Upbeat_Tailor_9650 t1_iufgvmv wrote on October 30, 2022 at 10:40 PM

Don’t compare yourself to others, and it sounds like you may be depressed and need to talk to someone. That being said, life will take you in strange and unexpected places. I was feeling the exact same way at your age. I was unhappy and spiraling. And met my now wife about a year later. We were very happy from the beginning but I was unhappy with my work. I’m a cook and didn’t like the place I was at. I ended up hopping around for three years until I found something that fit. I don’t make a ton of money, but I make enough to be comfortable and only work 4 days a week. I love where I work and who I work for. I’m not successful by conventional means. But I’m successful in that I’m happy and content with my life. I have a wonderful partner and job, but a bank account that doesn’t reflect that lol. Sorry for rambling, just slow down and enjoy what you can in life and work to change the things you don’t like. We’re still young and have plenty of time to figure it out. Hope that can help in some way.

seejordan3 t1_iui4txo wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:45 PM

This is so spot on. What others think of you is none of your business. And, remember to balance food, exercise, and work life. If you don't eat and exercise, you won't find peace. It took me way way too long to figure that fundamental piece out.

Upbeat_Tailor_9650 t1_iui55e1 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Yes exactly. I’ve got the eating part down, still working on the exercise part. Been trying to get into the habit of going for walks. Helps with mental health a lot.

seejordan3 t1_iui7nzf wrote on October 31, 2022 at 3:04 PM

So much this. Walk every day. We do at least 2 miles. This video I also just love.

https://youtu.be/snAhsXyO3Ck

FapleJuice t1_iuiloy8 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:39 PM

Man, you're a cook and that happy? Lol

The restaurant industry is dying and managers are milking every poor soul they can in that revolving door of employment. Between the understaffing, overworking and the awful pay I'm desperately trying to claw my way out of it myself. Good on you though for making something out of it bro.

Upbeat_Tailor_9650 t1_iuitcwd wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Ya man I got really lucky. Small coffee shop mostly eggs and avocado toast. Boss man is young and driven by wanting to create something good, not bleeding every Penny out of it. Make decent money, four days a week, kitchen closes at 3pm.