Can I Turn My Life Around in My 30s? Looking for Hope, Assalamu Alaikum
Assalamu alaikum - wondering if anyone has actually made real changes in their 30s and felt better about life. I feel like I wasted my 20s gaming and living with my parents. I did get a 3-year diploma in business HR, but I can't seem to land interviews or steady work with it. My work history is spotty and I find it hard to fit in at new jobs - socially awkward a lot of the time and not very disciplined. I spend most of my time on my computer, listening to music, and I can make people laugh, but often feel drained and down because my humor is pretty self-deprecating. I also have trouble focusing on things unless they feel meaningful or interesting to me. A little money came in recently from some short videos, but I'm still waiting on that payout and it isn't stable income. My wife is pressuring me to find something more reliable. We don't have much money. She's an immigrant from India and is in the process of getting residency, so there's extra stress around that. I haven't loved dealing with the immigration side of things, but she's been patient until recently with the job situation. I'm honestly surprised she still puts up with me. I've tried job agencies but nothing long term yet. Has anyone managed to climb out of something like this? I know it's complicated, but I need some hope and practical steps. I really hate how things are right now.