Top Reddit problems on Oct 25, 2026

Frozen snapshot of the daily ranking as published Oct 25, 2026. The highest-ranked problem with a written idea that day was “Hourly or salary?”, which became Pay Basis Compare. 7 of the 100 ranked problems have a written startup idea. Main themes: Careers (17), Tech Support (16), Health (12).

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   What am I doing wrong with applying to internships?Careers 2 posts · sources: r/jobs, r/careerguidance
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   Hourly or salary? 💡 Pay Basis Compare · 5/10Careers 2 posts · sources: r/careerguidance, r/careerguidance
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   Detached Garage HelpHome & DIY 2 posts · sources: r/HomeImprovement, r/DIY
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   How do you manage prioritys?Productivity 2 posts · sources: r/ADHD, r/ADHD
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   Custody QuestionLegal 2 posts · sources: r/legaladvice, r/legaladvice
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   Guys, how do i memorize a poem in a language I barely understand faster?Productivity 1 post · sources: r/productivity
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   Parenting problems our parents didn’t have to deal withParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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   How do you not lose your mind at a job you hate?Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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   Why is system data taking up all my space? I removed all photos and videos. And the biggest app is Tiktok. I sTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    Deck door frameHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/DIY
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    Mystery of Suddenly Missing FilesTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    Physical activities for city kidsParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    How did you know it was time to rewrite your app from scratch?Software 1 post · sources: r/webdev
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    Not being assigned managerial tasks like my co-workers - red flag or no?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Asset Location and IRA drawdown strategy to minimize estate and Income taxes 💡 Drawdown Map · 4/10Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    Every Time My Child Has A Disagreement They Go Off To The Other ParentParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    Will it get better? Its kinda depressingCareers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    Birthday EtiquetteParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    The apps I need to communicate on leads to doomscrollProductivity 1 post · sources: r/productivity
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    TLDR; Does anyone have guidance on entry level positions in Evaluation and Research?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    I’m a young fella feeling blessed by my situation but in search of advice or guidancePersonal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    Notes from Jan 2025 onward vanished after signing out/in of Apple ID, but Notes still shows 4 GB of local dataTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    How do I get my traditional parents to finally accept that I will NEVER do an arranged marriage, without blowiRelationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    How important is a professional portfolio for non creative roles?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Spirit AirlinesTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    How do you check if your cookie banner is doing its job? 💡 Consent Leak Check · 4/10Software 1 post · sources: r/webdev
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    During separation my wife/co-parents boyfriend just threatened meLegal 1 post · sources: r/legaladvice
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    Anyone know of a reasonably inexpensive way to soundproof a door? 💡 Howl Log · 4/10Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    How do I get out of a dieting cycleHealth 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    Small Business Owners suggest courier company 💡 Ship Threshold · 5/10Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    I recently rolled over 2 old 403b accounts into a traditional IRA account thru Ameriprise- but I am paying a yPersonal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    Don’t know where to go from hereHealth 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    Classic post of how am I doing?Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    When to go back to urgent care for an abscessHealth 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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    Stay in my secure job of 10 years, or new opportunity at this startup? 💡 Offer Weigh · 6/10Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    I can't tell if my kid is the victim, bully or bothParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    How to control my emotions infront of my colleagues/boss/workplaceProductivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    How to get debt collectors to stop harassing youPersonal Finance 1 post · sources: r/povertyfinance
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    IPhone 5S Activation ErrorTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    Earning Well but Financially Illiterate — Where Do I Start Learning to Invest?Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    24M got touched by a married women 40FRelationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Black October situationSoftware 1 post · sources: r/webdev
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    S&S ISA funds needed in the next 6 monthsPersonal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    $43,000 in debt and can no longer pay for the monthly payments. What is my next step?Personal Finance 1 post · sources: r/povertyfinance
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    How bad is this situation? Floor joist/beamHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Just took my medication for the first timeProductivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    Is this how real estate jobs are, or am I working in a toxic environment?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Jobs with a lot of downtime to draw or work on personal projects?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    On losing 11 kg in 3 monthsHealth 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    I’m in my early 20s and terrible at saving moneyPersonal Finance 1 post · sources: r/personalfinance
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    Does listening to music actually help you concentrate while studying?Productivity 1 post · sources: r/productivity
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    40M, just found out I have only one kidney. How much protein is safe for someone who lifts?Health 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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    EU Anti-Greenwashing & Green Claims Directives: How are small brands/makers actually preparing for this? 💡 Claim Proof Kit · 4/10Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    Took a risk and now I regret it - did I make the right choice?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    Touch Id and Face Id not working on laptopTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    UPDATE - I am getting frustrated at my partner for being unemployedRelationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Decoupage on small drawer unitHome & DIY 1 post · sources: r/DIY
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    ★OFFICIAL DAILY★ Weigh-in Wednesday, Daily Q&A, Daily SV/NSV October 21, 2026Health 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    Do I have a “record” now?Legal 1 post · sources: r/legaladvice
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    Parent filled out adhd referral form without meProductivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    Software Engineer Looking to Start Freelancing — Need Advice on Getting My First ClientSmall Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    USB-C earphones not detected on Samsung S24Tech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    Has ADHD medication genuinely helped you with executive dysfunction?Productivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    Fiber vs ?Health 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    How Do I Start Eating Healthy and Exercising?Health 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    Genuinely constantly hungry even with healthier foods is this normal?Health 1 post · sources: r/loseit
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    Highly specialized technical field. Got "promised" a promotion. Was demoted. Do I have any chance to succeed?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    What's happening to my hand?Health 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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    Business Names. Distinctiveness vs memorabilitySmall Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    She rejected me in high school 4 years ago. Recently we reconnected and I have a crush on her again, what can Relationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Random double inputs for over 5 years across multiple PCs and controllers — even with no controller connectedTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    Nicest guy I "dated" said that he is not looking for a relationship. How do I proceed/deal with this?Relationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    Apple Watch SE won’t pair to new phoneTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    FD30 vs FD60 fire doors - how do you know which one you need?Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    What is the base pay for a junior writer?Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    Look for another job 1 month into probation?Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    Afraid of the darkParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    Possible MelanomaHealth 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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    What are some questions or tricks you use to calm your mind when you start worrying about the future and imagiProductivity 1 post · sources: r/productivity
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    Kernel code 0x139 siegeTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    Working in schools/school library but not a teacher?Careers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    How can I make him last longer?Relationships 1 post · sources: r/relationship_advice
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    With attitudeParenting 1 post · sources: r/Parenting
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    California: my boss has recently promoted one of my coworkers to shift lead. Rather than give her a base pay iLegal 1 post · sources: r/legaladvice
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    This be started a new position but I already know it’s not right for me, what should be the best course of actCareers 1 post · sources: r/careerguidance
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    On ShopDeckSmall Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    Zedar BL-CK01 malfunctionTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    IPad Pro M5 - Brief/split second blue screen before Apple logo when restarting the deviceTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    Am I dying??Health 1 post · sources: r/AskDocs
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    Looking to move pictures from iPhone to computer / Email / appTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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    Share the dumbest avoidable problems youve gotten yourself into due to adhdProductivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    Is it okay to learn Php in 2026, I find it easier than node.jsSoftware 1 post · sources: r/learnprogramming
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    Can you hijack the on/off signal from a ceiling fan remote to also control something else?Home & DIY 1 post · sources: r/HomeImprovement
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    Why is it acceptable for employers to risk your current job just to verify you're looking for another one?Careers 1 post · sources: r/jobs
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    How to deal with limerenceProductivity 1 post · sources: r/ADHD
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    No automate Internet sharing connectionTech Support 1 post · sources: r/applehelp
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    How are boutiques finding legitimate Mirta suppliers for wholesale?Small Business 1 post · sources: r/smallbusiness
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    Santa Ana, CA - Cockroach Infestation, Constructive EvictionLegal 1 post · sources: r/legaladvice
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    Gigabyte RX 9070 Gaming OC black screen after BIOS updates – Motherboard compatibility issue?Tech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport
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     My Cat Walked Across My Laptop, Now My Touchpad Won't WorkTech Support 1 post · sources: r/techsupport