Education Confessions

Hey everyone, ​I’m reaching out because I’m in a really tough spot both personally and professionally, and I could use some help upskilling to change my situation. ​I’m a 35-year-old female working in cyber security. Right now, I have a remote job managing a cloud security tool for a UAE client through a third party. The pay is in rupees, there are no increments, and the workload is exhausting—I’m managing the tool alone to the point where I get called even when I’m on leave. ​On top of that, my family situation is really stressful. My husband works abroad, and he keeps sending me back to India. First, it was because our baby was too young. Then, when my son turned 2 and had speech delays, he sent me to stay with my in-laws. This past January, I finally went back to the UAE and got my son admitted into a school. But my luck turned—due to the war situations, the school shifted to online classes. Expecting a 3.5-year-old to sit in front of a laptop or phone just didn't work. It requir...

I am a 30-year-old professional at a crossroads in my career and would genuinely appreciate some honest guidance. For the past several years, I have been preparing for the Civil Services Examination. After multiple attempts and considerable reflection, I am now planning to move on from this journey. However, I have concerns about my employability and career prospects outside the UPSC ecosystem. My educational background is as follows: • B.A. (Hons.) Geography, University of Delhi (2017)
• M.A. Geography, University of Delhi
• LL.B., Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
• Currently pursuing M.A. Environmental Studies, University of Delhi I am now looking to transition into the corporate sector, but I am uncertain about how my academic profile will be perceived by employers, especially given the gap created by years of Civil Services preparation. I would be grateful if members could provide an honest assessment of my career prospects, suggest suitable industries or roles, and share a...