Can anyone help me not feel so bad? i cannot go to college this year cause i cant afford a car? help?

Question

So i am thinking since i cannot afford a car and community college starts in like 5 days, I should just work full time for a whole year and save up a lot of money for a new or used car, some new clothes, other things i need, college stuff, and computer memory! i was supposed to go to community college but i dont have transportation! i have no carpool and there arent any busses or anything that go there, my mom is a single mom with no child support and i helped her out with finances during the whole school year so i couldnt save up and money and she cant afford it.

is it ok to do this? i feel like a loser

i have a crappy job at a grocery store and i hate it and i dont like the people its so cliquey i dont fit in, i was thinking of just getting a nice job at Borders bookstore and saving a lot of money. i think i would be happier there . im 18 and i graduated high school in june. i think i need to find myself. i hate my job and cant see myself working there for a year--that would be torture. so many people are rude there. no one in management likes me. i guess im not "cool" or "popular" im shy but very friendly. everyones too prideful and s****. there. its stupid. so then next july i can sign up for college and i will have money for a car, college books and stuff, and new clothes that i need

im so depressed so i just want to be happy for a year i worked so hard in high school but had no friends and people werent that nice to me, im so sad..and lonely...i just want to be happy!

does this sound good? is it a good plan?

Answer 1

sorry, but i can say that it is a good idea. If you don't like a job, then certainly don't do it! And believe me, i know how s****. people can be! Yes, i suggest you do that.

Good luck...

Answer 2

I think you'll get more out of college if you get some experience in the work field first so it's not bad.  Are you an only child?  Your mom shouldn't take all this money from you, if you're working then it's ok to give her money for room & board but does she care about your future?!?!?  Seriously.

Do you know anyone who will loan you the money for a car?  (a CHEAP car?)  If I were you I would look for a Ford Taurus, the engines seem to run forever, despite the fact that the rest of the car is a pile of junk, and they're super cheap even compared to similarly crappy cars, probably because they're so ugly.  Seriously I drive one for work and I hate it but it's probably the best car for the money you can find ($1500 or less)

Answer 3

Well, have you gone to the community college to see if anyone lives in your area so you could catch a ride....willing to pay for gas is a good way to get a ride...and meet some people....given that it starts in 5 days...I'd say head over there  some how and post notes in the cafe, library and other boards...it can't hurt...you can still sign up for classes as a last minute student...if you have all your things in order....

Don't give up....if it doesn't work out try for next term...and then on....

As for not being happy at the job you have now go look for another one...there is no need for forcing yourself to remain where you are...you can do better and only you are keeping yourself there...look and apply...they might not call right away but it is actions that will take you where you want to go...not complaining or whining....(it is hard to resist doing though!) so don't feel so down....normal people all over the world go through this type of thing...you'll get over it...

you know you can get financial aide if your situtation is as bad as you describe it...and what ever you don't have enough of can be covered by the student loan that you don't have to pay back until you graduate from college...look into it.!

Good luck...chin up!