I’m almost 23 and feel old and unaccomplished?

[Anonymous]

Is 22 old? I’m still struggling to get my degree but even the degree I’m pursuing doesn’t make much money until I further my education with a masters.
I just feel depressed that I don’t have my degree by now like others and it’s still not enough

I really wanted 22 to be a year where I do something big. I've had a shitty teenage years so I wanted my 20s to be amazing but I’m just depressed and broke.
and I hate my looks

[LEETSBEREAL]

Is your degree what you want'? Because you don't sound very passionate about it. You can always get your masters in something more profitable but I would hope you would get it in something you really enjoy. Is this degree it? What ae you talking about this is a great age to get your degree in your early 20's rather then your 30s or your 40s good move. What was the big thing you wanted to do? And did you set realistic goals in order to achieve it? If not whee did you go wrong and what could you rectify moving forward?

You can't do anything your looks but you can do everything about your confidence. What are you proud of? Even if it's a small achievement. I don't know you but your doing a degree to better your life and I think thats amazing. what else have you done that you haven't mentioned? Haven't given yourself credit for? If you cannot think of anything ask friends and family what they think your good qualities are what you have to offer the world and build from there.

[katjmj]

At 23, most of my peers have graduated, been working/saving, travelling, and all that adulting shit while there I was, financially dependent on my parents and have no contribution whatsoever to the society. It wasn't the best feeling but I had no other choice than to get through it.

When I finished it though, I started earning the amount most my peers would only earn after years of working and getting promoted. And I get to choose my job, not the other way around. I still have a long way to go but I'm glad I didn't quit.

What I'm trying to say is, we go through life at our own pace. There's no hard and fast rule on when you should be successful and most of all, we should enjoy the journey. Think of it as just delayed gratification.

[jalas4612]

It's a phase. Don't let it turn into a habit or new way of thinking. Everyone has a time in life when look inwards and feel the same way you do. It's what you do with that feeling that can either make you or break you. Learn to accept life's challenges and struggles. FAILURE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS. Be happy you're still so young. There are people twice your age facing the same s***.

[Asker]

Thank you 🙏 I really needed that 😭😭

[jalas4612]

Absolutely. I'm right here if you need to talk things out. Remember, you're never alone!

[ZackBan]

I got my degree a month ago. And I'm applying for masters and much like you I still haven't conquered the world like I said I would, but that's how it is just think about all you went through to get here you owe it to your kid self to keep going and make it.
22 is not old I know a 40 year old CEO who still doesn't see himself as more than a child that's the winner mentality.

[Asker]

Congratulations! I know that must be a good feeling!

I wish I was in your shoes! I’d rather be getting a masters right now. I’ll be 24 when I graduate and I still need a masters

[ZackBan]

Thank you. But believe me the feeling is very overrated. I don't feel any different I'm not any more confident or happy in fact I'm more uncertain of the future now than I ever was before. Not to scare you or anything but just know that you're more than a degree on a wall.

[Asker]

Okay then, I’ll try not to worry about it too much. I’m glad I’m not the only person who feels this way. Sometimes I feel like college is overrated mostly because it’s so fucking expensive and you’re not guaranteed a good job/ or a job at all after graduating.

It just sucks sometimes but I hope you find certainty or find something you will honestly enjoy ✨

[ZackBan]

And I hope you succeed as well and get a degree and a job

[Jessica124]

This is what you're gonna do:
Finish your degree ASAP. Go straight to work. Chances are you will never work in your field of study, I know very few people who do that. STAY OUT OF DEBT. Dont ger your masters, it's useless unless you're in the medical field or a lawyer. SAVE UP. SAVE UP. SAVE UP. Enough for a down payment for a small house or emergency fund.

[Asker]

I need a masters because I can’t do shit with just a psychology degree

I love art as well but no job that makes good money in art

[Anonymous]

Just curious why did you choose psychology?

[Asker]

Because I want to help/talk to people with mental illness

[Opinion Owner]

Like a school councillor?

[Asker]

Psychologist

[ClearSea]

lol no

[Asker]

No what? You’re 18

[ClearSea]

22 isn't old