Career questions tagged selfdiscovery
When you are feeling burned out, how do you distinguish between "needing a fresh start (like going abroad)"
Hi all I’m seeking advice on how to navigate a major career crossroad. Right now, I feel stuck between wanting to pursue what I’m naturally good at, dealing with personal energy limits, and deciding whether to take a big leap like moving abroad. Here is a bit about my situation: My Strengths & Interests: I am fluent in multiple languages and have a deep passion for writing essays, storytelling, and creative expression. Ideally, I want to direct my time and energy toward work that aligns with these talents. Current Challenges: I am currently feeling extremely drained by my job, and managing depression/burnout makes it hard to maintain energy. External Pressure & Market Reality: The local job market feels uncertain, which makes me hesitant to quit without a solid plan. On the other hand, my parents are encouraging me to go abroad for new experiences while they are still in a good position to support my independence before they retire. My Dilemma: Part of me feels I am rushing to find an exact answer or immediate growth. However, I want to make sure I am clear about what I actually want to achieve—and build enough stability within myself—before making a big move like quitting my job or relocating. Jobs I did is mainly administrative work and all that skills I learned is exclusively for the job and the company and now I want to build skills that are able to make me feel I am real skilled
what culinary jobs will i able to get after job corps ?
i am a student at job corp and i wanna figure out job in culinary that also outside the kitchen. because the work is also out of the kitchen like a food critic, party planner. if it's more in the culinary that i don't know i would like to figure that
How to find your style?
I found out, as I had my dream internship, that I am really not the creative type. I can't formulate creative and innovative ideas. Everything seems to be benchmarked or derived from someone else's formula. I am too traditional. My eye for design is proper and pleasing to the eye. Somehow bland and strict and not sassy and popping colours or the genZ way.
what bachlors degree should i major in that will not only be higly paying but also peak my intrests ?
in the age of ai and the rising compittition i am unable to find my self a relevent degree that would help me be in the position i envision myself to be
What shout I do?
I have given my exams of FSc (medical). After this, my college is almost done, the only thing I'm worried about is my next step. My parents want me to do nursing and I was ok with this but now that I think about it, I don't feel like I want to do it. Even now, I tell myself if I do it, I will gradually got interested in it but on the other hand, I also wanna do something that I like. The most worrying thing is I don't know. I don't know what I want to do? And it's really hard.
What Career does a person who doesn't completely know what to do start?
What Career does a person who doesn't completely know what to do start?
What did you do after graduating from college with your degree/major? Or how did you choose the path after college?
I'm currently a junior who is expected to graduate a semester early. I'm a communications major with an interest in sports/entertainment. My original plan was to do a masters for sports management abroad to get into motorsports. Now, I'm unsure what I really wanna do. I was originally a vocal student before college and thought I would continue with that.
How did you know that the career path you’re in right one for you and how did you work through if there were any uncertainties ?
I’m currently a sophomore in college majoring in real estate. I chose this major because I am interested in commercial real estate however, I’m unsure if im going the right route or just wasting my time when I can major in maybe Finance.
How and when should you know you are in the right major?
I'm a senior planning on studying chemistry at the University of Virginia next year. But I also am not certain that is what I want to pursue. I hear a lot about people changing majors quite a bit in college, but I feel like a lot of the perception of a subject is based on specific classes and professors. How can I be sure that I am doing something that will set me up for a career I enjoy and what should I consider when I have to officially declare my major?
How to Network?
Any tips on networking/ getting your name out there for someone with really bad social skills?
As a health science major, how can I find a career path that is best for me and is the right fit?
I am currently a freshman at the University of New Hampshire and I am majoring in health science. I chose this major because it is very versatile and it will allow me to go to different paths in healthcare. However, I am stuck on what I should focus on and what career path would best align with my views. #Spring2026
How do I choose between a career in hair styling, sports, or becoming a math tutor?
I’m interested in a few different career paths: hair styling, working in sports, and becoming a math tutor. I’m not sure which one would be the best fit for me long-term. I’d like advice on how to compare these options, what skills or education each one requires, and how I can figure out which path suits me best
what career is best for me, am confused with which course to take ?
what career is best for me, am confused with which course to take ?
As a rising junior in college, how can I decide which career is right for me??
As I'm getting closer to my college graduation, I worry about my indecisiveness towards my career path. I am secure in my major, communications, but how do I decide what I live to do in that field?
What should I do in my future, if I know not at all what I want. I've already made future plans for myself, but these plans are not my dream, they are practical plans. I do not have a dream in regards to a career, except of course to make money !! So, what do I do in my future if I myself am uncertain #Spring26 ?
I've already been admitted to 14 colleges, my family is low-income making tuition hard. I have lived life for my parents, and now I'm excited to live it for my own future, im curious about how others have planned and thought through their desires and dreams for the future.
How do I know I am passionate about?
How do I know I am passionate about?
How would I go about finding my passion when I'm already a current college student, that will give me both the quality and quantity I'm looking for?
I want to find passion, something I'm meant to do, but I don't know what. Need some pointers and a little guidance. #Spring26
How many people have actually switched their majors after going to college?
I just want to know if it is fairly common for people to get into college and then decide that what they had previously chosen is not what they would like to do anymore?
How do you figure out what career you really want and at what age should you know?
I'm starting college this fall as a biological sciences major. I'm not sure if I want to go the med route or just get a job in lab research. Compared to the other seniors in my school I feel behind. Everyone seems so sure of what they want and I'm still not so sure. Is this normal and how did you guys feel sure about what you wanted to do? #Spring26
How do I know if college is the right path for me?
I am having doubts about college and i don't know if its the right path for me
How do I decide my major when I do not know what I am 100% passionate about? #Spring26
I am 18 and wrapping up my senior year in high school. I have yet to decide my major because I have many interests. I am leaning towards business, partly because I am most exposed to it by being part of a family business. I don't know how to tell what is right for me.
What if I go through college and end up not liking a career in what I chose to pursue as a high school senior?
I am a high school senior that plans to major in biology in college.
How to be ready for the future, how to be sure on what you want to do?
Its difficult to know what you want for a carrer but you can go and try and if you dont like it no more its okay so you can back out and try the other you want to do.
How do I know what I want to do after graduating from college ?
I am a senior in high school, going to UMass Amherst. I will be majoring in animal science, and I have no idea what I will do when I graduate college. don't even know if a future in animal science is for me. A little bit about me: I enjoy staying active and being outside, I like to be out of the house as much as possible, doing anything and everything I can with friends! I love my family.
How do I know what career i should pursue to earn ?
I am clueless, and I am a Master's degree student. The thing is, I can do whatever I put my mind to. I don't have any goals, and I lack skills. I can learn things once I know what direction I have to follow because right now it feels like I have the option of doing anything, which makes me feel stuck and confused.
How long do i have to decide a career goal?
A lot of people I know, haven't decided a career to pursue in life and I was also wondering how long we would have to decide a career goal before it is to late.
Is being a Graphic Designer a good job for me?
I asked what some good colleges are earlier, but I just thought, is being a graphic designer a good fit for me? I have ADHD and atisum, and I love art I've always hated math, and I'm a good problem solver but I have a hard time doing somthing I say I'm ging to do not like I lie but like "I'm going to get this done before the end of this period!" 2 days later "I'm half way there!" I just can't stay focused! And I do know what college I'd go to if I were to become a graphic designer, but I also want to be a teacher!
Why do I feel like I have to have my whole future figured out right now?
I feel stressed and pressured because it seems like everyone expects me to know exactly what I want to do after high school. I’m not sure about my future yet, and I want advice on how to deal with this pressure without feeling overwhelmed or lost.
What psychology field would fit best?
I end up wanting to learn more about people and end up trying to do things at my own pace. I was wondering what would be the best fit from that kind of personality?
What Should I do in order to find my passion and figure out what I want to major in college??
I am a junior in highschool and I am struggling to figure out what I would want to major in college. I am an above average student with a 3.76 unweighted GPA. What should I do in order to figure it out.