I have been told many times by my teachers during my Bachelor's studies, as well as by people on Reddit and other social media platforms, "Research in Mathematics is hard. Why do you want to do research? Find something else."
I understand that mathematical research is challenging, but why can't those already in the field try to make the journey less difficult for the next generation? When someone tells me that mathematical research is difficult, it is very intimidating at first. And when I am stuck on a difficult problem, the thought of leaving mathematics altogether often lingers in my mind.
I am frequently advised to pursue a career in another field, most often in Informatik. But what if I lack the knowledge, skills, or prerequisites for other fields? What if my options and life choices narrow down and lead me toward mathematical research? What if I ended up in this field involuntarily (I am currently pursuing a Master's in Mathematics)? And there are many more "what ifs."
The point here is that I want to clear the confusion in my mind through discussion. If I continue with research, how can I make the journey less difficult? And if not research, then what are my alternatives?