What should I do here?
What is this problem?
This is a recurring careers question: 2 separate Reddit threads asked a version of it on 2026-10-21, in r/careerguidance. It reached #6 in the daily ranking. The threads keep coming back to the same themes: here. That repetition is the signal — many people are hitting the same wall, so it's worth understanding before you post your own version.
How often does it come up?
| Date | Daily rank |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | #6 |
Where is it being discussed?
- r/careerguidance: What should I do here? 2026-10-21
- r/careerguidance: What should i do? 2026-10-21
What's a sensible first step?
General careers checklist (not specific advice for this thread):
- Clarify the real constraint: money, skills, network, burnout, or a specific person.
- Document your achievements with numbers - they fuel raises, resumes and interviews.
- Talk to three people already doing the role you want; ask what they'd do in your position.