Frustrated with job and life in general

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I've graduated college with an Associate's in Simulation & Game Development, but I'm still having a hard time finding a job. I still work as a bagger at Kroger's where I've been for nearly 3 years and I hate it. I don't know what to do next and I feel sick of everything that I am doing. I hate all of the limitations that I have as a result of having Asperger's Syndrome as I'm not sure I can see myself moving out of state to find a job or go to a different college.

The most important thing to consider if you DO attend an out-of-state college is if your credits will transfer. What college did you get your degree in Simulation & Game Development from?

It is difficult to find jobs in this poor economy, especially living in the Rust Belt.

I worked at Kroger for 3 years as well (I did everything from cashier to working dairy/frozen/grocery/produce). I quit about a week ago, I couldn't stand it anymore. I've had a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science since 2006.

I don't think Associate Degrees are worth much in this market, it is almost like dropping out of college half-way into it. Some college is better than none though.

I didn't even know you could get an Associate Degree in Simulation & Game Development. Did this come from a regionally/nationally accredited college/university?

I think that many/most Americans are obsessed with the idea that a college degree is a pasport to the middle class.

So they rack up huge student loan debts and still can't find a job.

Better that they had become truck drivers or plumbers or electricians.

It came from the University of Cincinnati's Clermont Branch. I do kind of see your point about an Associate's.

Ugh, don't I know it...

Feel like my degree has gone to complete waste. I'm making payments on student loans and working for nearly minimum wage for years now. I could have started this job 10 years ago, at least I'd have gotten several raises by now. College, thus far, has only set me back in a major way, with no hope of catching up anytime on the horizon.

Specialized skills are the way to go. Knowledge is power, but skills/experience is king.

Anyone sometimes feel like having a college degree actually hurts your job hunt? You're either underqualified or overqualified.