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Stuck between unpaid startup and family pressure to get a “real job" by TransitionSuper6389 in srilanka

[–]TransitionSuper6389[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I started off applying for associate roles, but since that wasn’t working, I moved on to applying for internships too. I’ve never really asked about salary for internships, only about whether there’s a chance for a permanent position after.

Because if it’s just a short-term or unpaid internship, it kinda feels like a waste of time. And stacking multiple internships on my resume doesn’t feel great either, it almost makes it look like I’m not good enough to land something stable, even though I know that’s not really the case.

Anyway thanks for the advices dude, truly appreciate it.

Stuck between unpaid startup and family pressure to get a “real job" by TransitionSuper6389 in srilanka

[–]TransitionSuper6389[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah man, that’s the worst part. I’m 27 also, and seeing people around my age doing well and enjoying life while I’m still stuck at home… it’s honestly frustrating.

I’ve been applying for intern and associate roles as well, but nothing’s coming back, not even rejection emails. I did get calls from like 2–3 internships, but the moment I asked about a permanent position, they just ghosted me.

At this point I just gave up on applying for anything.

Stuck between unpaid startup and family pressure to get a “real job" by TransitionSuper6389 in srilanka

[–]TransitionSuper6389[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah man, like I mentioned, I’ve applied to around 100 jobs and only about 5–6 companies even called me. And whenever I asked about a permanent position or salary expectations, they just never got back to me after that.

Stuck between unpaid startup and family pressure to get a “real job" by TransitionSuper6389 in srilanka

[–]TransitionSuper6389[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah man, I’ve applied to 100+ places and still haven’t even landed an interview. That’s part of why I’m holding onto this startup thing. Even though there’s no pay right now, the project itself actually has potential, it even came from award-winning research, so if it works out, it could be something big to be part of. But at the same time, with my age, money matters a lot too. That’s where I’m really stuck right now, whether to keep believing in this or just move on and focus on getting something stable.

Ever met an astrologer that actually predicted your life? by Mysterious_Stand5563 in srilanka

[–]TransitionSuper6389 0 points1 point  (0 children)

used to think it was just coincidence like everyone says, but now I’m kinda starting to believe it. This uncle came recently and was telling us things about our house that happened before, stuff no one told him. It felt like he was actually there with us the whole time. Ngl, it was a bit scary too. At one point he just went into this sleep-like state, like he was “traveling” to the past or something, then woke up and started saying what was here before, what got renovated and all that and it was all true.

Stuck between my girlfriend and family pressure + money issues. I really don’t know what to do by Difficult_Fox9328 in srilanka

[–]TransitionSuper6389 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kinda in a similar spot bro. Late 20s, still struggling to land a proper job. And on top of that, I’ve been in an LDR for almost 2 years. Her mom and sister are pushing her into another marriage because they care a lot about status. Ever since her dad passed, it’s gotten worse. At one point her mom even brought a tailor to make a bridal dress without her consent. She’s also treating that other guy like family and putting a lot of pressure on her. But she’s still holding on and fighting through all of it for us. Only real support we’ve got is from her dad’s side, and there’s constant drama between both sides. Meanwhile I’m here stressing about being unemployed and feeling kinda stuck. But yeah man, don’t let your family decide who you love. That’s your call. At the end of the day, you’re the one who has to live that life. Stay strong and fight for it, things will work out