Overwhelmed and Depressed

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For the past 5 years I have been stuck at a low paying agriculture warehouse job. I never was able to quit and switched jobs due to not knowing how to drive. I am currently working on that.

Anyways, I am uncertain what I want to do in the future. I am turning 25 this month. I know I am considered young, but I admittedly feel I am too late. People even younger than me are able to afford school and land on a good paying job. Meanwhile, I am scraping by with no help from parents.

Deep in my heart. My dream career was to work in the animation industry. However, with the rise of AI and layoffs I've decided it's best I follow my mind than my heart. Doing so much research on Reddit, I think I come to the conclusion in considering on getting a CS degree from WGU and becoming a web dev.

Not going to lie. I never coded ever in my lifetime. Unless if you count bbcode. Regardless, I was always fascinated with the combination of coding languages combined with art. Pipeline animators for an example use Python to put together scripts for the crew. They are like the help desk of the team. Anyhow, even I am leery about CS since I keep seeing bad news about the saturated market and people unable to land jobs despite having a degree.

I just want to make good money but also have a healthy work environment. Especially work from home, although the latter seems to be a pipedream. My current job f***s up my mental health and everyday I don't feel human.

This is going to sound stupid. I thought about becoming a seamstress since I was always fascinated by crafting and sewing hobbies. It seems to be those things that are in demand and are at low risk of being replaced by automation. However, I lack the skills. I will just make that a hobby for now and see how skilled I am to running my own a business. My one idea in mind is to sell J-fashion clothes for plus sized women.

My other idea (not clothing related) is to become a game dev and sell my own visual novel. At least I can implement my art skills instead of taking forever to animate something haha.

It's time I get serious this year and save my money hardcore mode. That way I can afford school. Even if my first STEM job doesn't go well at least I can try other similar jobs in that field. If I ever gain seniority for at least 5+ years hopefully it's the ticket to work remotely. While being at home I can pursue my hobbies that could possibly evolve into passive income.

Overall, it seems the jobs I am interested in are going to be screwed by AI or have a high chance of layoff. I assure someone is going to say "work in the trades" but honestly I am not cut for physical work. Also, most of those jobs aside from nursing are notorious for misogyny.

I am sorry if constantly vent and this thread ended up being long winded. I am having another early life crisis and I feel life will never get better for me. I hope anyone reading this understands.

Since you enjoy crafts, you could start an online shop on Etsy or another site like it.

Also, delivery drivers, truck drivers, and shuttle drivers won’t be replaced anytime soon by AI.

Do you enjoy helping others? You could be a care giver.

What is it about your current job that you don't like? Physically too hard? Boring? Bad environment? Other things? Anything about it you like a bit or at least you're OK with?

Education is expensive and doesn't pay back much beyond getting a foot in the door. Many high flying graduates are shocked when entering the professional world and have to return to academics or take a different job when they fail to adapt. I was one of them.

It's always good to work with what you already have. Passions and interests are important but in the end all jobs are hard or dull at points. Your current job probably sucks to you but any job can help you develop good work ethic.

Most jobs are terrible. A job and a workplace whose only thing going for it is that it doesn't depress you every Sunday evening is already a good job, I heard someone say.

Hi, I just wanted to say that I can understand how you feel. It's not easy being in a job that drains you.I know it can feel like it's too late sometimes and I've certainly felt that way in my own career. I've made a lot of zigzags and jumping around. I also sympathize with how you feel with a job that's draining and know warehouse work can be difficult from a friend who does work in it. Working with others can also be socially draining. I hope you are able to find something that brings you joy and peace

I've done warehouse work for 20 years and am bored with it, but I cannot quit, too scared to anyway. I'd lose insurance, vacation time, and stuff. Too many people to deal with. I've endured bullying in the past and a small amount now (mainly this one women). A lot of hypocrisy, favoritism, gossip, drama, and alpha male wanna bes. Work environment is overall toxic.

TBH, I just have nothing in common with any of my co-workers and having gotten burned in the past, I just keep to myself. So yeah, Warehouse work can be draining and depressing.