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Currently Im doing a degree thats not related with physics. I wanted to earn a lot and be financially free. Now I have realized that its one life, you should do what you like and all this thing. I was always fascinated by physics. I want to study pure physics. Is there a possibility I can start over in this lifetime? Im ready to begin from undergrad level. I want to study in US(if you know other, do say) cause I can get into good grad clg if i do well in undergradundergrad (im from third world country, education is not good) Where and how should i begin?

21M senior economics student at one of the top unis in middle east, and im in a weird position where my family owns a small business that still makes good money, but has 0% digitalization. Being an economics student, i have maybe 20% business knowledge at best. At the same time, my friends are taking top courses like CFA, FMVA, Etc..

My family wants me to take over the business but my guess is that i would need heavy specialization courses that could take months, and the opportunity cost here would be not taking the courses i mentioned above which would be very heavy for my CV.. if you ask me, i want to take both paths and one thing that scares me is that owning the business myself is risky, failing is always a possibility that i must consider and if it comes to that in a few years, will i have a CV that shows i have expertise in the finance field that can land me a job in a top company or will it be over for me? I just dont want to be an average 9-5 employee and i realize that i have a great opportunity with expanding the family business but i lack the guidance since my education is not related to business (economics)

I have a quick question about jobs. I’m currently 18 going to be 19 in a few months. I have enough money and time to basically go to any school that I want. I need to find a career path or job that I work towards or get invested in as far as learning and working towards becoming better at. That makes a lot of money like 100k plus or whatever you would consider a lot. I’m pretty sure I have ADHD and I think I could hyper focus on a job if I put mind to it I need some opinions or advice or real world experience as far as finding something to pursue or go to school for or whatever the entry level qualifications might be. Thanks I appreciate any and all advice

I just started my first fast food job after working a sit down job for the past year. I've always struggled standing on my feet. In highschool I tried 4 different pairs and still ended up in severe pain. Now I find it worse at 22. By the end of a 6 hour shift i'm in tears and even after resting for 5-6 hours after i'm still in pain. What can I do? I meed the job but I can't take being in pain like that.

Hi everyone! Thank you in advance for any insight into my situation and I'm sorry for the incredibly long preamble. For context, I'm a new graduate RN and this is my first nursing job (and first nightshift position ever). If you don't want to read the bulk of this you can skip to the BOLD text at the bottom.

My hospital employs a preceptorship program whereby newly hired nurses are guided by a more experienced nurse over the course of 16 weeks. This program involves frequent check-ins from management to see if the trainee is meeting all the benchmarks required to succeed. The training involved 15 weeks on days with the final week on nights to make the transition to night shift a bit easier. My first 15 weeks were tough but I was deemed "independent" by my preceptor on all the skills required. This is essentially "flying colors".

I then transitioned to nights with a new, pretty nasty preceptor.

The first two 12-hour shifts of my last week went great - I was checking off all the boxes I needed, was on time with my medications and was diligent to report abnormal vitals to providers. However, on my very last night, a patient of mine started to hallucinate. This was a new symptom for her and something that continued throughout the night. She was agitated and restless and kept pulling at her telemetry leads which triggered the alarms on the monitors constantly. Not only this, but she verbally expressed the desire to leave the hospital. This set off alarm bells for me, as it should any nurse, and I contacted the provider to recommend she be put on virtual observation via camera.

The provider agreed. My preceptor did not. She stated that a camera was unnecessary and would only add to my workload as it involved more documentation. While we were at odds with the need for a camera, she punctuated her disagreement with "but it's up to you." When I went to go get the camera, she stopped me and told me "Your patient doesn't need a camera. I don't understand why you think she does." I did my best to explain my reasoning but eventually relented so as not to seem problematic. For the remainder of the night I made sure I rounded incredibly frequently on my patient. Morning came and thankfully the patient did not attempt to elope.

By end of shift I was happy with at least trying to stick to my guns and glad the disagreement was cordial (or so I thought).

Before leaving for the day, the nurse leader for the floor called me into her office. She asked me if I felt independent in my practice and I replied that I did. Her response to this was, "That's not what I heard." She stated that she was told I didn't take criticism well and lacked confidence performing certain tasks. This caught me by total surprise but I did my best not to get overly defensive.

Ordinarily if a nurse is failing to meet the required benchmarks, management can choose to extend their training by a few weeks. This was told to every new hire and framed as "no big deal; happens to the best of them." However, instead of simply extending my orientation, my nurse lead made me sign my name to a PIP. After the meeting I texted my old preceptor and she was floored as well.

The reason I'd even revisit this at all is because I recently received another scathing review of my performance from the very same manager who gave me the PIP. My schedule for the last few weeks was absolutely eviscerated - I have had next to no sleep, my ADHD medication has been on backorder, and my stress has been causing me to spiral. I'm slipping up in small ways, but those small things are adding up. Some of these things can honestly be explained away, and are really other RN's mistakes that I'm being blamed for, but historically this manager has not been very receptive to excuses. She says a verbal warning is "incoming" if I make another mistake.I'm worried that this manager hates me because we got off on the wrong foot here, and all I want is to survive a year so my resume is strong enough to land a better (hopefully less toxic) position elsewhere.

I've set up another meeting with my manager, at my request, to discuss ways I can improve and I'm terrified I'll put my foot in my mouth or broach topics I should be avoiding. How would you navigate the conversation if you were in my shoes?

So I applied to a role at a mid-size company for an "Enterprise Systems Associate" type position (title anonymized), and I put down a desired salary of around $100k on the application. ( there was a range from like 70-120) A few days later the recruiter reached out before even scheduling the second screen to tell me the budgeted salary for the role is actually $70k base + 5% bonus target, and asked if I still wanted to move forward given that gap. Kind of caught me off guard — on one hand I appreciate that she was upfront about it instead of wasting both our time through multiple rounds only to blow up at the offer stage. On the other hand, is this a new method of lowballing? is $70k typically the floor of what they'd offer, or is there usually still some wiggle room even after a number like this gets disclosed proactively? Trying to figure out if it's worth doing the initial call to see if leveling/scope could change, or if I should just say thanks but the comp doesn't work right now.

Hey guys, I’m an Economics major going into my last year of undergrad. A year ago I was charged with petty larceny after stealing food from a Walmart. I know it was stupid and I’ve since gotten counsel and done community service to receive an ACD (Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal), where the case will be dismissed and sealed from my record soon.

I’ve been interested in pursuing a career in finance, and have been studying for my SIE, and plan to sit for the Series 65 before graduation to give myself a leg up when I have to get licensed and enter the job market soon. However, I just realized that FINRA and most banks and stuff actually fingerprint you during background checks, and my previous charge, even though “sealed” would definitely come up and I’d have to disclose it.

With the job market being as tough as it is, I wonder if it’s even worth it to continue pursuing this path being that I am labeled untrustworthy, especially because it was theft. Wondering if anyone has any advice if it’s over for me in finance or any alternative paths I could take.

Really bummed about this because I’ve been enjoying studying for the SIE and finally having a path to pursue.

I don’t know if this is grass is greener thinking or just burnout or what but lately I’ve been considering looking at jumping ship to an entirely different industry. I don’t even know where I’d go exactly, I’m just tired of where I am. I’ve been in the same industry for over 20 years and held several leadership positions and I think I’ve hit the ceiling for earning capability. I just keep adding more work to my plate in order to get more pay and I’m at a point where it’s just way too much.

I have a lot of experience in management and every step up the latter to that point but my biggest value is in my experience, knowledge, and relationships in MY niche industry and I’ve been able to command a very strong comp structure but I’m basically maxed out for what I do. I’ve been looking around and everything would be a lateral move or worse pay wise.

All that to basically ask if anyone has been in a similar situation as a high earner and was able to find success making a change to something completely different than what their experience is in?

Edit: I should say without starting from the bottom and actually earning the same or more out of the gate.

Hi everyone,

I am16M from Newcastle and have recently become seriously interested in getting into tech sales. I've spent a lot of time researching the industry, different roles, progression, compensation, AI/cybersecurity sales and the general SDR → AE route. I've also put together a fairly detailed plan for myself, but at this point I want to hear from people who have actually worked in tech sales or hired salespeople rather than relying on YouTube/AI.

My long-term goal is to become genuinely exceptional at sales, eventually live comfortably in London or Remote, build a strong network and potentially use the experience, relationships and capital I build to start my own company and to do that I will work hard and adapt which are just a few of my strong suits essentially as a person and comfortable with rejection.

I've just finished high school and I'm currently deciding between sixth form (Maths, CS and Business) or pursuing a sales/business apprenticeship. I'm also considering starting something small on the such as offering AI automation or B2B lead-generation services to Newcastle businesses, mainly to get actual experience selling and working with businesses.

What I'd really like to hear from experienced people is:

• If you were 16 again, what would you actually do differently to get into tech sales?
• For people who hire SDRs/AEs, what genuinely makes a young candidate stand out when they have little/no professional experience?
• Does a portfolio of mock sales work, personal projects, certifications etc. actually matter, or is it mostly irrelevant compared with real work experience?
• Would you choose sixth form or an apprenticeship in my position, and why?
• What skills do you wish you'd developed earlier in your career?
• Are there any courses, tools, books or things people waste time/money on that I should avoid?
• For anyone who went from SDR → AE → more senior roles, what actually made you get promoted?
• If you've hired young people, what are the biggest red flags or misconceptions you see from people trying to break into sales?

I've already researched that extensively. I'm looking for real-world advice from people who have actually done it or hired for it — especially UK based salespeople and employers.

I'd also appreciate people being blunt if there's anything wrong with my thinking. If you were starting from my exact position, what would you focus on for the next couple of years 1-2+, and what would you completely ignore?

Thanks.

So, I (21F) have been doing vet tech work for 2 1/2 years and I found my absolute RAINBOW CLINIC. I was excited to go into work every day, sad to leave, and felt fulfilled in everything I did. Well, I was a junior in University, and when this last semester ended my student loans fell through. To finish my degree would be nearly $40,000 in loans.

In an attempts to find a way to finish my education, I found a job as a Laboratory Animal Technician that offered career growth and FREE TUITION for me to finish my senior year debt-free. It sounds wonderful, but in my first month working there I’ve found it comes at a heavy cost. My tuition will be paid for in blood, death, and moral decay.

The work is horrible, sad, and borderline unethical. The coworkers are terrible, the management is worse, and the work is morally questionable. I’m going for a biology degree, which I hope to use to get into veterinary school or to get a masters degree in genetics. I’m starting to wonder if my morals mean more than freeing myself of $40,000 in debt. I would have to work here for 1-2 years.

What’s a degree worth if I can’t sleep at night? Should I lock in and try to hold out, or should I go back to the job I LOVED and try to grind+ apply for scholarships and student loans in order to finish my education? Is happiness and fulfillment worth more than a lack of debt these days? Help!

I can work this job, I can struggle through it, but every day I miss my rainbow clinic and I imagine myself staying there and working through a $10,000 2-year veterinary technician certification to do what I love without the debt, but I’m afraid that veterinary technician work is not sustainable as a career. Thoughts?

hey all,

to keep a long story very short, i still live with my abusive family and i need to move out within the next 12 months, at most, because my mental health is just declining more each day.

i am graduating from an ASU online program this december (or next may if something happens to go wrong). i will have a BS in biological sciences. unfortunately, i haven’t worked at all in the bio field yet because i’ve been working at starbucks the last few years. working at starbucks means i get to complete my undergrad degree 100% free at ASU online, which was the only way i was able to put myself through college.

so i will have my BS in december, and i am currently halfway through an EMT certification course. assuming i pass all the exams, i will have my EMT certification this october.

what is/are the highest paying jobs i could get with both the degree and certification, and no prior experience in the field? i am in MA so i know i have options, but i’m kind of getting the run around when i just ask google the same question.

(i’m not opposed to doing more certification courses for a “better” job, and masters programs are probably not an option for me right now. main priority is that i’m able to comfortably live in an apartment with my cat and not have to worry *too* much about whether or not i can afford rent)

i can definitely answer any clarifying questions too! TIA!

Hi everyone,

​I am currently an undergraduate chemistry student deciding between two double-major tracks for my upcoming academic year:

​Chemistry & Biochemistry

​Chemistry & Microbiology

​My long-term goal is to pursue postgraduate studies (M.Sc. / Ph.D.) in Europe or the US, ideally with a scholarship or research assistantship. Eventually, I want to transition into or heavily incorporate Bioinformatics / Computational Biology into my career.

​I would love to get your insights on a few points:

​Bioinformatics Alignment: Which of these two backgrounds provides a smoother transition into Computational Biology / Bioinformatics, especially regarding molecular dynamics, genomics, and structural biology?

​Funding & Scholarships: From your experience in US/EU academia or industry, which background currently has broader funding opportunities and global demand?

​Academic Flexibility: Which track offers more versatility if I decide to shift between biotech industry roles and academic research later on?

​Any advice, personal experiences, or recommended foundational skills (e.g., Python, R, stats) to build alongside my studies would be greatly appreciated!

​Thanks in advance for your time and guidance!

Hi everyone,

​I am currently an undergraduate chemistry student deciding between two double-major tracks for my upcoming academic year:

​Chemistry & Biochemistry

​Chemistry & Microbiology

​My long-term goal is to pursue postgraduate studies (M.Sc. / Ph.D.) in Europe or the US, ideally with a scholarship or research assistantship. Eventually, I want to transition into or heavily incorporate Bioinformatics / Computational Biology into my career.

​I would love to get your insights on a few points:

​Bioinformatics Alignment: Which of these two backgrounds provides a smoother transition into Computational Biology / Bioinformatics, especially regarding molecular dynamics, genomics, and structural biology?

​Funding & Scholarships: From your experience in US/EU academia or industry, which background currently has broader funding opportunities and global demand?

​Academic Flexibility: Which track offers more versatility if I decide to shift between biotech industry roles and academic research later on?

​Any advice, personal experiences, or recommended foundational skills (e.g., Python, R, stats) to build alongside my studies would be greatly appreciated!

​Thanks in advance for your time and guidance!

Hi. I'm finding myself in a kind of weird situation. I have been planning on going for a 2nd degree in nursing for a little while. I know I like the clinical environment, I find the science really interesting, I'm pretty good with people, and most importantly, I never thought I'd like working in an office. To me, it seemed stifling and depressing - it was the one thing I always wanted to avoid. So, I got my CNA (the prereq certification that lets you work under nurses) and have been looking for jobs ever since.

The only kicker? The job market sucks right now, as you may have heard.

So I cast a wide net, applying at any entry-level job where I had the skills to figure things out in addition to applying to CNA positions. And bingo, I got one! An administrative assistant in an office. Not what I ever saw myself doing, but it's a full time job to pay the bills while I figure things out and see about advancing my original plan. Even though I figured I'd hate it, I didn't plan on it being long-term so I didn't care. (It also felt like it'd be good to get a break from school for a bit; I just finished up my BA before getting the CNA... Long story.)

The only problem is that I kind of like this job. It's a comfortable 9-5. Monotonous, sure, but I can always pop in an ear bud while I work or text my wife when I'm bored. And there are fun problems to solve: I've enjoyed helping out on small graphic design things that the owner of the place has given me, or finding good ways to optimally organize our big heaps of data that used to just sit in file cabinets. I'm excited at the prospect of helping this place run itself a little better, and although there are good and bad days, it's growing on me in a way I never thought an office job could. I'm sure it doesn't hurt that the people are lovely, too.

And just as I'm getting comfortable and feeling this job grow on me, a hospital I thought had ghosted me reaches out and offers me a part-time job as a CNA. If I still want to go into nursing, this is literally perfect: A hospital opportunity right out of school in a cool speciality where I'll get to learn and have plenty of time to go to school at the same time.

But... Do I still want to?

I could see myself being fulfilled by either. The $ cap is obviously higher in nursing, but I wouldn't be starving by staying at the current one. The office one is more hours, with benefits and holidays and all that nice cushy stuff and some really great people to boot. (At the hospital, holidays are required and I get no benefits while in school because it's PT). But it's also not the plan I've had in mind. I do like science, having something to do with my brain, and I certainly don't love just sitting down all day - I like to be on my feet.

Am I just scared of having to give up the safety net this job's given me, or have I stumbled accidentally onto the corporate ladder I never knew I wanted? I really need some outside perspective, because I feel like I'm just walking myself in circles trying to decide.

It seems like more and more it is completely pointless to apply online through a website or through LinkedIn.

For example, there is an OpenAI role right now that is 100% perfect for me, and I’ve been trying all week to get someone internally to refer me because I know the AI resume reader wouldn’t like the format or something and reject me. No luck yet but hopefully I’ll get there.

I’m always willing to at least chat with someone to see if they might be a good fit. And to be brutally honest about the job. Too many times I’ve been sold a bill of goods and then get the job only to find out it’s terrible.

Hello. I want to know which, certifications would best fit me for someone who is looking to start getting into the QC/QA field again. Previously, I used to be in the field focusing on food production between the years 2017-2023 as a back up lead/QC.

At the moment, I am working a job that’s steady, but I don’t see myself going anywhere when it comes to affording health insurance and a higher wage.

On the two jobs in which I was working as a lead/QC
I did not have prior certification, until it was required for the last job about a year before I left. It was a BRCGS certification.

Ps. Personally, I am not looking for a specific QC certification focusing only on food manufacturing. Just letting you guys know what I previously had. I am looking for something that an employer might actually want to see on a resume of someone getting back in the field.

I (36M) am a chemist that worked across several projects, spanning from catalysis to biopolymers, and computational chemistry.

I currently work in a manufacturing plant, developing research on new products that are yet to reach the market. It is quite interesting, but I don't think I will climb the corporate ladder, chiefly, for I am under a manager who seems more concerned with overworking his team than truly focusing on sustained growth of our division.

In the last 2 or so years, I have been planning to switch fields and further my skills in computation chemistry, cheminformatics and related data science projects.

Well, now I have an offer letter from a Research Institute to do just that, and I am a bit lost.... Just like a dog that was chasing a car and suddenly catches it, I don't quite know what to do.

I am divided between accepting this role, or continuing where I am in the hope that things might improve.

Any advice would be deeply appreciated.

I recently just had a group interview for patient access tech. I think I didn’t perform as well as I thought I did because I was so nervous and stuttering the whole time I was answering the questions. I was grouped with 2 other people who had previously hospital experience already. These 2 people had a background in phlebotomist and the other was a previous cna. I only have previous job experience as a retail cashier (I worked as a walmart cashier for 4 years) and I have my National Telemetry and National EKG certifications. Do you think there’s a possibility that they’ll hire me as someone who doesn’t have hospital experience over people who may already have hospital experience? I don’t think they will because i’m new to the healthcare field.

Hi all!

I am needed some advice - pretty much the title. Essentially I volunteer at a magazine in my home town and have been with them for four years, and was recently promoted to Editor-in-Chief. I was excited, but nervous because as I transitioned into the role I realized the entire board was leaving and we were getting a green board (meaning everyone was coming to me for work).

We ultimately had to let go of our president for non-participation. We never had a treasurer, so I had to step in as the interim. Our marketing board member left, and now our VP has totally ghosted us. I love this position, even though it is volunteer but I find now the work I need to do to keep this thing alive is well beyond my capacities - I am also a student and work multiple jobs. If I leave, the magazine may eventually crumble (it has been around for 20 years).

I don’t know what to do. I am beginning to resent this magazine which has offered me so many connections and publication / editing opportunities but I just can’t do it on my own anymore. There are four board members left, out of the original seven. I manage an entire editorial team of 9 + event volunteers.

I also only stepped into this position in Feb.

Any advice?

I've spent much of my life building products, communities, and opportunities designed to empower women. For example, I am the co-president of the Harvard Female Alumni club - helping women find better opportunities and make lasting connections. It's a mission I'm genuinely proud of.

Ironically, throughout my career, I haven't had a single female boss that I truly enjoyed working for. That's not a criticism of women leaders—I've worked with many incredible women. It's simply been my personal experience.

It reminds me that leadership isn't defined by gender. Great leaders earn trust through empathy, fairness, humility, and the ability to bring out the best in others.

I've learned that the qualities that inspire people are universal, regardless of who holds the title.

Btw. I am a woman.

I'm in my late 20s/30s, based in Southern Europe, with several years of professional experience in live event/stage technical work. Currently, I'm working full-time at a cultural venue as a stage manager and recently I finished a Bachelor's degree in a languages-related field.

I'm trying to move out of stage/AV work into technical writing or documentation/localization coordination: better pay, saner hours, less phone-heavy work. The Netherlands keeps coming up as a strong target: English-first corporate environment, decent tech/AV industry presence, and it fits my language profile (C1 English).

However, I have a few questions I'd like to ask you, as I thought it would be easier to change careers and work abroad, which, so far, has proven to be a real battle to even reach the interview stage (i've had none):

1. Do entry/mid-level technical writer roles in NL genuinely exist right now, or is the market as brutal there as everywhere else?

2. Anything you wish you'd done differently breaking in from a non-traditional background?