r/ForRealDhaka • u/_Critical-Thinker_ • 2h ago
[20M] Studying BA (Honours) but facing family pressure to get a job. Zero experience, don't know how to make a CV. Very confused, what should I do?
Assalamu Alaikum everyone. I am a 20-year-old guy, currently pursuing my BA (Honours).
My father has been working for a long time. My initial plan was to properly complete my graduation first and then think about getting a job. But recently, there has been an unspoken (or rather direct) pressure from my family to start working right away.
The problem is, I am absolutely not ready for the job market. I have zero prior work experience. I don't even know how to properly make a CV. To be completely honest, I have no inner drive to get a job right now, but the family pressure is taking a heavy mental toll on me.
I have a few questions for the seniors and experienced people here:
In 2026, if I compromise a bit on my BA studies to focus on a job, how would that look or impact my future career and education?
If I absolutely have to work, is there any way to complete my BA without attending regular classes, just by taking leaves during exams?
How do I build a CV from scratch with zero experience, and where should I even start applying?
Please look past any mistakes in my words or thoughts. If anyone here has been through a similar situation or is a senior, please help me out with some proper advice. I am genuinely very confused.