321ECRAB123's journey

I recently received a job offer for a carrier position at my local post office, which is a significant step up from my current job at a gas station where I make minimum wage ($11/hr). The new position pays double my current salary, but I'm feeling uncertain about the hours. The manager mentioned that I would only be guaranteed one day a week, although there might be opportunities to pick up additional routes. I've calculated that I would need to work at least 16 hours a week to match my current income, and since I'll be using my own car, I would earn an extra dollar per mile for travel time. I’m struggling to find reliable information on how long the routes actually take and whether it would be worth the effort, especially since driving isn't something I enjoy. I'm feeling pushed out of my comfort zone, but I know I need to consider this opportunity seriously. I have just two days to make a decision, and I'm really torn about what to do.

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.