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🎉 So apparently, #AI has "solved" everything from #animation to #academia, leaving us mere mortals to twiddle our thumbs and enjoy our cooked careers. 👨‍🎓🍳 Meanwhile, the AI bros are busy patting themselves on the back for their next-token prophecy, as if predicting the next word in a sentence is akin to solving world peace. 🌍🔮
https://pop.rdi.sh/where-does-next-token-prediction-leave-us/ #AIImpact #CareerChange #HackerNews #ngated

Australian Youths Embrace Circus Life: From Childhood Dreams to Big Top Reality

Young Australians are leaving traditional jobs to join the circus. See how they train and perform under the big top.

#CircusLife, #AustralianYouth, #PerformingArts, #CareerChange, #BigTopDreams

https://newsletter.tf/young-australians-choose-circus-life-over-jobs/

Dozens of young Australians are choosing to join the circus instead of getting regular jobs. This is a big change from previous years.

#CircusLife, #AustralianYouth, #PerformingArts, #CareerChange, #BigTopDreams
https://newsletter.tf/young-australians-choose-circus-life-over-jobs/

After a lot of reflection, I’ve left the Master of Educational Neuroscience. A few things pushed the decision. Poor admin was a factor, but more importantly, I realised I hate doing research and I’ve had to face some fears I’ve avoided for a long time. I’ve gone back to the Master of Counselling I started a few years ago.

The neuroscience knowledge is still incredibly valuable and will shape how I practise, but I need something that gives me practical skills to work with people now. I’m not sure a PhD is something I want to pursue, and I don’t want to put all my eggs in one basket.

Now I have to decide where to finish the course. I’m enrolled at a private counselling college that has offered me a partial scholarship. They specialise in counselling, which is a strength, but classes run from 5:30 to 9 pm twice a week, which is when I function least well. The other option is returning to the same university where I started. I’ve already completed two units there, and while there’s no scholarship, the structure might suit me better.

Decision fatigue is real.

#neurodivergent #audhd #academiclife #counselling #careerchange #chronicfatigue #realworldskills #neuroscience #highered #wellbeing #accessibility #actuallyautistic

My Messiah performances were a whirlwind of excitement and exhaustion! The music was glorious, the audiences were wonderful, but the schedule was intense. After one performance, I didn’t get home until 1 am following a 3-hour drive, and the toll on my body has caught up with me. Now, I’m battling a flu-like virus and will have to miss a vital rehearsal for next week’s church choral services. It’s disappointing to miss it, but pushing through would only make things worse. Rest and recovery are the priority.

On a brighter note, I'm switching from psychology to counselling and have been offered a place at Monash, starting in January! I’ve reflected deeply on what I want for my career and how I can best support others. For me, it’s less about diagnosing or focusing on frameworks like CBT or DBT (though they have their value) and more about guiding people through their challenges, building resilience, and exploring a wide range of therapeutic approaches.

Another key factor was the timeline. Pursuing psychology involves at least five years of study before practising, which feels like too long when I can complete a counselling master’s in two years and begin working with people sooner. Counselling feels more aligned with my goals, and I’m genuinely excited about this new chapter.

Life has its way of reminding us to pause, reflect, and realign. Whether through a change of direction or even being forced to rest with a flu, these moments create space for growth. Here’s to new beginnings and finding the right path forward!

#Messiah #ChoralMusic #RestAndRecovery #FluSeason #CareerChange #CounsellingJourney #MonashUniversity #MusicAndLife #MentalHealthSupport #TherapeuticModalities #SelfCare