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!" 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 791K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 4th largest community in the Career Change topic page.

Roughly 76K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Career, Life, and Lost. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention college majors, trade, and career.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +76K members
Growth: +10.7% / 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: 46K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • 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: 4K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    39 posts in the past month
    1. 28 Years Old, Unemployed for 7 Years, Family Wants Me to Get a Job?
    2. what should i study when i have no passions other than wanting to be rich?
    3. 25M working at Walmart, have Bachelor’s. Need a path to work towards
    #1
    Advice Requests
    28 Years Old, Unemployed for 7 Years, Family Wants Me to Get a Job? · what should i study when i have no passions other than wanting to be rich? · 25M working at Walmart, have Bachelor’s. Need a path to work towards
    39
  • Pain & Anger
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Jobless at almost 40, no degree, no skills.
    2. Lost my "why" at 32, anyone relate?
    3. Turning 30 and honestly, I've lost hope in life
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Jobless at almost 40, no degree, no skills. · Lost my "why" at 32, anyone relate? · Turning 30 and honestly, I've lost hope in life
    16

Topics

  • Career
    211 posts in the past month
    1. Any career suggestions for a single unemployed man with no children or girlfriend/wife?
    2. I hate the career I chose right out of university and now I can’t get a job in the field I actually want
    3. Escape 9-5, while having objectively successful career - please share what pushed you to do this, I strongly need push/motivation
    #1
    Career
    Any career suggestions for a single unemployed man with no children or girlfriend/wife? · I hate the career I chose right out of university and now I can’t get a job in the field I actually want · Escape 9-5, while having objectively successful career - please share what pushed you to do this, I strongly need push/motivation
    211
  • Life
    159 posts in the past month
    1. Turning 30 and honestly, I've lost hope in life
    2. 27[F] feeling pretty lost in life—no clear goals, no plans, and lacking motivation
    3. I don't know how to achieve the life I want
    #2
    Life
    Turning 30 and honestly, I've lost hope in life · 27[F] feeling pretty lost in life—no clear goals, no plans, and lacking motivation · I don't know how to achieve the life I want
    159
  • Lost
    90 posts in the past month
    1. Rapidly approaching 30 and lost
    2. I’m 28, did everything “right”, and still feel completely lost
    3. 25 Female lost
    #3
    Lost
    Rapidly approaching 30 and lost · I’m 28, did everything “right”, and still feel completely lost · 25 Female lost
    90
  • Job
    87 posts in the past month
    1. 28 Years Old, Unemployed for 7 Years, Family Wants Me to Get a Job?
    2. Went to my reunion and came home and applied to six jobs I don't even want
    3. I hate the career I chose right out of university and now I can’t get a job in the field I actually want
    #4
    Job
    28 Years Old, Unemployed for 7 Years, Family Wants Me to Get a Job? · Went to my reunion and came home and applied to six jobs I don't even want · I hate the career I chose right out of university and now I can’t get a job in the field I actually want
    87
  • Advice
    73 posts in the past month
    1. 28 Years Old, Unemployed for 7 Years, Family Wants Me to Get a Job?
    2. Any career suggestions for a single unemployed man with no children or girlfriend/wife?
    3. People who successfully changed careers in their 30s, 40s, or later, how did you do it?
    #5
    Advice
    28 Years Old, Unemployed for 7 Years, Family Wants Me to Get a Job? · Any career suggestions for a single unemployed man with no children or girlfriend/wife? · People who successfully changed careers in their 30s, 40s, or later, how did you do it?
    73

Flair

  • Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity
    69 posts in the past month
    1. 26 realizing I'll never have a wife or a family.
    2. 27, still working fast food and retail, no career, no degree, and no idea what to do with my life
    3. Jobless at almost 40, no degree, no skills.
    #1
    Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity
    26 realizing I'll never have a wife or a family. · 27, still working fast food and retail, no career, no degree, and no idea what to do with my life · Jobless at almost 40, no degree, no skills.
    69
  • Findapath-Mindset Adjustment
    43 posts in the past month
    1. 29yo Korean woman, grieving my dog, in debt, stuck in KTV hostess job, severe ADHD/Depression, no degree. I want to rebuild my life but don’t know where to start.
    2. 28 Years Old, Unemployed for 7 Years, Family Wants Me to Get a Job?
    3. Went to my reunion and came home and applied to six jobs I don't even want
    #2
    Findapath-Mindset Adjustment
    29yo Korean woman, grieving my dog, in debt, stuck in KTV hostess job, severe ADHD/Depression, no degree. I want to rebuild my life but don’t know where to start. · 28 Years Old, Unemployed for 7 Years, Family Wants Me to Get a Job? · Went to my reunion and came home and applied to six jobs I don't even want
    43
  • Findapath-Career Change
    42 posts in the past month
    1. If you were 26 starting from zero, would you choose college or a trade ?
    2. How are you doing now that you're over 30?
    3. 26F in restaurant work tired of unstable hours, thinking about plumbing or trades but nervous as a woman
    #3
    Findapath-Career Change
    If you were 26 starting from zero, would you choose college or a trade ? · How are you doing now that you're over 30? · 26F in restaurant work tired of unstable hours, thinking about plumbing or trades but nervous as a woman
    42
  • Findapath-College/Certs
    16 posts in the past month
    1. what should i study when i have no passions other than wanting to be rich?
    2. As a nerd prone to burnout, should I maybe look for manual labour careers instead?
    3. I feel like I’ve been trying for years and I’m running out of ways forward
    #4
    Findapath-College/Certs
    what should i study when i have no passions other than wanting to be rich? · As a nerd prone to burnout, should I maybe look for manual labour careers instead? · I feel like I’ve been trying for years and I’m running out of ways forward
    16
  • Findapath-Job Search Support
    9 posts in the past month
    1. My existence is a humiliation ritual
    2. Just turned 23 and I'm a failure.
    3. Homeless '24 CS grad
    #5
    Findapath-Job Search Support
    My existence is a humiliation ritual · Just turned 23 and I'm a failure. · Homeless '24 CS grad
    9

Product recommendations

  • college majors
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best majors for 2025 and beyond?
    2. Best college majors in 2025?
    3. Best college majors in 2025?
    #1
    college majors
    Best majors for 2025 and beyond? · Best college majors in 2025? · Best college majors in 2025?
    8
  • trade
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best trade to choose for someone without passions only caring about money?
    2. Hi which trade is most worth going into best paid ?
    3. Best trade for someone with poor math skills ?
    #2
    trade
    Best trade to choose for someone without passions only caring about money? · Hi which trade is most worth going into best paid ? · Best trade for someone with poor math skills ?
    4
  • career
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend a career path
    2. What careers would you recommend or are in demand?
    #3
    career
    Recommend a career path · What careers would you recommend or are in demand?
    2
  • job
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What jobs would you recommend?
    2. Having trouble finding a job. Can someone recommend me a job based on my experience?
    #4
    job
    What jobs would you recommend? · Having trouble finding a job. Can someone recommend me a job based on my experience?
    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 791K 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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