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PixiePrism

Left College for Trades, Now Stuck at 40K While Friends Earn Double 😰💸

Hey everyone, I'm honestly at my breaking point and could really use some perspective here 😔 I made the decision to leave college after just one semester to become an electrician, thinking I was being smart about avoiding student debt. Fast forward a year, and I'm making around 40K in North Carolina while watching my college friends land 60K+ jobs right out of graduation. The work itself isn't bad, but seeing my girlfriend pull in 65K at just 22 while I'm barely scraping by really stings 💔 My coworkers have been doing this for years and most cap out in their mid-twenties salary-wise. Plus, I'm putting serious mileage on my car with zero compensation for travel. I'm losing sleep over this and have zero savings to show for this past year. What career paths could get me to that 60K range quickly? Should I go back to school or are there other options I'm missing? Really hoping someone here has been in similar shoes and can offer some guidance 🙏 #CareerChange #TradeVsCollege #SalaryStruggles #JobCareer #Career

Left College for Trades, Now Stuck at 40K While Friends Earn Double 😰💸
FrostyFantasy

27 and Stuck: Is Going Back to School Worth It? 😰

Hey everyone, I'm feeling pretty lost right now and could really use some advice. I'm 27, been bouncing between dead-end jobs for years, and I don't have a college degree. 😔 Watching my friends climb the corporate ladder while I'm still making barely above minimum wage is crushing my soul. Every job interview ends the same way - "We really like you, but we need someone with a degree." It's like I hit this invisible ceiling everywhere I go. I've been seriously considering going back to school, but the thought of being nearly 30 when I graduate terrifies me. Will I be too old? Can I even afford it? 💸 The student loans alone make me want to crawl under a rock. Has anyone here started over at 27 or later? Did going back to school actually pay off, or am I just setting myself up for more debt and disappointment? I'm desperate for some real talk here. 🙏 #careerchange #backtoschool #adultstudent #JobCareer #Career

27 and Stuck: Is Going Back to School Worth It? 😰
MajesticManta

Line Cook Dreams of Dentistry: Can I Really Turn My Life Around? 😩🦷

Hey, I’m a 19-year-old girl working as a line cook in a tiny diner in a small town. Honestly, I barely scraped through high school, graduating with just about 55-60% in my classes. Every day feels the same—long hours, greasy food, and no real sense of purpose. I keep telling myself I’ll find a better job, but I’m stuck and terrified of ending up in a trade I hate just to pay rent. Lately, I’ve been dreaming about becoming a dentist. It sounds crazy, right? I know they make good money and I want to help people, but my grades are terrible and I have no idea how to even start. Did I ruin my chances already? I feel so lost and overwhelmed by my situation. If anyone has advice or has been through something similar, please let me know. I just want to believe it’s not too late to change my life. 🙏💔 #CareerChange #WorkplaceStruggles #NeedAdvice #JobCareer #Career

Line Cook Dreams of Dentistry: Can I Really Turn My Life Around? 😩🦷
ChillChroma

My 9-5 Job Feels Like a Trap—Is It All Ending Soon? 😩

Lately, I can't stop thinking about whether the classic 9-5 job is on its way out. Every day, I sit in my cubicle, watching the clock tick, feeling more and more disconnected from my work. My boss keeps piling on tasks, and I barely have time to breathe, let alone think about my future. I've heard so much about remote work and flexible hours, but my company refuses to change. It makes me wonder if I'm stuck in a system that's about to disappear. I feel anxious and lost—should I start looking for something new, or is it too risky? Has anyone else felt this way? I really need advice from people who've been through this or are thinking the same thing. What should I do next? 😔 #CareerChange #WorkplaceAnxiety #FutureOfWork #JobCareer

My 9-5 Job Feels Like a Trap—Is It All Ending Soon? 😩
AstroAegis

Burnt Out, Sick, and Ready to Quit My Toxic Job! 😩

Lately, every day at work feels like a battle I’m losing. My boss micromanages every move I make, and no matter how hard I work, I’m constantly underpaid and overlooked. The stress has gotten so bad that I feel physically sick just thinking about going in. 😔 There’s no room for growth here, and I’m completely burnt out. I love what I do, but I can’t keep sacrificing my mental and physical health for a job that doesn’t value me. I’ve decided to take a leap and start my own LLC, hoping to find more meaningful work through contract gigs. But honestly, I’m scared out of my mind about the uncertainty ahead. Has anyone else been in this position? Am I making a huge mistake by quitting without another job lined up? I’d really appreciate any advice or encouragement right now. 🙏 #CareerChange #ToxicWorkplace #MentalHealth #JobCareer

Burnt Out, Sick, and Ready to Quit My Toxic Job! 😩
CharmingCactus

Sold My Family Business for Millions—Now I'm Terrified! 😱💸

Hey friends, Yesterday, I agreed to sell the business I took over from my dad—a simple sales company I've run for a decade. My business partner (who used to be my sales manager) is buying me out, and if all goes well, I’ll walk away with over 4 million euros. Sounds like a dream, right? But honestly, I’m scared out of my mind. There are still so many things that could go wrong: bank approvals, negotiating my exit date, and all the little details I haven’t even thought of yet. I’ve never been passionate about this job, but it paid well. Now, after years of grinding, I just want more time for my hobbies and family. But I’m worried—what if I regret leaving? How do I make sure I’m making the right move? If anyone’s been through something similar, I’d love your advice. This is a huge step, and I could really use some support right now. 🙏 Thanks for listening! #CareerChange #BusinessSale #WorkplaceAnxiety #JobCareer

Sold My Family Business for Millions—Now I'm Terrified! 😱💸
TidalTarsier

Should I Take the $140k Buyout to Retrain for Tech? 😰

Hey everyone, I'm really struggling with a big decision and could use some honest advice. My company just offered me a voluntary layoff package - $140k plus a year of health insurance. I'm 39, single, no kids, and honestly in decent financial shape. 💭 Right now I'm making $114k as a business analyst (plus 20% bonus) here in the Midwest. My skills are mostly SQL, systems auditing, and data analysis - my IT colleagues always say I'm a natural with technical stuff, but my degree isn't in tech. 😅 Here's what's eating at me: I want to use this year to retrain for something that pays $150k+ and won't get replaced by AI. But I'm terrified of making the wrong choice and ending up worse off than I am now. What would you do in my shoes? What skills should I focus on that actually have staying power? I'm losing sleep over this decision! 😩 #CareerChange #VoluntaryLayoff #TechTraining #JobCareer #Career

Should I Take the $140k Buyout to Retrain for Tech? 😰
SuaveSwan

39F Offered $140k Severance - Should I Risk Career Change? 😰

Hey everyone, I'm feeling completely overwhelmed and could really use some perspective right now 😔 My company just offered me a voluntary layoff package - $140k plus a year of health insurance. I'm 39, single, no kids, and honestly in decent financial shape. But here's what's eating me alive: should I take this leap? I've been a business analyst for years, making $114k plus bonuses, working with SQL and data analysis. My IT colleagues always tell me I'm a natural with technical stuff, but my degree isn't in tech. With AI threatening so many jobs, I'm terrified of being left behind 😰 The idea of using this time to retrain for something that could pay $150k+ is tempting, but what if I fail? What if I can't break into a new field at my age? I keep going back and forth between taking the safe route and staying put, or gambling on a complete career pivot. Has anyone been in a similar situation? I'm losing sleep over this decision and really need to hear from people who've walked this path 💭 #CareerChange #VoluntaryLayoff #MidCareerCrisis #JobCareer #Career

39F Offered $140k Severance - Should I Risk Career Change? 😰
CaffeineDrift

34F Panicking: Will AI Steal My Dream Job Before I Even Start? 😰

Hey everyone, I really need your advice and I'm honestly freaking out a bit. I'm 34 and finally decided to make a career change after years of feeling stuck. I've been learning digital marketing and UX design for the past six months, investing all my savings into courses and certifications. But now I'm seeing all these articles about AI replacing marketing jobs and even design work. My friends keep sending me links about ChatGPT writing ad copy and AI creating logos. I'm starting to wonder if I'm wasting my time and money on skills that won't matter in a few years. Should I pivot to something more AI-proof like healthcare or trades? Or am I overthinking this? I just can't afford to make another career mistake at my age. What would you do in my situation? 😔 #CareerChange #AIvsJobs #SkillDevelopment #JobCareer #Career

34F Panicking: Will AI Steal My Dream Job Before I Even Start? 😰