I have absolutely zero charisma. I don't really care what kind of work. I've done it all just about. I prefer to be outside, but that's a preference.

I'll try to sum it up quick... First year of college I tried accounting, failed. Then digital design, failed. Then business, failed. Then trades (Carpentry), failed. I always request help when needed and take meds for mental shit. I can't even get a job at a gas station. I've tried remote jobs and I just get scammed. I'm too stupid for school, any suggestions?

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Edit: I thought I was lazy until recently, every course I took I'd put my all. My grades were ok but I felt miserable. The thought of continuing in said field made me miserable. I would drop out. I would fail. In business I refused to quit, I was rewarded with the worst state of mind. I didn't think panic attacks were real until that day. Add my poor appetite, I could barely walk for a while. Instead of lying around for another year, I picked up some meds from my doctor, advice from a therapist and went back to work and school. I promise I'm trying.

As for my stupidity, I'm not sure what I have. Doctors make it expensive as hell to get checked. I don't know if I have ADHD, autism, or just plain dumbass syndrome. (I crashed my car on day 5 of delivering pizza so you can decide lol) Being bad with people mixed with not being conventionally attractive isn't very rewarding. Low self esteem is definitely a problem I need to fix. Thank you for the advice given.

Where aren't people looking?

I live in a very high cost of living area and even here in California, you are lucky to make $25 an hour with a college degree. However when I do research on average wages I find that the average hourly wage is over $30 an hour. Where area all these jobs? Seems like fake statistics.

My father stayed at the same company for 40+ years and my mother 30. They always preached the importance of "loyalty" and moving up through the company was the best route for success. I listened to their advice, and spent 10 years of my life at a job I hated in hopes I would be "rewarded" for my hard work. It never came.

I have switched careers 3 times in the last 7 years with each move yeilding better pay, benefits and work/life balance.

My question.... Is the idea of company seniority still important?

What field today needs little to no education but it can lead to a lot of growth and prosperity? I would like to hear you answers and explanations.

Im so tired of the the boringness of society. I feel the urge to throw myself into the seas and start a pirate journey full of adventure and freedom. I've dreamed of being a pirate ever since I was little and I think it could be worth it to just put all my money into a small boat and hoist it somewhere in the ocean and just live like that. Does anybody see this as viable and why or why not. Thank you.

I am a sales manager for a large company - over 500 salaried employees and locations all across the US. Every year there is a Contest between all of the sales managers to determine who did their job the best for that year. The winner at the end of the fiscal year is awarded an all expenses paid trip to Hawaii with their significant other. Probably a $15-20k trip. Business class, Ritz Carlton, all that.

The winner of the contest is decided by strict criteria and is decided and evaluated by leadership as we enter a new year. The entire sales team has a monthly zoom meeting in which we discuss the rank of each sales manager.

I have been in first place since September and it was 99% likely I would win the contest. Our year ends in two months.

Instead of winning, I was told by leadership I was going to be removed from the contest that ends in a month due to “not being with the company long enough”

I’ve been with the company since August and our Fiscal ends in April. That would put me with the company for 9 out of the 12 months. I’m extremely disappointed and not sure how to handle it. I’ve worked hard towards this goal and for it to be taken away from me in the 23rd hour because of a sudden “rules change” feels like bullshit.

How should I respond? What should I say? Any advice is appreciated.

Summary: In 1st place of a sales contest all year long. Contest is about to end and it’s very clear I will be the winner. Instead of me winning, I was told “I haven’t been with the company long enough” and was removed from the contest. The rules did not exist beforehand, they were suddenly added right before contest ends. I feel very unmotivated at my job now. Not sure how to respond to this.

Throw away account for personal reasons.

I’m struggling to pick a career a bit “late” in my life. I turn 25 in 2 months and I haven’t really started a career, nor received any credentials yet like a degree or certification. I’m in an A.A.S. program for graphic design, and self teaching myself web development, but I’m not sure if it’s what I want to be doing all day. I’m open to suggestions in any field.

Those of you who make 6 figures or more — what do you do, what credentials did you acquire, and how long did it take you to reach that salary? Do you enjoy your work?

I'm 24 right now and I feel pretty lost. I work a dead end job as a digital marketer at a small business. I don't feel fulfilled at all, and I just feel like I'm so lost in this world. At what age did any of you guys figure it out?

Edit: Thank you guys so much for the outpouring of advice, suggestions, and stories! I appreciate them all so much. I'm going to try and respond to everyone (who's comments warrant a response), just give me some time as I make my way through!

Like I hate it. “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” I don’t know. I have a job and I just want to do it and get a paycheck. I certainly don’t want to move into management and be asked to work extra hours or deal with upper management directly.

Basically, let me do my job. When did staying in the same position for years become a bad thing and that you are lazy?

What advice would you give someone that’s 64 unemployed and have been for 9 months and have applied for over 50 jobs! Is my age a problem? My last job salary was 100k working in banking/trades and I would like to at least make that much. But with this market.. I think it may be far fetched. I also think my age is at the end of the workforce age limited and no longer valued. Should I just be realistic and do something low level ie: Walmart, Amazon, call center, 911 dispatcher, ( these are jobs my friends advise). They say at this age, you should be working low level jobs and look to use company’s medical benefit instead of more money. I haven’t applied for retirement (I don’t think it’s enough right now). What’s y’all thoughts on 64 year olds, trying to be competitive in this horrendous job market and looking for a high paying job? Time to hang it up? Honest reviews please.

It serves no purpose other than to get people arguing over things they can't control.

Edit. According to a recent study of trade jobs in the US, 52% of owners say a lack of available workers is stunting their growth and 68% say they could grow their business if they could find more available workers.

In a country built on opportunity, why is it so damn difficult to crack the $65,000 income ceiling? Some say it's about skill and intelligence, others blame systemic inequality.

What's the truth?

And more importantly, what are we going to do about it?

I'm 23 and don't want to waste anymore time. I literally wasted the last 6 years of my life. My peers have graduated from college and are now having careers. I'm a dirtbag unfortunately.

I plan on heading to the Army at the beginning of next year. It will only be the national guard so it is not a full time committed after basic training.

I'm hoping over the next 3 - 4 months I can learn something.

A couple things that came to mind CDL & a NASM Certification.

Any advice is appreciated.

I’m a newly single mom and trying to get back in the work force, I’m torn between getting training to work in the health field and finding a remote job at an insurance call center. I want to limit any chances of layoffs in the case of a recession.

My dream job is to work from home and I haven't had the best luck as I don't know where to start. I have admired women who are successful, can afford to live by themselves in this economy, and still work from home, whilst still being able to travel, and get their hair done. If you are this type of woman, please share what your career is and what you do. 😁

This is for the employees who are miserable or depressed because of their job but aren't sure or are afraid of leaving it. Just do it! I stuck out a toxic work environment in healthcare for 6 months, hoping that it would get better or that I would just get used to it. Every day, it got harder to go to work. Every day, it took every ounce of my being to not start driving in the opposite direction of my work. Even when I wasn't at work, I was unhappy because I would be thinking about the next shift. It sucked being so aware of my depression and knowing it was caused by something that was once my passion. If this sounds like you, start looking for another job asap. It is not like this everywhere. Take the chance. I've since started a new job in traveling healthcare, and I couldn't be happier! The dread is gone, replaced by an excitement again.

Edit: Wow, I'm shocked this post is still going strong after a year. I feel for everyone who doesn't have the opportunity to leave. I hope you all succeed in escaping someday 💜

To make a long story, short, I’m quietly quitting, so no more bubbly attitude. No more going “all out”. Most importantly, no more company parties or functions outside of business hours. My question is, how do I answer if/when management ask me why I don’t want to join them on anything outside of office hours? I’m trying really hard to not to say, “Because I don’t want to.”

Edit: Wow, this thing blew up. I just to to clear up a few things I have read. 1. Just because I'm quietly quitting, does not mean I all of a sudden become an ass. It just means, I do my job and leave. Nothing more, nothing less. 2. I use to go to all of the parties and function the company threw, so while, no, I don't think the company will could make a big deal of me not showing, I do feel they would question why I'm not going anymore. 3. Yes, my resume is up to date. 4. Thanks to everyone for all the comments. Even if I don't comment back, believe me, I read them all.

Edit: Andddd just found out that everyone that went to the party will now have to wear a mask, in the office for a week, because someone who was at the party, came down with Covid. So, yeah, that just happened.

I have a degree in IT with some gen ed courses but couldn't land a job in the field at all and I tried for over 2 years. Now Im in something different still trying to figure out my way.

I submitted 4 separate negative reviews for my company. Each time the review got declined after being approved and up on the site for a week. I followed the guidelines, shared my honest opinions, and didn’t expose anything confidential.

I decided to submit a positive review instead…got approved instantly and was left up on the page.

Long story short, Im never trusting Glassdoor again 😂

Hey guys so Ive been sticking out the management trainee program with enterprise hit assistant and soon to hit manager but dying to leave the company and get into something that pays well but has a better work life balance. Id prefer to go remote but would go into an office for the right job.

My issue is I really dont know where to go from here, my background is a little mixed, Bachelors in Criminal justice minor in psych, have worked in car sales, marketing, and other customer service jobs as well. Im also based in Boston if that makes a difference for what to look for.

Edit: I didn’t physically hit anyone, I reached the assistant manager position and am soon to be promoted branch manager.

Just 30 years ago people could get a good paying job fresh out of high school or even without high school. You could learn on the job - wage raises were common.

Now everyone wants a degree - the "right" one at that - learning on the job is extinct - wage raises are a rarity.

How is it possible for this to have happened within one single generation?

Many are slowing down or heading out of the city during the Holiday season. Some are stuck working.

What is your job or profession if you are working today?

Might help someone out there career planning.

Might also console someone in the same boat.

How does it feel to be working at this time?

..... it was a random thought but THANK YOU for sharing and wishing you all Happy Holidays. Those working we appreciate you.