Primary_Avocado_5273's journey

Today, I reflected on my career path and realized that I’ve been stuck in the same role for eight years, making the same $18 an hour while stocking shelves. I’ve developed a slight limp from being on my feet all day, and honestly, quitting that job was a relief. However, I’m feeling lost and unsure about how to move forward. It seems like I’ll never break the $40k barrier unless I make some significant changes. I’ve been considering what skills or qualifications I might need to improve my situation. Some comments I read suggested that I should explore new avenues, like getting an insurance license or even trying my hand at sales, but I’m not sure where to start. I know I need to take action, but I’m feeling overwhelmed and regretful about the choices I’ve made so far. I just hope there’s still a path for me to find better opportunities.

I’ve been struggling to find stable work for years. From ages 18 to 21, I tried relentlessly to get any kind of blue-collar job, but I never even got a chance to interview. My cousin faced the same fate. After that, I went to college, majoring in Computer Science, which I now see as a terrible financial mistake. If I hadn’t gone to school, I could have saved up $100,000 to $150,000 from minimum wage jobs instead of the measly $25,000 I have now. I feel like I’m just leeching off my parents, and I’m almost 30 with no real independence. I often think about giving up entirely, even considering drastic measures like moving away and donating my savings to charity. I feel lost and regretful about my life choices and wish things were different.