u/Cardiologist3mpty138

This all may sound super cringy, but I just graduated, and for the last several days have been contemplating whether it’s worth making a post on LinkedIn about my graduation and the new job I have lined up. Part of me wants to since I’ve never posted before, and I really want to become more noticeable to more recruiters and potential managers, but I also just…don’t really know what to say in my post that isn’t cookie cutter. Literally everyone is making the same graduation posts right now.

Does posting on LinkedIn actually give you any benefits compared to someone who comments? I comment pretty frequently and get a lot of impressions. Just wondering.

Recently I graduated from college. I had a bit of an unconventional journey in that I transferred to university, had to leave during COVID, was out of school working for 2 years, and then came back. I’m
now about to start a new job.

As a result, I really wanted to make a post of around 300 words detailing my journey from dropping out of school for two years during the pandemic and coming back, but I’m afraid it’s too lengthy and personal. The only reason I want to mention it all is to sort of explain why I’m a bit older than other undergrads (I’m 26), as well as show to potential recruiters or others in the future how I’ve been uniquely challenged in ways most undergrads have not, and how I overcame it through hard work.

Should I refrain from a big post and just keep it simple?

I’ve got like $50 in quarters I need to convert to cash ASAP. The coin machine at Walmart doesn’t work. Any other places I should try? My credit union isn’t in Ames so looking for a place that can just do a simple exchange

Graduating on Saturday and going through process of moving everything over from my edu account to a personal one.

I live a ways off campus. Accidentally left my black wireless headphones either at the bus stop near Bessey Hall or across the street right in front of Kildee. If someone manages to find them, if you could turn them in to lost and found and/or dm me, it’d be greatly appreciated!

I would walk back and get them but my bus stopped running and I don’t feel like walking the whole way this late.

Hello! I’ve had my flights and hostels booked for a 2 week Japan trip since February. Long story short, I’ve been really tight on money this last month as I’m currently in between graduating college and starting my first full time job. I’m traveling alone, and am a guy in my mid 20s. This is my first time abroad. I’ve already had my passport for a year.

I arrive in Japan (Tokyo specifically) on May 27th at 4am. I will be receiving a $4,000 stipend from my new job on any day from June 2-3. So, for those first 7-8 days, I will be in Tokyo, staying in the same hostel in Shibuya, with anywhere from $400-$600 for meals and ground transportation (buses, trains, etc)

For a little more detail, here’s my summarized itinerary:

**May 27th-June 1st: Shibuya, Tokyo**
- Land in Haneda, train to Shibuya
- Visit Skytree, TeamLab (on separate days, tickets already purchased in advanced)
- Otherwise explore free attractions each day

**June 1st-June 3rd:**
- Take train to Hakone, stay in mountains
- Visit Hakone Shrine, Open Air Museum

**June 3rd-June 4th:**
- Take train to Shimoda on the coast
- Might scale this part of the trip back and get a refund for my hostel in Shimoda.
- should be getting $4,000 this day

**June 4th:**
- Buy one way Shinkansen ticket to Osaka
- travel day to Osaka hostel from either Hakone or Shimoda

**June 5th-11th: Osaka**
- Visit Universal on June 5th (already have ExpressPass and entry ticket purchased, nonrefundable to my knowledge)
- not sure what else to do for remaining 4 days, still working on it. Staying in one hostel entire time. Thinking of taking day trips to Kobe or Nara.
- Fly from Osaka to Haneda, then from Haneda back to the U.S on June 11th. Couldn’t get a flight from Osaka to U.S so flying from Osaka to Tokyo is cheaper than taking train.

Unfortunately, my company has a policy that states they can’t issue my money to me any earlier than the 3rd, otherwise I’d definitely try and see if I could get it earlier. Once I get the $4k though, I’ll be fine for the rest of the trip. I definitely understand that going to Japan with only $400-$600 for a week isn’t the smartest idea given all the things that may pop up. I had planned on having a little more money as a cushion, but had some unexpected events happen in recent months. I have been going back and forth debating whether I should cancel the trip or not the last few weeks.

I really don’t want to though, especially since I already have the flights and hostels booked which are arguably the most expensive portions of the trip. This will likely be the last time I’m able to travel internationally for a while. Thus, I’m just wondering if this is something that is even remotely feasible for me. I absolutely plan on eating exclusively at 7/11s to save money on meals each of those days. It’s really just a matter of surviving until June 1st at the earliest, June 3rd at the latest with the costs of trains and buses factored in.

Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Now more than any other time arguably in human history, looks honestly determine more of one’s life path than any other factor. The genetic arrangement of one’s facial features, which you have absolutely NO control over, and whether they’re symmetrical enough, seem to play a greater role in whether or not some people even consider you a “valid” human in the digital, social media era. I’ve noticed this especially within the last 10 years.

For me personally, I am facially asymmetrical and have an underbite (check out my profile for pics 😁). These two things alone set me back immensely in terms of my ability to form friendships and relationships. People ignore me. Minimize my achievements. People don’t want to be around me, despite others (most of which are only friends out of pity) repeatedly assuring me I’m funny, smart, witty, intelligent, kind. It just doesn’t mean jackshit when you don’t have facial symmetry.

Just look at dating apps, the default way people find relationships now. If you’re not facially symmetrical, you can be the most unique person with an amazing personality and be totally invisible. It’s modern day eugenics, if you ask me. You’ll just be overlooked. There’s absolutely no room to even BEGIN to showcase your abilities and other attributes because looks are the primary filter. If you don’t meet a certain threshold, particularly as a guy but also with women too, you’re just fucked. You’ll never get anywhere.

So what am I supposed to do? I’m 26 years old and still can’t find any success in the dating world, have no real actual friends circle (again the few people even close to friends really just pity me) and I’m routinely treated like a subhuman animal—all because of my looks. Should I honestly consider facial reconstructive surgery? Jaw surgery? As much as I’d hate to undergo processes which themselves will be costly in terms of both time and money, I will honestly do anything to lift my appearance to the threshold required to be considered a valid human being in 2026.

Hello. I am days away from graduating with my B.S in computer engineering. My GPA has been decent, slightly above average. It has been a very long, rough, at times outright traumatic journey over the last 5 years that’s taught me quite a lot about the world and my place in it. I absolutely made the right choice.

My biggest concerns, though, as I enter the professional world and start my career is how oversaturated the engineering field is, and the tremendous impact of AI and automation, particularly in the field of engineering over the next 5-10 years. I have seen far too many layoffs in recent years, and despite reassurances am myself very paranoid about being laid off from my first job before I get a year or two of work experience. My first job is in the defense/aerospace industry btw.

Even if I’m very lucky and this doesn’t happen after 1-2 years, I eventually do want to use my engineering degree to pivot into a field/career that is as safe from economic downturns and market whims as humanely possible. I grew up in poverty, and sacrificed most of my youth to start my career. Thus, I strongly want to do something that is increasingly valuable to society, pays very very well, is enjoyable and fulfilling to me, and won’t be as affected by recessions.

I had thought about pivoting into the trades (electrician, HVAC, or carpeting) or military using my degree, but am just curious what options exist. Anyone who graduated in engineering but managed to leverage their STEM background to do something different and potentially better paying?

Currently a 26 year old college graduate in engineering. Specifically I will be working in the aerospace industry for my first job. However, once I get a year or two of entry level experience, I intend on casting a wide net and applying for roles not solely within aerospace/defense, but really any industry I can get hired in. The cities (and metro areas) I’m targeting my job search towards are as follows

- Minneapolis, MN

- Madison, WI

- Milwaukee, WI

- Cincinnati, OH

For a little info on myself, I’m a single guy who enjoys going to concerts, being active, and getting involved in my community through volunteering or political organizing. I want to live in a place where it’s easy to access nature, easy to meet new friends and do a wide variety of activities. I’ve lived in a very boring, mediocre Iowa town my entire life, and desperately want to live somewhere more vibrant and interesting. Weather-wise, I don’t really mind the winter. What matters to me are social and job opportunities, along with affordable COL.

While I would ideally hope to move to one of these cities with an engineering job lined up, I also want to prepare for the (hopefully) unlikely scenario in which I were to somehow get laid off and be unable to find work. In that situation, I would still want to move to either of these places and start from scratch. I’m talking working retail or warehouse work while living with roommates. Again, this isn’t a scenario I would hope for, but given the current job market and uncertainty caused by AI, I want to have some sort of Plan B or C in place just in case. If, god forbid, I do fall into hard times, I definitely don’t want to be stuck in Iowa for the rest of my life.

Just curious to hear perspectives from young professionals/adults living in the following cities. Open to other suggestions to in the Midwest or really anywhere that it’s easy to start over and meet new people.

Has anyone ever gotten their relocation stipend EXACTLY 30 days before their start date? Is there always like a week long processing time after the 30 day mark before you fully have those benefits disbursed? Just curious. Thanks.

For reasons I’d rather not get into, I’m currently really tight on money and needing to find a way to quickly earn $500 or more within the next 3 weeks. I’m in between jobs currently. Graduating college here in 2 weeks and starting my job in late June.

I’m in my mid 20s, healthy, living in the Midwest. I’ve been selling stuff off which has helped me get $400 roughly, but I’m running out of stuff here soon and not too sure what to do. Don’t have any family alive to help me unfortunately. Any advice is appreciated.

For reasons I’d rather not get into, I’m currently really tight on money and in between graduating college in 2 weeks and starting a job shortly after. I’m needing to earn some really quick money over the next 3-6 weeks and was considering applying to Walmart here in town. I have retail experience and have heard they’re hiring part time.

I was just curious how long in theory it would possibly take me to start work and earn my first paycheck if I were to start applying and hopefully get hired. Might be a dumb question but I’m in a tricky financial spot ATM and don’t have any family able to assist me.

If applying at Walmart would take too long, are there any other quick ways I could earn a few hundred dollars in town over the next few weeks? Other than selling stuff on Marketplace? Thank you.

Looking for new dermatologists in Cedar Rapids, specifically any places that take Medicaid. Moving to area in a month. Thank you.

I’m talking like career fairs or events tailored specifically towards those in the professional world interested in working in the space industry. I’m an engineer working my fist entry level role in defense and wanting to do as much networking as possible to pivot into space ASAP

I have a few hundred dollars in cash right now. I don’t have transportation to my credit union (IH Mississippi Valley) in Des Moines and don’t feel like spending $50 on an uber to drive 30 mins down there.

I don’t have an account with any institutions (credit unions or banks) in Ames. Is there still a way for me to do like a cash deposit at any ATMs here in town? I had a few people recommend U.S Bank but their ATMs all require you to have an account with them (despite me calling them the other day and having a different person say you didn’t need one)

I’m just trying to simply deposit cash into my personal credit union checking account with my debit card. How can I do this? Thank you.

Starting a new position at the end of June and was told I’ll get relocation stipend through Cartus by the end of May, May 30th to be exact. Are they generally pretty accurate and on time with when they disperse this stuff?

I haven’t had a social media presence for quite some time now. Like I have accounts and message people, but I don’t post anything. I just don’t like the idea of 1) centering your entire life around getting likes/clout and using that as some “measurement” of your worth in society, and 2) oversharing every aspect of your life online. I just find it intrusive, and heavily value my and my family’s own privacy. I think the normalization of sharing everything on social media has been a major contributor to the modern mental health crisis. You’re feeding so much personal data to people literally using it skillfully to destroy society.

That being said, sometimes I feel like people see me as a creep because I don’t post on social media. Particularly in a dating sense, are there legitimately people who see it as a “red flag” if you don’t regularly post online? If you aren’t constantly showing off and cosplaying as some wealthy, well connected celebrity influencer nonstop?