Hey IndieHackers! A product and tech guy here.
I have been lurking the site for a period of time and just seeing the community activity on IH is wonderful! I have an idea that was birthed from mine and many of my millennial friends search for career happiness and/or fulfillment. I want to get your brutally honest feedback, so please tear this apart or give me advice on how I can move forward.
PROBLEM:
Nowadays, many people (specifically millennials) think they know what they want out of their careers. They invest in a path, grind and get a job, work 2~ years then realize it makes them absolutely miserable. They end up hitting an all time low and depression sweeps over since they feel forced to aimlessly grind.
I realized that there is nothing really in the market that gives people the ability to “shop around" and learn the monotony of a career path before you invest in one. The most I can recall from my past regarding learning more is:
These methods aren't always consistent and they do NOT leave you feeling like you know what to expect (highs and lows) from a career choice.
(A) SOLUTION:
A video and experience platform that sources disciplines across companies, institutions and industries to allow users to watch in-depth journeys of what (example) a Product Manager or an Animator does on a day to day basis. You could go one step further and offer "job shadowing" from local companies in a user's area.
The business model for the video portion could be a-la-carte purchases for specific disciplines or a subscription to the service, with revenue share for companies getting onto the platform.
A couple benefits I see:
Please let me know your thoughts! Would you or someone you know pay for something like this? If you are interested in exploring further, let's chat! :)