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Should I Switch Careers After Losing Interest in Development?

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IIT-JEE, GATE Expert - Answered on Feb 21, 2025

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Asked by Anonymous - Feb 21, 2025Hindi

Career

I started working after my BTech graduation, in a software company since 2.5 yr in a testing role for manual and automation. I had started with development and was starting to get the grip of it but to some performance issues was put in pip and was put into testing role in the first year itself . Since then I am trying to get back to some learning but started to lose interest in development and I am getting scared to make a decison on which way to go now. I am slowly losing interest in my current role due to this and I don't seem to be able to regain focus and interest due to many not good experiences in this company . I am thinking to try something outside of software industry either banking or start pursuing data science and ml , is it the right way or am I not thinking right should I try to explore other fields . I see people around me upskilling in the current path in and I don't see myself wanting that . I want to move forward so please guide on how to regain interest to learn and make a decison on what to do next .

Ans: Go for AI online courses, after upskilling u will get better jibs

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Hello Sir, I am a 31 yr old female, from Mumbai I have been working in a small scale Indian firm as an accounts executive for the past 6 years. There is no growth and learning , I handle basic invoicing, clients ledgers, maintaining ledgers, Accounts reporting etc. I struggle with self confidence and low willingness. and there is added struggle in personal life too. Now at this point I feel stuck and helpless. I feel changing job and carrer would help me gain a bit of confidence. I think i should upskill myself, with data analysis cources such as SQL, Tableau, Python.. What would you suggest ? What would be a better roadmap for me to gain confidence in my career

Ans: Hello Maam

I am sorry to hear about your situation, I can feel your pain.

On the professional side, suggest you ask yourself what all skills you have and how you can enhance them...and then look out for firms through your network which offers better growth opportunities.

It's good to have IT skills, however many a times unless those IT skills are put to use on a daily basis you may lose them.

Suggest you take up some courses around your domain of accounts and finance. Some online courses.

On the personal front I am sure you will be able to sort things.

Fighting battles on both personal and professional front can be very challenging, suggest you take things a bit slowly and most important please be kind to yourself. At the end we are all humans with our own strength and weakness and it's important that we understand that.

I am sure you will come out of your current tough situation soon and your life will be filled with rainbow.

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Question by MR. - Aug 17, 2024Hindi

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I'm currently in my final year of BTech in Computer Science at IIT BHU. Over the past three years, I've struggled to develop an interest in coding and development, unlike many of my peers. Although I tried to focus on it, I found it difficult to engage with. Now, as the placement season approaches, I'm finding it challenging to secure a job, and it's making me question whether I've wasted these three years. Recently, I've discovered that my true interests lie in areas like business, finance, and profit-driven activities. However, I'm feeling extremely confused about what to do next. I'm not in a strong financial position, as I have an education loan to repay, and this situation is causing me a lot of stress, anxiety, and depression. Pls suggest something what to do !!

Ans: IIT BHU is a prestigious institution and you should be proud of studying there. It is OK to learn coding, pass the exam and yet not have deep interest in the subject. Theere are two otptions for you. Firstly, get help frrom your teachers, faculty, seniors to stregnthen your coding foundations. Secondly, look for getting placement in jobs that do not have too much of coding, sales, marketing, analytics. Additionally build your communications and social skills, participate in Hackathons, take up interships seriously. You are bound to do well with a positive and optimistic mindset.

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Question by VIKAS - Apr 03, 2026Hindi

Career

My daughter failed in class 9th and now she has enrolled in NIOS secondary . There is lot of free time . What can she do keep herself busy?

Ans: Before I answer your question, Vikas Sir, I want to ensure that your daughter doesn't spend more than 45 minutes a day on her phone or other electronic devices. If your daughter becomes addicted, she risks eye strain, headaches from blue light, poor posture, weight gain from inactivity, sleep issues from late-night use, and eating problems. It can also hurt her mind by making her depressed and anxious (27% more likely), making it difficult to concentrate and study, making her feel lonely and isolated from less real interaction, making her feel low self-esteem from comparison traps, and making her stressed and irritable from dopamine crashes.

Even if both parents work, keep communication open to boost her confidence—know what she loves. She should study 4-5 hours daily using NIOS books/SWAYAM and Class 10 mocks with the Pomodoro technique (25-30 mins study, 5-10 mins break) to stay focused. Add 30 minutes of skills like coding/typing or Duolingo English if interested, plus 10 minutes of yoga, hobbies (gardening/cooking/drawing/poems), and walks/cycling for fitness and fun. Finally, join NIOS WhatsApp groups for doubts and help at home and track weekly goals with rewards. Don't force anything—let her choose what excites her most! All the BEST for Your Daughter's Prosperous Future!

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Which ICAR accreditated private colleges is best for bsc Hons agriculture in North India with good placements.

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my daughter is planning to pursue a career in marine biology abroad [ australia, usa , canada] . what are the career prospects for a marine biologist abroad and in india ? what will be the approximate course fees for bachelors in marine biology in australia or canada

Ans: Namaste
Career in Marine Biology and Ecology is promising career. There are some countries like you mentioned in your question; Australia is a world leader in marine science. Australia give you finest study in ocean habitats and coral reefs, whereas Canada and the USA give cold-water marine ecosystems.
Now come to your question, your daughter should choose country as per her specialization as Australia for tropical coral, Canada for cold water biodiversity & USA having both mixture of Normal biodiversity and cold water biodiversity.
As far as earning and stability post Masters in Marine Biology Norway, Switzerland, Denmark and Australia are among the highest-paying countries for marine Biology
Marine biology in India is growing field focusing on coral reefs, mangroves, and deep-sea biodiversity. Famous institutes in India: TNJFU Nagapattinam, CMFRI Kochi, NIO Goa, Annamalai University Chidambaram, AIMST Noida.
Fees in India : Govt colleges to private colleges fees varies from 10k to 6.5lakh
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Question by Parth - Apr 02, 2026Hindi

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Will CBSE PCB + NIOS Maths be considered equivalent to PCM requirenment? Will I be eligible to take admission with this condition if I qualified the exam and interview?

Ans: Yes, CBSE PCB + NIOS Maths is the same as PCM for getting into engineering colleges. You can apply if you pass the exam or interview. NIOS marksheet adds to CBSE for Math and is accepted by JEE, MHT-CET, and most colleges (like PICT Pune). No problems with two mark sheets, provided you meet the other eligibility criteria. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Marriage counsellor - Answered on Apr 03, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Apr 01, 2026Hindi

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I'm a 33-year-old married woman, and I recently discovered that my husband has been deleting chats and hiding conversations with a female colleague. When I confronted him, he said it’s 'just harmless flirting' and accused me of being insecure and overreacting. The problem is, I can’t shake off this constant anxiety and urge to check his phone, which is slowly affecting my mental peace. Are these early signs of emotional cheating in marriage, and how do you rebuild trust when your partner doesn’t see anything wrong with their behaviour?

Ans: Hello mam. I hope you are in good health. Mam, marriage is all about trust and good communication. If these two things are there in marriage then things do work out. I understand that you are having anxiety and you feel insecure in this situation but if your husband ia saying that it was a casual talk and you have not confronted him before this then I think you should give him another fair chance with trust and you should not feel it a cheating. Try to spend some more quality time with him. You will see changes soon.
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Relationships Expert, Mind Coach - Answered on Apr 02, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Mar 31, 2026Hindi

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Mam, why do women always have to adjust in a marriage? Why don't our parents ever accept that men can be at fault too? Whenever I tell my mother or mother in law about something hurtful my husband said or did, she tells me to forgive and move on. He never apologises or thinks he has done anything wrong. My husband and I are married for 11 years, but he never admits he has done anything wrong. Isn't it disrespectful and unfair to ask a woman to adjust and ignore without listening to both sides of the story?

Ans: You’re right. It’s unfair. And it’s exhausting.
Women are told to “adjust” because it’s easier for families to keep peace than to hold men accountable. Your mother and mother-in-law are not really judging right or wrong — they’re choosing convenience over fairness.

But that doesn’t make it correct.

If your husband never apologises, never reflects, and you are always the one expected to move on, then this is not adjustment — this is imbalance.

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It’s that your husband has learned he doesn’t have to take responsibility, because the system around him supports that.

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You need to stop silently accepting a pattern that hurts you.

You don’t have to fight.
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instead of explaining again and again, just say calmly —
“This hurt me. I’m not okay with ignoring it.”

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Respect in a marriage doesn’t come from adjusting more.
It comes when the other person realises you won’t keep accepting less.

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Asked by Anonymous - Mar 30, 2026Hindi

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My bf checks my phone without permission. I am in a two-year relationship with my boyfriend, and initially everything felt perfect, but now he constantly criticises what I wear, who I talk to, and even checks my phone's notifications. Last week, he created a scene at my friend’s birthday party because I was talking to a male colleague. He even blamed me for “disrespecting” the relationship and did not speak to me for two days. I feel mentally exhausted trying to explain but he says he is too committed and wants to know if I am genuinely interested in a life ahead with him. Part of me is also scared of losing him because he was there for me during a difficult phase in my life. When I explain something and he apologises, I see a side to him which makes it harder to leave. My friends who have not met him feel this is a toxic red flag behaviour . Do you think they could be right or is this something that can improve with time? How do I understand if this relationship is turning emotionally abusive?

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
I understand how exhausting it can be to be constantly doubted when you are not doing anything wrong. Well, your friends’ opinion, while a bit harsh, is not completely wrong. It is a toxic pattern and it needs to be checked if you want to have a healthy relationship. You need to have an open discussion about this with him; tell him how it makes you feel whenever he suspects you of some wrongdoing. Also ask him why does he feel this way so often when every time it is proven that you are loyal to the relationship and him. It is important to understand what is the root cause of this mistrust. This is the only way to move ahead with this relationship and not lose your sanity. If, even after the talk, he continues to exhibit the same behavioural pattern, I would recommend you rethink the relationship because it won’t be an easy life, where you have to constantly prove your innocence. Relationships aren’t based just on love; it needs mutual trust and respect to grow.

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Career Counsellor - Answered on Apr 02, 2026

Asked by Anonymous - Mar 24, 2026Hindi

Career

Hy Sir, I am a PCB student who passed HSC in 2024 with 45% marks. Now I want to pursue Computer Science Engineering but I don't have Maths as a subject and my improvement exam option is also not available. So I am planning to drop a year and appear for the Isolated Maths exam in July/August 2026 to become eligible for MHT-CET PCM in 2027. I wanted to ask whether this pathway is valid for MHT-CET and CSE admissions. Also, will the 2 year gap and two separate results (HSC 2024 and Maths 2026) create any problem during admission process? And if my MHT-CET score is good, can I still get admission in a decent CSE college despite this situation? If possible, please also suggest some good colleges I should target. Additionally, if this plan does not work out for any reason, I wanted to ask whether BCA or BSc IT can also lead to a good career in the tech field in the future? Because I am very confused between these options and I really want to make the right decision at this stage of my life. I would really appreciate your guidance on this Sir.

Ans: Do you have any specific reasons for your low score in HSC? If you really care about the field you choose, all programs and domains are good. You should also keep improving your technical and non-technical skills, and your career success will depend on how well you network through professional social media like LinkedIn and how often you research job markets. Coming to your questin, yes, your path works, as you asked. Isolated Maths (July/Aug 2026) makes you MHT-CET PCM eligible (Physics+Maths required); most colleges will accept a 2-year gap and separate marksheets if you are ready with Maths before verification. If you really want to get into top engineering colleges like PICT/VIT Pune, COEP/SPIT Mumbai, and others, you need to score above the 96th or 97th percentile. If you don't feel very confident about MH-CET, it's better to choose BCA or BSc It. As I said before, your CGPA isn't the only thing that matters for success in your career; your other skills and qualities are also important. It would also be a good idea to apply to or register with 3–4 more well-known private engineering colleges in and out of Maharashtra State. All the BEST for Your Prosperous Future!

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Daiict Gandhinagar ICT branch vs BIT mesra cse (I am from Himachal Pradesh so both far from home and no money issues btw..)

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