Hi everyone,

I'm currently at a crossroads in my career and would appreciate your guidance.

I'm not keen on continuing at my current firm due to limited promotion opportunities and salary growth.

My background:

- my_qualifications: B.E. in Computer Science + M.S. in Economics , Tier 1 clg

- Internship: 1 year at a bulge-bracket investment bank

- Current role: Hybrid AI consulting and tech role at a top consulting firm ( not MBB)

- Compensation: ~₹20 LPA

- Certification: CFA L1

- academics - 9/8/8

I'm confused about whether I should switch to another firm for better compensation and career growth or gain 2–3 years of work experience and pursue an MBA/Master's in Finance abroad.

I'm interested in finance, but I'm also flexible and open to other high-growth, well-paying career paths. However, I don't want to move into purely technical or data science roles.

I would appreciate your perspective on a few questions:

1. Job switch: How long should I stay at my current firm before switching for better compensation and career progression?

2. MBA vs MSc Finance: Given my background and career interests, which would be a better option—an international MBA or a Master's in Finance?

3. Work experience: How many years of experience should I ideally gain before applying to top global MBA/mfin programs?

4. CFA: Should I continue pursuing CFA Levels 2 and 3, or would it be better to prioritize relevant work experience and career opportunities?

5. Scholarships and ROI: Which international MBA/MFin programs offer strong career outcomes, good scholarships, and a reasonable ROI? I would prefer to avoid taking on a massive education loan.

6. Long-term career growth: From a compensation and career perspective, would it be better to continue in AI/tech consulting, switch directly into finance, or pursue higher education abroad?

My main goal is to build a high-growth, well-paying career without limiting myself to purely technical roles or taking on excessive financial risk.

I'd really appreciate your advice on which path makes the most sense for my long-term career.

Thanks!

Hello,

Firstly, I would like to apologize if this question has been asked far too many times.

I am a 28 year old and my qualifications are a Master's in Journalism and a Master's in English Literature.

I have primarily worked in the media industry. However, there are two reasons I want to quit:

1) The job is very demanding and I am not sure if it satisfies me.

2) Teaching has always been a passion. I have always envisioned myself as a teacher. I have also worked as a volunteer teacher.

However, I have been wondering if it makes sense to pursue a B.Ed. When I brought this topic up during a discussion with my friends, they advised me against it. They said I should've pursued a B.Ed a long time ago, and if I pursue it now, other teachers will look down on me.

I was wondering what this Subreddit thinks about my situation. I would also be grateful to hear from someone who has been in a similar situation.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post.

My qualification is none cuz gonna finish 12th with PCBH (home science) didn't take math was really bad at for college I'm considering bsc in biotechnology which includes zoology and biochemistry I'm further planning for an msc but before I take this course I wanna know if I'll even get a job cuz I've only seen people who take PCB go for neet which I don't want to I'm really panicking atp cuz the university which I wanna get into gets full soon (SJU) so would be great if y'all lmk what you think (qualifications) ugh had to do this

Hi everyone,

I'm an Indian applicant planning to apply for a Commonwealth Master's Scholarship for the September 2027 intake. The application form for Indian candidates hasn't been published yet, and I can't find any official timeline.

my_qualifications: BA (Hons) Economics, University of Delhi (2026).

Does anyone have an idea of when it's likely to open? If you applied in a previous cycle, when did the form go live and what was the deadline?

Also, is there any official channel or notification I should follow so I don't miss it?

I'm currently in my 3rd semester of B.Tech CSE with an 8.4 CGPA, graduating in 2029.

My semester ends on 4 December 2026, and I'm considering dedicating the next four months (until April 2027) almost entirely to NDA preparation. This would be my final NDA attempt.

My situation & qualifications (myquals):

• Currently pursuing B.Tech CSE, 3rd semester, graduating in 2029.
• Current CGPA: 8.4.
• Basic programming knowledge and some DSA experience, but I've paused my LeetCode practice.
• Interested in Data Analytics, DSA, projects, and tech internships.
• Planning to dedicate December 2026–April 2027 to my final NDA attempt while maintaining my college academics.

.

My dilemma:

I'm not too worried about maintaining my CGPA. My concern is losing four months of technical skill development at a stage when other students will be grinding DSA, building projects, and preparing for internships.

At the same time, this is my last NDA attempt, and I don't want to regret not giving it my absolute best.

I'd appreciate honest opinions on a few things:

1. Is dedicating four months to one final NDA attempt a reasonable decision, given the opportunity cost?
2. How significantly could this gap affect my tech career and internship prospects?
3. If NDA doesn't work out, would it be realistic to catch up with consistent effort during the following semesters?
4. What would you do in my position: take the shot or prioritise tech skills and pursue CDS later?

I'm not looking for motivational quotes or a generic "follow your dreams" answer. I'd genuinely appreciate perspectives from people who've faced a similar trade-off, prepared for defence exams alongside engineering, or navigated the Indian tech internship market.

Would you take this risk if you were in my shoes? Why or why not?

Myquals currently 11th

So i dont have maths as a subject currently but I have accountancy, business studies, econ and entrepreneurship. Can I still take ca?

I wanted to go for bcom accounting and taxation with ca integrated at sjcc bangalore but idk if they will let me in without maths. I do well on the subjects I currently have tho.

Please help a fellow commerce student and lmk if I am eligible for the course at sjcc, because if not I can still change courses (im in 11th)

My Qualifications is that I am a student at an Nit . Currently in first year, my mid semester exams have completed unfortunately i have to say they went very bad especially Maths electrical and mechanics.

I know I took about 1.5 months for just settlement within my hostel and get use to with my routine and batchmates . This results in terrible exam experience.

Now I want to do good in semester exams , in my college there is relative grading so no batchmates is going to help me i know .

How should I study and how can I balance my study and learning time .

Actually i am not at all interested in those backdated syllabus i want to learn new things like AI and its working but for i have to do fine in my accads as well.

Please guide me ?

If anyone is interested in learning western philosophy from the early greeks to kant

lemme know if you are interested to learn

myquals - student

myquals: B.Tech. in biotech from an NIT 9 cgpa; 90+ in 10th and 12th

I am currently interning in a consulting firm. Pay is fine for a fresher. But I don't like the role, and to grow you need an MBA, which I just don't wanna do. I don't like talking to people that much, that's the reason.

I actually really like doing leetcode, I only got into it in 3rd year, and I think because of that and less coding culture in my branch, I was never able to explore competitive programming properly. I have solved around 400 questions, and this was not following some sheet, just out of pure curiosity. I still do it sometimes as a hobby.

But I am really confused about tech too, I am someone who likes to code by hand, and mostly just do DSA, I have very less development experience, but most of that is just done with AI anyways, which I am not a fan of.

I switched to non-tech in January because I just accepted the fact that no tech companies will be open for my branch seeing last years stats, and that was the correct decision imo, as no tech companies were open for us.

I am kinda really confused what I should do now? Is it too late?

my_qualifications: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (2021 batch)

I completed my B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and graduated in 2021. After that, I had a career gap of almost 4.5 years. Recently, I got a job as an NDT technician, but the management and work culture here are quite poor. I am now in a dilemma about whether to continue in this field or pursue an M.Tech. Is doing an M.Tech worth it in my situation?

IF anyone has it, DM me please.

my_qualifications=btech 2nd year.

I myself want to do net and become professor but i am open for other job options too.

I want to know how do i prepare for NET for EVS, if i have to do Phd, i want to get JFR first.. So tell me ur best ways on how to study and what sources to use...

I've found that i can give GATE exam of Ecology and environmental engineering also, how do i prepare for these 2 also and do i prepare for it seperately from NET?

Help me, thanku..

Myquals: MSc. EVS

my_qualifications B.E 2026 grad in Ai&Ds

I'm looking for institution where I can upskill myself and have good placements (only offline location Bangalore)

My options

1)Q spiders

2)Upgrad

3)ExcelR

Which one is the best or is there other than this

Please share u experience and advice 🙏🏽🙏🏽

It's my first time filling up a fellowship form so I am very confused. I am would be very much grateful to get some help. Qualifications : UG in Computer Science

Qualifications- 10th passout student!

The GDS lists are out....and the cutoffs for UR are sitting at 95% to 100% again ... I have a few genuine questions like..

​What about students with 80% or 85%? Many of us are ready to work hard fr nd do the job, but we are rejected right at the start just because of marks.

​If this system is strictly meant for board toppers with 95-100%, why don't they just explicitly state in bold letters on the notification ...Only meant for 90%+ students, do not waste your application fee if you have less?" At least then people wouldn't waste their hope, tme, and money filling forms just to watch the cutoff sit at a ridiculous 100% tbh it's so frustrated..

( hummein umeed thi aa jayega 😭)

I'm posting this here because I want to ask -Is anyone else exhausted by this? What if people actually raise their voices together against this absurd merit system? Or are we just supposed to accept that unless you have a perfect 10th grade score from years ago, your willingness to work counts for absolute zero?

MAY GOD BLESS YOU, THANKU 🙏

Hey everyone, I'm a 2nd-year DU student with a brutal 3-hour daily commute that leaves me with zero energy to study.

My plan is to give UPSC 1-2 attempts max right after college. If it doesn't work, my backup is a Master's degree.

I’m torn between two choices:

• Option 1: Exit after 3rd year + take a dedicated drop year. This gives me 100% focus for UPSC without college burnout.

• Option 2: Stay for the 4th year (Research/Honours). Good for my CGPA and Master's profile, but seniors say DU's 4th-year curriculum is a chaotic, hectic mess that will completely kill my UPSC prep.

Should I take the 3-year exit + drop year, or is skipping the 4th year too risky for my Master's backup?

Would love advice from DU seniors or UPSC aspirants.

TL;DR: 2nd year DU student with a 3-hour commute. Want to do UPSC (1-2 attempts max) or Masters. Should I exit after 3 years for a dedicated drop year, or push through a hectic 4th year?

myquals- ba econ

Hi everyone, I've been thinking about this question and wanted to hear honest opinions from people who have experienced it firsthand.

myquals: Third year integrated student

An MBA is often promoted as a path to better career opportunities, higher salaries, networking, and professional growth. But what happens when someone pursues an MBA from a college that doesn't have a strong placement record?

Suppose a student works hard, attends classes, earns a degree, and spends two years studying management, but their college offers limited campus placements and doesn't attract many reputed companies.

My questions are:

1. Does the college's reputation matter more than the skills a student develops?
2. Can someone from an average MBA college compete with graduates from top B-schools if they build strong practical skills?
3. How important are internships, networking, certifications, and off-campus applications in getting a good job?
4. If someone wants to enter finance, what should they learn beyond their regular MBA syllabus?
5. Is it better to focus on getting the most out of the MBA, or should students prepare for alternative routes such as professional certifications, specialized skills, or starting a business?
6. For those who have been in this situation, what actually worked for you after graduation?

I'm particularly interested in real experiences rather than motivational advice. If your college didn't have great placements, how did you build your career?

I'd appreciate honest perspectives from current students, MBA graduates, recruiters, and working professionals.

Im in 2nd year and I want to target upsc after graduation (1-2 attempts at max) n wanna go out for masters if it doesn't work. I guess having research and honours degree would be a good option (+Will be able to boost my CGPA) if I take up 4th year.

But I have heard that its very bad and hectic, and that I won't be able to prep for upsc alongside it. PS, I travel 3 hr to clg everyday so It's extremely hard for me to study.

Should I:

Take a drop year after 3 years of graduation?

Or do a 4th year?

myquals: ba economics + marketing

My Qualifications: Bachelor Of Arts degree along with Diploma in Graphic Design.

I am considering to pursue Jewellery Design.

What is the scope of jewellery design in India, and what are the career prospects, salary expectations, and long-term growth opportunities?

What kinds of jobs can one pursue after completing a jewellery design course? Is it possible to build a stable career in this field?

Many jewellery design courses seem to focus primarily on fine jewellery (gold, diamonds, and precious gemstones). If I want to work as a fashion jewellery/costume jewellery designer, would a course focused on fine jewellery provide the necessary skills, or would I need specialised training?

How different are the skills, design processes, and job opportunities in fine jewellery versus fashion jewellery?

What advice can one give me who is considering entering this field? Are there any particular courses, institutes, or skills you would recommend?

hi, my qualifications are12th grade w 80% this year. im into commerce stream, i smhow rethought about my long term dream of becoming a doctor, i figured i can do nios and apply to universities abroad cus studying and giving neet is tough knwoing i dont hv much time on my hands, im already 19 and i dont wanna waste more years, can someone help me w this

Hi, everyone:)

my qualifications are Bsc biotechnology and MSc Bioinformatics graduate (2026). im looking for research opportunities, and woukd really appreciate advice or guidance on how to approach them. For my major project, I worked on AI/ML-driven drug discovery, combining molecular docking, machine learning, explainable AI, and molecular dynamics. I’ve also worked on mini-projects involving a proteome annotation pipeline and whole-exome sequencing (WES) workflows. I looked into research opportunities at institutes like NCBS and inStem. I’ve also come across a few CCAMP incubatee companies where I'd like to look into. I’ve heard that directly reaching out to researchers, labs, or companies can help land a opportunity, even when positions aren’t publicly advertised. it's just that I’m not entirely sure how this process works.

I’d really appreciate some guidance on a few things:

1. How do you approach them? Is it better to email the principal investigator (PI), a team lead, or the company’s HR/recruitment team?

2. Should I attach my resume in the first email? Or is it better to send a brief enquiry and wait for them to ask for it?

3. How do you find unadvertised openings? Do research institutes and early-stage biotech startups consider unsolicited applications for research assistant, project assistant, or trainee positions?

4. How can I improve my chances? Are there particular skills, projects, or approaches that make a fresh graduate’s application stand out?

5. For those who have landed similar positions, what did your application process look like, and what would you recommend i do?

I’m interested in computational biology, bioinformatics, and AI-driven drug discovery, related research roles where I can build my skills and gain research experience.

I'd appreciate if someone could give me advice, personal experiences, or tips on reaching out professionally that'd help me land an opportunity (hopefully) (╥_╥)

thankyouu.

I'm a 1st year BDS student and I wanna start earning some money from home, preferably through a website or any online platform. I don't really have much experience, so I'm looking for something beginner friendly that I can do alongside my studies

Koi aisi website, app ya online work hai jahan se genuinely thode paise earn kar saku without investing money?

I'm not expecting to get rich overnight ofc, bas kuch pocket money type earning chahiye. Something that doesn't require too much time or effort

Please suggest anything you've personally tried or know is legit and agar koi scams hain jinse bachna chahiye, toh woh bhi bata dena guys

No MLMs, paid courses, ya registration fees waale scams please.🫠

myquals bds 1st year student

I have just completed my ( myquals) B.Tech degree and am currently preparing for government jobs. I have been shortlisted for interviews, and document verification is conducted before the interviews.

I have a full reimbursement scholarship, but the college management is refusing to give me my degree certificate because the scholarship amount has not yet been credited to the college.

Now, because of the government's failure, I have to pay the price.

They are asking me to pay ₹70,000 just for a photocopy. What should I do? Withholding students' certificates is illegal, right?

Should I complain to the police, JNTUH, UGC, and AICTE?

My interview is on November 2, and I have very little time left.

Will they give me the certificate just for the interview day if I promise to return it afterward?

my qualifications: [btech], building jurixai, a legal-tech startup incubated at nsrcel iim bangalore.

something i keep running into: when i ask law students how they picked corporate, litigation, ip or anything else, the answer is almost always one of three. a senior's advice, a friend's choice, or whichever internship replied first.

very few people actually check whether the work fits how they think before committing 2-3 years to it.

so, honest question for law students and grads here:

- did you choose your field on purpose, or did it happen to you?

- if you switched later, what made you realise?

- what would you tell a first year before they pick?

full disclosure, this bugged me enough that we built a 40 question assessment for it (top 3 fields, strengths, 90 day plan). not the point of the post, i want the answers more, but if anyone wants to try it: jurixoneai.com/career

Hi everyone, I'm 23M, currently pursuing an MA in History and graduating in 2027. My original plan was to pursue a fully funded PhD and eventually become an Assistant Professor, but I'm increasingly concerned about the Indian academic job market.

According to the June 2026 UGC NET results, 607,151 candidates appeared across all subjects. In History, only 362 qualified for JRF, 4,436 for Assistant Professor eligibility without JRF, and 8,641 for PhD admission only. I couldn't find the total number of History candidates who appeared.

I've also read accounts of PhD and JRF holders working as guest lecturers on low pay, sometimes around ₹1,500 per lecture. A PhD doesn't guarantee a permanent job, and I'm concerned about spending another 4-6 years studying only to end up in contractual employment. How much do networking, institutional politics, publications, and academic connections actually influence recruitment? I've considered Ashoka University's funded History PhD, but I'm unsure about its employment outcomes.

A little about me: my_qualifications are BA (Hons.) in History from DU, am pursuing my MA at AUD, and have internship experience at the National Museum. I also enjoy creating informational videos and music content, and I play piano and have performed with a band.

I'd appreciate honest advice on a few things:

• For those with History PhDs, did you find stable employment? Was JRF worth it?
• Does doing a PhD at Ashoka, JNU, or DU make a significant difference to career prospects?
• What realistic career options exist after an MA in History outside academia?
• Would it be wiser to work after my MA, gain experience, and keep the PhD option open, or pursue a funded PhD now?

I'm not looking for motivational advice. I genuinely want to understand the risks, career prospects, and financial realities before committing several more years to academia. I'd appreciate hearing from people who've been through this, including those who decided against a PhD or left academia.