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So yeah… I messed up pretty badly. I accidentally broke my friend’s iPhone screen, and now I’m looking at around 20,000 PKR in repair costs.
The worst part is that I’m currently living in a hostel, so I can’t really just ask my parents for the money. I feel terrible because it’s my friend’s phone and I obviously want to take responsibility and get it fixed myself.
I’m trying to figure out how I can make 20k PKR within a month. I’m willing to work for itonline or offline, freelancing, tutoring, editing, data entry, anything legitimate that a student can realistically do.
If anyone has actually managed to make around 20k/month as a student, please tell me what you did and how you got started. I’m honestly pretty stressed about this and could really use some practical advice.
And if you have any ideas that don’t require much money to start with, even better.
Thanks to anyone who takes the time to read this 🙏

I need some honest advice.
Growing up.. I was always the hardworking and high… achieving student. Studies were the one thing I was good at and the one thing people appreciated me for.
When I couldn't clear MDCAT after FSC, people's behavior towards me changed. I felt like I had disappointed everyone.
To be honest I've always felt insecure about my looks too. I come from a family where everyone is considered attractive, and I always felt like the odd one out. I felt that the only thing that made people respect me was my academic performance, so I worked hard to make up for it.
Then a very close family member passed away. That loss affected me deeply. I lost my study routine, my motivation, and everything started falling apart. I couldn't clear MDCAT and eventually ended up in a bachelor's degree (MIT).
I'm now in my third year, but I don't feel like I belong here. This wasn't the degree I wanted; I mostly chose it because I felt pressured to move on.
The problem is that I still can't let go of MBBS. Whenever I think about clearing MDCAT and getting into medical school, I feel genuinely happy and excited. Medicine interests me. Medical books interest me. Even after all these years, that feeling hasn't gone away.
But now I'm scared it's too late. I'll be starting over while others have already moved ahead with their lives.
Am I holding on to a dream that I should let go of, or is it worth trying again? Has anyone here started over in their 20s and not regretted it?
I'd really appreciate honest advice.

Salam everyone. I’m 93kg, 5ft female. I really want to lose weight this time, InshaAllah 40kg long term. Short term goal: 7kg in 1 month to build momentum.

Problem: I have zero idea about calories, “deficit”, macros etc. I’m also broke right now so I can’t afford dietitian plans or gym membership. Home workouts + basic Pakistani food only.

I need help with:
How many calories should someone my height/weight eat for safe fat loss? What does “calorie deficit” actually mean in simple words?
What cheap Pakistani meals fit into weight loss? Roti, daal, chawal, sabzi, anda - how to portion them without weighing everything?
Home workout tips for beginners with no equipment? I get tired fast.
How to stay consistent when you’ve failed before?
JazakAllah for any guidance. No judgment please I’m just starting and I don’t know where to begin .

Genuine question…not trying to call anyone out.

I keep hearing doctors, residents, even senior surgeons say things like "MBBS ruined my mental health", "no work-life balance", "if I could go back I wouldn't do it", "don't let your kids become doctors".

But then I notice many of their younger siblings, their own children, nieces/nephews are also choosing MBBS.

If the field is truly that bad why would they put their own family through it?

Is it because of job security + respect in desi families? Or "I suffered so I can guide you to suffer less"? Or is it more complicated than it looks from outside?