u/Death_race_1

Hi everyone,

I want to share my story and get some advice because I'm honestly feeling very confused about my career right now.

I completed my B.Tech in Information Technology in 2025. During my final year, a technical company came to my college for placements. It was the only technical company that visited our college, and there was only one opening.

I got selected and received an LOI (Letter of Intent). I was extremely happy because I thought my career was finally going in the right direction. Since I had already been placed and only a few months were left before graduation, I became relaxed. I stopped focusing seriously on my studies and spent a lot of time playing games and enjoying myself because I thought I had a job waiting for me after graduation.

I graduated in 2025, and the company had given me a joining date after graduation. But when the time came, they simply ghosted me.

They stopped replying to my emails, calls, and messages. I waited and tried contacting them multiple times, but the joining never happened.

After that, I started applying to other companies, but I wasn't getting interview calls.

Initially, I was working toward becoming an Android developer, but after struggling to find opportunities, I changed my direction and decided to move into cybersecurity. I completed a 6-month cybersecurity course, but even after completing it, I'm still not getting interview calls.

At this point, I honestly don't know what I'm good at or what direction I should take.

I'm now thinking about preparing for the GATE exam, but I'm confused about whether that is actually the right decision or if I should continue trying to get a job in IT.

If you were in my situation, what would you do?

Should I:

- Continue with cybersecurity and build projects/certifications?

- Go back to Android development?

- Prepare seriously for GATE?

- Try something completely different?

I would really appreciate honest advice from people who have been through something similar.

Thanks for reading my story.

I'm a 24-year-old male and over the last few months I've noticed my hair falling much more than before. I see hair on my pillow, while showering, and whenever I comb my hair. My hair also feels thinner, especially around the front and crown.

I don't have any major health problems that I know of. My diet is average, I don't smoke, and my stress levels are moderate. I haven't tried any treatments yet because there are so many products online that I don't know what's actually effective.

I'm looking for advice from people who have successfully reduced hair fall or slowed male pattern baldness.

What actually worked for you?

Did you use minoxidil, finasteride, or anything else?

Should I get any blood tests done first?

Is it worth seeing a dermatologist right away?

Are there any lifestyle or diet changes that made a noticeable difference?

I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences and what you'd recommend for someone my age. Thanks!