Rough situation here and I’m feeling really hurt. I stuck at my job for 7 years and was passed over for a promotion. My manager told me I’d get the job and just to stick around even tho he couldn’t pay much so I did. Then he hired his old friend from the outside. It’s a smallish company so there aren’t many opportunities to move up. I always had verygood reviews. I’m sad and frustrated. I feel dumb for trusting him and the owner. I yelled at them when I found out and this was 2 weeks ago and said sorry so I’m not getting fired prob. I like everyone else here and my small town. It’s Montana and not much where I live so I’d have to move my husband and kids probably, and my disabled mother. I guess I don’t know what to do. Try to work for new boss or just pick up my life because I got screwed. Any advice would help.

I’ve (30M) recently been laid off, now finding myself in a bit of a dilemma. Over the past few months, I’ve been working on a mobile game in my spare time, bootstrapping everything on my own. It’s gained some traction recently, and now a large company has come to me with an offer to buy it for around $50K.

The catch is that they want to change the game significantly, reshaping it into something different than what I originally envisioned. It’s just me working on this project, and I’ve poured my heart and soul into it.

On the personal side, I have a decent amount of student loan debt, and taking the offer would help alleviate some of that while I search for my next job. But at the same time, I wonder if I’m giving up too soon. I’m passionate about the game, and I believe it has more potential to grow.

My question is: Should I sell the game to to further my career or hold on to it, take the risk, and keep building something bigger?

Has anyone been in a similar position? How did you handle the decision between short-term financial relief and long-term potential in terms of building a career? Would love to hear thoughts from others in the community.

About four weeks ago I was made redundant from my company after 12 years. It was not performance based, and happened due to a company restructure.

Last Tuesday, the CTO reached out to me and advise that there was a job opportunity that my name came up for and asked if I was interested. I said yes, and asked who recommended me, it was one of my old bosses from about five years ago. After chatting with the CTO, he said the hiring manager would be in contact which I have spoken to.

I’ve officially applied for the job and I’m just in the waiting phase. My brain is a little bit stressed at the moment, because part of me thinks this is a big joke, and I don’t wanna get my hopes up just have them crashed again, like when I was made redundant.

It’s important to note, the CTO is the reason that I am redundant as he proposed the restructure, but I’ve always had a good working relationship with this person.

Fingers crossed reemployed in two weeks time!

Edit: I should know prior my redundancy I have a really good name within the company. We have about 300 employees.

I feel powerless and like I have no control over my career/fate. I’m burntout and feel stuck.

On one side, an organisational change at my company has left me disadvantaged, and shown that growth is not possible here. I feel undervalued, and now suddenly there are layoffs on top of this. But the pay is good and I’ve been here for several years.

On the other side, the job market is rough, economy bad, everything is in crisis.

I feel stuck. I feel low morale, angry and I’m sick of sitting tight and waiting while executives/the market decides my fate. But then I’m afraid to quit without anything and be stranded. I’ve been applying to jobs with not much luck, I did have a few interviews which is something but no further progress. And these roles were less money than what I currently make so it’s in no way an improvement or step up.

I could afford to live off savings and take some time off to travel but it’s still a big risk.

How do you have resilience and faith in your journey during these challenging times?

What is your career history?

I'll go first: worked in retail while I got my BBA, then was an assistant controller in the building materials industry for 2 years.

I live in a digital nomad household and have been traveling while looking for remote work. I'm really curious about what other people's career paths look like irl outside of TikTok.

5 years ago I made a significant attempt at a career change. Due to being overworked, dealing with wage stagnation, and taking a month long sabbatical due to a mental health crisis, I left my job to pursue another opportuniIty. I left the company on (somewhat) good terms, and received a lot of support from them, but I felt that I wasn't going to gain much more from staying there. My mental breakdown was really messy and involved threatening to do damage to the company's reputation. They were understanding but I felt at the time the writing was on the wall and I decided to leave.

Well, the new career path blew up in my face. I ended up laid off due to Covid which resulted in me unable to find similar positions , scrambling, and taking a very precarious job path that was even more damaging to my well being. It has resulted in me facing significant challenges getting back into the current job market and I have been struggling to find any type of employment since.

I admit I was hesitant to contact my former employers on account of everything that happened but I recently reached out to my former boss to see if I could still use them as a reference and they were really happy to hear from me, happy to give me a reference, and even recommended I apply again to my old position.

I really trust this person so I applied. But is this a good idea? It feels like a massive step back. I dont think I'll get very far with the company on account of my history with them but on the other hand this could potentially give me a way out of dealing with the massive black hole on my resume.

I have another interview coming up and plan on giving it my all but if that fails, should I go crawling back to my old company?

I am trying to keep track of my wins, learnings, and impacts for the work that I do. I’m thinking it will be useful for every review with my manager.

Just wondering if any of you is already doing this.

If you do, do you do this daily? Weekly? And what do you keep track of?

I am a 23 year old male and I have been working in a help desk IT position for the past 2 years. Before that I worked some small fast food jobs while I went to college before I dropped out.

I dropped out with maybe a year and a half worth of credits but my experience was just too bad and I couldnt take it anymore so I quit.

So I spent these last two years working for this company thinking I could stick it out until I found something in technology that I really liked, or maybe to promote within management but I've just found that this company is the worst.

My managers keep me depressed, my clients berate me every day, I've been more mentally unstable than ever before in my life and I'm sick of it. I'm ready for change.

This time I want to do it for real but I have a few conditions:

1. For any certification, program, or schooling I do not want to take anymore than around 2 years of my life away.

2. For whatever training I do, I do not want to go into crippling debt.

3. No blue collar jobs. I am just not interested.

4. Preferably low to zero contact with coworkers, bosses, clients, whatever. I want to work at my own pace and determine my own results.

5. Pay preferably around 50k but I am flexible with this, if there is upward mobility or if pay is maybe a little less consistent that's fine. But I would like my living standard to be increased about that much compared to my current annual salary of $37,440.

Now these conditions are not hard and fast. I know there are no miracle solutions. I am willing to work very hard for this as long as I know my situation on the other side will be better.

I just can't stay like this much longer. I've never been someone focused on monetary gain but I feel degraded and defeated at my role. I feel like a fucking loser. I need something to look forward to.

Edit:

Look I appreciate the replies but if you're going to comment please don't waste my time. I've only gotten doom and gloom bullshit from everyone. I'm not educated on the subject and even I could spit out some ideas that no one has even remotely gotten close to

Dental assistant, electrician, hairstylist like fuck all you guys can say is food delivery and only fans? Really? That's the only option for me?

I know the market is fucked but I am a real human being who needs to like eat and drink water and pay rent. I'm offering to put in work for it, compromise on my position and none of you can think of anything remotely close to what I'm looking for?

Hi everyone, I recently got an offer from my previous manager to return to my old job.

I left the company after only a month because of the stress caused by the newly appointed department head.

Even though I was also part of the sales team, he would say things like, “female employees should leave the room after the meeting,”

He also once told us, “Do you know your team has a bad reputation with others?” even though he had just joined and didn’t make any effort to understand or manage our team properly.

One incident that really bothered me was when I blew dust off my phone and laptop screen, and he complained about that to my manager — which I only found out through a third person.

I also heard he didn’t like that our team had two new employees, as if having juniors was a problem.

He came in late, tried to change all the systems, and acted very old-fashioned and controlling. Even our team leads didn’t like him.

Eventually, the stress was too much, so I quit.

Recently, my team lead told me that he talked to the CEO about the department head’s behavior, and the CEO said I could come back if I wanted.

They promised to move the department head to a different division (overseas sales) so we wouldn’t have to interact.

But to be honest, the office is the same, and I know I’ll still run into him.

The thing is, I actually liked other parts of the job — the benefits were pretty good (company car, maintenance covered, insurance paid for, and it’s only 10 minutes from home).

And considering how tough the job market is right now, I’m really torn.

So… should I go back or not?

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice would be appreciated.

I'm a web developer, working as an unpaid intern for a small tech company. There's 4 of us; myself, 2 other devs (unpaid), and my boss who comes from a business/marketing background. I found this position through my school job board, as I needed to complete some co-op hours to graduate. I graduated 2 months ago and my plan was to stay until we launch our MVP, and hopefully I'd have a job lined up by then.

In a recent meeting, my boss mentioned that he's planning on turning our product into a startup, with each of us getting some equity, but he wants to wait a bit before discussing the details and going through with the process. My initial thoughts are that this is better than working for free. And in a worst case scenario, I get something nice to add to my resume + more eyes on my code, and in turn, better chances of landing a paid role somewhere else. But there are some red flags going off in my head: why give some newly-graduated interns equity in the product you came up with? And why wait until the launch to go through with the startup process? Why not do it ASAP so we're all on the same page?

This ones not really a red flag, but one of our devs has been doing freelance work on the side, while I've been fully committed to this project. Because of this, I've gotten lots more work done. I don't mind this, since this is an unpaid position, and he's gotta make money somehow. But I'd be upset if the balance of work I've completed compared to them isn't reflected in the equity breakdown, and I'm dreading going into this discussion and having to argue that one of my peers deserves less than me.

I know these are all questions I should be asking my boss, and I will when I get the chance, but I'd like to hear an outsiders perspective. Has anyone here been in a similar situation?

I’m 27 and lately I’ve been feeling kind of stuck. I studied something I don’t really want to do anymore, and now I’m questioning everything.

Is it actually possible to do something you love for a living? Or is that just something a lucky few get to experience?

Sometimes I feel like everyone is just trying to survive — paying rent, getting through the week — and passion or meaning in a job is just… optional, or even naive.

I’d really love to hear how others feel about this. • Do you love what you do? • Did you choose your job out of passion, or just because it was available? • Is it worth chasing something you care about, or is that just setting yourself up for disappointment?

As the title states, I’m not in college right now. I’ve done some classes, but ended up dropping out.

Now that I’ve been out of college, I’ve been thinking about going back and getting a certificate in bookkeeping! I do want a job that will give me decent pay.

Some things I do love are organizing, design, and geography. I know I wouldn’t do well in high stress friends, so that’s why I’m considering bookkeeping. Plus on top of that, I didn’t like college, so a certificate or associates sounds nice.

If anyone has any suggestions and/or advice that would be great! I

Hi all,

I’m applying for a Wellbeing Lead role and the employer has asked for a short 2-minute video so they can “get to know me a little better.”

A little background: I’ve been unemployed for over a month now. This company looks super exciting to join. I’m trying to keep my expectations practically at ground level as I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but the company looks great and I’m sure I’d be a great asset to them!

There’s no strict prompt, but I want to make sure I get this right and stand out for the right reasons.

FWIW: I’m UK based and the role ks remote for a UK company.

A few questions I’d love your thoughts on:

1) What are recruiters really looking for in a video like this? Is it just about presentation and personality? Or do they expect me to reflect the skills needed for the role (e.g. public speaking, clarity, authenticity)?

2) As it’s for a Wellbeing Lead position, do you think I could film the video outside to reflect the theme of wellness? Or does that risk looking too casual or unpolished?

3) I have experience in both teaching and delivering wellbeing programmes online and in-person. Should I focus more on what I’ve done, or how I come across on camera?

4) Any general tips on tone, structure, or visual presence that would help me make a memorable and professional impression? I’ve never had to record a video for a job application so any guidence is greatly appreciated!

I’d love to hear from anyone who’s recruited for similar roles, or anyone who’s succeeded in something like this themselves!

Thanks so much in advance — I really appreciate your insights.

Hey everyone, I'm a fresher and have two job offers I'm trying to decide between. Option 1: Role at a well-known Indian tech company's innovation lab that's particularly well-known for its suite of business software. Tech stack: Database development using C/C++ (CTC: 7.2). Option 2: Role at a local company that works with major OEMs like BMW. They provide the ADAS features and all and have both embedded and cloud roles available. Tech stack: Cloud/DevOps or Embedded C (CTC: 6). Which one do you think would be better for long-term growth? Any advice or similar experiences would be really helpful. I am afraid if I choose the Database development with C++ I may not be able to switch due to my tech stack

Hi everyone, I recently quit my remote job at a large company where I was working as a Jr. SAP Systems Engineer. There are many reasons I quit. I hated working remote. For context, I am 21 years old and graduated college around this time last year with a MIS degree. I am pretty qualified in SAP knowledge for my age and wanted my career path to go more the technical route than the business route. My job had a major organizational change, and they were going to shift me into a Product Owner role. I was going to give it a chance, but it has been very unclear where I was fitting in with the company. My bosses were not giving me any work besides sitting in testing meetings all day long, and after doing research, I’ve solidified that I hate the business side of my career and cannot stand meetings.

The job was making me severely depressed, anxious about what I was supposed to be doing, and unfulfilled. I realized I need an in-person or hybrid job—at my age, I’ve been isolated and made no real connections with anyone and need the structure of going into an office.

Basically, my question is: what job titles should I be searching for? And I'm curious if anyone reading this has seen themselves in a similar situation as me. It was getting so bad for my mental health that I decided to quit last week with no notice. I have enough saved that I can be fine staying unemployed for a few months if needed. I really don’t want to rush into another job like I did last year (they gave me a week to make my decision to work there a week before I graduated).

The caveats are that I do not want to be responsible for any iv insertion, blood draws—basically any procedure that requires me to find a vein and insert anything into it. I have considered radiology tech but saw that contrast Iv insertions are sometimes required. Thanks for any help with this!

my brother is recently starting 11th grade and he doesnt know what to study for, iit or mit, his plan is to geive jee mains, bitsat and other SATs and stuff and then apply for us, singapore and other foreign countries. or prep for jee adv and get into iit. the thing is he doesnt have a background of hobbies and awards so will be technically starting from scartch. idk what will will be better option for him, pls give advice and roadmap if possible, thankyou so much

lately i have been researching on what careers can a person acquire with a fintech degree. a degree in fintech will make you able to help finance and technology work toghether. is there really diversification in this degree?

Hey everyone,

I’m currently looking for a job in the Web3 space, specifically in marketing or as a community manager. I’m passionate about the ecosystem, active in the crypto space (including trading and community involvement), and eager to contribute to a solid team and help grow a project.

I’ve already applied through platforms like Web3Career, CryptoJobsList, etc., but honestly, most listings have very high expectations for entry/intermediate-level roles (10+ tools, 5 years exp., etc.), which doesn’t always reflect the reality of what’s needed.

I’d really appreciate any tips, recommendations, or even intros to projects that are actually hiring, even smaller/startup teams that value real involvement and consistency over perfect resumes.

Also open to freelance / part-time / contributor roles in DAOs. Let me know if you have leads or suggestions — or feel free to DM me!

Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone. I am 19 years old and live in Estonia. I want to go to university, but I can't decide on a profession. I like 3D modeling, but the development of AI makes this profession unnecessary. Everyone writes that in a year chatgpt5 - its analogues will take all the work. I am also learning English, but it will not be needed for work in 2-3 years because of the same AI. I don't know how to decide. Advise something. Thank you.

I’ve been learning backend development (C#) for the past 2 years while working in administration. My original dream was cybersecurity and hacking, but I leaned into programming and built several projects along the way.

I understand core concepts — OOP, SOLID, async, design patterns, data structures, etc.
My portfolio includes:

• A CRUD app with SQL
• A console app using OOP/SOLID
• A full-stack web app (frontend, backend, authentication, payment gateway)

Recently, I had another interview — they liked my assignment and highlighted my skills, but still chose another candidate. Most other applications led to ghosting or email rejection.
The biggest problem: there are almost no junior .NET roles in my town, and relocating isn’t an option due to family. Meanwhile, there are way more openings in IT support and security-related roles locally.

I really enjoy creating things — building apps, seeing my ideas come to life. That part of dev is amazing. But when it comes to LeetCode and technical interviews, I often feel completely stuck and demotivated. It’s not how I think best, and I know it’s holding me back in the job hunt.

Recently, I started diving into networking basics, aiming for a Microsoft cert, and planning to continue with platforms like TryHackMe. I love structured, step-by-step learning — seeing progress every day motivates me way more than solving brainteasers. Cybersecurity feels like it might be a better long-term fit.

My dilemma:

• Should I continue grinding for dev jobs, even though the interview process burns me out and local opportunities are rare?
• Or fully shift toward IT support → cybersecurity, where there are more jobs nearby and the learning path feels more aligned with how I think?

I’d really appreciate honest input from anyone who’s been at a similar fork in the road.

Hey Reddit, I need some honest feedback on a situation that’s been on my mind lately.

Background: I’m a 20M guy, and recently I was approached by a 22M fellow on my way to work. We hit it off during a run, and he came off as really friendly. He mentioned his mentors and hinted at an opportunity for me to eventually meet them. Initially, I was skeptical, but we kept bumping into each other on our commute (he said he lived near me as our run was near me and he actually said he lived on the street near me) and things escalated from there.

A couple of weeks ago, he invited me for a more formal meeting at a cafe to discuss a business opportunity. The details: • He said he works in e-commerce and that it’s a free partnership. • The mentors he mentioned are already “financially free” and want to help others. • The catch is that I’d have to go through a 6-week process, and only then might I get to meet these mentors. • On top of that, he’s a Christian and mentioned that his faith and his mentors’ faith played a role in their success.

At the end of the meeting, he even sent me some material to read (from Rich Dad Poor Dad) and booked another meeting a few days later, both times in the evenings (around 8:15 pm).

My Concerns: • The process is vague and feels a bit like a funnel to get me more involved before I see any real value. • The promise of “free” mentorship and a partnership sounds too good to be true—what’s the catch? • His heavy focus on business and religious elements makes me wonder if there’s an ulterior motive.

Questions for You: 1. Has anyone experienced a similar situation where someone transitions from being friendly to pushing a vague business/mentorship opportunity? 2. What red flags should I look for in this kind of scenario? 3. Is it common for genuine mentorship opportunities to come with such an unclear, lengthy process? 4. How can I verify the legitimacy of his mentors and their claims of being “financially free”? 5. Any advice on how to ask the right questions or what to do next without burning bridges?

I’m genuinely interested in any advice or similar experiences you all might have had. I don’t want to miss a real opportunity, but I also don’t want to fall for a scam. Lay it on me—don’t sugar-coat it. Thanks!

My employer (medical) asked if i can suspend my pay for a month, work now pay you later kinda deal. The billing system is going to be offline, for awhile, no revenue. This was asked of all the providers. I can ride it out, and I suspect I am the only employee that said would consider. This makes me concerned that the business is either in trouble by either bad debt, management or owners paying themselves too much? Has anyone been asked to do this, did you get concessions like interest, advice?. I am a loyal but this seems like a good time to resume update.

Hello all ! I am a 2024 btech graduate, have app development internship exp of 2 yrs (native + flutter), next I movied into sde role working on angular, go and for sometime rust before there was a layoff. I also know java doing dsa in it

Now I am wondering should I be learning some backend tech like express or django or springboot(since I know java) , since many companies look for full tack Dev's.

Or should I built on the go and rust to develop a niche . I have some time now and am currently working on building up my skills ?

Or should I learn gen ai but ig that would be a secondary thing which I have to learn along with finding/doing my next job

[I live in India currently]

I'm planning to major in Computer Science, and so far, this is what I've applied to

• San Jose State University
• Arizona State University
• University of Connecticut

And I was planning to apply to these:

• University of Pittsburgh
• University of Alabama
• University of Iowa

I was wondering how these colleges are for CS, and what other good colleges remain with their deadlines still open for Fall 2025? I am not that keen for universities with rolling admissions.
Thanks!