Hey folks! I’m feeling a bit stuck with my career and would appreciate some honest advice from people who’ve been in a similar position.

I’m in my mid-20s, originally from Ukraine, and came to Scotland after escaping the war. I enjoy my life here and am grateful for the opportunities I’ve had, but I’m struggling to figure out my next career move.

Some context: currently work in a fixed-term local government business support, doing a mix of admin, communications, project coordination and basic data analysis (Power BI). I have a journalism degree, a previous qualification in software development, and have recently completed courses in data science and project management.

My current contract ends next year, so I’m applying for more senior admin roles too, but I’m worried about getting stuck doing the same thing without progressing.…