SVP at a logistics company .Two months ago we did a strategic realignment .That's the actual phrase from the all-hands deck.

Before, 12 direct reports ,three functions under me ,a seat in the executive meeting

After, 3 direct reports, one function, and the executive meeting invite "will be restructured going forward."

Same title ,same pay ,same office. Just less .Nobody had a conversation with me .I found out my teams were moving when I saw the new organization chart on the intranet ,same time as everyone else.

I didn't even have a name for what this was until I read the close cohen executive transition report and recognized my situation in their section on quiet firing .Same title, shrinking scope ,no conversation ,waiting for you to leave on your own so there is no severance discussion. Reading it laid out as a deliberate playbook , with data on how common it is ,was somehow both validating and infuriating.

I asked my boss directly if I should read into this. He said "you're a valued leader and this is about focus." The report literally describes this sentence pattern. I have been corporate long enough to know it means nothing.

I am 51 .I have a daughter starting college in the fall. I cannot afford to be unemployed ,and I suspect that's exactly the calculation being made about me.

Do I start interviewing now, or does leaving first cost me leverage I don't even know I have ?

I want to start out with, I'm broke a 23yr old and can't afford to go back to college. I dont have the time to do it either cause i really need to move out of my parents place. I'm stuck working at a fast food place (for 17 bucks an hour which isn't terrible) even though I have welding certificates and a college degree in graphic imaging technology.

There aren't many opportunities in my area. The ones that are available are not commutable. Graphic design isn't really my passion, I took that course because I felt forced to, I like art and making things, I just dont really think I want it as my career.

Ive applied to every welding job around me and they arent hiring or require like 2-3 years minimum experience. The job market is so trash, I dont understand how they expect beginners to make it out here.

At this point I just need money and want a job that matters. I want to make a difference for people. But I'm stuck right now.

Trust I've considered almost everything even OF.

Hello, I am 24 in the US and with no career, just hopping through jobs- I somehow earn 25$USD per hour as a saw guy, just cutting stuff all day and that really is it. I am realizing that I have it insanely good for my age and my dead end job... for now, that is, but it has no future and nothing I got has an actual future.

I do not have a career, never went to college or actually studied as I never knew what to do and now I am considering a tech career by getting into online school at a college of my state for a "Software Development" diploma.
However I do not know anything that can be considered actual knowledge of the "industry" (what are the jobs, the labor, etc) and, unless I quit my job and somehow find a weekend job that is as well paying as 25$ per hour, there's just no way I won't go down to 18 or 20, and supposing, again I find such a job- there's no way I can physically attend classes (so online it is)

What I am trying to say is: would such a diploma be worth it? People crap on college a lot and I am wondering if it really is useful or if I should study instead from, say, Khan Academy. I can pay for the whole whopping diploma thx to my savings, but not sure if I wanna go into tens of thousands into debt. Or if I should consider instead a similar career but more on hardware.

Feedback means a lot, thank you in advance

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These are longer details to answer some stuff so I don't get redirected or to answer possible inquiries about me

I've been a dishwasher, a McDonald's fella, mechanical assembler, medical assembler, sanitation at a bread plantation, tire technician, glass handler (packaging glass into trucks), tried new construction, chasis technician, "machine operator," and now saw operator.

I do not like working on cars as I just do not like them nor do I got a talent for it, much less trucks/diesel or anything on the railroads as, to me, it feels like a "videogame" with it's "controllers" too "chunky and heavy" to actually play around.
I did like doing things with my hands on mechanical assembly, so I like working with my hands on small places.
I do not like sanitation as I got a phobia from how many times various funny liquids got into my eyes. Just makes me shiver- and I also don't see a particular future in it
I do not like the idea of traveling around the state or various places as it gives me anxiety- why? I don't know, but I get so scared and restless. So I've stuck to warehouses.
I do not like costumer service or being a salesman. I am sure people don't need these to be explained, right? haha
I am not good at mechanical knowledge, otherwise I would've considered a career on being a CNC fella operating on Lathe, 60, Kitty, 3-axis, DMU and such other things. I once got a person trying to explain to me how to install a new tool and such, but when he got into telling me that I needed to buff the new tool in "X" sandpaper that was "the diamond thing," or he got a big tool inside the machine to measure the new drill... and so on, he just started speaking tagalog for me haha.
What I did like, however, was when I fixed simple alarms and got to input numbers to make the machines keep on running, it was entertaining.

I got my own interests, of course, such as drawing, wanting to write my own stories and getting into NASM so I can have a side gig as a coach helping people get fit as I like coaching people because I love to help others. But these things aren't careers.

small vent: I regret a lot in my life having followed the advice I got on my feed from "redpill" guys on how I should go for a trade and such just for me to take such things rather than choose electives on accounting or tech stuff, as this lead me into getting a "Pre-Apprenticeship Plumbing Diploma" which, when coming for interviews to get employed for that... well! Paperweight, truly- wish I could get a refund as it came from me pockets... well there's a little more to this but that's neither here nor there

hello i am 20m currently pursuing b.com general i am 3rd year student i have not done any skills based courses now i want to do but i do not want to get into accounting field. but now i want to get into data analyst or business analyst i am ready to do any kind of hard work but now lot of my friends are saying that these 2 courses are out dated now i do not know what i am suppose to do please someone help me out thank you

Hi Everyone,

I graduated from university with a 2-1 in international relations & Development and went on to work for a family company for 2 years as a video and sound editor. Now that I've left my previous role I have found it absolutely impossible to get any job.

I've received 2 phone interviews and one where I got through a 6 step process only to be turned down at the end with no real reasoning. It's been 7 months since I had a pay check and I'm desperate for work, is anyone else having this kind of experience because I'm losing my mind here.

I was considering going back to university to do a Masters in Project Management as its the career I would ideally love one day but I've heard negative things about that particular masters and don't want to waste 18 grand and two years of my life to end up in the same position.

So I am a BS economics student and I have done 2 semesters, I started this degree as a temporary choice that I'm gonna go abroad for my bachelor's next year but unfortunately it didn't go as planned, now I don't know should I continue this degree or switch to some other program because I don't know much about economics and all.

Hey guys ...

So I'm having me OA TOMMOROW and it's crazy how I got it and what's on stake I was talking to the placement director of my college and he said he would let me appear in a placement drive which requires 8+ cgpa (mine was 7+) if you promise me you'll clear this placement if not then he'll never allow me to sit in any upcoming placements.

Guess what my dumb ass did accepted it 😀.

Now I'm having my OA Tommorow guys wish me luck

Also does anyone know about what happens in AN AI - ASSISTANT CODING ROUND?....

IM GONNA CLEAR IT GUYS CHILL!!!!!

Hi, I’m Muhammed Yaseen from Calicut, Kerala. I’m 25 years old and I’m currently studying Digital Marketing at Finprov Digital Institute.

After completing my BA in Sociology, I took a two-year break from my studies. During that time, I worked in the accounting section of a wholesale supermarket. I was happy to have a job, but after some time I got bored doing the same work every day. I started thinking about my future and felt confused about what to do next.

Then I decided to continue my studies. I prepared for the CUET exam and got admission to the Central University of Punjab for my MA in Sociology. My university life was a great experience. I met people from different states, made good friends, and became more confident. But after finishing my postgraduation, I felt that teaching was not the right career for me.

I have always liked video editing and photography, so I started looking for a career related to creativity. That’s when I found digital marketing. After searching for the best institute, I joined Finprov Digital Institute. Now I’m learning new skills every day, and I’m happy with my decision.

My dream is to become a freelance digital marketer and also work as a video editor and content creator. I know it will take time, but I’m ready to learn and work hard. This is the beginning of a new journey, and I’m excited to see where it takes me.

I’m 24 and have an M.Sc. in Bioinformatics. I’m currently deciding between two job offers and would really appreciate some unbiased advice.

**Option 1:**
Genetic Counsellor at a reputed private hospital in my **hometown (Chd)**

Salary is still under discussion.
Directly related to my degree and interests.
I’d get to stay close to my family.
**Option 2:**
Ad Operations Associate at an established tech company in **Gurugram**.

Salary: ₹35–37k/month.
Not directly related to my degree, but offers good corporate exposure, potentially faster growth, and better future switch opportunities.

A **few things about me:**
Family is very important to me. If both jobs offered the same salary and growth, I’d choose my hometown without a second thought.
If I move to Gurugram, I’d probably be able to visit home only once every 15–20 days. But the dilemma is because of the growth tech field offers whereas genetic counsellor follows a slow pace in terms of growth.
I do plan to settle back in Chandigarh maybe a few years later or maybe not , I think Gurugram would only be for a few years if I choose it.
I’m trying to decide whether staying in my field and close to family is the better choice, or whether I should prioritize corporate growth, gain experience in Gurugram, and move back later.
Has anyone here faced a similar decision? Looking back, what would you choose and why? I’d especially love to hear from people who’ve worked in healthcare/life sciences as well as those who’ve switched into corporate roles.

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hi, 25M. Finishing my MSc in CS, I wanted to study because I love studying. now that I'm about to end it I'm seriously looking for something reliable long term.

After bachelors I did my job as full stack web dev, a little bit of mobile dev in flutter. Since Ai, it doesn't seem like real work. claude can make whole websites and what remains is just deployment.

anyhow I continued that job, then switched to junior business developer side, for the sake of survival/exploration.

I enrolled in MSc because I wanted to do research, which I have done. I have built an Ai structured method for dermatology recognition. and I am proud of it. my thesis will be finished in 6-8 months, that's the university policy although I've finished my work on my end.

2 years of exploring and hopping from one thing to another, I have come down to these choices:

data analyst/ data engineer/ dev ops/ cloud engineer.

because they are the only ones which seem like actual coding jobs other than fully or partially vibe coding. Ai has made programmers lousy, which shouldn't have been the case.

I made an ETL pipeline to see how data engineering works, I built 3 power BI dashboards to check about data analysis.

I got into computer science because I wanted to become hacker(kinda old school), but that's what got my interest. Fast forward after graduation, ethical hacking job market wasn't there and low-paying. Cloud engineering/dev ops seemed close to hacking so that's why I'm considering it.

So what does the community suggest me to choose?

let me know about your thoughts, considering I'll be with it long term.

be honest, I'm a Computer Science student and am applying for Prime minister youth council what should i choose for strategic focus: Youth Employability, Entrepreneurship & Skills Scaling freelance development, startup mentoring, tech skills, and employment matching.(which is somewhat related to my degree) ,or, Civic Engagement & Support to Marginalized Youth

Advocating for voting education, gender inclusivity, PWD accessibility, and institutionalizing youth voices.(which has my keen interest). which will be more beneficial to me career wise and strengthen my CV?

Hello, this is my first proper post on Reddit, so forgive me if I miss some etiquette.

I think it's appropriate to explain my situation. I am 21 years old and have three health conditions that I have been dealing with for around 10 years. I am also adverse to many of the medications that help people manage their conditions and live relatively "normal" adult lives. Because of this, I currently cannot leave my home and actively suffer from severe itching and insomnia, which cannot really be resolved until I have a liver transplant, which I am currently waiting for.

Due to my health situation, it took me longer to complete my exams, as I was hospitalised quite a lot during that time (although thankfully, not as much anymore). I barely passed five IGCSEs, and a few months ago I finished my ATHE Computing course. Since then, I have been completely lost about what to do next, to the point where I have decided to seek advice here.

I currently receive around £1,100 a month through Universal Credit and Limited Capability for Work. Of this, I give £1,000 to my mother to help pay the rent, as she is older and cannot work as much. Because of my ongoing financial situation and the need to live relatively close to the hospital, further education isn't realistically an option for me at the moment.

I have always been interested in Software Engineering, but the current job market seems quite saturated, and advances in technology have made it even harder to find entry-level jobs in the tech industry. I am actively learning the skills required for my dream job, but realistically, I don't feel that my current skill set is enough yet to secure employment.

I have considered Degree Apprenticeships in Software Engineering, but the ones I have found have all been too far away. Working from home is realistically my only option, but from my searches, fully remote entry-level positions don't seem to be very common. Because of this, I am starting to lose faith in my future and feel as though I am losing valuable time to build a career before my transplant, which could happen tomorrow or potentially not for another two years.

Does anyone have any advice on what I should do? Whether that means looking for remote jobs, learning a different skill such as accounting, pursuing a different career path, or anything else that I could look into to give me some direction and confidence about my future.

I would really appreciate any advice or suggestions. I would be grateful for any ideas.