Should've went to college----Depressed. ?

Question

I wasn't the best student in the world in high school. Which resulted in me having to go an alternatie school with kids who actually had "problems." I snapped out of my bad attitude and did a complete turn around. I started going to a community college taking a few classes a time to pace myself. At times I get depressed that I wasn't able to go away to school and experience the "college" life. At times I think that everything happens for a reason, that I would've focused on the least important things in college instead of my studies. Other times I feel that I'm a complete loser. I now make 40,000 a year, I drive a 2008 at the age of 23, but I still feel empty. Talk to me. And please no harsh comments. I can take bluntness...but not plain rudeness. Thanks.

Answer 1

College is only 4 years of your life.  Many people go to Ivy League schools and then basically act retired because they falsely think they are entitled to guaranteed success.  Focus on working hard and being the best you can be every day and you can succeed and excel beyond many prestigious college graduates.  Many successful people do not have college degrees.  Bill Gates dropped out of college. Leanr on the job amd kick butt.  You can get ahead with a winning can do attitude.

Also college is not the most enjoyable experience.  It can be unpleasant living in small dorms with thousands of students and the pressures of tests and competition with other students.  It is not at all fun much of the time despite the sumptuous campuses.  They can be very high pressure and lots of work.

Answer 2

It's never too late to go back. In fact many schools have special programs for older, returning students. In all honesty if you're like most you will hit a ceiling fast in terms of how far you can go in any career. That $40,000 won't sound like much when you have a couple of kids and a house payment. You're still young, you're motivated and have the right outlook now.  Run, don't walk, back to college.

Answer 3

Proof that money and nice things cannot buy happiness.

What do  you enjoy doing for a career??

Can you get an entry level position??

Night school can also be a college experience, if you really don't think that full time school, (based on why you paced yourself in community college), is for you.

Take Related classes, you still have time to explore some options and re-direct your career goals if you want.

Also, hang around happy and interesting people, nerdy or whatever....builds your own self thoughts and helps take away that empty feeling.  

One last thought: Start every day off with a smile, and be polite to everyone you meet. It rubs off !!!  

Answer 4

Get out more. Get together with friends and see a movie. Better yet, make a certain night of every week movie night or game night, and make it at a different house each night. Me and my friends get together every Saturday and watch several episodes of Seinfeld (we're only on season five after several months). Or throw a party, like a fancy cocktail party, or a murder mystery party for Halloween. Just being around other people is a great way to relieve stress and have fun.

Answer 5

40k, and driving a 2008 model ? is not very impressive at 23, unless that car is a Ferrari. You should have gone to college, and you should still go back if you intend to get a well paying job.