I turn 30 this year. And despite the degree, I am currently unemployed, nearly broke and living with my parents. I have never had a job, been in a relationship or have anything in my savings. Compared to everyone else in my circle, I have achieved nothing of importance. While my own siblings prepare to graduate from uni with stable relationships and jobs already in-hand, I fear I have nothing remotely comparable to feel proud about. Somehow I missed out on the best years of my life with nothing to show for it.
Recently this crushing fear and anxiety about my situation have ramped up and I feel like I genuinely fucked up. It makes waking up everyday a little harder. So how the hell do I pull myself out of this?
Edit: A huge thanks to everyone who commented. Just a few clarifications.
My thesis was on organic chemistry, specifically biopolymers.
Also, timezones. Hence, the delay in answering questions.
Yes, I’ve been looking for jobs in the industry for a month now and have been rejected for every application. Recieving three rejection emails back to back to back is what caused this post, in fact.