Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic I feel like so much time has been wasted... Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Anonymous Posted at 3:40 pm on July 14, 2008 I went to a community college and have an associates degree that isn't getting me anywhere.  You don't get paid for interviews.  I have some college in something else but stopped because of the money and needing a job.  I have one that I don't need any college for.  It's something but I don't think I'll have enough hours so I won't make enough money.  Even with enough hours it still doesn't pay enough.  The college I went to seems to have been a waste.  I should go back to some state college in the future but I don't know for what.   Looking for a job has been really hard too since I don't have much experience.  I worked at a camp only as a teen.   I am 22 and got a job teens get (but was hired because I am older and wouldn't horse around like them, that's what I was told).  Going to college seems to be a waste except if/WHEN I go back I can transfer credits so don't have to take as many classes. I have no gf and hardly any friends anymore.  I feel left behind from people my own age.  What am I going to do?

Replies Uruz 7 Posted at 8:05 pm on July 15, 2008 Try to get closer to your circle of friends. most of the time, when we start straying off from them, they also do the same, and eventually you'll lose touch. Many a time, the abilities that drive our successes have little to do with technical skills or knowledge, but rather having the drive and motivation to learn and excel. I do understand that it is very difficult to do so in your situation, nevertheless, you still managed to find a job - Then do your best to impress your supervisor in whatever you are doing. If they notice the kind of commitment you put into your work, I'm sure they will do something about it. Its quite true, that time spent at tertieary studies are pretty much wasted unless you make use of it to do something useful while you are there. I've pretty much wasted 3 years pursuing a Degree in Computer Science which I never really needed, and eventually will leave behind in my pursuit for a management career - Nevertheless, the experiences taught to me during the peroid has helped me to carry on as who I am today. Many a time, our communications with others are very important. Its actually good that you are single rather than having a gf, which would probably further elevate teh pressure on you st the moment. Your circle of friends, and family are probably the best sources of supprot you can ge,t if you do have a close friend it really helps if you can share your thoughts with them. Connections are always a good thing, so try to build strong connections and break off those that are'nt. IU'd guess there always something about being content with what we have, and somehow it actually helps us to be able to pull out the best in us when we have nothign to worry about, but to do what we can, which is why, event hoguh your job may suck, but make sure you do it to the best of your ability. If you get fired, do your best to find another, but never fall into the state where you felt you did'nt do enough. Trust me, many others have done their best, but continue to bash themselves for no apparent reason.