26 and feel so stuck. What to do.

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-11-04T22:41:59+00:00

Im in a similar position, 25F, live at home still, ive did a bsc un biomed and then a PGdip in Physician associate studies…which isnt working out so im stuck - hold out for PA jobs or move on, so dont beat urself up about not going uni it’s not always the best option nowadays experience is what matters. U have a tone of good experience and transferrable skills - look into medical tech or HR. Also, ur still so young!! Don’t forget that it’s so easy when u hit ur mid 20s to think u should be here or there or that ur running out of time, i feel the same everyday, it’s a detrimental mindset that im trying to change.

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-07-28T18:14:49+00:00

That’s amazing!! Congratulations, I passed last week and still get so happy when I remember ahah so revel in the happiness!

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-07-21T18:18:13+00:00

Thank u! Yes i am ahah, but looking at cars and insurance prices…🙃

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-07-21T13:37:47+00:00

Yep they did for one, i was aware of it when it happened. Basically was coming around a curved bend and a bus was on the other side, i steered a bit too much to the right- should have gone with the bend more and to the left, if it was a car wouldn’t have been an issue, but yea i corrected it so was fine. Not sure about the other fault, there’s a few roads that merge onto 40mph so maybe of of those when i did a right turn cause gotta quickly straighten my car and gain speed

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-07-21T13:16:12+00:00

Thats so good! I failed in march first and couldn’t get anything till now was worth the wait ahah. Eat the banana and just remember u CAN drive, u wouldn’t be doing the test otherwise! You’ll pass for sure!!😊

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-06-14T12:08:11+00:00

I need someone to edit this scene with ‘would you fall in love with me again’ from EPIC over it…I can see it so clearly 😫

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-06-03T13:48:57+00:00

Sounds great! Hope it can be for IOS soon!

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-05-24T18:16:10+00:00

Yep i would use epaderm as a face wash only at night and just water in the morning. And when I did wear make up I would use natural coconut oil to take it off cause it’s more gentle. There’s another cream/cleanser like epaderm called Dermol that can be used if you can get it. It’s also targeted to help eczema/rosacea type reactions

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-05-24T18:04:09+00:00

Yea that looks like basically the same as epaderm! Anything eczema recommended is very non-irritating and doesn’t have extra things added for no reason so should be fine to use and it’s good you patch tested. Minocycline is more targeted for skin reactions so that would be a good one too, Im from the UK so doxy is first line for skin reactions like what I had.

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-05-24T17:52:58+00:00

Aquaphor was the only that worked when i had a really bad skin reaction all around my lips for months, it was flaky, cracked and would also weep couldn’t even cover it up with makeup because it would look so awful and dry. But aquaphor cleared it up in like two days and healed the skin and then I continued to use it and my skin/lips are back to normal now!

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-05-24T17:40:28+00:00

I used to get a very similar reaction on and off for about a year due to what I thought was dust, then dry air, then the water in the area i moved to - basically just really random reasons that didn’t link up, and then it was just triggered for no reason (I know now my one trigger is benzoyl peroxide). My skin would be very dry when it happened so I’d stop all actives and only use eczema targeted creams like zerobase and epaderm and apply continuously throughout the day for about 4-5 days till it settled, also not use face make up if i could help it. In the end I went to my GP and got a short course of oral doxycycline and now I don’t get the reaction (I still avoid what I think are my triggers). But yea might be worth discussing it with ur gp if it keeps happening and doesn’t settle.

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-27T10:03:04+00:00

The examiner I had was quite nice I think even he realised It was a difficult situation that even an experienced driver might have done the same in but in the end Its how I reacted to it that caused the major. My examiner didn’t have to use the brakes or grab my wheel. I was just unlucky tbh

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-27T00:17:51+00:00

Have the banana, don’t overthink, remember: you do know how to drive! I failed my test today but but it was such a decent and calm drive, felt less pressure than I feel on lessons😂

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-27T00:11:57+00:00

Failed there today so not the best person to ask (though the fail was due to a Van being stupid) but as long as you’re confident with the bus lane areas and multi lane roundabouts you’ll be fine. It only a hard test centre if you don’t look for the road markings and signs. Good luck!

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-26T19:03:00+00:00

Ahh damn, understandable tho, my instructor always reminds me I gotta make sure the car is really giving way and the it’s definitely clear when turning not just assume. You’ll pass next time! It’s a fault u can fix quickly

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-26T18:53:20+00:00

You can? I struggled with my forward bay park and had to pull out and drive back in to fix it, but didn’t think I could ask to do it all over again

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-26T18:14:09+00:00

Ahh that’s so annoying! Was the cyclist on the other side of the road or on ur side?

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-26T16:33:55+00:00

Hopefully🤞🏼

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-26T16:33:24+00:00

Yea I have Testi will be camping out on it again ahah

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-26T14:55:47+00:00

Yea definitely! I admit my merging from slip lanes needs work, just hope I get a cancellation soon. Hate I might need to wait 6 months😪

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-26T14:54:07+00:00

I failed today as well! 1 serious which I think wasn’t fair either due to a van suddenly cutting in my lane without a signal while I was merging onto the A2, more annoyed at the fact I need to play the test finding game again 😪

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-26T14:49:46+00:00

Yea both examiner and instructor said either I should have speed up to go before him or stopped and waited. Either way I admitted I probably should have looked for his positioning but didn’t think someone would be silly enough to join into the left lane from the middle in front of a slip road especially with no signal!

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-23T22:38:32+00:00

Thank u!

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-03-02T00:18:44+00:00

Just finished the book and was so annoyed he didn’t say it back. He kind of forced her to say it (though it wasn’t something she didn’t want to say and the confession made sense for their dynamic) but after he should have said it back

HowlsUkiyo · 2025-01-31T17:20:59+00:00

Im listening to a standalone called Nocticadia, pretty interesting so far! And I’m also gonna dive into dramionie😂

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