r/findapath

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About r/findapath

For those who have a hobby, passion, pursuit, or life goal that they want to make a living out of, but don't know how they can get there. We provide paths to all who request, so you can say "I found a way to a better life!" Be kind and supportive - no hate or judgement allowed here. Part of the Reddit Safe Community Network. "Be curious, not judgemental." -Walt Whitman

The community at a glance

r/findapath is a Subreddit for Career Changers with roughly 804K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Career Change communities list.

Roughly 83K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Career, Struggling, and Career Change. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention career and major.

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804K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +83K members
Growth: +11.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2014: 16K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 4K members
  • 2017: 5K members
  • 2018: 14K members
  • 2019: 46K members
  • 2020: 74K members
  • 2023: 412K members
  • 2024: 101K members
  • 2025: 69K members
  • 2026: 59K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 8K members
  • Dec: 8K members
  • Jan: 7K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 8K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 13K members
  • Jun: 7K members
  • Jul: 7K members
  • Aug: 4K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Teacher seeking other avenues
    2. What should I do as a college student about to graduate soon
    3. I can’t wait to start studying
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Teacher seeking other avenues · What should I do as a college student about to graduate soon · I can’t wait to start studying
    33
  • Pain & Anger
    11 posts in the past month
    1. CS degree that I hate
    2. About to graduate with a chemistry bachelors degree I’m absolutely terrified
    3. 27M, I’ve had lots of amazing jobs, still sad
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    CS degree that I hate · About to graduate with a chemistry bachelors degree I’m absolutely terrified · 27M, I’ve had lots of amazing jobs, still sad
    11

Topics

  • Career
    27 posts in the past month
    #1
    Career
    27
  • Struggling
    14 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    14
  • Career Change
    11 posts in the past month
    #3
    Career Change
    11
  • Job
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Job
    8
  • Education
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Education
    7

Flair

  • Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity
    37 posts in the past month
    1. CS degree that I hate
    2. 27M, I’ve had lots of amazing jobs, still sad
    3. I can’t wait to start studying
    #1
    Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity
    CS degree that I hate · 27M, I’ve had lots of amazing jobs, still sad · I can’t wait to start studying
    37
  • Findapath-Career Change
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Teacher seeking other avenues
    2. 1hr worth of patterns of career zigzags
    3. 28 and I struggle to keep a job long term as well as finding a path that suits me
    #2
    Findapath-Career Change
    Teacher seeking other avenues · 1hr worth of patterns of career zigzags · 28 and I struggle to keep a job long term as well as finding a path that suits me
    24
  • Findapath-Job Search Support
    13 posts in the past month
    1. About to graduate with a chemistry bachelors degree I’m absolutely terrified
    2. Does this job seem legitimate to you, or are they overhyping it to get people to apply?
    3. Mega-list of cool, unique, and interesting jobs
    #3
    Findapath-Job Search Support
    About to graduate with a chemistry bachelors degree I’m absolutely terrified · Does this job seem legitimate to you, or are they overhyping it to get people to apply? · Mega-list of cool, unique, and interesting jobs
    13
  • Findapath-College/Certs
    8 posts in the past month
    1. What should I do as a college student about to graduate soon
    2. 29M, disabled...going back to college soon. Afraid I won't do well.
    3. What to study
    #4
    Findapath-College/Certs
    What should I do as a college student about to graduate soon · 29M, disabled...going back to college soon. Afraid I won't do well. · What to study
    8
  • Findapath-Mindset Adjustment
    8 posts in the past month
    1. How do you separate what you want VS what other people want for you?
    2. I am genuinely tired right now because of ai, humans aren't made for constant instability
    3. I'm feeling behind M19
    #5
    Findapath-Mindset Adjustment
    How do you separate what you want VS what other people want for you? · I am genuinely tired right now because of ai, humans aren't made for constant instability · I'm feeling behind M19
    8

Product recommendations

  • career
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend a career path
    2. What other types of jobs would recommend to someone who was interested in being a medical lab technician?
    3. I like “fixing” things; what career would you recommend me?
    #1
    career
    Recommend a career path · What other types of jobs would recommend to someone who was interested in being a medical lab technician? · I like “fixing” things; what career would you recommend me?
    18
  • major
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend me some Majors/Professions!!!
    2. What are some college degree programs that you would recommend??
    #2
    major
    Recommend me some Majors/Professions!!! · What are some college degree programs that you would recommend??
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/findapath for?
Best for Career Changers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/findapath free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/findapath have?
Roughly 804K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/findapath on?
r/findapath runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/findapath cover?
On the Hive Index, r/findapath is organized under Career Changers.
How do I join r/findapath?
You can join r/findapath by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Career Change communities like?
Communities for people navigating career transitions, whether switching industries, re-skilling, learning AI, or pivoting to a new field.
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