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25 is sooooooo early into your career. You could take the next 5 years off, unemployed, and still bounce back. Keep at it, work hard, and things will turn around for you.
Gosh, I'm sorry for what you're going through. I've definitely been there. But I promise you're not a failure. It's a tough job market right now, the COL is crazy high, and student debt is so draining. Please don't give up :)
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I didn’t find my career until I was 28. Look in to insurance claims. They are always looking for entry level and train. Started out at $32k and making 6 figures now 12 years later. They probably start closer to $45-$50k now.
What you’re going through is normal. Keep getting after it.
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Ps. I’m 41 and just paid off my student loans that I was paying since I was 22.
keep working hard, it's about CONSISTENCY and don't be afraid to look for support of your loved ones. You got this, stranger.
A career is a marathon and not a sprint. For the first 12-14 years of my career, I had many days when I wondered whether all of these struggles were worth it.
Feeling like a failure happens to most people, and especially those who later obtained success.
I will state that making drastic decisions about your career due to money problems rarely work out. You should focus on what excites you within your career and follow your passion.
Didn’t really think about it from this perspective—thank you for sharing.
Lately, I’ve been struggling to tell whether my current decisions are being driven by genuine passion or just a survival mindset due to my financial situation. It’s hard to distinguish what I truly want from what I feel I need to do right now.
4 interviews in 6 months sounds like you’re doing better than most. Keep at it, learn from what is and isn’t working, and you’ll find something that is a good fit for you and the company. Switching careers is a possibility if that’s what you want - just identify and leverage you transferable skills.
Don’t give up. Change your lifestyle. Try again. Go frugal. Try some more. It’ll turn out fine.
I suggest you read (or listen to the audiobook) Your Money or Your Life. It may give you some sense of direction on career path as well as motivation to prioritize financial independence.