Hi everyone, I just joined today and this is my first post. Over the past year or so I have really been thinking of what I want to do with my life. I am currently a server (who is at home nursing a back injury). Just like the title says, I want a career. I feel like I have left myself behind. I see my friends and "Facebook friends" getting into their careers and seemingly loving life (Yes I know, people can portray themselves any way they wish online). But it is really getting to me. I barely make $22,000 per year... I have always disliked school, I have attempted college multiple times, but can't keep at it. I grew up with a wonderful family (and still to this day). My grandfather has put all my cousins through college, and paid for me to attend as well. But here I am, the only one without a degree or career. I do not have any specific talents that make me stand out. I am of average intelligence, nothing special. I have a girlfriend of four years of whom I love very much.
I constantly look on craigslist for job opportunities, but once I find something that I may have interest in, they either want experience or the pay is ****. When I am at work, I am desperately hoping that some business owner I serve will see the potential in me and want to take me under their wing. I just don't know what to do, I have nowhere to turn really. I get encouraging words from my family, but that doesn't put funds into my currently depleting bank account.
I have considered going to a psychologist (but can't afford it), hypnotherapist (but can't afford it) and even those Taro card readers (which I'm skeptical about) just to possibly get some insight on what I can do in my life to get an upper hand (did I mention, I can't afford to do that either?)
I feel like I could be such a valuable employee. My current job and last job I have been promoted. My last job, I went from being a first time server to assistant store manager in a years time. My current job promotion isn't as great, but I am a store trainer/server/food expediter...
I'm just at a loss.. I don't know what to do...Sorry for the sloppy thought pattern of this post, my mind is just flooded with things I need to get sorted out. I appreciate your time for reading and for your replies. Have a great day.