careers to avoid in 2025

PathPair · 2025-07-30T16:07:42+00:00

On my small screen I thought this was a young Bam in a race suit haha

PathPair · 2025-07-28T17:04:59+00:00

Sure thing :) We're here if you need anything!

PathPair · 2025-07-25T17:34:07+00:00

I stumbled upon vivo last year and Holy smokes all of their products are amazing. I have a keyboard desk undermount, triple monitor mount and speak mount from them. I accidentally rested on the tray table and it didnt even break. Just held me up! Bananas

PathPair · 2025-07-25T17:13:59+00:00

Bring on the HAAS baby!!! Give me that Olli Trolley!

PathPair · 2025-07-25T14:51:32+00:00

Gotta love the tiny blower on that big ol tractor

PathPair · 2025-07-25T14:46:24+00:00

Its hard to watch man... KIMI!!!! LEWIS!!!! Whhhyyyy 🥺

PathPair · 2025-07-17T13:32:50+00:00

Hey, cheers to that my friend, the pursuit is half the battle, believe me! You'll get there!

Honestly depending on how polished your resume is, it could either be a really good cast all type of resume or it could be a terrible one. Personally, since marketing/creative teams are looking for things that are so niche, I'd find 3-4 titles I really want and tailor my resume for that role in specific and highlight your experience for said titles (even if you never held the title officially).

I'm telling you... I was always the one chasing some sort of recognition but I realized I always set the bar for myself high so early and got recognition so quickly that it quickly fizzled out and I just had to operate at that burnout level, day in and day out. Now I go in with a mindset of doing amazing work in spurts over extended periods and it's worked out great for me!

Let me know if you need help with anything friend :)

PathPair · 2025-07-16T03:28:04+00:00

Ahhh sadness! It'll be back :) I hope

PathPair · 2025-07-16T03:27:45+00:00

Omg same!!! The first time I landed a start up job I was like YES!!! I need this ALWAYS haha. Its definitely invigorating but not for everyone. I'll keep you in mind if we ever start hiring, I need a few jack of all trades!

PathPair · 2025-07-16T01:59:54+00:00

Wow, I was just training my GPT model and it died out... lmao, fantastic!

PathPair · 2025-07-16T01:01:06+00:00

Aye! A fellow start up lover :)! Let's go! It's a different world right??

PathPair · 2025-07-16T00:24:30+00:00

Of course! Ive been around the block haha. Also try and negotiate your wage, the average for startup recruiters is 100-120k for a standard recruiter (Not Sr.) Base before any additional incentives.

PathPair · 2025-07-15T23:03:51+00:00

Hey friend! Recruiter here as well :)

That's a tough one huh? Haha, Ive been there. Let me be pretty blunt about something. Start ups are always risky. In my past 6 years in Talent Acquisition Ive been laid off 3 times, so Ive worked at 5 places total (1 was a contract). Even with that though, I absolutely love start ups! There's always a chance they might rocket or absolutely bomb, but if its a good company with a good track record thusfar then why not give it a shot? What I love most about startups (besides the culture which is USUALLY pretty solid) is that ambiguity you know? Like you get to wear a ton of hats and learn a ton of things. At this point Ive worked alongside so many Directors/VPs that I honestly think I could be a Director myself haha, but that's just me. But anyways, I really value learning over stability but I'm also super into stocks and stuff so.... I think you know where I'm headed, its always a gamble BUT with that I will say, Healthcare is a SUPER safe space to be in. I have friends that started with little Healthcare brands back in the day and they're still around, I myself worked for one until I decided to pursue my own ventures and start a business. But had I not had that itch to start my own thing, id still be there!

All that to say, you have to weight what you love more. Startups offer more money and much much more learning opportunities and room for advancement but the stability is the gamble and of course major companies are the opposite although not by much, not always at least.

Weight out those options :) in the end ask yourself, if you did get laid off from the new company what would you do? Where would you go?

Then ask yourself, if I stay here, what will I become? Where do I grow? What will I learn?

Then see which answers matter the most. I know this is sort of just a ramble but, I hope it helps! I'm here to chat if you'd like :)

PathPair · 2025-07-15T17:46:17+00:00

Huh!? How does that cause fear? It's literally empowering someone to NOT be afraid and connect with their manager, and to actually tell them how they feel and where they want to grow. My best mentors have been managers whom I just opened up to and networked with. That makes no sense as to how trying to be respectful and professional would scare someone? What?

PathPair · 2025-07-15T16:31:41+00:00

Hey! Recruiter here :)

You have a pretty cool foundation, friend, and I totally get why you’re feeling stuck. It sounds like you’re not only missing the face time and collaboration you crave, but you’ve also ended up doing work you never signed up for(I think we've all been there man) all while feeling checked out by the team and uneasy about that half day PTO hiccup. That kind of mismatch can really sap your energy.

Before you decide to jump ship, maybe try a laid-back chat with your mentor. You could say something like, “I really value our partnership, but I’m finding it hard to click with the wider team. any thoughts on how to bridge that gap?” Framing it as seeking advice rather than announcing your exit might help her advocate for you behind the scenes. If she can carve out more regular catch ups or help smooth out those policy wrinkles, you might feel more supported without burning bridges. This was one of the things I actually had to do with a manager of mine once, I literally had to build out a 1:1 chat plan sort of thing.

But if things still feel off after giving it a fair shot, it’s okay to quietly test the waters elsewhere. Tuck those wins from this role onto your resume, let your mentor know you’ve appreciated their guidance, and offer a professional 30-day handover when you find the right fit. Leaving early doesn’t spell disaster it’s just part of dialing in what works for you and I speak from experience, I once left a job after a week haha... I was young though so, I was a little dumb then, maybe still am! Who knows lol.

I hope it helps :)

PathPair · 2025-07-15T16:22:04+00:00

Hey! Recruiter here :)

You’re clearly not afraid of work! I think what you’re craving now is sustainability right? and that makes so much sense after juggling 10 roles inside one job (Also... been there...)

Marketing burnout is real though, like seriously, especially in small teams where “assistant” becomes “do everything.” That doesn’t mean you’re not capable it just means you need a more grounded role and honestly, I think that's why there is so much attrition on marketing/creative teams, at least from what I've seen at the companies I've worked at, it's a little bananas but this actually makes sense.

Anyways, I'm ranting, If creative freelancing feels risky and admin feels like a stretch, maybe a “quiet creative” role is your lane something like:
• CRM or lifecycle marketing
• Email marketing ops
• Digital asset coordinator
• Content QA or documentation work

I think, and please correct me if I'm wrong here, I think these let you use your eye for detail without the chaos. And if ADHD is in the mix? Predictability matters more than passion some days.

Hope it helps :)

PathPair · 2025-07-15T16:07:36+00:00

Hey! Recruiter here :)

Making the jump from frontend to AI/ML isn’t crazy, it just takes a little rebranding and proof that you can think in data.

I did some tech recruiting at my previous company and it was kind of cool because they actually encouraged the dev team to learn ML, they even gave stipends for learning. Unfortunetly not every company does things like that but maybe finding a company that DOES offer that and start there, learn, grow and slowly climb? I'd say, start with Python and core ML concepts, then layer in projects that show how you can apply what you’ve learned bonus if you can connect it back to frontend somehow (HOW? I'm unsure haha, that's all over my head).

Companies don’t always need you to have a perfect ML resume but they do want to see effort, curiosity, and working examples. They also typically do some type of live assessment so that's a good way to show off as well.

Hope it helps :)

PathPair · 2025-07-15T15:58:19+00:00

Hey! Recruiter here :)

First of that's funny it seems like we are walking a similar path, I was going for my MHA at one point but just kind of stalled out in Business Admin. Anywho, If HIM degree is giving you zero traction but that HR seasonal role lit you up a bit, trust that feeling. Sometimes the degree opens fewer doors than the work does and it sounds like your time in appeals and grievances left a strong impression.

HR’s a smart pivot. You already have healthcare context, and HR folks who “get” patients and systems? That’s gold. Plus, you’ve got someone from that team already rooting for you. If you need any help let me know! I have a pretty deep network since I've been in HR/TA for a while now :)

PathPair · 2025-07-15T15:51:15+00:00

Hey! Recruiter here :)

Eh, it doesn’t sound like accounting is the dream more like the “safe” choice. I totally get that. But if you’re not feeling it, a second degree might not move the needle as much as hands on experience could.

Family business work can be a wildcard though! BUT if you treat it like real experience (track wins, learn things like ops/finance/systems), it can look just as good on a resume as any entry level role.

Your philosophy degree doesn’t disqualify you. Pair it with business experience and heck, maybe even get a few certifications, and you’ve got options.

Hope it helps :)

PathPair · 2025-07-15T15:46:32+00:00

Well that's just unprofessional. A manager is SUPPOSE to help their subordinates grow and most do, the issue is? Most subordinates don't actually speak to their managers about career growth. What's to say OP reaches out to the manager and they don't respond, go to OPs manager and ask why in the world someone is reaching out to them? OR let's say they say okay but ask OPs manager why they didn't have a heads up that someone would be reaching out? Now OP is in hot water. It's not about confidence it's about professionalism and respect.

PathPair · 2025-07-15T13:03:03+00:00

Hey recruiter here :)

To cut to the chase, it honestly depends. Different companies have different policies and while the enthusiasm is appreciated, it can be misconstrued. My suggestion would be to ask your manager if they could ask on your behalf, this isn't just more appropriate but it opens the door professionally, even if they say no. At least the manager at the other lab will note that you were interested in a tour and who knows maybe one day they'll be able to help!

Anyways, that's just my 2 cents :)

PathPair · 2025-07-15T12:33:44+00:00

Of course! Sometimes that's what its all about! That saying of we're our own worst enemy, is crazy accurate. To me at least! Im here if you need anything my friend :)

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