Top Reddit problems on Oct 22, 2026

Frozen snapshot of the daily ranking as published Oct 22, 2026. The highest-ranked problem with a written idea that day was “How do I increase my salary if I like my job?”, which became Raise Case Builder. 38 of the 100 ranked problems have a written startup idea. Main themes: Careers (22), Tech Support (11), Parenting (11).

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   How do I increase my salary if I like my job? 💡 Raise Case Builder · 8/10Careers 3 posts · sources: r/careerguidance, r/careerguidance, r/careerguidance
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   Credit card question 💡 DebtSwitch Compare · 7/10Personal Finance 3 posts · sources: r/personalfinance, r/personalfinance, r/personalfinance
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   How do I gain weightHealth 3 posts · sources: r/AskDocs, r/loseit, r/loseit
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   Career alternatives based off of experience? 💡 SkillBridge Map · 6/10Careers 2 posts · sources: r/careerguidance, r/jobs
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   Macros and micros? 💡 Micro Gap · 4/10Health 2 posts · sources: r/loseit, r/loseit
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   Iphone 14 suddenly won't work after iphone mirroringTech Support 2 posts · sources: r/applehelp, r/techsupport
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   Hit head-on by a car fleeing police in Vallejo, CA in 2020. Brain injury, claim stalled for years, city never Legal 2 posts · sources: r/legaladvice, r/legaladvice
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   Backend devs who moved to smaller companies - how different is the infrastructure? 💡 StackShift Guides · 5/10Software 2 posts · sources: r/webdev, r/webdev
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   Laptop shuts down on battery only, battery icon shows X after a "Battery changed" event in the battery report 💡 BatteryTruth · 4/10Tech Support 2 posts · sources: r/techsupport, r/techsupport
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    In demand jobs where you help people - coordination, project management, business analysis, implementation rel 💡 RoleFit Explorer · 6/10Careers 2 posts · sources: r/jobs, r/careerguidance
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    Interview Questions 💡 Interview Reps · 6/10Careers 2 posts · sources: r/jobs, r/jobs
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    Save for rent, carriage house or condo? 💡 Keep or Sell · 6/10Personal Finance 2 posts · sources: r/personalfinance, r/povertyfinance
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    How do you study? 💡 StudyStack · 6/10Productivity 2 posts · sources: r/ADHD, r/ADHD
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    Police seized my work laptop during a search of my roommate's belongings and now my employer wants me to pay fLegal 1 post · sources: r/legaladvice
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    I’ve blocked 1,906 spam text numbers and they still arrive hourly. What actually stops this? 💡 TextShield Coach · 6/10Tech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    How to make Github strong? 💡 RepoReady Review · 5/10Software 1 post · sources: r/learnprogramming
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    Did we hear if u/Elusive_One survived his San Diego meeting with the potential cartel members?Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    How to deal with pathological lying in kids??Parenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    At 21 making $80k as a union maintenance electrician with an easy job, should I stay or pursue something more Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    How do you manage this ADHD symptom where you talking yourselves out of doing things? 💡 Tiny Start · 6/10Productivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    At a low point, worst monthPersonal Finance 1 post · sources: r/povertyfinance
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    How do I handle my bf getting frustrated about my health concerns?Relationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Insulating between wall and window trim 💡 DraftStop Kits · 5/10Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Why is this returning read only once i get to the enter name stageSoftware 1 post · sources: r/learnprogramming
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    Learning how to breathe properly after losing a good amount of weight is so BizarreHealth 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    Nighttime songs before bed?Parenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    Small business owners with fewer than 10 employees, are you offering health insurance or is it just too expens 💡 Tiny Team Benefits · 4/10Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    New adult kid failure to launch 💡 Launch Agreement · 5/10Parenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    I feel exusghted after my first eight hour shift how do i made this easier on myself?Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    Is there really no way to stop Apple family members from using "find my" and buzzing your devices?Tech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    Old crosses found on PropertyLegal 1 post · sources: r/legaladvice
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    Drywall over OSB in shop, thoughts?Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/DIY
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    Inventory QuestionSmall Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    ASUS ROG Strix G16 or similar crashing issues fixTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    If your business website runs on WordPress or similar, ask your host one question today 💡 SiteSafe Check · 4/10Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    How do I 30M stop the intrusive thoughts about my 28F girlfriend?Relationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Has anyone found smaller international markets more attractive than larger ones? 💡 Niche Market Finder · 4/10Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    How to learn to code in this age of ai 💡 Tutor Not Typist · 5/10Software 1 post · sources: r/webdev
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    Boiler questionHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Need desparate help dealing with increasingly disrespectful sonParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    Disable front camera wide angle in FaceTime?Tech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    Where will being a fresher Data Analyst lead me to? 💡 Analyst Path · 5/10Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Iphone 27.0.1 duplicates text when texting selfTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    Why do we forget our biggest goals the moment we return to our usual routine? 💡 Goal Echo · 4/10Productivity 1 post · sources: r/productivity
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    Did I mess up by not originally including my current job?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Should I pursue my business degree or switch to healthcare?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Flying with baby. Help. I’m new lol 💡 First Flight Baby · 5/10Parenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    Advice? Paid parking is affecting my business 💡 ValidateIt · 4/10Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    How to fix Apple auto-enhancing raw sony camera photos when previewing!?Tech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    Pregnant wife and angry 3 year oldParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    The new "Circadian Depression" study links ADHD, night owls, and a specific subtype of depressionProductivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    Am I allocating my money right? How can I improve my personal finances? 💡 Paycheck Checkup · 4/10Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    24, how do i approach my boss to negotiate future salary? 💡 Pay Talk Rehearsal · 5/10Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Hired a few months ago for one role, now doing something completely different. Has anyone been through this?Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    Please explain: Bad 401k options 💡 Fund Menu Decoder · 4/10Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    How do I get my f37 husband m36 to put away his laundry? 💡 Fair Share Home · 5/10Relationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Looking for ideas for closet renovationHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Thoughts on Cigna’s OAPIN plan? Can someone explain copay after deductible? 💡 Plan Decoder · 5/10Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    Just need to ventPersonal Finance 1 post · sources: r/povertyfinance
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    Is this the right protocol for treating alcohol withdrawal?Health 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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    Buying a walking pad was the best investment I made in my journeyHealth 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    Going back to school, Radiology or Engineering?Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    Goaliath Ignite 60” Basketball Hoop DIY Install QuestionHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/DIY
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    I’m 24, living alone, financially struggling, and feel so behind in life. Does it ever actually get better?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Cell phones and Roblox for elementary aged kids- what’s the norm? 💡 Class Norms · 5/10Parenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    Q for Moms with babes who learned to sign "milk"Parenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    What are some math + psych/neuro related jobs?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Should I stop raw dogging adhd?Productivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    My wife cheated after 10 years of marriage. I'm not sure how to move forwardRelationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Why are all font finder websites so garbage? 💡 FontMatch Clean · 3/10Software 1 post · sources: r/webdev
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    Does being obese throughout puberty affect weight loss later in life?Health 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    Anyone else love their job but leave for better pay?Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    4yo gets up every. single. night 💡 Stay-In-Bed Plan · 6/10Parenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    What was investing like in the early 2000s? What to do in times of stagflation?Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    Switching Jobs QuestionCareers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    2 home improvement questionsHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    The futility of many professional jobs and people who don't get itCareers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    Should I give my 10 month old her first pacifier?Parenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    Job requires training they don't pay for and unbooked hours are not paid but attendance requiredLegal 1 post · sources: r/legaladvice
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    In threadsSoftware 1 post · sources: r/learnprogramming
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    Been having a lot of these bugs show up and latch onto the screens by the backyard. Anyone know why and if I s 💡 PestSnap · 4/10Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    New to counting calories. How long until I stop hating myself?Health 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    My 4yo do not listenParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    Is it just the specific jobs I’m working, or is everyone just extra f*cking miserable at work since like 2024iCareers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    How to stop face timing people on Snapchat/WhatsappTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    Feeling lost in my career and considering school counseling. Any honest advice?Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    Mechanical Closet DoorsHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Open a biz banking account before first customer? 💡 Day Zero Setup · 5/10Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    PS4 SSD, sata or nvme? 💡 Upgrade Fit · 4/10Tech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    Boss is leaving-risk?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Add current job to resume? 💡 Resume Gap Check · 4/10Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    Friends and relationshipProductivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    Forgetting solutions you came up with for your problems/situation 💡 Fix Journal · 4/10Productivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    New feelworld mic isn’t recording any audio?Tech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    55, burned out after decades in tech, and wanting out. Has anyone made a meaningful career change at this age? 💡 Second Act Tech · 5/10Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    As an entrepreneur, I give really bad advice for average peopleSmall Business 1 post · sources: r/Entrepreneur
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    Life on a cutHealth 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    20k in debt. Just received a 40k settlement check. Need guidance 💡 Windfall Plan · 5/10Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    Ectopia Lentis - How common?Health 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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     My boyfriend threatened suicide if I broke up so I called the authorities. What are my next steps?Relationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice