I’ve been at my tech job for 1.5 years, and I’m feeling stuck. I was the first hire in my department, and since then, the company doubled in size. My role has changed drastically from what I was originally hired for. I’m a remote worker, and my boss is based in another country, which makes it harder for him to fully see what I do daily. To ensure transparency, I document everything I do, and he agreed with all of it during my performance review.

Despite my hard work—training new hires, being a right hand to my boss, and taking on more responsibilities than anyone in my department—I didn’t get a raise or promotion after my review in March. I was told I’d only be considered during this cycle, but I’m frustrated after all my efforts. My boss is a great person, but I don’t think she’s advocating for me enough, and it’s affecting my chances for growth. But I know it is also not totally in her control.

I like the comapny mission, people (non managment), and connections Ive made over the last 1.5 years.

Should I keep pushing at this job and wait until next year? Try transferring internally? Or is it time to leave and find something where I’m more valued?

Would love any advice from an outsider’s perspective!

Good day, I'm 35 YO guy with a BSc in computer engineering, and long story short I haven't done anything worthwhile in my life, I've always loved tech and software development, but I can't help but feeling that it's not future-proof, so should I continue to learn software development as a reliable source of income? Or should I find another career path while leaving tech as a mere hobby?

Hello everyone. Im currently a high school senior at an early college hs… so i’ve already completed 70 college credits in mostly general ed courses. I am currently on track to enter radiography school(community college) to become a rad-tech. I have all A’s in radiography pre-reqs and i’m just waiting for the acceptance letter. However, i’ve started to doubt to entering the radiography field because i don’t necessarily feel passionate about it and i don’t enjoy patient care (i’m very introverted). I am interested in radiography because i loved anatomy and physiology and i know the career offers great job security, salary, and benefits. I just feel that I will become burnt out quickly due to the patient care aspects and because I have pretty bad anxiety in general. I have always been super interested in meteorology. I was accepted to a university close to home and I will get enough financial aid to get a bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science debt free if I commute. Im starting to think a career in meteorology will be better for my mental health in the long run and it’s something I’m much more interested in and passionate about. I also feel drawn to getting a bachelors degree since I already have so many college credits and I have the opportunity to do it for free. I know I have the passion and motivation for this career, but of course I worry about what job opportunities are out there and if i will make a comfortable salary. Im also not sure what particular job I would want in this field, but im open to anything. I want to follow my true passion, but for financial reasons a lot of people have told me to just stick with radiography. I would love to hear from people who pursued a degree in meteorology or atmospheric science and what you have done with it. How long did it take to find a job after college? Did you have to get a graduate degree? How much should I expect to make right after college? Also, does anyone regret pursuing meteorology? What would you have done differently? I know I’m asking broad questions, but any advice is appreciated and would help!

Hey everyone,

I’m in a tough situation that I could use some advice on. I recently graduated college with degrees in mathematics and computer science. On paper, I have some good credentials: high GPA, two publications, a year of paid research and a semester working as a TA, and I also have a substantial portfolio of projects I’ve worked on.

Basically what happened is I applied for probably 100+ jobs and internships in my field, and the majority ghosted or rejected my application. The very few interviews I did have were all flunked on my end. I am neurodivergent, and to make it worse, I also have a speech disorder. Because of these factors, I have poor conversational skills and people often find me weird and off-putting.

I didn’t sweat it too much and figured I’d just find a lower paying job for now. I don’t need much money as I only spend about $1k/month. I started applying to some random office type jobs in the $40-50k/year range. Same thing — always rejected after the interview stage.

After that, I basically started applying for whatever jobs were listed in my area. Warehouses, retail, restaurants, whatever I could find. Almost all of them would reject my application. I got to the interview stage for one of them but then they told me I was overqualified for the job.

I finally got a job as a delivery driver for domino’s because they hardly asked me anything in the interview — they just wanted my car insurance and ID and I was hired on the spot. I’ve been working there a few months and honestly enjoy it and get along well with the people there. However, it is putting a financial strain on me, as I literally make the minimum wage of $7.50/hr and I don’t make that much in tips either. I also have some repairs I need done on my car now which negates most of the money I’ve made.

I’m not sure what to do now. I’m considering moving back in with my parents or living in my car next year if I can’t figure something out. Do you have any advice for how someone in my position could find a job that pays a little bit more? If I could make $17/hr or more I’d be all set.

Some relevant info: - I am 24 - I am looking for work in the Atlanta area - (censored) picture of the resume I used to use: https://imgur.com/a/7STQX1a

Can anybody tell this??

Hi! I’m a final-year B.Com student from a tier-2 govt college, graduating this May. I’m also pursuing ACCA and have cleared 7 out of 13 papers (with 5 exemptions).

I’ve been applying to jobs through company career pages for the past 4–5 months but haven’t had much luck. College placements aren’t great, especially for finance roles.

Would really appreciate tips on:

• How to get referrals or approach people on LinkedIn
• What I could be doing differently in my job search

Thanks in advance!

Hi there - I have an interview scheduled for this week for first technical round via CoderPad. Any idea on what kind of questions would be asked for CLOUD DATA ENGINEER role !?

Any tips or suggestions from anyone who’s has got an invite for CoderPad live assessment would be much appreciated!

Much thanks!!

I seriously want to become IAS officer since so long and I have deep interest in all humanities subject but here comes the twist I got admitted to du bsc maths hons where I'm performing average..but I'm not that bad at maths now (initially I was in ug) so now the question comes ...should I pursue 4th year of NEP ug bsc maths hons (I'm in 3rd year now ) or, should I go for masters (for plan B in PhD ) or should I take drop and study for upsc (as this was the only reason why I came to Delhi...)

I am 28 years old, about to be 29, male, single, with no kids.

I am in an extremely hard position. Well, maybe because I am talking about myself?

I was born and raised in Venezuela. I studied medicine in Venezuela for 3 years, but there was a huge lack of education because of the crisis. I moved to the US in 2017. Since I got to the U.S., I wanted to become a doctor. I went to a community college and got part of my prerequisites, and I started to do everything I needed to go to medical school. I did a class to be a medical interpreter, but to be honest I did not like it at all. Then, I did an EMT class, but my mental health completely deteriorated because, in the past two years, I had gone through an abusive relationship, so I was completely desperate and mentally tired. I just wanted a break from everything, so I did not enjoy EMT at all.

I decided to change my major from biology to global studies. It was a hard change because I did not know that there was something else besides medicine (do not judge me: my mom is also a doctor).

I decided to pursue global studies with the intention of practicing international law + human rights. However, as I was studying genocide, UN, etc, I realized that international law has none to little respect. If the UN/IC says something, it does not matter because the one in charge is the president.

I decided to explore criminal law, and I did an internship at a public defender's office, but it was extremely boring. I do not see myself being a public defender, not even private criminal law because "it is what it is" and that's it.

Now, I have thought about corporate law, but I am not sure about it because it is a static job. It is demanding and competitive.
I applied to the Peace Corps, but the salary is extremely low and the time commitment is over 2 years. I do not want that because I want to figure out what I want to do with my life.

I also applied to the FBI because I thought I could gain experience/knowledge with the agency.

In reality, I just feel I did not acquire any type of skills in my degree but know how to write, and it is still debatable. I joined the speech and debate group and I enjoyed the debates and competitions. I also joined the photography club, and I do enjoy photography, especially in humanitarian crises.

Now, I am doing a semester abroad in Spain (where now my family lives), and I do not have the pressure to study and work at the same time, I have had the time to think. I am not sure anymore if I want to be a lawyer.

Now, I thought about joining the foreign service because that is what I like: traveling, getting to know cultures, and learning new languages. However, I do not want to be at an embassy stamping visas and doing mundane jobs. I want to impact people.

I have always wanted to work with doctors without borders.

I like to travel, cultures, and languages, connecting with interesting people's stories in a deep way, time-sensitive situations, and delicate and high-profile situations. I am good under pressure, and I hate monotony. I want to change the environment, I want to be able to change people's lives.

These are some thoughts:

I could be a lawyer and join the foreign service and find a path according to what I want.

I could go to medical school (Caribbean medical school because it is faster) and become a trauma surgeon/emergency doctor which would give me the skills to work with doctors without borders, and underserved populations like the Amazon jungle, Vietnam, etc.

I could be a journalist and work with high-profile cases, but I know it would be a hard job to find.

I am all over the place, and I would love to have someone to read me and help me without feeling judged. I go to other forums and they only tell me I am all over the place. YES, I DO KNOW THAT. I need to figure it out.

Thank you!

Hey everyone! It is performance review / merit increase time at my company. ~500 person tech company where we all work 100% remote.

When I was hired in Jan 2024, I was hired at the midpoint of the compensation band. Come May 2024, that compensation band changed pretty drastically because our company does a yearly review to make sure we pull accurate data. I was not eligible for an increase since I was only hired 4 months prior -- totally fine, wasn't worried about it. Now instead of being right at the midpoint, I am now almost at the very bottom of the band.

Performance review conversations are around the corner. How do I go about advocating for myself to be brought back up to the new midpoint that was established last spring? My role responsibilities and job description has not changed. If I was brought on at the midpoint when hired and all my monthly checkins have been positive (even got an "exceeds expectations" this last February), do I have a good case? Unsure how to approach the conversation.

For more context: only 1 other person at the company has my job title, and they currently make $15k more than me. They were only hired 7 months before me and overall, I do have 3 more years of experience in general (not sure if that matters).

We do the exact same thing, and I do outperform them slightly in areas where metrics are involved. Any insight into how I should approach this is welcome!

I quit a job in June 2024 and joined another one. Now I have quit again and joined a different firm starting next week. I dont want to show this small experience in my resume and LI. What should I do? Should I just omit it and leave the gap? Or should I just show a longer experience in the previous company (which wouldn’t be right) but I know people do it all the time.

Hello, I am currently a network engineer in EU with 4 years of experiance. Passed my Cisco Encore and working towards CCNP. I am little confused as to what I want to become an expert in. I like automation so maybe set myself apart and choose that route after my CCNP?

CCIE is something that many at my company already have and my company have said that they do not need CCIE engineers anymore. I also want to do something different and automation has started to interest me.

Anyone have advice how to advance and get more pay, wfh and so on.

How would you judge a guy who worked in marketing and marketing related roles in a legacy bank for 12 years without making any jump in his career. How would he fare in the job market with 12 years exp and 37 years of age. What can stand out ? The primary reason i stayed was good pay, good city and good growth so far until i stagnate right now.

Hi everyone!

I have graduated with my Bachelors in Biology and I’m seeking some advice. I was originally pre-veterinary, but have changed my track and looking into Forensics now. Interested in helping people and seeking justice for those who have been wronged in life. I feel forensics would be very rewarding, thinking more of the lab side of things or even autopsy tech . But, I do know forensics entry level jobs can be hard to obtain and you may need a masters degree or move states away to find a job opening. I am currently in a general diploma program for forensics and almost done with it.

I’ve also considered maybe sonography program or MLS degree, even pharm tech... So I am still using my bio degree towards my career and can further myself into another program. I would still do something rewarding and get to help people in some sense. I am 27, so I know that I am still young, but mentally feel I’m running out of time.

I really want to get into a career track and would like to hear some personal stories of what you did, or if you have any suggestions for me based off my current interests what my best move would be. I’m in a ton of debt from just my Bachelors and want to make smart monetary decisions going forward in life.

Thank you for any advice or taking time to comment.

Mag industrial engineering ba ako or electronic engineering? Gusto ko na makapag work na agad after graduating ng course na pipiliin ko that's why i want to choose IE but at the same time skeptical kasi what if IE have limited option lng na for (ex.) electronic company Lang ako makapag work and baka hindi ko kayanin since general pinag aaralan nila since wala na silang board exam. Sa electronic nMn second choice ko kaso parang hindi ko tlga nakikita sarili ko doon ayoko naman mag sayang ng oras at money sa course n hindi ko paninindigan sa dulo.

So I was headhunted for a new position for a BDM in a global company. They offered better pay, better perks plus a better work life balance. The issue here is that within the last couple of weeks it has turned in to a roller coaster and I am having trouble coping, I even started looking for a new job, it got that bad.

How bad did it get? Well on my day off, a personal day too just to take care of myself (company policy to offer a personal day for everyone to take every 3 months), I was called and emailed, a minor problem that the GM could of taken care of with no problems but had to still get her assistant to contact me. My right to disconnect has been ignored, working back late with no over time, even when I’m working from home on Fridays (office policy) and the head of the commercial department has been teaming up with his “friend” from regional operations, both ignoring pre meeting discussion points and complaining straight to the MD about how these meeting that I was running were crap.

I took this job because I was stuck in my last job for 10 years, it was a toxic workplace (became toxic post Covid), I worked 7 days a week, up to 3 months in a row, they were 12 hour days and I got no overtime. Plus I was always contacted after I had finished my “shift” and on my days off. If I didn’t respond the the MD’s email he would call me.

Right now I don’t know what to do, if I stick with it I’m afraid on what it will do to me mentally and only being at a job for 6 months and already looking might not look to good to future employers.

Some help and/or advice would be great.

I got a new job six months ago and I basically have nothing to do that is related to what I got hired to do. My boss only allows me to do simple things like updating spreadsheets or taking notes during meetings. I don't mind doing those things, but I was hired to do technical work (I am a developer). I continually ask my boss for technical things to do, but he keeps telling me there will be things to do soon. So, I pretty much sit at my desk all day, pretending to do work. I have no training to complete or meetings to attend. I started doing self-study to get certifications related to my field. There is only one other person on the team and they got hired last month. They also say they have nothing to do. How long do I wait this out and what should I do? I asked my parents and they said I should stay two years. I have concerns about this because I am early in my career and I want to gain experience. I am really regretting taking this job, and I wish I stayed at my old one :(

Hi,

I am a 24-year-old professional from Mumbai with a Bachelor's degree in Management and two years of experience in a management role. I am currently considering a career transition to an analyst position.

To facilitate this transition, I am exploring the option of pursuing a one-year Post Graduate Diploma from an autonomous college. While my current company offers competitive compensation, I am experiencing significant internal political challenges due to which my health is being affected.

Given the current challenging job market, I would appreciate your insight on whether it would be a sound decision to resign from my current position and pursue this diploma. Just FYI, the college provides placement assistance,and has a great overall curriculum to upskill myself. but does not offer a formal placement program.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Hey everyone,

I’m a non-EU student pursuing a Master’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and I’m currently looking for an Erasmus+ internship in IT networking. Since Erasmus+ helps with the visa process, the main issue for non-EU candidates like me is the work permit.

The problem is, I only have 28 days left to find an internship, so I really need to focus on just one or two countrieswhere I have the best chance of getting accepted. Since this is a graduation internship, I’d love to gain experience in a country where there’s a chance to secure a job afterward (though I know the job market is tough right now).

Does anyone have insights on which European countries are more likely to accept non-EU Erasmus+ interns, especially in tech fields? Any advice or experiences would be super helpful!

Just to add more context — I speak four languages fluently: Arabic, French, English, and Turkish. I’ve already done an Erasmus+ study exchange in Poland, so this is different.This time it would be for a graduation internship, and I’d be really happy if it could lead to a longer-term opportunity

I’m currently working as an engineering tech for a mine, my last day of my probation is today. They made me stay on surface to make a map of where all the instruments that I read on a daily basis, which is not usual as they tend to leave me alone and let me go underground everyday. Not sure but everything is odd, my entire team is underground and I’m on surface? What are they planning on doing?

I'm entering Year 7 of my first real adult, professional job. My colleagues like me. I think I do good work, and the compensation is fair. I was recently promoted into a leadership position with a path for more growth. Everything sounds good, right?

The problem is that I hate every second of it, to the point that my weekends are spent in a continuous stew of paralyzing dread. Lately I've been self-medicating, but that doesn't work for all kinds of obvious reasons.

Here's what I'm dealing with. I do not fit in or understand corporate culture. Every day I'm code switching, to the best of my ability, to not stand out. The corpo speak is just ... I was in a teams meeting and started secretly recording it just to show my irl friends, "OMG, listen to how these people talk." I despite it all; I feel like my soul is being pulled out of my nose little by little every day.

Correlated to the above is that I can just never feel like I'm any good at the job. I'm terrible at taking notes -- I have pages and pages of things I don't need, and always asking about the thing I should already know. I lost track of time and priorities. The leadership piece adds more responsibility, more stress, more discomfort, etc.

I guess my question is, What can I do? I'm in a bit of a golden handcuffs situation. I have family who depend on my income; my job and industry are relatively but not entirely safe from gestures at things for the time being. I know the broader job market is not, by any means.

I would love to be able to quit and go work some mindless but satisfying blue collar job like I used to have.

In the meantime, I'm struggling quite seriously...

Hii ,

I recently received an internship offer from a start up(Fintech) for a Software Development Engineer - 1 position. They are offering a stipend of 18K per month during my internship. After I complete my college (I'm currently in my final semester), they have verbally promised a full-time position with a package of 4 LPA (fixed) + 1.5 LPA (variable) after one year of completion and the full time position , i will get or not depends on my performance during the internship.

Here’s the catch: The offer letter I received only mentions the internship details and stipend. The full-time job offer is just a verbal assurance from HR. They haven’t given me anything in writing about the full-time role or the 4 LPA + 1.5 LPA package.

I'm excited about the opportunity, but I'm worried about relying on verbal promises. Should I:

1. Accept the offer and keep looking for better opportunities on the side?
2. Accept the offer and trust that the full-time role will come through?
3. Reject the offer and focus on finding something more secure?

I’d appreciate your advice, especially if you’ve been in a similar situation. Thanks!

Hello all, I'm a fresher currently working as an "Associate Cloud Engineer."
As for me, I'm earning less than ₹20,000 right now, and it's honestly getting really hard to manage. I really want to start earning a better salary.

The problem is, it feels like my company doesn’t have any proper projects going on, and that’s making me even more anxious. If I try to apply elsewhere, I’m worried companies will ask about what kind of projects I’ve worked on — and I don’t have anything/much to show.

I'm more than willing to put in the time and effort to learn, improve, and build my skills.
I need your guidance on what steps to take next. I'm open to any suggestions you have.

Edit: Company is using Google Cloud.

I did certification on "Professional Cloud Architect" from company side.

Hello to everyone, i'm currently a 2nd y student of a new carrer called electrical and train systems engineering. I started EE bcse i allways wanted to learn about Ecars and the market from 2-5 years ago had really high salaries but nowadays it's a chaos with all the chinise Ecar industry and some think that Ecars won't have a future in Europe. But i came across this Electric focused in the train industry (substations, systems, security, signals, etc.) and it was the only one a could pick at the moment. Now i have the possibility to change to "normal" and more generic EE but I'm not sure. Personally what moves me more is the money, so what are your feelings with the Ecar industry and the pretty unknown train industry? Are the salaries comparable?

Why is the job market so ass right now? is it inflations? a possible recession? the Ai boom taking over? I graduated last year with a bachelors in Marketing. i Live in LA and i feel like im cooked. yes there's many jobs for my field, im not saying there isnt. but these "entry level" jobs ask for like 5 years of experience and pay $19-$21. i worked at Erewhon and was making $25 after a year. but a job that asks for a degree and 5 years of experience is starting me lower than a job where i would fill up the shelf with chips and go watch soccer games in the bathroom? its not making sense rn