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 800K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 4th largest community in the Career Change topic page.

Roughly 81K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Career Change, Career, and Lost. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention college majors, trade, and career.

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800K Members

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Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +81K members
Growth: +11.2% / 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: 55K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 7K members
  • Jul: 6K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    66 posts in the past month
    1. Former stripper looking for advice
    2. 37 single mom. Thinking about going back to school for the first time. Anyone else start late?
    3. What’s one piece of career advice you ignored but later realized was right?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Former stripper looking for advice · 37 single mom. Thinking about going back to school for the first time. Anyone else start late? · What’s one piece of career advice you ignored but later realized was right?
    66
  • Pain & Anger
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Is it too late to start over at 24? I feel like I've already wasted my life.
    2. Ive hit rock bottom
    3. Just turned 30 and have no idea what to do.
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Is it too late to start over at 24? I feel like I've already wasted my life. · Ive hit rock bottom · Just turned 30 and have no idea what to do.
    23

Topics

  • Career Change
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Is there anyone in the over 50 crowd who has changed their career path?
    2. 30M, Day of reckoning has come
    3. Under and overqualified for everything
    #1
    Career Change
    Is there anyone in the over 50 crowd who has changed their career path? · 30M, Day of reckoning has come · Under and overqualified for everything
    24
  • Career
    23 posts in the past month
    #2
    Career
    23
  • Lost
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Does Anyone Else Feel Completely Lost?
    2. I'm Lost, I'm Tired, and I'm Burnt out and Im only 28
    #3
    Lost
    Does Anyone Else Feel Completely Lost? · I'm Lost, I'm Tired, and I'm Burnt out and Im only 28
    21
  • Education
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Financing My Future (SKIP TO THE LAST PARAGRAPH IF YOU DONT WANT TO READ MY STORY)
    #4
    Education
    Financing My Future (SKIP TO THE LAST PARAGRAPH IF YOU DONT WANT TO READ MY STORY)
    16
  • Career Advice
    16 posts in the past month
    1. I Just Can’t Seem to Get Motivated
    2. Does Anyone Else Feel Completely Lost?
    #5
    Career Advice
    I Just Can’t Seem to Get Motivated · Does Anyone Else Feel Completely Lost?
    16

Flair

  • Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity
    78 posts in the past month
    1. Former stripper looking for advice
    2. 37 single mom. Thinking about going back to school for the first time. Anyone else start late?
    3. Middle aged, no idea how to find a job.
    #1
    Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity
    Former stripper looking for advice · 37 single mom. Thinking about going back to school for the first time. Anyone else start late? · Middle aged, no idea how to find a job.
    78
  • Findapath-Career Change
    34 posts in the past month
    1. I don't think I ever want to work a traditional job again, and I'm not sure if that makes me lazy or just honest.
    2. Got a Master’s in a field I am not smart enough to work in. Should I give up on having a career?
    3. Is it too late to start over at 24? I feel like I've already wasted my life.
    #2
    Findapath-Career Change
    I don't think I ever want to work a traditional job again, and I'm not sure if that makes me lazy or just honest. · Got a Master’s in a field I am not smart enough to work in. Should I give up on having a career? · Is it too late to start over at 24? I feel like I've already wasted my life.
    34
  • Findapath-Mindset Adjustment
    33 posts in the past month
    1. 35M - Lost in the Sauce That is Adulting and Lifelong Loneliness
    2. Ive hit rock bottom
    3. Quitting your job and taking a break, why does it feel shameful?
    #3
    Findapath-Mindset Adjustment
    35M - Lost in the Sauce That is Adulting and Lifelong Loneliness · Ive hit rock bottom · Quitting your job and taking a break, why does it feel shameful?
    33
  • Findapath-College/Certs
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Unemployed and watching anime all day. No hobbies or social life. Idk what to do.
    2. Patient transporter for 4.5 years, feeling worthless.
    3. Still trying to figure out life at 34
    #4
    Findapath-College/Certs
    Unemployed and watching anime all day. No hobbies or social life. Idk what to do. · Patient transporter for 4.5 years, feeling worthless. · Still trying to figure out life at 34
    24
  • Offering Guidance Post
    10 posts in the past month
    1. I feel completely lost
    2. Every r/findapath post ever [SATIRE]
    3. Looking to support other women
    #5
    Offering Guidance Post
    I feel completely lost · Every r/findapath post ever [SATIRE] · Looking to support other women
    10

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 800K 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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