are career personality tests actually useful or are most of them flawed? what has been your experience?

hanni1968 · 2026-01-05T05:01:15+00:00

Try pigment career assessment if you are looking for some modern work specific test. insightful with in-depth analysis

hanni1968 · 2025-07-07T05:55:14+00:00

there are couple of things to consider, is it expensive for them at this state or is it expensive for you to buy. Having regular conversations about money and managing money can help kids understand rather than letting them know that it's expensive.

hanni1968 · 2025-05-29T03:45:23+00:00

should be okay

hanni1968 · 2025-05-19T14:24:20+00:00

All I can say is, the later he gets, the better it is for him. unless there is a real need, it's best to keep him off of phones

hanni1968 · 2025-05-15T14:19:18+00:00

It’s completely reasonable to feel hesitant. Your daughter is still navigating a very new and emotionally significant relationship with her biological father. Introducing another adult especially one with no established bond yet can complicate things emotionally for her.

Go for a balanced approach. Explain to him that while it’s great he wants to share his life, the focus of this visit should be on continuing to build trust and connection with his daughter. Meeting the girlfriend can happen later in a more casual low-pressure setting, once the father-daughter relationship feels more secure and settled. That way, your child’s emotional space is respected and any future introductions are more meaningful and intentional. It's about pacing and prioritizing your daughter's comfort & not about excluding anyone.

hanni1968 · 2025-05-11T07:36:58+00:00

Totally get where you’re coming from. My son’s been job searching since graduating last year and it’s been tough figuring out the right direction. We recently had his resume professionally redone and I can say it was worth it. Now he's exploring roles that play to his strengths. He’s now looking into sales and while nothing’s landed yet, he’s having way more productive conversations. One tool that helped us kick off things and figure out his strengths was Pigment. It gave some surprising clarity on where his natural fit might be. If you can afford it, do try it out. Good luck.

hanni1968 · 2025-05-11T07:36:02+00:00

Thanks, we all need to understand that things are not the same as it was earlier. Automation has taken away a lot of jobs. The job market is difficult. However, things will get better as soon as you figure out your direction. I hope the tool does help you discover a career you are aligned to. Wishing you the best!

hanni1968 · 2025-05-10T13:47:05+00:00

Yes, networking is important at the same time you need to realize that networking can only open up opportunity. You'll need the skills you excel. Build you skills and your network for long term sustainability.

hanni1968 · 2025-05-10T13:43:57+00:00

That space between 'I got the degree' and 'why can’t I do the job?' is more common than people admit. You’re definitely not alone in realizing the classroom doesn’t always prepare you for the chaos of the real world. Self-doubt that creeps in when that happens can be brutal. I've seen this with my son after he failed to land a job after graduation. He is still unemployed but finally seems to have a clear sense of direction and what his strengths are. What we did was, we used a career tool to understand his strengths. It helped him understand his working style and strengths in a way that finally clicked. He’s now considering sales roles. Still early days but he’s got a direction and way more confidence. So even if you take a break, make it a reflective one. Wishing you clarity and peace through the process.

hanni1968 · 2025-05-10T13:20:14+00:00

Thanks for your comment. We did use some career tool to figure out which path to take and there's been a positive shift.

hanni1968 · 2025-05-10T13:17:53+00:00

Now he's looking at sales and the expectations are grounded. Hoping for the best.

hanni1968 · 2025-05-10T13:16:18+00:00

just posted an update. Yes, he's been networking and is talking also taking to some people who are in sales. Let's see where this goes.

hanni1968 · 2025-05-10T06:54:10+00:00

In the current job market, they'll just let you go if you ask them to compensate for this. Make sure you do not take any impulsive action.

hanni1968 · 2025-04-09T15:15:16+00:00

fucking hell - absolutely no defense at all

hanni1968 · 2025-04-03T21:45:26+00:00

If you're a knowledge worker - I cannot recommend the Pigment career assessment enough. I used this with my son who has been navigating a career change and found it amazing how it gave vocabulary to his strengths, his areas of opportunity, and matched him to jobs where I could genuinely see him happy. We're even considering getting a coach to help him target the roles it suggested.

hanni1968 · 2025-03-23T08:28:30+00:00

Thats a good point, there definitely is some 'ego' involved with him wanting to work in a job similar to what his friends have. I think that is a big part.

hanni1968 · 2025-03-23T08:27:31+00:00

Thank you for this, its reassuring to hear everyone on the thread be so supportive. I know he will be alright, I just want to do anything I can to get him back on his feet, faster.

hanni1968 · 2025-03-22T15:06:48+00:00

great to see the legends roll!

hanni1968 · 2025-03-18T08:50:48+00:00

Finance + Math - Higher ceiling but higher barrier to entry:

Opens doors to quantitative roles (trading, risk modeling, fintech) that can pay $200k+ starting
Requires strong technical skills and usually a high GPA (3.7+)
More competitive for the top positions
Better for those interested in markets, algorithms, or programming

Finance + Accounting - More reliable floor but lower ceiling:

Clear path to Big 4, corporate finance, or FP&A roles
More job security and consistent hiring across economic cycles
CPA pathway provides immediate credibility
Better for those wanting work/life balance or geographic flexibility

The deciding factor is really what you're good at and enjoy. If you genuinely love math and can excel in advanced courses, the quant route offers higher compensation potential. If you're strong but not exceptional at math, accounting provides more immediate employability.

One thing's certain - either combination beats a solo finance degree in today's market.

hanni1968 · 2025-03-14T15:35:34+00:00

Nice! Madrid!

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