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 813K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Career Change communities list.

Roughly 87K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Career, Struggling, and Career Change. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention career and major.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +87K members
Growth: +11.9% / 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: 68K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 7K members
  • Sep: 6K members
  • Oct: 116 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Hi everyone, kinda struggling would appreciate any advice…
    2. 29F Former NYPD with a Bachelor's Degree. Resigned after a bad mistake, now feeling completely lost and looking for a fresh start in NJ.
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Hi everyone, kinda struggling would appreciate any advice… · 29F Former NYPD with a Bachelor's Degree. Resigned after a bad mistake, now feeling completely lost and looking for a fresh start in NJ.
    2

Topics

  • Career
    12 posts in the past month
    #1
    Career
    12
  • Struggling
    10 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    10
  • Career Change
    10 posts in the past month
    #3
    Career Change
    10
  • Job
    6 posts in the past month
    #4
    Job
    6
  • Job Search
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Job Search
    4

Flair

  • Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity
    43 posts in the past month
    1. Laid off, burnt out, unsure what to do next
    2. What would you do with free time if you were 28 and starting over?
    3. At What age did you find your path?
    #1
    Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity
    Laid off, burnt out, unsure what to do next · What would you do with free time if you were 28 and starting over? · At What age did you find your path?
    43
  • Findapath-College/Certs
    27 posts in the past month
    1. Whats a safe degree choice rolling into 2027?
    2. I’m 20 and seriously considering medicine after dropping out of law school. How do I know if medicine is actually right for me?
    3. What was your ambition when you were 18 and where did you actually end up in life?
    #2
    Findapath-College/Certs
    Whats a safe degree choice rolling into 2027? · I’m 20 and seriously considering medicine after dropping out of law school. How do I know if medicine is actually right for me? · What was your ambition when you were 18 and where did you actually end up in life?
    27
  • Findapath-Career Change
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Definitely at a fork
    2. I stopped asking what career I wanted and tracked which parts of my current job I actually enjoy for two weeks. It changed everything
    3. Given my strengths, experience, lack of a degree, and long-term goals, what career path or industry should I pursue?
    #3
    Findapath-Career Change
    Definitely at a fork · I stopped asking what career I wanted and tracked which parts of my current job I actually enjoy for two weeks. It changed everything · Given my strengths, experience, lack of a degree, and long-term goals, what career path or industry should I pursue?
    24
  • Findapath-Mindset Adjustment
    14 posts in the past month
    1. I (20F) have no dreams, hopes, or ambitions anymore.
    2. Mid-20s and I feel like I’m wasting time even though I know what I want
    3. I dont know what to do
    #4
    Findapath-Mindset Adjustment
    I (20F) have no dreams, hopes, or ambitions anymore. · Mid-20s and I feel like I’m wasting time even though I know what I want · I dont know what to do
    14
  • Findapath-Job Search Support
    6 posts in the past month
    1. I may be getting kicked/moving out soon and I need a job that’s enough to live off on (18M)
    2. Feeling extremely stuck as a recent MA grad. If I could disappear into the woods forever and live as a hermit, I would.
    3. Careers for Marketing? NYC Based.
    #5
    Findapath-Job Search Support
    I may be getting kicked/moving out soon and I need a job that’s enough to live off on (18M) · Feeling extremely stuck as a recent MA grad. If I could disappear into the woods forever and live as a hermit, I would. · Careers for Marketing? NYC Based.
    6

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 813K 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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