u/Ok-Park2458

Sorry if this sounds like a dumb question but what exactly is the difference between these two?

Is it worth buying the ASML stocks now or should I wait for a dip?

Is there an overlap with these two? Do you recommend putting money into both or only one? Thanks!

I have a background of 2D animation, illustration, Graphic Design and Digital Production. I found myself ending up as a 'corporate creative' and want a career pivot, I've realised corporate is NOT for me, even if it is on the 'creative' side. Luckily I am 25 years old and have time to change my career.

I'm looking into Masters courses, short courses, online courses - anything to upskill myself into 3D environments to better position myself for those kind of jobs. I'm overwhelmed with the possible opportunities and skills to work on. I already got some advice and know where to start at least: Blender.

But what about after? Whats in demand in the industry right now, what's needed? Is it Unity? Unreal Engine? Maya? UX/UI?

I would honestly appreciate any advice you can give me before I waste time and money learning a skill that's not really needed. Thank you in advance. 🙏🏽

I know they can see and have access to my banks account and ISAs but what about investing?

I’m kind of a beginner. I put 2k into Vanguard S&P 500 a couple years ago. I don’t know enough about investing to put in more or to put it into anywhere else.

Sometimes theres stock market crashes…etc so how do you know when the best time is to take out money before that happens? Do you watch the news? Do you keep up with a forum…etc?

I think it’s been a couple months, nearly a year since I’ve accepted that whatever is wrong with me is never going to get better. I’ve actually tried everything, I don’t usually give up quickly but it unfortunately has gotten to this point.

It was a really tough pill to swallow, and I feel like a loser for giving up but ever since I accepted it, I felt relief for a day or so before feeling constant grief.

Yesterday I had a really bad mental breakdown (over nothing by the way) where I nearly committed but didn’t.

My last resort is usually a hot shower and for the first time yesterday that didn’t work. Even planning my ‘escape’ didn’t work. I had woke up crying that morning at 6am before I even got the chance to turn my alarm off and it was non stop until 4pm, which meant I cried for 10 hours straight. The only thing that helped me feel better was getting dressed with the intent to leave the house to commit. It’s never gotten that bad before.

It will only be a matter of time until next time getting dressed won’t be enough - I’ll have to actually leave the house with the intent. Then that won’t be enough and I’ll have to take more drastic measures each time to feel better until there is no next time.

A couple months ago I started booking trips to Italy, London, concerts…etc and have been trying to get as much stuff ticked off my bucket list as possible before I actually kick the bucket lol and I feel like I’m running out of time.

I feel like a terminally sick cancer patient who doesn’t know how much time she has left. Except my issue is a self created problem and isn’t actually real.

I’ve still been getting urges and mental breakdowns from time to time and yesterday has been the worst one so far, and yes I know I say this for every single one, but I think they are just genuinely getting worse.

I feel like I’m grieving ALL the time even though no one around me has died. I think it’s because I’m grieving my future self, future life and people around me now knowing I won’t be around long-term.

Is anyone else going through what I am? Or has gone through it and somehow miraculously recovered? Also- does anyone have anything on their bucket list they’d like to share? One of my big ones is to do a Masters at University of Edinburgh or University of Bristol but I don’t think that one is happening, so I’ll be going to London to see Phantom of the Opera instead. :)