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Anons, I need serious help but I don't even know where to start.
After 2 years of failing at college and having no motivation whatsoever I've finally faced the fact that I'll never achieve a high education and the concept of spending 6+ years of effort for some far off future possibility of a job means nothing to me. Particularly in the fields of philosophy and social science where even your proffesors tell you you've made a shitty choice.
It all kinda culminated this summer when I was seriously contemplating suicide for the first time in my life because I have no clue what the fuck I want to do. Honestly, I have no plans whatsoever. I can't even make long-term plans for next year, let alone plan out my life and career. I don't have marketable skills, I've never had any serious responsibility in my life, I was coddled as a child, and while I'm perfectly aware of this it doesn't help me. I'm 24 and a fucking manchild who had some fantastical dreams of becoming an academic because I spent a few years reading western philosophy. I feel like I've faced the realistic prospects of my life for the first time only recently and it's not very encouraging. Finally, my parents know nothing about this, they still think I'm studying hard, I haven't been home for months and I don't know how to communicate to them the depth of my apathy and depression after being financially supported for years. I think my only chance is trying to get a low paying job for retards but I don't know the first fucking thing about seeking employment. Help me.
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>>18716428
Well, you've taken the first step, that is being aware of the problem. Next one is much harder, finding solution. Do you have anything else you like or could see yourself doing? Thirdly, you need to have someone close to you with whom you can talk this issue through, sitting on it yourself and consulting internet isn't going to help you. Each situation is specific. Fourthly ask yourself what is important to you in your life?
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>>18716428
Professor writing here.
College is not for everyone.
I am NOT saying you're not good enough for college, but college may not be good enough for you.
Colleges are designed to serve two populations - those who want to go into a field that requires a degree, and those who just like learning for its own sake.
If you are not in either of those groups, college has nothing to offer you and may well be a waste of your time.
And remember, I'm a professor admitting this.
It may well be that you would make a thoroughly successful Something Other Than Academic. Instead of bemoaning what seems to be failure (but is probably just a basd fit) in the academic world, look for your true calling.
And you can always read philosophy in your spare time.
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