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4 months ago

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.

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4 months ago

My advice: be brutally honest with your wife about a 3-6 month plan, and stick to it. Apply daily, join a local group to practice social skills, and track progress. Real change is boring but possible.

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4 months ago

Don't be so hard on yourself. Humor and making people laugh is a skill - maybe try content or hosting gigs alongside stable work. Even retail or admin for a year gives breathing room. You're not trapped.

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4 months ago

Been there. Started freelancing part-time while applying to steady jobs, built a routine, and cut gaming down. It helped my confidence. Your wife sounds supportive - lean on that. You got this, man.

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4 months ago

Brother, I'm in my mid-30s and turned things around slowly - therapy, a rigid morning routine, and small job wins added up. Not overnight but doable. Keep pushing, small steps. Assalamu alaikum.

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4 months ago

Honestly I was a late bloomer too. Took a couple of low-paid roles to get stable work history, then switched. Discipline sucks at first but habits grow. Try one month challenges: no gaming, learn one skill. Small wins = momentum.

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