I recently graduated college about a year ago and I'm really struggling to find my place in the world. I chose a major that I now regret, and my plans for a career in that field fell through completely. It feels like my degree is just a participation trophy, and it hasn’t helped me land a decent job. After months of searching, I finally got a job at a gas station where I had worked before, but it only lasted about six months. I then got an offer for a sales position at a phone store, which seemed like a step up, but it turned out to be a disaster. I wasn’t properly trained and was often left alone in the store, which was overwhelming. I ended up quitting just days before my first solo shift. Now, I’ve been job hunting again for a few months, but it’s been tough. I reached out to the gas station to see if they had openings, and while they would love to have me back, they said they’re currently full. I feel more hopeless than ever, especially since both jobs I had only paid a little above minimum wage, and I struggled in one of them. The economy seems to be in bad shape, and I see people with better degrees and plans struggling too, which makes me feel like I have no chance. I’m living with my family right now, and I’m grateful for that, but I worry about what will happen when they can no longer support me. The thought of homelessness terrifies me, and I honestly don’t know how I would cope with that. I keep seeing videos online that make me feel even more anxious about my future. I just don’t know what to do next.
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