Don't feel bad OP. I also was working towards a masters degree in education (had to stop because of the last two semesters because I had to take time off work). Eventually got my master degree I'm something else and guess what? I still have the same job (no promotions). Failed I'm engineering school (wasn't able to finishe my last year) ... And in 2004 got medically dischRged from the Army with an re3 discharge (was not able to get it waived to get back in).

Guess what OP, I have a family, I still hold a job, have also suffered from depression and what I have come to appreciate in life is what we least take for granted. We have a roof, we have food, drink and are not completely disabled (missing an arm, a leg, a terminal desease). Whatever out there brings a paycheck be very happy. As others have pointed out the economy is bad and education is more of a business now so don't feel bad.

Keep struggling guys, together as a couple you can face the obstacles better than alone and with a combined income you can set short term goals and eventually long terms (buying a home, having children). You'll see you'll feel better :-)