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Mangamanga March 26, 2026 12:59 am

I would really appreciate any advice or guidance from anyone. I know this might not be the best place to ask, but I’m feeling pretty desperate and don’t know where else to turn.

I’m a high school student graduating next year. I’ve been a decent student with mostly A’s and B’s not at the top of my class, but doing okay. As graduation approaches, I honestly don’t know what to do next. I’ve never had much guidance throughout high school since I’ll be the first in my family to graduate. I’ve been navigating this on my own, and there’s no one I can really talk to about these decisions. It feels like counselors mostly focus on seniors who are struggling or people who are barely passing, and I don’t feel like I fit into that group.
I don’t want to disappoint my parents, who work so hard for me. Their dream has always been for me to get a good job in healthcare. I’m currently in a dual enrollment program working toward my CNA license because my dream has been to become a registered nurse. Throughout high school, I’ve been told I’m a good student, but now I realize I’m not as good as some of my classmates. Many of the other students seem so put together, with amazing grades and clear goals, while I’m just trying to maintain a 3.3 GPA and focus on graduating.
I still enjoy working with patients and try my best, but I’m starting to wonder if nursing is really the right path for me. I don’t think I’ll get into a top college, so I’m considering applying to community colleges and working my way up from there. That wasn’t always my plan I wanted to attend a decent university but I don’t think many will accept me. I feel like the problem might be me, not money since it never been the issue thanks to my parents hard work. I don’t want to let my parents or anyone who supports me down, but I also don’t want to regret my decisions later.
I’m not in a position to choose any major I want because my parents have sacrificed a lot for me to get a degree and a stable, well paying job. I’ve looked into other career options, but I don’t know how to create a plan or make a career change.

    spacekat March 26, 2026 2:04 am

    Hey i hope you're doing well! What is it that’s troubling you?

    sapphire March 26, 2026 3:43 am

    hello, i read everything you shared, and i just want to say i can really feel how heavy this is for you. being the first in your family to take this path comes with so much pressure and it makes sense that you’re worried about disappointing your parents.

    i also noticed how often you say you’re not good enough, but honestly, from everything you’ve described, i can only see someone who’s trying, learning, and and thinking deeply about your future, that already means you’re doing more than enough. i hope you can give yourself a bit more credit, because you really do deserve it.

    at the same time, i gently feel like some of the pressure you are experiencing might also be coming from within, especially since you have been trying to follow the direction you believe they want for you.

    can i ask what makes nursing feel like it might not be the right path for you?
    Is it something you don’t see yourself doing long-term? does the academic side feel overwhelming? or does it consistently feel like obligation?

    also, have you talked to your parents about how you’re feeling? If you haven’t, id suggest trying to have that conversation. i honestly think the most important next step right now isn’t choosing a major or applying to community college—it’s talking to your parents, because right now you're making life decisions into the direction they hoped for.

    the pressure you are feeling is real, but part of the "cage" you are describing might be something built from love, guilt, and fear of disappointing them, not from a clear understanding of what your parents would actually accept.

    please remember you don’t have to figure everything out right now. you don’t need a perfect plan before you talk to them either. its okay to go into that conversation still feeling unsure bcs what matters is being honest.

    if you can, try to let them see what is really going on in your mind. opening up about what’s been weighing on you and being honest about how you feel might help ease some of that pressure. i know that it may seems scary but at least you are no longer holding everything in by yourself.

    again everything i said is just a suggestion from me :) i dont fully know your relationship with your parents, so please take only what feels right for you. im also sorry that i cantreally guide you much on your career path, because im afraid of giving the wrong advice. but i truly hope things work out for you, in a way that feels right for you, xoxo

    Mangamanga March 26, 2026 10:46 pm
    hello, i read everything you shared, and i just want to say i can really feel how heavy this is for you. being the first in your family to take this path comes with so much pressure and it makes sense that you�... sapphire

    Thank you for the response and taking the time to read my rant. Im sorry I got back to you so late school had been keeping me busy.

    I understand that it's not the best mentality to have, and I've been trying to stop thinking like that, but sometimes it's hard. Right now, Im trying to muster up the courage to talk to my parents about what I want to do or where I'm going after high school.

    I don't really like the program I'm currently enrolled in because it's everything exam based, and I have test anxiety, so that makes it even harder. The program also feels as it is a read and teach yourself rather than actual teacher teaching you and going over. Before it felt as I was one step ahead of everyone. After I join I realized how behind I was the other students seem to have so many plans and so much passion for nursing which is something I don't have. If I'm going to be honest the only thing I like and actually look forward to is the pay and job security. I can try keep with them all of them but I just can't. They always complain about their "bad grades" when in reality it just a low A, while I'm struggling to keep up with just the practice.

    I did enjoy clinicals and working with the residents I actually look forward to those days. It feels like a breath of fresh air. But I wouldn't say I see myself doing that long-term. Im not sure where this feeling comes from, but when I imagine it and doing it in long run, It just feels like I'm dreading the future.

    Your right tho I do think its okay not to know what I'm going to do yet and focus on graduating and having "the talk". I think the most important thing right now now is just making sure I'm doing okay.

    I feel like I might be making this a bigger deal than it actually is. But again, Thank you for the response, and I'm sorry for replying so late. I would love to hear any advice you have it will truly be helpful for me. This queen really needed to be heard.

Mangamanga January 28, 2026 9:02 pm

Guys i see everyone who made an account around the time i did get their list back but i haven’t gotten mines back this is making me worried should i be concerned? or am i being over dramatic?

    green_yuri_bitch January 28, 2026 9:03 pm

    i thought like that too but i think give it a day or 2 and for all of it to come back at least a week or 2, I'm already seeing its bringing most back for some so dont worry

    Jiyeonieya January 28, 2026 9:04 pm

    Info + Calculated time ur list will go back + status here:
    https://www.mangago.me/home/mangatopic/21082568/

    Mangamanga January 28, 2026 9:07 pm

    Thank you guys sm i hope we all get them soon

    JustBeingMyself January 28, 2026 9:19 pm

    My account is from 2015. Only like 10% came back to me. But some went to the wrong list. Ii had a total of 5000+ titles. I can't wait for them to return. So, I'm slowly putting back some of my latest bookmarks at least. Otherwise, I'm not getting any notifications. When I went through my bookmarks, I saw some updates that I never gotten any notifications. Some even few months ago ( ̄∇ ̄") So notifications isn't always working properly, even before this stuff happens. (And sometimes we got ghost notifications, but there was no updates at all). Anyway, I hope we getting everything back to normal. Because I don't want to go through 5+k manually. I worry it might take months to years, at this rate. With so many people on here.

    Mangamanga January 28, 2026 9:27 pm
    My account is from 2015. Only like 10% came back to me. But some went to the wrong list. Ii had a total of 5000+ titles. I can't wait for them to return. So, I'm slowly putting back some of my latest bookmarks ... JustBeingMyself

    Danm honey your a veteran (๑•ㅂ•)و✧ Ive had my account since 2019 unlike you i never bookmarked or anything so im kinda cooked ( I should have been smart). I hate that were not getting notifications bc i dont know whats being updated. I hope this doesnt take to long too thinking about it lowkey makes my heart sink although i didnt have as many titles i stilled felt proud about it. I hope this is all over soon im praying for the poeple who are working hard.

    JustBeingMyself January 28, 2026 9:55 pm
    Danm honey your a veteran (๑•ㅂ•)و✧ Ive had my account since 2019 unlike you i never bookmarked or anything so im kinda cooked ( I should have been smart). I hate that were not getting notifications b... Mangamanga

    I used to never bookmark either. But due to some incidents years ago, I started bookmark the latest chapter that I read, and made it a habit. However some, I forgot to bookmark, or thought I already did. So some might be missing. I'm still in process of going through my bookmarks. And sadly saw that most of them never update since 2024 #-.-). Anyway, I have 88 pages of bookmarks, and I'm still at page 27 LOL. (Was reading updates, while going through my list XD)

    Mangamanga January 28, 2026 10:11 pm
    I used to never bookmark either. But due to some incidents years ago, I started bookmark the latest chapter that I read, and made it a habit. However some, I forgot to bookmark, or thought I already did. So som... JustBeingMyself

    Honey i’m gonna start book marking in think
    i learned my lesson thank you so much for reinsuring me I appreciate you (⌒▽⌒)

    JustBeingMyself January 28, 2026 10:13 pm
    Honey i’m gonna start book marking in thinki learned my lesson thank you so much for reinsuring me I appreciate you (⌒▽⌒) Mangamanga

    Good luck ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

    JustBeingMyself January 28, 2026 10:27 pm
    Honey i’m gonna start book marking in thinki learned my lesson thank you so much for reinsuring me I appreciate you (⌒▽⌒) Mangamanga

    Oh, BTW I actually started reading here since 2011. But only started making account since 2015, because of annoying ads XD

    Mangamanga January 29, 2026 4:51 am
    Oh, BTW I actually started reading here since 2011. But only started making account since 2015, because of annoying ads XD JustBeingMyself

    WAITT you are really a veteran XD I’ve also been reading here before i made a acc I love this site sm if it ever goes down im going down with it T-T

    JustBeingMyself January 29, 2026 11:09 am
    WAITT you are really a veteran XD I’ve also been reading here before i made a acc I love this site sm if it ever goes down im going down with it T-T Mangamanga

    I always feel like my world was ending, every time I saw 404 Not found and such. I hope this site is protected. So many already gone. The others are full of ads or very messy. I like it here, otherwise I wouldn't stayed hier for so long. Hate people putting the names on TikTok

    JustBeingMyself January 29, 2026 11:10 am
    WAITT you are really a veteran XD I’ve also been reading here before i made a acc I love this site sm if it ever goes down im going down with it T-T Mangamanga

    Yes, me too. I hope this won't ever go down

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