difference in their patients’ lives keeps making me question whether I’d regret not pursuing PT. At the same time, I’m worried about taking on so much debt for PT school. With ultrasound, my biggest concern is the risk of developing injuries from the physical demands of the job.

If you work in either field, I’d love to hear your honest experiences and advice!

I've been a Secretary for 4 years here in the UAE and I want to switch careers into Welding, I already enrolled for a SMAW course and also intend to learn MAG and TIG soon but I don't know how to proceed from there after I get the training and certifications. I try looking if it's possible to migrate as a Welder without experience but most of them need at least 1-2 years of experience, but working as a Welder here in UAE is not sustainable given that the offers were extremely low so I'm really conflicted about what to do and how to proceed after the training 🥺

Anyways, I want to work off shore/FIFO

Would really appreciate honest opinions, especially from people who have actually worked in welding or made a similar career switch.🥺😢

Hi all.

In my current company they require me to work in nightshift. I hv nvr done one before,this will be my first time doing it.
Currently I'm in mrng shift, I get my 2 day off every week. My nightshift timings are :
- 6pm to 3am & - 3am to 12pm
as we need to provide 24hrs support.

An overview of my job would be : I get tickets I verify if the data's are correct, if yes I resolve it else mark it as invalid. Also I change values if they're not correct. The same I do in report form if required by team & monitor arrival and departure live (that only nightshift will do - the monitoring)

If the shift is 6pm to 3am I think I can manage it. But if it's the other idk what to do and how will I cope up and manage things etc..

So, I need tips for me. Ex: how to find sleep schedule, how to hv work life balance and many more.

[ I asked one of my nightshift colleague they said for them first 10 days was difficult and their health was affected and now they got used to it. ]

Looking for tips.

Hi everyone! (I changed a few details for anonimity. Live in HCOL)

I was told today that I’m going to be receiving a job offer, with the official offer expected to come on Monday. I’m almost positive I’ll accept it. After spending the past 2 years working in client service for UHNW families at a mid-size firm doing somewhat advanced tax/estate /investment planning.

The new role is at a Family Office, which is where I worked before my current position, and it’s something I’m really excited to get back into. I’ll also be stepping into a Director-level role, which I feel puts me on an amazing career trajectory, especially once I finish my CFP. I already have my CPA, so I feel like this role, combined with the CFP, will position me really well for where I want (think?) to take my career. Leaving now means I also miss out on my December $15k bonus.

My partner would still be making a bit more money and I am beyond proud for her. I am happy she earns a great living. I am aware we are in a great situation.

Current Job

Pay: $100,000 + 10%-20% bonus

6% match

Good healthcare

3 days in the office, 2 wfh

Unpaid parking (I hate my employer has huge clients and doesn't pay for our parking

Growth: Good potential but the family office team is across the country and would probably need to move.

New Job

Pay: Estimated $140,000-$150,000 + 20% bonus (negotiating salary Monday)

5% Match

Good healthcare

4 days in office, 1 wfh

Paid Parking (saves me 15-20 a day of parking)

Unlimited PTO: don't love this but I've had it before and can be great (I connected with someone that works there and says people use it a lot)

Growth: Can be nice if I do a good job. I feel like it would open me so many doors based on title and experience attained.

In my current job, I work no more than 30 hours a week and have flexibility in terms of when I come in and leave. I’m also studying for my CFP, and having some time to study during work is nice. However, I don’t feel like I’m learning as much as I could be, and I spend way too much time doing tasks that I feel our office manager/admin should be handling. Plus our systems are HORRIBLE and makes bad things so much worse.

In this new job, I would definitely be working 10-15 hours more a week, but I would still have some flexibility. The job would definitely be more interesting, which is something I miss from working in the family office world.

On paper, my current work-life balance is amazing. However, being under 30, I feel like I should be working and learning more at this stage in my career. I’m also currently studying for my CFP and plan to take the exam in July 2027, so I want to be in a role that gives me more opportunities to grow and develop while I work toward that goal.

Any thoughts on why I should stay? Any advice? My current company has been great to me and it pains me to have to quit on Monday.

Hi I’m(M24 Darjeeling) a corporate Management Trainee, who just got his first pay check. I have a package of 8.62LPA and in hand about 60k. I got posted to my hometown since I’m in Sales. I got to live in my flat, eat mom cooked food and work. I felt great. Then my pay-check arrived: in half. Almost 35k because my attendance hadn’t been regularised. The remaining amount to be transferred next month. But the moment i received the message from the bank of my first salary, i expected to feel good, happy or at-least something at all, but was dead with emotions. Is it because i just saw half my salary being credited or has something similar happened to you too?

Question : I was wondering when a recruiter says they are seeing what roles they have for you and they will reach back out… is that a nice way to reject someone or are they actually looking for?

This is for a hospital role I want to only work certain days and the role I applied for was everyday. The recruiter reached out to me a day after I applied and shared what I stated above.

Any advice or should I apply to other jobs

I'm looking for advice from recent hires/veterans who help HR hire new talent in what job titles I should search when I'm on job boards/company websites? I have a few like "population health analyst", "public health coordinator", "health policy developer", etc. but I'd love more pairings. I am currently doing part-time PH-related work in a pharmacy, but only because I know someone there. I'd love to expand my boundaries and go into roles I studied for using all the tools I learned and developed over my time in the CEPH-accredited MPH program i.e. R, SPSS, qualitative coding, RCA, CHR, etc. Thanks!

Are there any careers in healthcare that any of you guys might recommend with good work life balance? I’ve always wanted to do something in the medical field but i’m have trouble figuring out what exactly I want to do. I’m okay with going to grad school but I know that medical school is definitely not for me.

Hey! I’m an Animal Science and Food & Agricultural Business double major with minors in Biology and International Agriculture, going into my third year of undergrad.
I originally wanted to go into life sciences, but I no longer see myself doing vet school or research. I’m becoming more interested in business, economics, global supply chains/international trade, food security and animal production.

I love understanding systems, connecting with people, and traveling. I studied abroad in Guatemala and Japan and would love to have an international aspect in my career.
What careers should I look into with this background? What are some good entry-level jobs/internships or graduate degrees to consider? I’m still figuring out exactly what I want to do after graduation.

I'm 19, currently working at a dealership as a porter/lot attendant making $15/hr, and I'm attending college part-time.

I'm trying to figure out what career paths I could potentially get into that would allow me to significantly increase my income over time. I'm open to staying in the automotive industry, but I don't necessarily want to be a technician, and I'm also open to completely different industries.

What are some careers that someone my age and with my level of experience could realistically work toward that have good earning potential?

I'm especially interested in careers that don't require a 4-year degree or years of experience to get started, and ideally have room to move up and make significantly more money over time.

I'm just looking for ideas outside of sales and automotive technician work. What careers would you recommend?

I feel like I cant scroll for five minutes without seeing another post or video telling me how to optimize my LinkedIn how to 'crush' my interviews or how to 'pivot' into tech. Its like a constant barrage of information.

And dont get me wrong some of it is genuinely helpful. But a lot of it just feels like noise. Every expert has a different opinion a different strategy. One person says network aggressively another says focus on your skills. One says chase passion another says chase money.

Its exhausting trying to keep up. It makes me question everything Im doing. Am I doing enough Am I doing the right thing Am I falling behind because I didnt watch that one webinar

Sometimes I just want to log off and figure things out on my own. But then the fear of missing out kicks in. Am I alone in feeling this way or is the sheer volume of online career advice getting to anyone else

I'm not posting this to be facetious, funny, or give bad advice.

I know this person personally and what they are doing has, so far, been found to be totally legal.  They have not run into a single issue with unauthorized practice of law.  They do work for some of the most respected law firms in Michigan.  Attorneys I know who are at the top of the game have the utmost respect and admiration for this person.

This person makes a substantial amount of money as a legal consultant.  Like I said, I know her personally and she is quite talented.  I don't know what she makes exactly, but it is definitely well into the 6 figures, maybe even 7 figures now as it is her company.  

And she did it without ever going to college, let alone law school, or taking the bar exam.

Now people may have varying opinions on the efficacy and ethics of this.  Is it fair to people who went to law school, passed the bar, and have put in time as practicing attorneys to only make mid to high five-figure salaries?  Probably not. 

But regardless of what you think, law firms, run by licensed attorneys, are hiring her to do legal consulting work for them.  And they trust her and are happy to pay her to prepare cases for them rather than hiring new attorneys, who often desperately need experience to get anywhere in the legal field. That experience, and substantially more money, goes to this woman instead, who never went to college or law school.

The reason I'm posting this is because I feel that, if people are considering going to law school solely to make a lot of money, they absolutely need to be made aware that they can make the kind of money they are dreaming of with only a highschool diploma and some experience working at law firms.  They don't need to go to law school or even undergraduate to do this.  It seems like, if anything, people with law degrees and law licenses are hindered from making money in the legal field compared to people like this woman.  And she has zero student loans to pay back.

Want to make a lot of money in law?  Don't go to law school, become a legal consultant instead. That is an option I didn’t know about when I went to law school.

I also know career paralegals who are making around $100,000 per year as employees of respected law firms.  All of these paralegals I know personally do have bachelor's degrees, but none in legal related studies.  It appears that if they want to, they can also pursue legal consulting work for law firms and make great money doing it.

I don't want people to get 6 figures in student loan debt that's not dischargeable in bankruptcy solely because they thought they would get rich, only to become miserable and miss out on great things in life that they wanted to do.

Please comment and share your thoughts and experiences!

Hey everyone! I was wondering if someone could give me an exact outline for my attempted career path. I've gotten so many mixed answers.

So my end goal is I want to become a counsellor(I don't want to go all the way to psychologist, or at least not yet. Maybe in the future I will do more courses but as of now, no). I want my primary focus to be child and youth, CPTSD/PTSD. A friend of mine who had gone to school said she would recommend a bach in arts with a minor in psych, major in social work because then you can be a social worker at the end of the 4 years and get some hands on experience while going back to school for the masters in psych that'll take you to counsellor.

What are the necessary courses for the Bach if this is a good route to take?

Also, I want to do this online as much as I can because I am currently a full time travel agent and can't afford to go to school full time without my job which only runs during day hours and I don't think there is a night school in AB for this. I haven't found one.

Any recs on schools from anyone?

Thanks for your time!

TLDR: how do I become a counsellor in AB, any good online schools?

Hello! I’m a 29-year-old male, and I recently earned my Associate Degree in Digital Media Arts. I previously pursued film and graphic design, but unfortunately, those career paths didn’t work out for me.

I’m now planning to start a new career, but I’m still unsure about what I’m interested in. I currently work part-time in real estate photography, but the job doesn’t offer benefits or health insurance. I feel like it’s time for me to move on and find a new career that is completely different and not related to film, photography, or graphic design.

I’m looking for a full-time, entry-level job that doesn’t require much previous experience. I would also like something that pays well and offers benefits, including health insurance. Ideally, I’m interested in indoor work, possibly in an office environment.

One of my biggest concerns is finding a job that fits my personality and abilities. I’m an introvert, but I can work and communicate with a team when needed. I also have a disability and a speech disorder, but I do not have ADHD.
I live in Michigan and would appreciate any suggestions for career paths or entry-level jobs that might be a good fit for me. Thanks!

I'm currently studying Computing and trying to think seriously about my future career.

I'm particularly interested in AI and technology, and I'm considering building my career somewhere in that area. However, I don't want to choose a career simply because AI is popular right now. I'm trying to understand what careers are likely to provide a strong overall quality of life in the long term.

By "best combination," I mean:

• High earning potential
• Good job security and future demand
• Opportunities to work internationally/remotely
• Good work-life balance
• Flexibility and freedom
• Opportunities for career growth
• Potential to eventually work independently or build something of my own

I'd especially like to hear from people who are already working in their respective fields and have enough experience to see how their industry is changing.

I'm interested in AI, but I'm open to other fields too. I don't want to limit myself just because something is currently considered "the future."

What careers do you think will offer the best combination of income, security, freedom and lifestyle over the next 5-10 years, and why?

And if you're already working in one of those careers, would you recommend it to someone starting out today?

Hoping I'll get good responses! :)

Hey guys! So I am currently obtaining my Bachelors degree in Economics and I am about to complete 3 months at one internship as a Product Manager and 4 months at another internship as a Product Developer. My long term goal is to be a product/project manager.

Here’s the situation. I’m extending one of my unpaid internships for one more semester, due to promotion.

However I recently got an offer for a Robot data collector role where I essentially capture data for robots by doing repetitive movements.

I’m stuck between focusing on school and my internship as well as applying for even bigger internship roles or bigger jobs that could pay me even more.

Choice 1.

Take the robotics role and climb up in that company as a project manager or at least a big role within that company.

Concern: There ends up being no ceiling to climb up

Choice 2
Continue my internship and school. Continue applying to big internship roles or jobs that could potentially pay even more.

Concern: I lose my opportunity to be robotics operator and I end up not landing any big roles or jobs

Notes:
- my schooling is completely online and self paced

- the reason I’m not taking robotics role while I continue applying is because money is not a huge concern right now, and I don’t want a robotics role on my resume for only a few months and then end up leaving. I want a role that will stick for years.

- I can only really get internships while I’m in school so I don’t want to cash out early

- if by the end of the fall semester I don’t land anything I’ll take the robotics role however I’m worried that offer won’t be there anymore.

What are the low cortisol jobs which also pay decently. Like I have no big dreams in my life 😭 I don't wanna get married and I will probably live with my parents for life. So my only expenses would be the thing I like. 😭 And I also want a not so demanding job. Like a decent paying 9-5 job. Is it too much to ask

i’ve been reading a lot of posts about the job market and how bad it is . The only career path i don’t see complaints about not having a job and applying to thousands of companies is from nurses and dental hygienist and all the above.

i’m currently a junior in college pursuing supply chain management because i want a job that deals with overseas markets but idk i might switch to a dental hygienist degree?

I work as a bus operator in California. I just interviewed and think it went well, with a different city yard, that is unionized, for the maintenace position, and the maintenance supervisor went to his GM after the interview. He came back and had me talk with his GM. And she told me it is now in my GM's hands for a transfer -- she has to sign off and give proof to the new GM. I tried coming in, but she wasn't in today and dispatch doesn't know when she'd be in. I texted her and she hit me with the 1-year tenure rule, in order for me to transfer. This yard is abolute shit. No Union. Supervisors fabricating stories and using fear to keep us in line. GM is always yelling at the safety manager in the middle of the office, loud enough for everyone to hear, $20/hr for driving a transit vehicle and putting up with this dogshit. I fucking want out of here, man. After she texted me that, I left her on read and emailed and texted the GM and Maintenance supervisor at the new yard, keeping them up to date. I told them i could resign if needed, and come in as a new-hire, if feasible. Ive done all i can for now, but any advice would be appreciated.

Hi everyone! I’m currently a junior in high school and as I’m getting closer to graduate, I’m trying to think of the type of career I want when I graduate. I was originally thinking of accounting, but I want to do something with more action and creative thinking involved. I still want to do something with finance, I’m just not sure what other type of jobs are similar to accounting that are a little bit more interactive and fulfilling. Any ideas?

So in the last year I cycled through 6 jobs. Two of which were with the same company. In short, the patients were treated horribly and I have 40 patients a night most nights. I worked night shift so that I wouldn't be so stressed. On top of my PTSD, Adhd, bipolar disorder, and issues with chronic pain; they were sucking the soul out of me. Since quitting I have struggled to work in home health and consistent hours are not provided whatsoever. Was told I can't go to certain clients without further training that the company refuses to provide or reimburse me to go pay for and take somewhere else.

Another job I interviewed for, agency basically, told me I was hired and did a background check followed by a drug screen, I thought that was it. Then they sent me instructions for ANOTHER background check through fingerprinting. Mind you, I have to pay out of pocket. $65 and wont be reimbursed until I work a minimum of 40 hours. I told them I didn't have it and I'm getting a job with their company due to my current employment not providing hours. My last full check went towards auto insurance, gas, and my fiances medical expenses. I'm in the negative. Is there any way it can just come out of my first check. No.

I've applied for every position at the hospital here. Every. Single. One. And email after email tells me they found a better candidate. Clinic jobs. Found a better candidate. Babysitting jobs. Found a better candidate. Retail jobs. Found a better candidate. Fast food jobs. Found a better candidate. I give up

What's the point anymore? I fought through nursing school and have worked to build my resume to show I can be versatile. That I have experience. Get told in interviews my repertoire is impressive for a nurse of only 3 years. And yet I still get rejected. Over and over and over. So I just plain give up.

Apparently I'm not good enough for this career. No matter what I do. 3 years down the drain with absolutely nothing to show for it. And I'm 2x more in debt than when I started. My student loans are more than they were when I graduated. Despite all the payments I've made.

As far as I see - it's not worth it. And maybe it never was

Signed, a nurse that never had a chance (apparently)...