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I kind of like IT better than data annotation. This is my first job in IT (started 9 months ago) and my second one in data annotation (first one started in February 2025). I'm currently burning out working 80 hours per week. Which job will be better for my future? I am worried that annotation is a dead end job, I never saw anyone getting promoted to QA, I guess those people stay there forever? Overall what do you guys think, is AI annotation or IT better?

I've been working in IT help desk for about 9 months at a MSP. I like the job and I think that I am learning transferrable skills.

The other job I have been working is AI annotation at a big tech firm. I have been workin in that field since January 2025, I am at a new company since February.

Now, in may the MSP increased my hours from part-time to full-time and it looks like it stays like that.

I try to focus mainly on the MSP not the AI job. I don't think that I will be able to hold both jobs full-time for much longer without being fired at the AI job.

Is IT the better field or should I stay in AI instead of IT? I like IT better, but I wonder if the future would be better in AI annotation (which I don't think because it's just some entry level work and they will not let me touch any code). I would like to get some advice please.

I don't know what to do, my ex even refuses to address it with her daughter.

I don't have any debts, but I'm worried to lose one job if I take off at both jobs for a full week, and 1 job barely enough to pay my bills (modest lifestyle).

The rest is currently in cash because an oil crisis would most likely cause stocks to go down.

I only had 1 interview since I started applying. There is some interest, but it turns out that those jobs try to pay $17-19 per hour and I'm not moving on for less money.

I wonder if it is still around August/September or if the date could get pulled back.

Is the world still burning through oil reserves or did enough demand destruction occur? When will we hit a critical point for the economy?

I remember, initial forecasts estimated that August/September would be when there would be a major supply shock.

I've been working in help desk L1 at an MSP for 7 months. First 6 months were part-time (20 hours). What's the best way to get a L2 Job? Certifications, finishing my unrelated BA degree, or just applying? I'm in central Florida.

Interview I've an interview for a support engineer position tomorrow. Are jeans and a polo shirt a good choice? I also have blue suit pants, but usually I get better interview results in more casual outfits.

I guess I would be in a niche segment, but I think the position overall is superior. Do I have good/better career chances as a LiDAR support engineer L2 compared to general IT?