Spent $250 on a 'life coach' and it was the worst money I ever wasted

I paid for a six session package because I felt stuck in my job. The coach just asked vague questions and sent me links to free articles I'd already read. After the third call, I realized I was just paying someone to repeat my own problems back to me. The whole thing felt like a $250 therapy session from someone with no real training. Has anyone else tried something like this and actually gotten real, practical advice that helped?

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the_nathan13d ago

Isn't the real problem that we're paying for a friend? A good friend would listen and maybe point you to a free article, but they wouldn't charge you for it. These services sell the idea of a shortcut when most real change just takes boring, slow work. Maybe we're all just lonely and want someone to check in on our goals.

the_paul13d ago

What if you're paying for the right questions?

adams.cameron11d ago

That's a really good point about friends, but sometimes you need more than a chat. A good coach or service can ask the hard questions you avoid. Like if you're stuck in a bad job, a friend might just listen, but a paid pro can push you to actually update your resume or apply somewhere. It's not about a shortcut, it's about structure when you're too deep in your own head to see the next step.