How do you stay committed to your true career goals when external pressure tells you to give up?
Hello everyone, I am currently at a critical crossroads regarding my future path. On one side, I have specific goals and personal ambitions that I am deeply passionate about achieving. On the other side, I am facing overwhelming external expectations—from family, societal norms, or environment—demanding that I surrender my dreams and choose a more conventional, "safe" route that others want for me. I would deeply appreciate advice from professionals who have stood in these exact shoes. Specifically: Persistence vs. Concession: How do you determine whether to keep pushing forward despite heavy opposition, or whether compromising is ever necessary? Real-Life Experiences: What is your true life story regarding a time you had to choose between societal expectations and your personal ambitions? What were the real-world consequences, and looking back, was it worth it? A Note on Responses: Please share genuine, unfiltered insights grounded in your actual life journey. I want to avoid platitudes or idealized, generic advice, as decisions made based on this guidance will directly impact my life and potentially the lives of other readers navigating similar struggles. Thank you for your time and honest guidance.
We often hear about the importance of xyz, but I want to understand the more challenging side of workplace dynamics
Will there always be that kind that criticize? If so, how do experienced professionals mentally handle unhelpful criticism without losing their motivation and maintaining their strong mindset?
What are some good engineering majors to pick in college?
I'm currently in high school right now, but I'm curious about what the more popular and hands on/high paying engineering ways to pick for my major in college.
how can I prepare for a career in visual merchandising or fashion marketing while im still in high school? ?
im currently 17 years old and a senior in high school currently. im really interested in the fashion industry, especially fashion marketing and fashion merchandising. right now I am trying to decide between becoming a visual merchandiser and a fashion marketing specialist because i can see myself enjoying both of those careers. I really do like the creative side of fashion, such as styling myself in clothes or others or even styling looks together, but I am also interested in how clothing brands promote their products and create marketing campaign. Eventually I do wanna start my own business of mine in fahsion industry, I am planning to attend college after high school, but Im not sure what major I want to do or would best fit for me to start preparing now. I do want to learn the basics, gain experience and build my skills before college so im able to understand the industry more and feel prepared. but my questions really is if you work in fashion marketing, visual merchandising, what steps would you recommend me to start doing as a high school student to prepare for that career. is there any skills i should learn, projects I could start, college majors and experiences you would recommend to help me explore both of those paths. I would really appreciate advice from anyone with experience in fashion industry please !! thsnk you
I am having a very hard time with what I want to major I have an idea Dance, Collision repair and business ?
I Have 22.75 credit I'm in my senior year I want to go to college
College major questions?
I know I want to work with kids, but am struggling deciding between two career pathways. I want to do either Peds Nursing or Early Childhood Education. When picking my major, should I major in Nursing or ECE, or attempt to double major?
What should I do after graduating college?
I recently got accepted into Notre Dame's Master's of Science in Digital Marketing program, and I have less than a month to decide whether to go or not. I am currently a senior at Eastern Illinois University and work as a creative media intern for the FCS-level Division 1 athletic program. My goal is to work for a college athletic department in marketing, communication, or student-athlete brand development. I don't want to be stuck doing content creation such as video and graphic design forever. I want to work at the Power 4 level eventually. If I went to Notre Dame, I would have to take out at least $50k more in student loans. I likely will be able to be a student intern for Notre Dame athletics social media, which is paid hourly, but I have not found any opportunities that directly help pay tuition. My other path would be applying for entry-level jobs in college athletics or other graduate assistantships, but those opportunities won't really be open for me until around January since I am graduating in May. I understand working in sports, especially college athletics, is all about connections, so I understand how valuable building a network at Notre Dame can be. Especially since my network is mainly just Eastern Illinois, which isn't at the Power 4 level and where I want to end up eventually. Plus I understand having connections with the Mendoza School of Business will be very helpful if I want to work outside of sports.
What are classes I can take for interior design or business classes?
I am a sophomore in high school and wondering what classes would help me get on track for university. also any recommendations for interior design or business classes or schools?
How to obtain field experiences? How to best build my portfolio for film industry?
Hello, I obtained a degree in non-arts fields but find myself really interested in film directing after graduation. My current job is completely irrelevant to the film, and hard to find group that shares similar interests. I have tried to direct some work on my own, but I don't know when it will be sufficient to build up my own portfolio? And how to get more field experience and learn from so?
When you are feeling burned out, how do you distinguish between "needing a fresh start (like going abroad)"
Hi all I’m seeking advice on how to navigate a major career crossroad. Right now, I feel stuck between wanting to pursue what I’m naturally good at, dealing with personal energy limits, and deciding whether to take a big leap like moving abroad. Here is a bit about my situation: My Strengths & Interests: I am fluent in multiple languages and have a deep passion for writing essays, storytelling, and creative expression. Ideally, I want to direct my time and energy toward work that aligns with these talents. Current Challenges: I am currently feeling extremely drained by my job, and managing depression/burnout makes it hard to maintain energy. External Pressure & Market Reality: The local job market feels uncertain, which makes me hesitant to quit without a solid plan. On the other hand, my parents are encouraging me to go abroad for new experiences while they are still in a good position to support my independence before they retire. My Dilemma: Part of me feels I am rushing to find an exact answer or immediate growth. However, I want to make sure I am clear about what I actually want to achieve—and build enough stability within myself—before making a big move like quitting my job or relocating. Jobs I did is mainly administrative work and all that skills I learned is exclusively for the job and the company and now I want to build skills that are able to make me feel I am real skilled
How do professionals who multi-task across languages and creative writing navigate early transition steps out of routine jobs ?
Hi all I’m seeking advice on how to navigate a major career crossroad. Right now, I feel stuck between wanting to pursue what I’m naturally good at, dealing with personal energy limits, and deciding whether to take a big leap like moving abroad. Here is a bit about my situation: My Strengths & Interests: I am fluent in multiple languages and have a deep passion for writing essays, storytelling, and creative expression. Ideally, I want to direct my time and energy toward work that aligns with these talents. Current Challenges: I am currently feeling extremely drained by my job, and managing depression/burnout makes it hard to maintain energy. External Pressure & Market Reality: The local job market feels uncertain, which makes me hesitant to quit without a solid plan. On the other hand, my parents are encouraging me to go abroad for new experiences while they are still in a good position to support my independence before they retire. My Dilemma: Part of me feels I am rushing to find an exact answer or immediate growth. However, I want to make sure I am clear about what I actually want to achieve—and build enough stability within myself—before making a big move like quitting my job or relocating. Jobs I did is mainly administrative work and all that skills I learned is exclusively for the job and the company and now I want to build skills that are able to make me feel I am real skilled
How long is the process to become an orthodontist, Is it worth all the schooling?
I am a sophomore in high school and wondering what classes would help me get on track for University. Also any recommendations for dentistry or orthodontist schools would help!
How can I use my skills and experiences to accurately find a job that is fitted for me ?
I am a college senior, I am interested in a career in creative media communication and or publishing, I want to find a job I genuinely enjoy pursuing. I am moving in Chicago after graduation and planning on finding a position in the city. I have marketing intership experience for small business in Charleston area, creative retail sales experience, vice president of inclusion leadership experience, as well as creating a brand for myself through social media platforms such as Pinterest. I have a wide range of skills and can dive deeper based on positions I am looking into.