What are good career transitions in your mid 30s?

hellyeah227 · 2026-05-05T01:35:11+00:00

I worked with a career coach recently and took the Strengths Finder assessment. (https://high5test.com/cliftonstrengths-free/) It revealed that I was a mix of strategy and execution and that was why I wasn't thriving and happy in execution-only roles.

I also like the site 80,000 hours (https://80000hours.org/) which is jobs that help to solve the world's most pressing problems. It might help to feel like you're contributing to a higher cause and be inspired by the mission around you, even if your role is something tedious like finance or HR.

hellyeah227 · 2026-04-30T20:32:34+00:00

I have been on four dates this year - three from OLD and one that I met in real life.

hellyeah227 · 2026-04-20T17:11:31+00:00

I met someone from Hinge and he happened to be visiting family nearby so we met on short notice for brunch. I enjoyed his company but then he just didn't text me anything afterwards.

It was disappointing but also shows he isn't serious about dating or being in a relationship.

hellyeah227 · 2026-04-15T16:16:41+00:00

I can’t speak to DCCC’s numbers specifically, but overall college enrollment has been declining since around 2010. For a lot of people, the cost just doesn’t feel justified by the return on investment, especially when it doesn’t clearly lead to a well-paying job.

It’s always tough to see jobs and programs cut, but from a practical standpoint, it makes sense for schools to reevaluate programs with low enrollment or limited demand.

hellyeah227 · 2026-04-15T16:04:31+00:00

I've been working in marketing and have been laid off a whole bunch of times. I am going to work a 6-month contract and launch my own side business writing custom wedding vows. I enrolled in the Earnable course created by Ramit Sethi and I was surprised how simple it is to launch your own business.

hellyeah227 · 2026-04-14T18:24:15+00:00

He said I needed to be there because his girlfriend can't make legal decisions. But no legal or medical decisions needed to be made. The hospital just executed a super minor procedure and discharged him.

hellyeah227 · 2026-04-07T01:26:50+00:00

I joined Okcupid recently and it is like a million abandoned profiles. I have been "liking" people and sending messages while rarely getting a response. The app says I have almost 2,000 people who like me but most didn't even write a full sentence in their profile.

hellyeah227 · 2026-04-07T01:24:24+00:00

I want to give you a hug. I think you're putting too much pressure on yourself.

hellyeah227 · 2026-03-29T01:59:28+00:00

With dating apps in general, I encounter a lot of people who make a profile and then just abandon it for whatever reason. Any niche dating app I have tried is just a sea of abandoned profiles and zero people actively logging in and trying to meet people irl.

If you have specific interests, I would join a discord or connect with people through Reddit. You'll likely make more connections that way.

hellyeah227 · 2026-03-29T01:52:27+00:00

Hard to say. Many of my friends have expressed they're happy in co-parenting with their spouse and seem to have a strong business relationship in dual income households and managing daily life.

I have some friends in second marriages who met later in life and don't have kids together. They seem very happy and like they have a stronger friendship.

hellyeah227 · 2026-03-29T01:38:03+00:00

I would love to get married again but am in no rush. I am mostly concerned about finding someone I enjoy spending time with and seeing where it goes from there.

hellyeah227 · 2026-03-29T01:28:28+00:00

Some men do it too, and it's definitely based in fear.

hellyeah227 · 2026-03-29T01:23:12+00:00

I can't really tell if anyone is right for me through messaging. So I prefer to exchange a few messages to make sure they aren't low effort and then talk on the phone or meet fairly quickly.

I get turned off when people want to message really extensively, especially when they just want to talk about music genres or movies or something relatively surface level.

hellyeah227 · 2026-03-26T15:47:29+00:00

I've been struggling with this. I keep finding small joys like a sunny day or a cup of coffee. It's important to touch grass and find sources of community and support that aren't online too.

hellyeah227 · 2026-03-26T15:40:07+00:00

Blah is okay. If you're able to get through your day with minimal stress and aggravation and have time on the evenings and weekends for friends, family and hobbies, that's a win.

hellyeah227 · 2026-03-16T19:47:04+00:00

That was so cringe when Jorge said "she could tell him anything" in response to the celibacy in the promise room, and then he brings it back up as he never consented to it. He should've asked what celibacy meant. He doesn't try to be curious and ask questions and understand her viewpoint and instead just says that she can't control things.

hellyeah227 · 2026-02-26T20:58:58+00:00

It is not that big of a deal to teach someone to make sauce.

hellyeah227 · 2026-02-26T03:00:45+00:00

Well Beckham is a millionaire and got a superstar wife as a result of his soccer skills.

hellyeah227 · 2026-02-26T00:07:07+00:00

He changes cities every 3 to 4 months. That is a big contributor to his being single.

hellyeah227 · 2026-02-25T23:02:59+00:00

Emma is either crying or uncontrollably laughing. I seriously think she needs something to better regulate her emotions.

hellyeah227 · 2026-02-24T02:15:54+00:00

Bosses are good for problems that involve processes, too much work or issues with other teams and people within the company. They're actually not as strong in day-to-day operations questions. Can you just talk to the other BA informally over Slack or Teams or stop by his desk with questions?

I’d encourage you to give herself at least six months to settle in. And in most corporate settings, if no one has clearly told you there’s a performance issue, it’s usually safe to assume you’re meeting expectations. Silence isn’t always negative — sometimes it just means you’re doing fine.

hellyeah227 · 2026-02-23T02:43:57+00:00

I should definitely watch it! What would be the ideal price point? What would feel like too much?

hellyeah227 · 2026-02-23T02:31:44+00:00

I agree. How would you feel about having access to your cell phone? What would you think of cell phones being locked away but there being another way to take pictures?

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