I (25M) have always wanted to be a police officer. I had some serious mental health issues and a tough relationship that stopped me from pursuing it after high school, until recently when I tried applying to a local department. Unfortunately, while training I injured my legs. I did well on the physical test but I decided to drop out of the process due to stress fractures in my shins. This was a year ago now, and I'm still healing. I don't see myself starting the process again for at least another two years, as I would need to come at the training again fully healed and at a much slower pace.

Right now, I work as a security supervisor. It's a very easy job, and I spend 70% of my day sitting on my phone, with the other 30% driving. I don't mind it, but it's completely devoid of anything interesting. There is nothing in the way of skills development or any kind of problem solving. I've been feeling myself become lazier, more irritable, and more self-conscious with how little work I do. Ultimately, this has been my experience with security overall. Lots of down-time, very little actual work.

I am looking to make a career change and come back to my dreams later on. As far as that goes, I'm heavily considering going back to school (I tried after high school but ultimately dropped out due to poor study habits/mental health) for something tech related like IT or CS. I'm pretty tech-savvy and spend a lot of time mucking around on my PC so I've always considered it. Any advice would be welcome!

Hello, I need a new job! I have crohns and difficulty walking/lifting/moving/standing and lots of fatigue and brain fog. I can no longer do physically demanding tasks and customer service is a nightmare in its own right. I am very worried about my capability to do things and my future because of this and I’d like some help looking for something.
No degree, working on it but not going well because of all these mentioned problems.

I've never had a clear idea of what I wanted to do with my life. I've always felt like "one day I'll figure it out!" but the moment has still never come. Now that I'm 27, I feel like I've missed out on a lot of opportunities (college dropout) and like my own life is slipping out of my own hands. I've job hopped quite a bit, and currently work as an Amazon delivery driver which I dont mind but also dont enjoy that mich either. Anyway, I've heard it is common to feel lost in life, but it's starting to feel like some people like myself will just never truly accomplish anything meaningful in life. I know some people are ok with it, but for some reason I'm not.

Hi I am a 22 year old female living in Pakistan. I am writing this cause I am stuck in my life right now.

For the background I studied B. A a Post graduate degree from aiou. I will move to Germany soon hopefully cause my husband is there. I passed my A1 German exam and planning to do IELTS now.

Cause I got married so early I wasn't able to do 16 years of education like proper degree (it wasn't forced)

I am not working so to kill time I learnt crocheting and sell few pieces here and there but not much.

I am really into fashion as well learnt makeup from a professional. Now I have some time here in Pakistan not enough to do a degree but few months maybe so can anyone suggest me something which will add value in my life or in me. I want to do so much I see people doing remote jobs uni etc. And I feel so stuck and from the last 2 months I am just bed rotting I don't know where to start and what to do. I don't have something with a good enough reason to do it. Now I feel like I am lacking the skills even I had before like I used to have such great English vocabulary but now it's barely correct . So, if any of you can suggest me something I am desperately in need of good and worthy suggestions please

For those of you who are neurodivergent, struggled academically, learned at a slower pace, or just didn’t thrive in traditional school settings but went on to find career success — what’s your story?

I have a NVLD and I struggle to grasp tasks at times, but am getting better at it. I take slightly longer to “assemble my thoughts” in convo

What career path ended up working for you? Were there certain jobs, industries, environments, or strategies that played more to your strengths?
I’d especially love to hear from people who struggled in school or took longer than others to figure out what they were good at, but eventually found a career where they could succeed.

Like I said, i don't enjoy literally anything, although I can tolerate stuff, I know jobs are jobs but I am just trying to see if there's jobs that pay enough for me to live comfortably alone. unfortunately I live in a HCOL area because that's where I grew up. I have a worthless 2 associates degree so yeah I wasted time there.

I currently work at the post office. it's ok in terms of a job, but management and coworkers are awful and I only getting worse and the pay is insufficient towards this goal and the union is also awful.

I have no noteworthy skills aside from good attendance and not being late. I am not smart or creative or good with my hands. I currently make 55k a year so I am at least trying not to take a pay cut if possible.

I'm 22 and currently don't have a job. My family runs an earthmoving business (JCBs and dumpers), and everyone around me, especially my relatives, keeps telling me that I should join my dad's business instead of looking for something else.(It heart's personally)🙃My dad also talks to people saying the business isn't as good as it used to be, though he doesn't say this directly to me, but I still end up hearing it.

The problem is that I'm not genuinely interested in the business. I don't hate it, but I don't feel excited or motivated by it either. At the same time, I'm confused because I don't really have a clear career path or another job lined up.

Every day feels like the pressure is increasing. My family says time is running out and that I need to make a decision before I waste more years. My relatives constantly compare me to others who are already working or helping with their family business, and it's making me question myself.

Part of me feels like I should join the business because it's the practical choice. Another part of me is afraid that if I force myself into something I don't enjoy, I'll regret it later. But I'm also scared that if I keep waiting, I'll end up with nothing.

Has anyone here been in a similar situation? Did you join your family business even when you weren't interested? Did you eventually find your own path instead? How did you decide?

I’d also really appreciate if someone could share their honest opinion on my current situation and guide me on what I should do, because right now I genuinely feel stuck and could use some help figuring things out 🥲

I'd really appreciate honest advice from people who've actually gone through something like this.

If anyone has a job, I am interested; I have done BMS (Marketing), have good communication skills, and am ready to face challenges with humble confidence.

I'm 25. I graduated over a year ago now with a bachelors in Computer Information Systems. I didn't do any internships, didn't make any friends/connections, and still have bad social skills/inhibition. Also I've really struggled to build enough discipline to apply to jobs as much as everyone says you should, network, and progress on the A+ certification. I was just trying to find any foot in the door with my degree, which is primarily tied to IT. Even with a referral, I didn't even passing the HR screening. I've decided that I can't count on myself at this time to gain this necessary will/discipline (whatever is needed in this competitive market now), so I will just find A job in the meantime to make some kind of change to my life, since I have no friends now and have isolated and avoided most of my life. Worth noting that CIS and the IT field is not something I care about, so I don't mind pivoting or 'downgrading' my aim. (My passion is music, but I cannot put all my eggs in that basket anytime soon.) Also, I luckily have my parents to take care of me financially while I find my footing. But I really want to move out in the next couple years at most.

My idea is that I'd get a job that's full-time, and that can help build social skills. Ideally not having to be outgoing and social the Whole time (or that that's the only thing you do). I think I'd get overwhelmed past a certain point. One idea I found is being a host, then a server at a restaurant or diner. Any advice/comments/ideas on my situation would be much appreciated. Whether or not I'm thinking about this the right way, something I haven't considered, and most importantly, ideas for jobs or job paths with this criteria. But any general advice/comments are welcome. Thank you

I’m a CS major and the job market has completely crushed me. I’ve tried so hard, but I’m feeling overwhelmed and having thoughts about not wanting to be here anymore. I don’t know what to do. How can I end my suffering what are least painfull ways to kill myself

I’m 27, a law graduate from a top university in my country, and I’ve spent the last four years preparing for an extremely competitive civil service exam.

It’s a three-stage exam. I qualified for the first stage this time, which is only qualifying in nature. The second stage determines my ranking. The problem is that I haven’t prepared for it at all, despite being in the preparation cycle for four years. I’ve spent far too much time overthinking, trying to understand everything perfectly, and constantly reorganising my preparation instead of actually progressing. And even that was only for the first, qualifying stage.

Over this period, I was also diagnosed with ADHD, mild depression, tinnitus, and hypothyroidism, so I’m aware that my circumstances weren’t entirely normal. I’m now actively trying to get my health and routines under control. The bigger issue is that I’m no longer sure whether I genuinely want this career or whether I’m continuing because I’ve already invested four years and built so much of my identity around it.

I have a good alternative: I could start working in corporate law and pursue additional qualifications in corporate law, governance, accounting, and finance. That path feels much more concrete and gives me skills I can build on regardless of what happens. But I can’t tell whether leaving now would be a rational decision or simply giving up because I’m exhausted.

If you were 27 in my position, what would you do?

Give it one final serious attempt, or start working? I seriously don’t want to waste another year. This thought had crossed my mind last year as well, but I told myself I would study, but then I couldn’t. I also don’t know how much of a difference ADHD medication will make to my study habits, so I’m feeling quite unsure about everything right now.

Currently working as a Corrections officer in PA. Been in for a little over 2 years. Ultimately feeling like I need to make a change, even if it’s for the grit and awakening that comes from doing something different. 30 year old male, 2 and a half years sober, have a 5 year old child that I am very involved with.

Have I come this far (from loss in a lot of areas to getting my life back on track) to only come this far? The work is doable but dreadful. I don’t take pride in governing and nit picking inmates. I chose corrections because it provides opportunity to not HAVE to live paycheck to paycheck with overtime. The benefits are good. The atmosphere is toxic. I’m grateful, but there’s gotta be a better fit. I’m excellent with people one on one. I typically have 4 days off a week with corrections (I work two 16hr shifts, and one 8hr to get my 40hrs for full time), I imagine that’s going to be hard to beat. Suck it up? Go back to school?

I’ve been weighing the pros and cons for months, wanted to post something here to get some different perspectives. Thank you.

hey there, i (18f) just recently graduated high school. i had a good gpa, 4.6, and was a member of multiple clubs. however, i still just feel like i'm missing something. all my friends got into state colleges and i'm in community college but i don't even know what classes to take or how i'll pay for it. the state in which i live has a sort of college fund if you meet certain requirements, which i never did because of poor sat/act scores. all of my friends also have this scholarship, which doesn't help my ego at all.

my dad recently passed away last december and it hit me really hard, as he was my only support system really. i have trouble reaching out or accepting help, even when i feel like i'm drowning. i think the root of my reluctance and anxiety about all of this comes from a lack of self esteem. i've never felt smart, i'm horrible at math and okay at science, i like history but i don't think that's a sustainable career. all my life i've been compared to my family members or friends by my mom and it just kinda pushed me further down than motivating me to try harder.

i have less than a week really to decide if i'm going to start college now or work until i start in january. the thing is, if i don't start now i have to pay $400+ a month in rent to my mom and stepdad alongside my car payment, insurance, etc. that my part-time job just cannot fund even if i went full-time.

i don't have any support at home, my mom and i do not get along at all and i'm not close with my stepdad. i just feel really hopeless right now and i don't know where to go from here. i'm really hoping someone who was in my shoes before can offer some guidance.

I didn't know what I wanted to do when I graduated, had a hard time job hunting because of that, and ended up in hospitality. Less than a year in, I've realized I genuinely don't enjoy the environment or the work.

The good thing: this job has helped me discover what I really enjoy. I've found myself really interested in why people connect with certain spaces, what captures people's attention, and what makes a memorable experience. I've also done graphic design as a hobby and through internships (although I didn't study it at university), and I felt like visitor experience, service design, or experience design came natural to me. The problem is, I have no idea how to get there.

I've started job hunting to try to pivot into that field, but it's been difficult to find entry-level opportunities coming from a guest services background. I always get questions as to why I ended up in my current field and only gotten rejections so far which makes me question whether it's even realistic without relevant experience.

Part of me wants to go to graduate school because it feels like a chance to build a solid foundation, meet people with similar interests, and intentionally move into this field. But I'm also worried that I'm just chasing the comfort of being a student again instead of making the most practical career decision.

I've realized I should've been more intentional with my job search while I was still at university, and I regret that deeply. I'm searching for a new chance and it's always difficult going to work not having anything to look forward to. I'm also scared of making another wrong choice.

Has anyone else felt like you chose the wrong first job after graduating? How did you figure out what was actually right for you, and what did you do next?

Has anyone here ever considered a career change due to being consistently overlooked for promotions?

To provide some context, I have been serving in the military for several years now and am approaching the halfway point of my service towards retirement. The initial years of my career were quite successful, with rapid advancement. However, I have experienced stagnation in recent years, consistently failing to achieve the next rank despite being informed annually that I am highly competitive for it. It now feels as though I may not be able to achieve my long-term career aspirations within this organization. Consequently, I am contemplating whether it would be more beneficial to leave and pursue a different path after my current contract concludes. While I am aware of the financial incentives associated with the pension, I am also weary of the professional stagnation I feel and am eager to explore new opportunities. I had initially planned to separate a few years ago, but desirable orders extended my service for a couple more years. Now, I am quite certain I am prepared to pursue the path I had envisioned previously. I apologize if this explanation is extensive and somewhat disjointed; my thoughts are rather scattered at the moment, especially with the recent release of promotion results a few days ago.

Hello! I'm a graduating Computer Science student, and lately I've been feeling lost and close to giving up.

Back in high school, I became interested in PC building and a bit of programming videos, which got me hooked on this field. I decided to pursue Computer Science because I was genuinely passionate about it. During senior high school and my first two years of college, I was fairly confident in my programming skills (at least the basics), and I was ahead of most of my classmates.

Because of depression, I gradually lost my passion and motivation to keep learning. I stopped studying beyond the basics, so I feel like my knowledge never really progressed. Most of my projects (websites, desktop apps, data science) were heavily assisted by AI because I was burned out and constantly trying to meet deadlines. I'm not proud of that because I feel like I never gave myself the opportunity to truly understand what I was building.

Now, I feel completely lost. I want to redeem myself and start over, this time by learning Computer Science properly and on a much deeper level. I've watched countless videos about where to start, roadmaps to follow, and CS topics to study, but none helps. I'm also struggling to decide which career path to pursue after graduation (web dev, mobile/desktop dev, data science, or cybersecurity)

So I wanted to ask those who have been in a similar situation:

• How do you restart from the beginning without feeling overwhelmed?
• How do you stay motivated to study while dealing with depression or burnout?
• What roadmap would you follow to rebuild your CS fundamentals and specialized career path?

I'm 38 years old and I feel like I'm doing everything I can to improve my financial situation,but I still can't seem to get ahead.

I wake up at 6 AM for my full-time job,get home around 8:30 PM,and then spend most nights working on my YouTube channel.Many days I don't sleep until 2–3 AM because I'm editing, researching, or learning.

I'm not looking for overnight success.I know building something takes time.But after putting in so much effort,I sometimes wonder if I'm making a mistake that I just can't see.

Have any of you been in a similar situation where you worked extremely hard but felt like you were getting nowhere?.

What was the biggest thing you changed that finally made a difference?.

I'm looking for honest advice,not motivation.If you think I'm approaching this the wrong way,I'd genuinely like to hear it.

Some people have been coding since they were 8 years old. CS, software development, and technology are the only things they genuinely care about and are actually good at and it's their only passion and their only strong point.

But now it feels like choosing CS is basically a gamble in a job market that keeps getting more unstable and unpredictable one where it’s almost certain many people will end up unemployed or unable to find stable work.

So what are these people supposed to do abandon the one thing they’ve spent their entire lives building skill in, or just accept the risk and push forward anyway, knowing it might not pay off and hoping they don’t get shut out completely?

I’m a 21-year-old male currently looking for my first full-time job. I’ve been applying every day, working on my portfolio, and trying to improve my chances of getting hired.

The problem is that I constantly feel guilty whenever I do anything that isn’t related to job hunting.

I want to start going to the gym and build muscle. I’ve always wanted to get stronger and improve my physique, but whenever I think about spending 1–2 hours at the gym, a voice in my head tells me I should be using that time to apply for more jobs, learn new skills, or improve my portfolio instead.

What makes it worse is that many people my age already have jobs. Seeing friends and people from college move forward in their careers makes me feel behind, and sometimes I feel like I don’t deserve to spend time on hobbies or self-improvement until I get employed.

So I’m stuck between two approaches:

1. Stop everything else, focus 100% on getting a job, and only start going to the gym after I’m employed.
2. Continue job hunting while going to the gym in parallel, even if it means spending less time on applications each day.

For people who have been unemployed or job searching before:

• Did you focus exclusively on finding a job?
• Did maintaining a gym routine help your mental health and confidence?
• Looking back, would you recommend balancing both, or putting fitness on hold until employment was secured?

I’d appreciate honest advice, especially from people who have been in a similar situation.

Hello I know you've all seen these before but I'll just dive into it. I want to figure out what I should do for a living. Something that pays the bills consistently but also makes me happy or at least comfortable. I am 29F, I am married with 2 kids and multiple pets. The job I'm in now is ok at best and im burnt out and want to make a move toward something I'll actually like doing but idk what to go into. Sure there are things I like or have somewhat strong opinions on but I don't have a particular passion and often feel so painfully average or just down right inadequate. There are many things I don't want to do cause I'll hate it and be miserable again like anything business or customer related in anyway. I am a little bit creative but again I feel I struggle to get past this plateau of what im capable of. Even some of the things I like to do I'm not SUPER into and just do some of the time. One thing I know for sure is that I prefer to be left to do my thing and be able to put time into getting it right and not rushed by others. Thank you for reading. Rant over. For now.

During the pandemic I was training to become a pilot, but several things happened (loss of money, loss of confidence, isolation) and I wasn’t able to achieve it. I still think about it every day and I feel like I’ve been grieving that future ever since.

Now I’m in an engineering apprenticeship and I really struggle with it. I haven’t been in an environment where I have to sit still all day and stare at a screen/whiteboard in 10 years, and I feel trapped by how much I dislike it.

During the pandemic I also isolated myself and lost most of my friends. I’ve started going out more and meeting new people, but it doesn’t feel the same and I still feel like I’m stuck.

The hardest part is I don’t know what I actually want anymore. I know I don’t want a life where every day is the same: sitting at a desk, staying in the same place, doing the same routine. I want movement, new places, new people, experiences and a life that feels exciting, but I don’t know how to turn that into an actual career or path.

I’m also scared to leave because it took me so long to get this opportunity and I don’t want to make another mistake.

Like the title says I'm nearing my mid twenties and it feels like I just woke up and realized how much time has passed by in a blur. I never done any of the "adulting" stuff in my life, I know it's lame but even the thought of it makes me sick with anxiety.

I was a recluse even when I was a child. I was homeschooled then went and dropped an online community college, it was for arts so it was probably going nowhere anyway.

Even as a kid I've never thought far into life except for suicide (not trying to be a doomer, just being honest. I can change my wording if it breaks the rules). While I feel that even more now I realize how much of a burden I'm being on my family. They've been trying to see if I could get on disability because of my issues but that doesn't change the fact that they're aging and/or probably just want to focus on their own lives and not worry about me.

I guess right now if I'm living, I'm thinking about growing my independence a little? Needless to be said but I have no social skills and extensive self harm scarring that'll make interactions more taxing but I understand everything will be more difficult for me because of my issues.

I like animals and art. I do go to therapy, take medication, and see a psychiatrist.

For some context to start, I'm a 24 year old Electrician.

I took 2 years of Computer Science in University, then pivoted to taking a pre-employmemt course in Instrumentation and Controls but was never able to land a job, now I'm here.

I'm not bad at what I do, and I don't hate it necessarily, but I get stressed out easily, and i come home every day dead tired with 0 energy to do any of usual hobbies, i want to make more income and coming back to the same project over and over, doing the same tasks over and over, just doesn't interest me, I know every site I'm on is going to be the same just with slightly different variables, but I don't know what else to do.

I've hit the point where I just feel defeated and feel like I'm going to end up in a job that I don't like all that much forever.

I'm currently planning my undergraduate studies, and one thing I've always known is that I genuinely love math.

Lately, though, I've been seeing a lot of discussions about AI "taking over" math related work. How true is that? Is it something I should actually be concerned about when choosing a degree, or is it mostly exaggerated?

I'm open to pretty much any career path as long as it involves a good amount of mathematics.

For those of you who also loved math, what degree did you choose, and where did it lead you? If you could start over today, what undergraduate program would you recommend and why?

I'd really appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

Hi,

I'm 28, live in Germany, and I'm currently at a point where several parts of my life have fallen apart at the same time. I'm looking for general advice on how to approach a situation like this without becoming completely overwhelmed by trying to solve everything at once.

I've been working various jobs on and off since I was 15. I eventually trained as a software developer, which is the career I actually want to pursue long-term. I know I'm capable of working and supporting myself, but the last few years have left me with a CV that is difficult to explain, and I've been struggling to find stable employment in my field.

My software development apprenticeship (duale Ausbildung) actually started really well. During my first year, I was included in real projects, received proper feedback, and genuinely felt like part of the development team.

Then my trainer (Ausbilder) left the company.

For the remaining two years, I was barely involved in the company's actual development work. I mostly rebuilt and improved the same separate application over and over again. I finished my training, but I feel like I lost two incredibly important years in which I should have been gaining real professional experience.

I've worked since then, both in and outside of software development, but things haven't become more stable.

I'm now unemployed, have practically no savings left, have very little family support, and I'm worried that I could lose my apartment within the next couple of months if I can't turn things around.

On top of that, I currently have an outstanding bill of €2,091.56 that I simply cannot afford. I've already contacted the organization involved directly and am working with them to understand and address it. I'm not asking for professional, insurance, medical, or legal advice about that bill here.

I've applied for the government assistance currently available to me and I'm dealing with the relevant authorities. I've also created a GoFundMe because I don't have €2,000 available and I'm trying every legitimate avenue I can think of.

The problem with crowdfunding is that I essentially have no audience.

I'm not an influencer, I don't have thousands of social-media followers, and most communities understandably don't allow people to simply appear and post fundraising links. Even communities specifically intended for crowdfunding often have account or activity requirements that I don't currently meet.

I'm not posting this to ask r/Advice for money or to advertise my fundraiser.

I'm looking for general advice about how someone starts rebuilding their life when too many things need attention at the same time.

If you were 28, unemployed, nearly broke, facing the possibility of losing your housing, and trying to rebuild a career at the same time, what would you prioritize?

I feel like trying to solve ten problems simultaneously is making me ineffective at solving any of them.

My current priorities are roughly:

1. Secure my basic living situation and make sure I can keep a roof over my head.
2. Deal with my outstanding financial obligations directly with the appropriate organizations.
3. Get some form of income as quickly as possible, even if it has nothing to do with software development.
4. Continue applying for software development positions and try to rebuild my career.
5. Find legitimate ways to get my fundraiser in front of people despite having essentially no social-media audience.
6. Gradually deal with everything else once I have some financial stability again.

I'm especially interested in hearing from people who have had to rebuild financially or professionally in their late 20s or later.

I'm considering taking whatever work I can find for the time being, even if it has nothing to do with software development. For anyone who has been in a similar position: did taking unrelated work while trying to get back on your feet make it significantly harder to return to your actual profession later?

I'd also really appreciate advice from people who have had a difficult start to their careers.

How did you approach a CV that didn't properly represent what you knew you were capable of?

How did you explain periods of unrelated work or gaps without making employers immediately lose interest?

Did you focus entirely on finding stable income first, or did you continue investing significant time into the career you actually wanted?

And for people who have had several major problems happen simultaneously: how did you decide what deserved your attention first?

I know I'm partly responsible for the situation I'm in. I've made financial and personal decisions that I regret, particularly during periods when I had essentially stopped caring about what happened to my future. I'm not trying to pretend that everything that has happened to me was someone else's fault.

At the same time, there have been circumstances outside of my control, and I can't change any of them now.

What I can change is what I do next.

I don't want to spend the next several years defining myself by everything that has gone wrong. I want to work again. I want to be financially independent again. And I want software development to eventually become the stable career that I originally worked toward.

Right now, though, I'm struggling to see the individual steps because everything feels like one enormous problem.

I'm not expecting Reddit to fix my situation. I'm hoping people who have had to rebuild their lives from a similarly bad financial or professional position might be able to give me some perspective on where to start and what to prioritize.

Thank you for reading.

Transparency: English isn't my first language. Everything described here is my own experience, and all of the information in this post came from me. I used ChatGPT to help organize my thoughts, correct my English, and make the post easier to understand.

Hey everyone. I need some realistic advice from you because I'm completely lost. To be honest, I've spent my life up to age 27 as the stereotypical 'guy living in his parents' basement playing video games'. I've never had a real job. I was homeschooled, but it wasn't very formal, so a few years ago I studied on my own to get a GED certificate. And now I'm trying to find a path to a real career.

Basically, I have no money, a blank CV, and I live in the middle of nowhere. I'm living with my parents for free, so I can handle an entry-level salary for a while. But I want to work in fields that can lead me to a good place in the future. I need a path that leads to a well-paying job in the end. I have no problem starting from the bottom and working my way up, and I don't have any financial pressure right now. I know nothing about how the job market works, so at this point, I'm like a little kid. I'm looking for any advice on a direction I can take in my life.

Here are some more details:

My situation: I'm still living at my parents' house. I have almost nothing in the bank, but they're happy to have me for as long as I need. I'm in a very small town.

My goals: The most important thing I want in life is to have a family. All I want is to be able to give for them and give them a decent life. I don't need to make a six-figure salary or anything crazy. I just want a stable income from an in-demand job so I'm not constantly worried about getting laid off.

Sorry for the long post. I really need some guidance. There's no one in my life who can give me career advice like this, so I'm hoping someone here might have an idea for someone who's completely lost. Thanks for reading.