I’m currently 29 and still interning, which has been weighing heavily on my mind. I’ve always struggled with knowing what I wanted to do with my life, leading me to pursue multiple degrees without a clear direction. I started interning at 23, first in PR for a startup, then in marketing for a large corporation, but neither felt right. After switching to IT and taking a year off to travel and gain new qualifications, I landed an internship at a prestigious company. Now, I find myself surrounded by younger interns, many of whom are in their early 20s, and I can’t help but feel embarrassed about my age. I’ve stopped mentioning it to avoid awkward questions about my background and education. It’s tough to connect with the other interns, especially when I sense a shift in their attitude towards me once they learn my story. I feel lonely and ashamed, questioning whether I’ve wasted my 20s while my peers advance to senior roles. I’m looking for advice on how to cope with this situation and whether others would find it strange to work with someone nearly 30 who is still interning. I just want to feel like I’m on the right path.