u/dragonballer888

These days I am truly learning the definition of "you can either be your own best friend, or your worst enemy". The only thing holding me back from my true potential is my biggest opp, myself. Allow me to explain.

As a child, I was smart and in accelerated classes and programs, often bragging about how I never studied and still got As. Everyone coddled and praised me and I never faced criticism because I never did any wrong. But I also grew up in a bubble, raised by tiger parents, who never allowed me to do any wrong- or anything I wanted to do ever . As a result I grew into an adult who doesnt know how to work hard for what they want, or how to properly have social interactions, who has minimal financial literacy and freedom, and who lives in fear of rejection and risk taking.

I'm 25F, living at home with said tiger parents still, unemployed for 6 months now from being let go at a high stress sales job, and in this time of joblessness I have done nothing to help better myself. Part of it is surely depression, anxiety, and burnout. But it gets to a point. I'm sick of living this way and very frustrated because childhood me would be so disappointed in who I've become. Everyones former precious smart successful girl has no aspirations and no career outlook, and no desire for anything except to play videogames all day.

I despise leaving the house because I'm tempted to spend money, or eat out, or interact with people against my will. I've gained 10 lbs already because of this new inactive lifestyle. I've never enjoyed exercise or the gym anyway, but now that I dont get out much its really showing. I like taking walks at parks but thats been ruined for me because I'm a solo female (no friends to go with me). I want to better myself, and I make to do lists and plans and often know exactly what I SHOULD be doing, but can't bring myself to do anything. And the cycle continues.

Apologies for the long post, being concise isn't a strong suit. If you are reading this, please give me some tips, tricks, words of encouragement, roasts even! I just seriously need discipline in my life. TY.

Hello everyone, I'm 25F and recently lost my sales job (BDR at a SaaS B2B software company) due to continuously not meeting my quota and being placed on a PIP. I actually never wanted to go into sales in the first place, but when I graduated college in 2023 with a BBA in marketing, the marketing job market was so saturated I took a sales role instead to boost my social skills and because the money was good. Ended up finally being pushed out after a year and a half, and I am now looking to pivot industries - but not sure what roles my experience would best align with.

Asides from my first "real job" out of college as a BDR, I only have retail and fast food/barista experience. Ideally I'd like a remote or at least hybrid role with more analytical tasks, no quota or high pressure metrics, and in general a job where my success doesn't rely on skilled social interactions.

If you have any guidance or advice around position titles that exist that I may not know about, or common pivots from sales jobs, I'd appreciate it. I'm also open to acquiring any certifications that may further me into a more stable career path. TYIA!

edit: grammar