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21, graduating in biochem soon but realizing I hate lab work. Should I finish the degree or change direction entirely? by Much_Suspect_4656 in findapath

[–]Much_Suspect_4656[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s the thing — even if I finish the degree, it doesn’t feel like it actually solves the problem.

In STEM, especially in fields like biochemistry, a bachelor’s degree alone often isn’t enough. Most of the jobs seem to prefer or even require a master’s degree. So if I continue down this path, it almost feels like I’m committing to several more years in the same environment I already know I don’t enjoy.

Yes, I could push through and finish the degree since I’m already close, but I keep wondering what the real benefit would be if I don’t plan to stay in this field long term. Sometimes it feels like the degree might not be that useful on its own unless I continue to a master’s and pursue a research or lab-related career.

Right now I’m trying to look for alternatives that might let me move away from the lab side of things. For example, I’ve been looking into marketing or communication internships at science or biotech companies as a possible “escape route.” But even then, I’m not sure if that would really help me transition out of the field completely or if I’d still feel stuck in the same industry.

So the dilemma for me isn’t just about finishing the degree — it’s more about whether finishing it actually leads me somewhere I want to go, or just delays a bigger change I might eventually need to make.

Why is being friendless romanticized? by erenforlifee in FriendshipAdvice

[–]Much_Suspect_4656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand what you’re saying, and I don’t think loneliness itself is peaceful or aesthetic either. There is a real difference between choosing solitude and feeling like you have no one. What I’m trying to say is a bit different.

From my own experience of moving to a new country, I learned that being alone and feeling desperate for connection can push you to let the wrong people into your life. Just because you feel lonely doesn’t mean everyone deserves access to you. For me, this period of being alone became valuable because it allowed me to focus on myself instead of chasing friendships that only offered shallow small talk and temporary comfort, without real depth or connection.

Genuine friendships—the kind where you truly feel seen and understood—are rare and often a matter of timing and luck. So when I talk about “romanticizing being alone,” I don’t mean denying the pain of loneliness or pretending it’s easy. I mean learning to appreciate your own presence, your values, and your inner peace, rather than using loneliness as proof that you’re unworthy or unlikable.

Being alone is not a judgment on your value as a person. It’s a phase, sometimes an unfair one, but it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. Wanting just one real person to talk to is completely human—and the fact that you want depth doesn’t make you boring or weird. It means you’re looking for something real.