SwirlyWaffle
SwirlyWaffle

Don’t know where I’m headed anymore.

Been working for 3 years now. Started off with a lot of hope, got into a good role, learned business stuff, worked with senior teams, thought I was on track for something big. Then I got moved to a more technical role, and it’s been downhill since…

Tried asking for internal transfer, nothing. Tried switching companies, rejections, ghosting. No one even replies. I started a small business on the side, it’s doing okay but not enough to survive on.

I’m the only earning member in my family. Can’t take a break. Can’t risk a drop in income. Can’t even complain much, coz people around me think “at least you have a job.”

But mentally, I’m just stuck. Not learning on job, not growing, and to be honest, not happy. I wanted to do an MBA, move into consulting, but that feels like a distant dream. Who has the time or money to quit and study for 2 years when the EMIs are on your head?

Sometimes I look around and see people getting promoted, moving abroad, starting new things, and I just feel tired. I’m not lazy. I’m just… lost.

If anyone else feels the same way, just trying to hold it together quietly, I see you. I’m you..

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DancingBurrito
DancingBurrito
KPMG20d

I see you too; and I can completely relate to the limbo you’re in currently. I’m sorry brother, I hope everything turns out to be better.
Sometimes when nothing else works, I abide by a quote that gives me strength — “Waqt se pehle aur Kismat se zyada kisi ko kuch nahi milta”. So hang in there, when the right time, and right opportunity shows up you will be grateful that you hung in there.. and till then — Fake it till you make it!

ZippyMochi
ZippyMochi

Give your side business time, it usually needs 2-3 years of effort before gaining good traction.

Job market sucks though, can't help it. I'd recommend focusing more on side gig, make it your main over time.

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