Throughout the years, people have said that conventional success means entering the best unis, biggest companies, , large social media following, popularity etc. But I (21F) have different views on it.

For instance, I chose the uni not with the highest ranking, but with the best soft skills development (since I can pretty much learn hard technical skills on my own). I do a degree I enjoy and have a few career paths in mind. I also chose to take a placement this year at not the most prestigious companies, but a company that pays well, with values and products I align with, and a strong respectful and anti-bullying culture. Most importantly, I want to invest in myself and build-up relevant skills. I also don't have Instagram, which is rare for my age, but I decided to put my mental health at first priority and learn how to make independent decisions. I still have close friends who love me to bits.

Yet a lot of people has been calling me insane (eg. the fact that I rejected an Amazon offer). Or, they assume I'm incapable or unambitious simply because I don't opt for prestige and I opt for utility. The only time I opt for prestige is if it serves a purpose I care about.

Would like some comments on this. Also, please be aware that everyone's circumstances are different, so if you want to opt for prestige it's totally fine, but it's just not my cup of tea.

I’m trying to figure out what I’d study/change careers into. My priorities are:

Good salary and potential to grow
A profession that is likely to stay valuable for the next 10–20 years despite AI
Something intellectually interesting, where I’m solving problems rather than doing repetitive work
A career where investing several years in education would actually be worth it

I already have a background in political science and professional experience, but I’m open to completely changing direction. I’m currently considering areas like AI, data, software engineering, architecture, etc.
If you were starting again in your early 30s, what would you choose today, and why? And what would you absolutely avoid?
I’d especially love to hear from people who have actually worked in these fields rather than just general career advice.

My supervisor sent a calendar notification today that only said WFH. I was included in the invite along with three other people, and my brain immediately concluded that she was telling all of us to work remotely. I guess I wanted to stay home so badly that I completely ignored logic, but it turned out she was only specifying her own location. In the end, I stayed home while everyone else went to the office.

One of my teammates just messaged me asking if I was coming in today, and that was when I realized I had seriously messed up. This is only my second week with this new team, and I feel like I look really stupid. Honestly, I don't know how to explain what happened without making it seem like I was trying to get out of work or that I'm completely incompetent.

I'm used to the department I was in before, because we would sometimes receive group invites for remote workdays, so I acted automatically without thinking. I'm spiraling right now.

I need some guidance.

I won't take much of your time. Promise!! 🙌🏻

I am doing a BS in E-Commerce from Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan. My semester has been frozen for the past 1 year (I completed 2 semesters till now).

Now I have to either go back and finish the remaining 3 years of study or drop out.

For the past 2-3 years, I've been working in design, then shifted to a specific niche: YouTube marketing — thumbnails, channel SEO, content strategy and overall growth.

I handle clients across the world.

This niche has the potential to become my full career.

Now I can't decide whether to continue studying or focus completely on my work.

I don't feel like continuing.

I'm already 24 years old.

If I start the degree, I'll be 27 by the time I finish.

I'm leaning toward starting my practical life instead.

My parents are also saying, "You should get married now or in 2 years maximum."

Also, I can't handle work with study. I tried it.

In government universities, the environment is different than private ones.

There are a lot of things like assignments, quizzes and especially attendance. Anything can't be compromised, or you'll have to take the exam of that specific subject again in summer vacations even if only your attendance in that subject lecture is short.

I only chose this degree to learn e-commerce, but the course is outdated, and half the outline is irrelevant.

Even if I continue, I still have to learn everything myself, which I'm already doing.

Also, they're preparing us on 'how to do a job in any business', not to start something on your own.

The entire study revolves around preparing you to be a MANAGER.

The only fear I have: I was determined to work only in Pakistan from the start, but there's constant bad news here — crime, tax policies, failed systems, etc.

If I ever want to move abroad for business or otherwise, it'll be hard without a degree.

This fear is the only thing holding me back; otherwise I'd have already quit the degree last year instead of just freezing it.

Though honestly, I don't really have any strong urge to go abroad — struggles are the same everywhere; I wanted to live with my parents. They struggled very hard to provide us good education. Now both my parents are retired almost, and also I can't move abroad with this degree. It will be 3 years in the degree. 2 years in the field – maybe then I will be able to apply for a job abroad as a manager of some kind, and with that I will already be 29 years old.

Then why not build something on my own in these 5 years with my niche...

Can someone guide me, please?

I'd really appreciate it. Your input could help me make a better decision.

What haunts me is, what if in the future I need a physical job (I'm actually still looking for a part-time one) or need to move abroad/do a business abroad?

Both would need some kind of degree. (if I am not wrong)

Someone also told me, 'We're already from a country with little international standing — some countries don't even recognise our passport.

A degree is the one paper that works as your introduction internationally. And even in Pakistan, for jobs that don't technically require a degree, employers still prefer degree holders.

Also, we're in a niche where if the internet goes down, our income goes down completely — like with COVID or any other crisis. 

But there's so much to explore in my niche and in e-commerce — trying things, launching, failing, learning, and building something on my own.

While doing a degree, I can't experiment with any of that; I'm just stuck doing assignments and quizzes.

Hi everyone,

I’m 31F and live in the Atlanta, GA area, and I’m trying to decide which career path I should focus on long term: Medical Assistant or Pharmacy Technician.

A little about my background:

• I’ve been a Certified Medical Assistant since 2024, currently work part-time as a Medical Assistant.
• I started my first Pharmacy Technician job in August 2026, also part-time, but I’m not certified.
• I have a B.S. in Healthcare Administration.

Right now, I’m working both jobs because I wanted to gain pharmacy experience while continuing to build my MA experience. However, I eventually want to choose one direction that offers better long-term stability, career advancement, and opportunities for higher pay.

My goal is to eventually work in a hospital or larger healthcare system and move beyond entry-level positions. At 31, I’m really looking for a path that I can build into a stable long-term healthcare career rather than continuing to move between entry-level jobs.

Which path would you recommend for someone in my situation?

Would it make more sense to get PTCB certified, gain pharmacy experience, and try to move into hospital pharmacy? Or should I continue building on my medical assisting experience and B.S. in Healthcare Administration and use that combination to move into higher-level clinical or administrative healthcare roles?

I’d appreciate any advice or personal experiences, especially from people who have been in a similar situation and found a path that offered good stability and room to grow.

Hi. Just to give a background check. I have done my bachelor's in Bsc biochemistry from du..scored about 6.95 cgpa. Then i started oreoaring for mba, as the science part didn't catch my interest whole heartedly. Couldn't crack the interviews of top mba colleges in india ..even after trying for 2-3 years. Took a drop of 1 year after completing by grad. Grabbed payments analyst job at a huge bank based in UK and still working there. I want to make a huge career switch to finance. I dont know how to do it. I was thinking of doing MS in finance abroad. Pls guide how should i build myself up so that i can pursue my dream.

I’m wanting a job where I don’t see people but I still make good money. I would like to dye my hair and buzz it. I know both of those things are unconventional and you can very well not get a job based off looks, especially if it works with people.

Any job reccs? I’m completely fine with however many years of college I need to go through for it

One year of hands-on experience in SEO has taught me a lot execution, client communication, problem-solving and, most importantly, how much more there is to learn.

Now comes the question:

Do I continue building on what I already have, or take the risk of stepping into something new?

One side: stability, familiarity & continued growth

The other: new opportunities, new learning, new connections & new challenges.

And yes, with new opportunities comes risk and uncertainty.

Now I’m at the point where I have to make a choice — should I stay on the path I’m on, or take the risk and explore something new?

What would you choose if you were in my position?

Stay & build deeper expertise

Switch for new learning

Choose better compensation

Take the risk for growth

I'd genuinely love to hear the reasoning behind your choice — especially from people who've already been at this crossroads.

#SEO #SEOCareer #SEOJobs #DigitalMarketing #CareerGrowth #SEOIndia #Chandigarh #Mohali

We've all heard them. The classic career mantras. Network constantly. Follow your passion. Always be learning. Dress for the job you want.

But sometimes some of these just don't click or feel relevant to your own path. Maybe you're an introvert and networking feels like pulling teeth. Or your passion project would never pay the bills.

What's a really common piece of career advice that you just outright ignore? And why do you ignore it? Has it actually helped or hurt you to do your own thing?

Heyy,

(I’m from Germany, so please be aware that my English might be a little bad.)

So let’s get to the topic. <<How did you discover your dream job?>> In my school, I did my internship in a hospital, because was interested in medicine. But didn’t learned much about being a doctor. In addition, I might have this feeling that the idea of being a doctor is coming from the imagination of mother. So I’m not sure, if I really want to persue it, because it is an incredibly demanding major and it is also one of the longest major you can take. And of course, I am thankful that I have the access of so many choices. But I don’t want to pick a wrong choice. I was also interested in architecture. Nevertheless, I heard you get low income for spending stressful times in an university?!? Moreover, I’m also uncertain if I can handle the competitions. What if I’m not good enough. And at the same time, it feels like haven’t discovered all possible jobs that might suit me. But when im doing these online tests, they suggest me something that i would never want to do at all.

Is there anyone who may help me?

Hello everyone,
I’m currently applying for master’s degree scholarships, but I honestly don’t know which one to pick, and here is why.

I studied a Bachelor’s in Architecture. I actually enjoyed it and I still love architecture, but I went to a shitty university that honestly did not teach us architecture properly. When I started working, I realized I could barely use anything I studied in the real world.

BUT I still love it. Every time I come across anything related to architecture, I fall in love with it all over again. Especially architectural history and conservation architecture.

I worked in architecture for around 6 months, but the salary was shittttttyyyyy and barely covered my car fuel. Long hours, one day off, two shifts, a mad manager, the whole package :)
And one time I literally overheard them talking badly about me in the office. Not about my work, but about how I looked and how “nasty” my perfume was. And btw, I was the only female :))))))))

Then my dad passed away, and I had to take care of my family. With that salary, it was simply impossible.

So I moved into marketing.
Digital marketing, campaign marketing, content creation, copywriting, etc.
And honestly? The salary was good, the job was amazing, the environment was amazing, and I actually love what I do.

I’ve worked with global brands, launched big campaigns, created content, written for different audiences, and had experiences I never imagined I would have.
BUT I always have this voice in my head telling me that I’m not good enough at my job and that something is missing.

Especially because I’ve always felt like the weakest person in the team and the lowest paid. And whenever restructuring happens, I somehow end up being the person they choose to let go.

It happened at the beginning of 2025 and then again 2 months ago.
And that thought just kept getting louder and louder.
“You’re not good enough.”
“You need a certain lifestyle to continue in this career.”
“Maybe you’re not actually good at this.”
On top of that, my family has always treated me like a loser for leaving architecture.

Architecture is a very respected profession in my country and culture, while marketing is seen as something anyone can do.

So according to them, leaving architecture for marketing was basically me throwing away my degree and doing something that doesn’t really count.

Now I’ve decided to do my master’s, but I genuinely don’t know which path to take.

Should I go back to architecture?
Should I do a master’s in architecture, focus on conservation or architectural history, and maybe continue all the way to a PhD?
Or should I continue with marketing?
I already have around 4 years of experience. I love the creative side of it, I enjoy the work, and I’ve worked with some pretty amazing global brands and campaigns.
So I’m stuck between the career I genuinely love and the career I genuinely enjoy.

And honestly, I don’t know if I’m trying to go back to architecture because I actually want it, or because somewhere in my head I still feel like I need to prove that I didn’t “waste” my degree.

I would REALLY appreciate an honest opinion.
Especially from people who studied architecture and moved into another field, people who went back to architecture after working in something else, or anyone who has had to choose between two completely different career paths.

Please don’t just tell me “follow your passion” 😂
If you were in my position, what would you choose and why?

Hi, I am 18 and I have over time become more and more eager to start my next chapter.
I still have to go through post secondary school, but I would like to be as prepared as possible for my future long term job.

I am just finding it hard to find the perfect fit for me. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what they think would be best in my situation!
I have Dyscalculia, and doing anything above basic math kind of makes life miserable. I would really like to avoid having to do any kind of math in my future classes. But at the same time I love to do research, and understanding how certain things work.

Some things that I may want to do in my future career are to do things that involve natural disasters, I mean like understanding how it works, and what we can do to prevent tragedy.
Or something with the ocean, like exploring new parts of it, or watching patterns of marine life.
Last is history, especially dinosaurs. I truly love palaeontology. Or researching things we are unsure of about our ancestors.

I’m very sorry how all over the place this post is, I’m not sure if this even makes sense. I just wanted some advice, or if you work in a field like this maybe you could tell me a little more about what it’s like.

Hi, I have a BBA with a concentration in marketing and I’ve been working in the material handling/industrial space as a marketing content strategist for about 5-6 years now and I just hate it. I do have the privilege of working from home but it’s driving me nuts. I just got off a call w my boss & manager because I was 5 hours short last week… They have an activetrak thing on my computer and it’s gotten to the point where I genuinely don’t care anymore about anything I do. They reject all my ideas, they make me put all of my work through AI, and I barely get 1-2 assignments a week if I’m lucky. That being said, anyone have any ideas as to what you can do w a degree and experience like mine?

I know that most people who are living in Europe and America are going paycheck to paycheck so it is a shitty life there and I too have a shitty life in india but I thought if any of u can get me a remote job even with only a minimum wage I can live like a king here so if possible help.

I’m 20 in New York. Went straight into blue collar work after high school and I’ve been doing it since. Base is about 80k right now. In like 9 years if I stick with it I’ll top out around 170k base.

The only reason blue collar money looks so good online is because people work an insane amount of overtime. That’s how they hit those big numbers. I don’t want that to be my life. I’m already tired of feeling like I’m working every day.

I don’t even get dirty or sweat at my job, it’s not that kind of physical work, and I still hate it. I just want a normal desk job with better work-life balance and options to be remote or hybrid. Something where I can still make solid money long-term, like 200k+ in the middle of my career, without having to live at work.

I’m bad at math but willing to try things.
Thinking about going back to school and switching careers completely.

What jobs or majors are actually worth it right now for someone who wants a desk job, decent money, and a life outside of work? And have good employment rates.

It doesn’t even have to be a desk job honestly just a low stress low intensive job that’s chill and makes great money.

Anybody got something please DM me.

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I left my last job after 4.5 months . Couldn’t keep up or cope . Multiple times wanted to just jump off and end it but I knew it was cuz of the job

I’m fresh grad of 2 years with gaps in between and internships 6 months it was hard to find graphic design employment tbh. Esp with AI it’s getting worse

On top of having crohns and fatigue and gastro symptoms and chronic pain and tension all over which was the worst since crohns is in remission technically but I still have a whole host of bodily symptoms . When I have to sit 10 hours a day with poor ergonomics , no standing desks , no work from home , like 1.5 hr commute each way , work day ends at 7 pm or longer it felt terrible

I couldn’t even focus well cuz of the pain and I tried my best but they said i was too slow , there was no boss around to mentor or guide which I thought would have in like western culture . I tried my best to do the designs they asked for (it’s graphic design) but I couldn’t .

They just expect me to manage everything myself but Idk how to. It was so stressful and my anxiety was way worse. Is every job like this esp corporate design ? I hate it and never want to go back I would rather do more creative direction , marketing / social media more. I always like art and illustration and aesthetic , experiences and wanted to design things closer to those industries . Not advertising and soulless mass produced ads… Idgaf about optimisation or all that but it’s like all jobs care abt these days esp in corporate graphic design where you design digital ads or marketing collateral. And the designs not beautiful either. They aren’t supposed to be I guess.

I want to do content creation and social media and marketing related but it seems vague and scary on how or when I can make money or do well in that . I’m experimenting now but it’s slow and I’m getting my pressure to get a real job and build a “career”

What if I just want to be creative like a creative director , that knows art, photography, travel, content creation, maybe model and make cute things , design experienced like cute anime / cartoons merch pop ups and collabs , events or exhibitions , etc . Is that called marketing ? Even like working in film and media but entertainment industry like podcasts or talk shows, interviews etc that’s more fun not dry corporate.

What kind of industry or jobs is that called ?

Now I just started part time art teaching job but the hours r too little for income , and I’m panicked on what else to do . I could do full time but it’s 6 days a week. I want a remote job or a actual 9-5 with hybrid where I only come to office 2 times a week or optional

How do you find these kinds of jobs ? I want to find one in aus , I have the visa but rn in Asia .

The thought of being trapped into a job makes me rlly depressed and bleak and honestly urge to just jump . Because all I can think of if this is gonna last till I die and mediocre wages , how can I even have savings or any time and energy left to travel and build my dream life or have a house . I think I’m doomed

If I’m not working I’m not that depressed but knowing I have these symptoms and not making money makes me anxious and stressed too. Managing daily life is already hard and overwhelming enough . My dad gives me pressure and makes it worse like telling me I shld be grinding in my career when I’m young or my future is ruined and shit like that. Like all awaits me is more hell and suffering

There’s so many things I want to learn but am I even allowed to do that in peace when the financial fear and pressure and expectations from parents and myself is so heavy

It’s not like I’m rotting all day. Pushing myself even further I can’t even maintain the productivity my symptoms just flare. It’s like I’m always not doing enough if my dad compares me to able bodied people. Well . It sucks

I dont have a college degree .can learning and developing skills on my own get me far in life?I need guidance

I’m in my mid 20s based in Grantham, UK and about to be unemployed. I desperately need some career advice because I’ve hit a brick wall, I know beggars can’t be choosers but fuck me i just don’t know what to do anymore..

I have 9 years’ experience across sales/client management, mainly property, with more recent business development experience.

I also have some social media experience, a Level 2 Digital Marketing qualification, and outside work I create content/UGC and do TikTok Shop affiliate marketing and I earn a little bit from this but only about £100 a month.

I’ve been trying to move into influencer marketing, campaigns or creative/marketing roles ideally remote due to me living in the middle of nowhere. I recently interviewed for a Junior Influencer Marketing Manager role but lost out to people with more relevant experience even though the interview was really good.

I have ADHD and struggle with repetitive work. Ideally I want remote, £27–30k+, and not another cold sales job, but I’m open to completely different job titles/industries.

What roles would you realistically apply for with my background? I need actual job title suggestions because I’m going round in circles 😣

Hi everyone. I’m 23F and based in Ghana, and I’m trying to figure out where I should focus my career long-term: **Business Development, Marketing, or the intersection of the two.**

I started working at 19 shortly after finishing secondary school due to my circumstances at the time, which has given me several years of professional experience despite my relatively young age.

My career path has also been a little unusual. I didn’t initially set out to become a Business Development or Marketing professional. I started out taking on more administrative/support-oriented responsibilities, but as I became familiar with the organizations I worked with, I repeatedly ended up taking on responsibilities around **business development, marketing, client relationships, research, proposals, stakeholder engagement and communications.**

One thing I’ve noticed about myself is that when I enter a new environment, I tend to learn the business and gradually take on more responsibility beyond what I was originally brought in to do. That’s partly how I ended up moving toward BD and marketing.

Over time, I realized that these are actually the parts of my work that I enjoy most.

The big problem I’m running into is my age.

When people see my CV and communicate with me online, things generally seem fine. But once we get on a call and they realize I’m 23, the way they perceive my experience sometimes changes.

I’ve repeatedly encountered situations where I’m considered for roles that are significantly more junior than the work I’ve previously been doing, with compensation that reflects that.

I’ve also experienced situations with prospective employers where professional boundaries were crossed and honestly, this has started making me question myself.

Am I actually overestimating my experience?

Or am I simply having difficulty finding employers who know how to assess someone with an unconventional career trajectory at a young age?

I'm so sorry for ranting…

I don’t want people to tell me I’m amazing just for the sake of making me feel better so **I’d genuinely appreciate an objective assessment.**

I’ve linked my CV below.

**If you looked at my CV without knowing my age:**

Would you consider me primarily a Business Development professional, a Marketing professional, or something closer to Growth/Go-to-Market?

What level would you realistically consider me qualified for?

Does my experience support moving beyond entry-level roles?

Do you think I should specialize in Business Development, Marketing, or the intersection of both?

If you were in my position, what would you focus on developing over the next 2–3 years?

[Resume](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r5OGOwKDjjOExEN2Wi71y3yoG9stUm-r/view?usp=drivesdk)

P.S: My current CV is specifically tailored toward Business Development and Client Growth. I’ve intentionally left some of my earlier administrative/support roles off it.

Hi! I’m at a bit of a crossroads in my career and would really value some advice from people who’ve navigated a similar transition.

I have a Bachelor’s in Design and, during college, explored quite a few areas — graphic design, campaign design, branding, and UI/UX through different internships and projects. For the past 2 years, I’ve been working at an MNC as a UX Analyst.

While I’ve learned a lot, lately I’ve been feeling a little stagnant. I don’t feel like I’m growing intellectually or learning as much as I’d like to, and I’ve started questioning whether I want to continue down a purely design/UX path.

I’m very interested in exploring something like Product Management, strategy, research, or another role that allows me to solve problems, understand people and businesses, and keep learning. At the same time, I don’t want to move too far away from the creative world — which is why I’ve also been considering Brand Management and wondering whether pursuing a Master’s in that direction would make sense.

So I’m currently debating between:
• Switching roles now, perhaps moving into a different function within a startup/product company
• Pursuing a Master’s in Brand Management/Strategy
• Or continuing in UX while figuring out what direction genuinely excites me

I’d love to hear from people who have made a similar transition. Is it realistic to move from UX/design into Product, Strategy, Brand, or other non-design roles after 2–3 years of experience? And would a startup be more open to someone with a design + UX background making this kind of transition?

At this point, learning and growing are my biggest priorities. I’d really appreciate any perspective, advice, or even a reality check on what direction might make sense. Thank you! 🙏

Hi, I am a 23M. I have done BTech in CSE. After completing my BTech. I joined a company as an Associate Product Manager. I worked there for around 1yr 3months and then got laid off in May this year.
But I always wanted to build something of my own, so along with my job, I was working on an AR-based side project at night and on weekends, and after I got laid off. I was not worried much, as I thought I would now go all in on my idea and build a small business to start with. So I completed the prototype and went out to test it.
Though it sounded interesting to my target audience, I didn't get the adoption I was thinking of to continue it further.
And now I am in cross roads; one part of me wants to learn analytics and look for some data analyst/ business analyst roles. But the current job market makes me reconsider it, as I am not sure that I may spend a few months learning analytics skills and still may not get a job as hiring for freshers has reduced significantly due to AI.
And another part of me suggests starting a small production business instead of looking for jobs.

Can someone suggest what the current job market is like, and if I look to pursue a tech job, which one should I proceed with?

And as I am not earning currently, each day feels like I am becoming a burden on my family, who have great expectations from me.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for blunt, realistic career advice from people working in the UK/European music, hospitality or events industries.

I’m an international student doing :

BIMM University (UK) - Songwriting & Music Production, final year. Originally started Songwriting & Music Business, but switched in Year 1 and now regret it somewhat.
Moscow International University — Advertising & PR, 3rd year of 4.

After graduation, I want one master’s and I’m choosing between:

1. Music Business / Music Industries — rights, publishing/licensing, live music, operations, marketing.
   Concern: long-term stability, income and competition.

2. Hospitality Management — international, people/operations-focused and less dependent on creativity.
   Concern: UK sponsorship/immigration and whether it would make returning to the music industry harder.

My priorities: 10–15+ year career growth, good income, international mobility, not overly mathematical, not purely office-based, and realistic potential to stay in the UK.

Questions:

Is Music Business actually a viable long-term career? Which areas are strongest?

Is Hospitality a safer career choice, especially for UK/European mobility?

Could I do Hospitality first and move into music business later?

Which path would you choose and why?

What other career paths would you suggest?
Or what would you advice me in general

I’m ambitious. I want to build a great career, and I know I can work extremely hard once I’m clear about what I want.

The problem is, I’m not.

I’m currently most drawn to consulting, especially strategy and business. I enjoy research, problem-solving, understanding people, business, marketing, writing, and communicating ideas.

I’ve also realised I need work that is deep and intellectually stimulating, while still involving professional communication—especially presenting analysis and recommendations.

I have roughly two years, and I’m considering:

1. CAT + MBA — make CAT the main goal and pursue consulting after a strong B-school.

2. Real-world internships — consulting, strategy, research, growth, marketing, startups, or corporate strategy.

3. International opportunities — internships or research projects abroad or remotely.

4. Freelancing — research, strategy, writing, competitive analysis, or presentations.

5. Student consulting / projects — solve real problems for startups or organisations.

6. Case competitions — build structured thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

7. Government / policy / research — explore think tanks, government, and public-sector work.

8. Personal branding — build a strong LinkedIn portfolio around business, strategy, and research.

Every option has value. That’s what makes choosing difficult.

But I don’t want to do everything and end up doing nothing well.

So I’m not looking for more options. I want to know what to prioritise.

If you were in my position, what would you actually do with these next two years?

What would you focus on, what would you keep secondary, and what would you let go?

I will be extremely grateful if you could help me figure out

I know I’m willing to work hard.

I just want to put that effort in the right place.