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I'm 31 and feeling pretty stuck right now.

I spent most of my 20s building a decent career in photography in a major coastal city. At one point I was making six figures. Then it was $80k, then $70k, and eventually the work started drying up for various reasons I won't get into here. Meanwhile, the city just kept getting more expensive, so I decided to leave and figure things out somewhere else.

I moved several states away to a smaller city with very little creative industry. I'm now working part-time in food service, picking up whatever freelance work I can, and making maybe $25–30k a year. I'm barely scraping by. Three years ago I had an actual career and was doing reasonably well financially, and now I can't figure out how to make a decent living.

The frustrating part is that I don't feel like I have no transferable skills. I've spent over a decade working in photography and around things like art direction, campaigns, production, and editorial/brand content. I understand how those things work, and I've developed a pretty solid eye and a lot of industry knowledge over the years. But understanding those processes isn't the same as having a résumé full of projects where I was formally the art director or producer. And those are the kinds of roles I've been applying to, because they seem like the most logical next steps.

Even general content jobs are difficult because seemingly everyone wants video experience now. My background is almost entirely still photography. I don't have a video reel, I don't have the equipment, and I'm not exactly in a financial position to go buy a bunch of gear and spend months making test projects in hopes of landing a job.

I've been applying pretty much nonstop to photography, content, art direction, and other adjacent creative roles. I'm not having much luck, and the more I look at the qualifications, the more I feel like I'm not actually a particularly strong candidate for any of them. I can't afford to move back to a major city without a job lined up, but I also don't see much of a future doing what I'm doing here.

The thing is, I don't necessarily need to keep being a photographer. I'd just like to find some way to utilize the skills and experience I've spent over a decade building. I still care about creative work, and I feel like there has to be some sort of adjacent role out there where my background would be valuable. I don't particularly want to abandon the field entirely and go become an electrician or something, not because there's anything wrong with that, but because I'd genuinely hate to throw away everything I've worked toward.

I just don't really know where to go from here. I feel like I picked the wrong career at the wrong time, and now I'm stuck in a position where I can't afford to start over, but can't seem to move forward either.

Has anyone been in a similar position, particularly coming from a creative industry? Were you able to transition into something adjacent without having the exact experience employers were looking for? I'd be interested to hear what actually worked for people, because at this point I'm pretty lost.

I’m afraid I’ve fallen too far behind in life and that it might be too late for me to build a great career and become financially successful.
How can I stop feeling this way? Are there examples of people who started late, overcame major setbacks, and eventually became successful?

Hi all! I’m currently a 28 year old accountant who’s a mother to a toddler (and would love a second) and I love the client side of my job but hate the accounting side lol I’ve always wanted to go to med school but I got too scared when I was younger and I regret not pushing through to get there.

From my research so far, I’d love to get into radiology. Even if it’s as a technician. Or maybe a phlebotomist? I’m not 100% sure but I’m open to suggestions! I love problem solving and analyzing data/images. I’m teaching myself anatomy right now actually lol I’d love a job where I can actually help others and make a difference in their lives by helping figure out a health issue to better their quality of life. It’s always been a dream of mine. Plus working 3 12s sounds like a great work schedule for me lol

How do people do it with families and other responsibilities? Are there healthcare jobs/schooling that would pay while I work on getting a certificate? I’m going to be going from a 6 figure job that I absolutely hate and drains/demotivates me to a significant drop in pay for a potential increase in job satisfaction. I’m not sure what to do and the financial side scares me…

When I was 18, I set a goal for myself: become a millionaire by the age of 25, or at least get close to achieving it. Today, I'm 24, and I have $0 in my bank account.

Over the past six years, I've tried quite a few things. I studied a degree that I eventually never pursued professionally, read books that I thought would help me grow, and worked for three years at an automotive company, where I performed well and advanced quickly. However, I made a mistake that cost me everything I'd worked for, and I had to start from scratch.

After that, I tried several businesses: renting and selling motorcycles, reselling iPhones, e-commerce, and even setting up a company in the US to run a dropshipping business from Argentina.

Several of these projects started off well, but for different reasons — personal issues, supplier problems, relying on other people, lack of money or time — I eventually abandoned them.

A few months ago, I decided to try a different approach: learning a skill that the market needs and that people are willing to pay for. I invested several hundred dollars in a course to learn content creation and personal brand positioning for social media.

I managed to get several clients and offered my services for free for two weeks to demonstrate the value I could provide. However, I still haven't figured out how to turn this skill into a consistent source of income.

The problem is that, throughout all these years, I've done a lot of things without managing to build up any significant profits. Whatever money I earned ended up going toward paying off debts I had accumulated to finance some of my businesses.

All of this has left me feeling pretty discouraged. Sometimes, I feel like I'm working hard but making little to no progress toward my goals. Other times, I feel like I'm simply not doing enough.

I also have to admit that I procrastinate quite a bit and sometimes don't give 100% to the things I do. I don't know if that's the main problem or if there's something deeper in the way I make decisions, choose businesses, or execute my plans.

What frustrates me the most is looking back and feeling that, after six years of trying to build something of my own, I'm nowhere near where I thought I would be at this age.

So I'd like to ask you a few questions:

• How do you actually make progress toward your long-term goals?
• Do you break big goals down into smaller, more manageable milestones, or do you prefer to take action and adjust along the way?
• How do you measure your progress and know that you're genuinely moving forward rather than just keeping yourself busy?
• If you were in my position, would you focus on one skill or business for several years, even without seeing significant results at first, or would you consider changing your strategy?

I'm not looking for motivational quotes or people telling me I'm still young. I'd genuinely like to hear real experiences, especially from people who have been in a similar situation and managed to turn things around.

Sometimes I feel completely lost, and I don't know whether my goal is poorly defined, I'm making mistakes I can't recognize, or I simply need more discipline, consistency, and patience.

Any advice, constructive criticism, or personal experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

I've always been an escapist. I've taken things lightly throughout my life, avoided difficult situations, and rarely been as serious about my future as I probably should have been. Now, I'm facing the consequences.

I left my previous job in July, and as I look around, I realize I haven't worked on my resume, portfolio, or personal projects nearly as much as someone actively looking for a job should. Most of the serious projects I've worked on were part of my previous job. Whenever I try to build something independently, I struggle to find the motivation or see the point of making yet another AI project that feels like AI slop.

The problem isn't that I don't know what I should be doing. It's that I struggle to make myself do it consistently.

Whenever reality catches up with me, I feel this emptiness that I try to escape through whatever distraction is available. Doomscrolling, mobile gaming, collecting pointless skins and players, watching random series, and other things that help me forget about my situation for a while. Then reality hits again, and the cycle repeats.

Sometimes I wonder whether I'm depressed or whether I've simply developed terrible habits and coping mechanisms over the years. I don't know how to distinguish between the two.

I'm 24, and although I know that's still young, it doesn't stop me from feeling like I'm falling behind. I see people building careers, working on exciting projects, and moving forward while I struggle to do the things I know I need to do.

I don't want this to turn into another moment of self-pity followed by a few days of motivation and then a return to the same habits.

I'd really appreciate advice from people who've been through something similar.

• How did you stop escaping from responsibilities and start taking your life seriously?
• How do you build discipline when motivation is practically nonexistent?
• How do you deal with the guilt of wasted time without letting that guilt consume even more of your time?
• If you've struggled with depression, avoidance, or similar patterns, how did you recognize what was actually going on and start addressing it?

I'm not looking for someone to tell me that I'm young and everything will work out. I'd rather hear honest experiences, practical advice, and perspectives from people who have managed to get themselves out of a similar situation.

I feel as though I’ve made all of the wrong choices over the year.

I went to school for dance, got yoga teacher certified. My dream was to be a dancer and go out and audition, teach yoga as supplemental income and work a part time gig while I tried to book something. A few of my peers did this successfully and some are now full time performers, but come COVID I couldn’t afford my private student loan bills and rent - the answer was probably to move home with my parents but I don’t have a good relationship with them.

I made my part time job my full time job and decided to get in more debt and go back to school to study business with the hopes to break into corporate. I realize now I didn’t need to do this - but the appeal of being able to also pause loan payments while working full time and struggling to pay the bills was high.

My full time job furloughed me and then upon return was going to give me a pay cut. I had started to grow a big online presence and decided to take a risk and just quit and go into content creation full time while finishing school - I did gain a lot of momentum but then got “cancelled” my income dropped and was almost done with school/having to repay my bills.

I got a job in tech sales and this is essentially where I got stuck. I’ve been in an entry level sales role for 5 years. Every org I’ve worked at has done mass layoffs and I’ve started over 4 times from the beginning. I try to interview for a role higher than mine but a lot of companies want someone with more experience. I picked up a seasonal retail gig to help pay the bills but I feel funny being the only 30 year old with 18 year old coworkers. At my main job, most of coworkers being 22-25 years old.

I’m feeling so behind in life, by 30 I had thought I would have more progress on my debt and maybe have saved to put a down payment on a home. A lot of my friends made it in their careers moving into leadership roles, making over 6 figures, debt free and starting families or traveling the world. I am so burnt out from my job, and I have no idea what to do next. Pair this with the fact my partner of 5 years also is chronically getting laid off, I still keep struggling to make ends meet. My biggest issue is always my student loans. I have refinanced but we’re looking at 200k in loans for both degrees, and 30k in credit cards that kept me afloat during unemployment times.

I truthfully don’t even care to make a lot of money but feel like I need to. I’ve pivoted so many times and wish I just did one thing and stuck with it. I wish I didn’t go to college. But I also know this kind of thinking, dwelling/regretting and comparison is making this worse.

Any advice?

Hey r/findapath! I am a PhD candidate collecting data for my dissertation and looking for people to share their experiences.

I am looking to connect with adults (18+) who felt pressure to set aside a passion, hobby, or talent during their K-12 years in the US just to keep up with academic demands. Maybe it was a sport, an art, music, or something else that got pushed aside because school came first. If that resonates with you, I would love to hear your story.

Here are the basics:

Participation involves a one-on-one interview (about 45 min via Microsoft Teams) plus a couple of short written prompts. Total time commitment is roughly 2 hours. The study is completely confidential and you will receive a $50 gift card as a thank you.

If you are interested, just send me a DM and I will follow up with more details. No commitment required just by reaching out!

Thanks for reading.

I used to be a great student and gave it my all before I graduated high school. Life happened and I went from graphic design, to nursing, to coding & billing, and now Im 24 with no clear major in sight stuck working customer service minimum wage jobs.

I feel so behind and am just taking random classes to keep my college grant alive(the conditions are to take classes each semester) and I was wondering if yall would have advice on what to major in.

I am so tired of going to school and just want a good job. I gave up on my dreams of going into art with how the career prospects are. My parents want me to think “realistically” about it but “realistically” im ready to jump out a window. I need a direction fast. I dont know what Im doing or where Im going. If anyone can help Id be so grateful.

25M, hello about me, I'm from a small country in asia.I'm neither a creative person nor a bright student.i just try to live by in a minimalistic way...I've recently completed my B. Sc in Textile Engineering(management). i had an interest in supply chain analytics.. so I thought about doing my masters on it from Europe... since then I've been indecisive due to the cost(since our family is not that well-off), the pathway from textile to scm not being adjacent and also if I'm good enough for this path or not...others often try to publish journals papers for a better opportunity and scholarships.i can't focus on it either.

Thought about getting a job.. attended a few interviews. one particular question always made me stumble.. what is my passion? where do i want to see myself in the next 5-10 years... I've answered positively in front of the interviewers but honestly I'm not sure about anything.. i am curious about a lot of things.. but i don't know if i can build a successful career on either of those.

My friends are moving forward to pursue their future dreams whereas I'm stuck. I'm not jealous or anything. but i can't seem to focus on anything.. it feels awful that I'm procrastinating away my peak time doing nothing.my parents are getting old..they are never too demanding, they just want to see me successful.. how should i approach life! it feels heavy.

sorry I'm not the most expressive person.. my writing might seem all jumbled up. but any kind of advice would be appreciated..

thank you

I recently got fired from my last job over a disagreement with a manager, and this is usually how most jobs end for me. Most people would probably consider me a blunt person, but that's just who I am. I take no bs from anyone and refuse to be manipulated in the workplace. I have been told this is my problem which may be true, but I just cannot put on a fake personality for the life of me. I always tell it how it is, and not what people want to hear. I've never gotten along with coworkers, managers, or bosses. I've been told I need to change who I am to be successful, but I just can't. I want to be me. I'm feeling completely lost and I am losing hope that there is something out there for someone like me. Ideally I'd love to just work by myself with little to no micromanagement, but I wouldn't even know where to begin to look for something like that. Especially with no degree. Thoughts?

I’m already working FT and I know it’s not a place I want to stay for the rest of my working life, but I also have 0 clue on how to figure out what career WOULD make me more interested. I feel jumping from job to job is too risky as I’m in Canada and the situation is volatile. I also figured that I’m saving money and that is very positive while I try to figure out the rest.

Does anyone have any suggestions? There was no area that really pulled me in during university, but it was a small school with limited options. I have always been creative, which is unfortunately something that took a hit as I entered the workforce. I’m just not sure of any careers that would pay well and reasonably accommodate creativity here or what kind of creativity I’d prefer. I could volunteer if I knew what areas would give me meaningful experiences to explore other careers. That’s just about all I can think of.

(M) I feel like a very capable, literate, right brained, type b person.

I’m a restaurant manager looking forward to pivoting away from hospitality. It’s starting to seem like a dead end job.

I have a bachelors degree in English. Went to Theatre conservatory. Sort of tentative about pursing writing or the performing arts. In my 30s, I built a small acting resume and a short film I made won an award, but after the pandemic and the writers strikes I was sort of deterred from pursuing that further.

Of the conventional careers I’m interested in at this point I’ve considered public administration and real estate. Cooling/baking were my fallbacks but I want out of the food industry.

I’m not too scared about AI- seems like as far as laymen’s go it can only ever be a glorified virtual assistant.

So to those who made substantial career
Progress/pivots etc in middle age what’s your advice??

Do you leverage previous experience? Pivot entirely? Return to childhood dreams? Get a career coach? Is the answer staring me right in the face? Will I work in a restaurant forever? Hm

I’m a Senior Director in the media industry, making good money with a career I’ve spent over a decade building. On paper, I’ve done everything right. But I’m deeply burned out, unfulfilled, and increasingly convinced I’m on the wrong path.

I’ve been on medical leave for a chronic autoimmune condition, and the time away has made me realize just how much my career has consumed my identity, energy, and happiness. I’m also a mom to a toddler, and I want a life that leaves room for my family, creativity, and health.

I have a master’s degree and love writing, research, storytelling, cultural analysis, and connecting ideas. I’m good at strategy and big-picture thinking, but exhausted by corporate politics, client management, and the pressure to always be available.

There are areas even within my own industry that interest me, like content strategy, editorial, research, and creative development. The problem is that my career has taken me down a more commercial, business-focused path, and I haven’t had the opportunity to develop the specific experience these other roles require. I feel simultaneously overqualified and underqualified, which makes pivoting incredibly intimidating.

I’ve also been thinking about starting a podcast, writing essays, or pursuing something more independently creative. But I struggle to see how to turn those interests into a sustainable career, or even where to begin. I also doubt myself a lot.

I’m fortunate to have some financial flexibility, but walking away from a career I’ve spent so long building without a clear next step feels terrifying. At the same time, staying simply because I’m good at something doesn’t feel like a good enough reason anymore.

Has anyone successfully pivoted into a different area of their industry, or built a more creative career from scratch? How did you bridge the experience gap, figure out what you actually wanted, and find the courage to start?

I’d especially love to hear from people who didn’t have one obvious dream job waiting for them.

Hey everyone,

It's been quite depressing to me that I spent my entire 20s in university to earn what I thought was two pretty reputable degrees, specifically the Mathematics one. I'm less thrilled about the Computer Science one I did after given that I graduated at a bad time post-covid -> AI boom, offshoring, and oversaturation.

That said, I'm getting no bites within the field of software engineering. I tried looking into the actuarial sciences path but it has become a bit automated and harder to find work in (apparently). That, and I did not do so hot on the exam (which is ironic because I did this material in my undergrad years back).

I'm sick of being unemployed, determined, and willing to look into other career paths that provide a consistent work schedule, pay is good (not looking for six figures, but obviously that would be nice lol), and has some relation to the fields I studied.

My father has worked as a field engineer for forty years and suggests I look into going into the semi-conductor business. I live in Oregon, so there is Intel, Analog, and a few others. I applied when I was in university and didn't hear back. My other concern is that they would want me to start as an overnight technician role, a role that some high school graduates and lib. arts. B.S. degrees have been getting. These are also 6am to 6pm days, I believe. Ideally I'd prefer a 9-5, but I suppose I am open to 12 hour days.

Career/job direction would be absolutely wonderful. I'm sick of being unemployed. I've been trying so hard.

I'm 30, and honestly, I feel stuck and scared about my future.

I have a job, but my income isn't enough to cover my family's expenses. I have around 3 years of accounting assistant experience and 1 year of part-time experience. I'm also pursuing a master's degree, but I lack confidence in my communication skills and don't know how to move forward in my career.

I also have health issues. I've been living with hypothyroidism for 16 years, and I had open-heart surgery a year ago. With my health, career, and family responsibilities, I often feel overwhelmed.

My parents are getting old and will leave their jobs soon. Their pension mostly goes toward medicine, and I'm terrified about how I'll manage our family's expenses.

On top of that, my parents are trying to force me into marriage, even though I don't want to marry for the next few years. They say society will spit on their faces if they can't get me married. I feel like my own wishes don't matter.

I feel lost, scared, and unable to see a clear future. I don't know what to focus on or how to get my life back on track.

If anyone has been in a similar situation, how did you find direction? What would you do if you were in my position?

I'd genuinely appreciate some honest advice.

if u could start your career over, as a young, charismatic, pretty girl with limited morals (as in you didn’t think flirting with men for money was bad) how would you take advantage of it and get silly rich?

also please no mean comments, maybe it’s a silly question but i’m just wondering

Hey everyone,
I recently lost my job, and as an immigrant living in Ireland, I’ve realised how difficult it is to make friends outside of work.
Most of my social interactions used to come from my workplace, and now that I’m unemployed, I feel quite isolated and lonely.
I’ve been actively applying for jobs and attending interviews, but the job market is tough, and the constant uncertainty is really starting to affect my mental health.
I really want to make new friends, get out of the house more, and feel like I have a life outside of work. But honestly, I don’t really know where to start.
Has anyone been through something similar? How did you cope with unemployment and loneliness? I’d really appreciate any advice, especially on making friends in Dublin without spending too much money.
Thanks so much

I recently completed my B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from a Tier-3 college, and I'm confused about which career path to choose as a fresher.

I'm considering three options:

IT Sector: Prepare for exams like TCS NQT and try to enter the IT industry through TCS or other companies.

AI/ML: Learn AI and machine learning from scratch. I have only basic knowledge of ML, so it will take time to become job-ready.

Embedded Systems: Build my technical skills and apply for entry-level embedded systems jobs related to my ECE background.

Which path would you recommend for long-term career growth, job stability, future demand, and realistic job opportunities for a fresher?

I'd appreciate honest advice, especially from people working in these fields or who have faced a similar situation.

Hello everyone! Just to start off I’m not sure if this is the correct place to be posting this. If you have any suggestions of a better place to post I would appreciate it!

Im set to graduate this winter and I feel completely behind, this was supposed to be my junior year. I changed my major to economics and since I had a lot of the pre reqs it sped up my time in school. I have gotten no internships and feel like my time was completely wasted here.

Honestly not even sure what I want to do with my degree, I’m very interested in film so maybe I can fit it in there? I just wish I had more time and realized that I didn’t have that said time.

I’ve been applying for internships but most require the applicant to be in school during the duration of the internship.

And for the industry I want to get into i don’t even know where to start looking when I have no background in it whatsoever.

Any advice would help. Not sure if I added enough information.

The pros and cons of leaving University and going to Community college. 

I am 21(f) studying ethnic studies with a minor in Sociology at a University. I don’t really know what I want to do for my future career. I mean I have experience in the things I’m interested in. Teaching, event planning and even deep research. However, over the past few years in Uni, I have been slowly going down in a funk. I’m either doing so amazing in my classes and social interactions or I’m struggling with getting out of bed for a week. It’s probably because I’m burning out but honestly I’ve been trying! I mean I’m a part of clubs, I have a public facing job at school and even try to get more funding for our school. It’s just the academics that I struggle with. I love the curriculum but for some reason I just can’t for the life of me feel interested in school. And now it all came to bite me in the ass because I’m no longer eligible for financial aid at my current school. So now I have a quarter off to just work and think over my options. 

So what it looks like to me is I have 3 options:

1. Drop out from my University and go to Community College. 
2. Pay out of pocket, $5000 due by January 2027
3. Drop out and just work.

Option 1: Drop out from my university and go to community college
Pro:  

1. I already know what program I’m interested in and what I need to do to finish in about 2 more years. 
2. No more social pressures to be outgoing.
3. A ‘fresh start’ - I know the grades will follow me. 

Cons:

1. Transferring credits that probably won’t transfer.
2. A new career path that I haven’t tried yet.
3. My family is probably going to be pissed but they don’t pay for my schooling so I don’t mind.

Option 2: Pay out of pocket
Pro:

1. Staying with my friends and my job that I’ve made for the past few years.
2. I get to finish what I started! 
3. I have 1 ½  years left! 

Cons:

1. Dude. I’m so broke. 
2. Unfortunately my credit score is also shot so I can’t apply for loans.
3. Dude did you see that first one? I’m broke. 

Option 3: Drop out and work! 
Pro:

1. Taking a break from school could be good for me. I can focus on me.
2. I don’t have to worry about school anymore! 
3. Saving money up for a car and other things.

Cons:

1. Deathly afraid of telling my family (: 
2. Further away from my goal. 
3. The job market is so trash rn. 

I am leaning towards going to Community college as it gives me a chance and I can also try to do less than full time so that I can still focus on working and school. But I would still love to hear some advice or at least some stories of how you got out of this (:

I've spent years teaching myself to code, building things, switching languages and trying to get a job.

I dropped out of college a while back(that would be 10 years).

I started with wordpress, got bored then decided i wanted to learn c++ using my phone, I didn't have a laptop at that time. I moved to python after that, I built sudoku using pygame then after sometime got bored and moved to html, css and js, here I was using w3school when I started, unlike python where i had starting out with python and other books. First thing that excited me with html, css and js was when i made an alert on the browser. After sometime I found myself using react after I tried to build a website with html and find myself repeating myself too much.

With react, i didn't understand hooks, especially useEffect, I tried youtube, those were a little bit too simple, so I decided to rewrite the sudoku game that i had on my hard-drive into react, I struggled with useeffect, but eventually got it working. Initially I was using separate states for board, cells etc to manage racing conditions, but that felt boring, so I switched to a single state that would contain board, cells etc. That gave me several bugs, the game not working but after sometime I figured it out.

I went back to python again and decided to learn numpy, it did look easy, I even bought some books and spent time reading about it then after sometime I switched to blender. I wanted to make animations, I managed to make some, but my laptop wasn't exactly that powerful enough. So I went back to web dev, this time I started exploring design, I started with inkscape before eventually switching to figma. It wasn't difficult pick up.

Somewhere along the way, I also rewrote my checkers game that I had made initially with python to react. Then I switched to typescript this time using nextjs to rewrite all those games, sudoku and checkers, the type thing was hard for few days but I managed to solve it.

After some time, I thought of building a sudoku app in flutter and publish it on the play store. I called it multidoku, I remember telling my parents that once google approved it, I'd send them the link so they could download it. I got through the first stage but on the final stage(production) after getting congrats your app has been granted google play production access, my account was closed for high abuse policy violation. I didn't understand what that meant, so i appealed and told to read something on the policies. Also the same response as the first. That was it.

I got tired and decided to build sudoku in rust, because i wanted to learn rust. From there I decided to make ludo, the 3d dice animation was probably the hardest part, eventually I put it online and left it there. A few months passed, then i received an email from a blockchain gaming company. It said they'd seen my ludo game and liked the 3d animations then asked about a backend role with solidity, evm skills etc. I hadn't applied and the game wasn't even finished. I only saw the email in October, though not sure if the email was genuine.

I thought about it for a while, then decided to build a better version of ludo, with cleaner implementation and nicer 3d animation all in nextjs. I didn't apply for that job, instead i decided to try something else, shopify. I'd use shopify and wordpress before, so thought why not learn to build shopify themes. html css and js were familiar territory and liquid felt more like Django. I built a simple responsive landing page for a template, it's not yet done, still out of internet bundles, that took about 1 week, I didn't even design it that much, watching too many designs was enough for me to start to code, then i decided to design it with figma to showcase. It's still unfinished, and i'm out of data for now.

I'm still trying to find work and don't know which direction to take from here.

A few days ago, I came across a poem on youtube, it's called stand still. there's a line that has been sitting with me. "the trees ahead and bushes beside you are not lost. wherever you are is called here. and you must treat it as a powerful stranger". I don't know why, but it made me stop for a moment. I’m curious to see what’s ahead.

I am m20 men my mother father love me and now I am tybsc cs and had breakup I feel lonely and also carrer tension and I like and obsessed with buisness like another things also like trading and profitable small but actually I want in life not job i want buisness self something different can earn for family what I do know i am directionless.

I used to be successful, bold, and ambitious, working on all kinds of projects. But burnout and other shit knocked me off track. Now I'm almost 35, broke, and stuck in an endless cycle of upskilling without making real progress.

I moved back home to recover and took a career break, but over a year later, I'm still struggling to restart my career. I am productive, but the overwhelm keeps creeping back, so I turn to TikTok, Reddit, and Threads for a dopamine hit just to feel sane.

I've been away for so long, I barely know anyone around me anymore, other friends are already living in different countries and I'm financially limited right now, so I'm doing the best I can with what I have.

Such a weird phase. Sometimes I feel like I don't even recognize what happened to me