Hey everyone, I am new to forums and just wanted to get some advice. It would be greatly appreciated. I am lost at the moment. I am from the Chicago suburbs and grew up there all my life. As a kid I was always depressed and couldn't wait to finally grow up and be on my own. I went away to college and worked to put myself through school and was successful. I ended up studying something that I really didn't have a passion for but continued on because I knew it would benefit me to find a good job. When I finished school I accepted the first job out of college and was beyond miserable. I hated the long hours, the lack of appreciation, and the grueling affects it took on my physical and mental health. I put up with it for a few long months but finally had enough. At the time I was sharing my house with my roommate who really was my only friend as I am not that great at socializing. After awhile he found a girlfriend and moved on so I was definitely happy for him however it left me extremely lonely once again. I became so unhappy that I finally just quit my job and decided that something needed to change for myself without having a plan. I grew to hate being in the Chicago area and knew if i stayed nothing would change for me. Right after I quit my job, I lost the house I was renting and had to find something to move on to. At that time, I had a dog who is my only companion and I love him to death. Its nice having him because no matter what he loves me and will always want to be there with me to lick my face and wag his tail knowing that he is with his best friend as well. However, upon losing my house I had no where to go at the time with him and I refused to give him up. I traveled for a few weeks trying to find someplace in the country I thought i could settle down but just couldnt find anyplace that felt like home. I ended up having a setback while traveling which ended up draining all of my funds and sent me back to Chicago. While in chicago I found a place to stay for a few days, however the pup was not welcome so I had to find someplace to go. The only option in order to keep my pup with me was to move out to Colorado and stay with my mom and her boyfriend, however that situation is hostile in itself. I have been here for two months trying to find a job however I absolutely dont like Colorado and feel more depressed being here than anywhere before. I am now completely lost because I have no idea what area would be right for me and what kind of job I want to pursue. I don't want to be somewhere completely remote however I am not a huge NYC, LA, Chicago person either. I want someplace that is affordable with great scenery. I want to be able to find a decent job where I can put my college degree to work- (business degree). The pressure to get out back on my own is mounting and I want to provide for myself and my dog again however I have no idea where to turn. My job search thus far has been very confusing because I dont know what I want to do or where to go. I rack my brain trying to figure out a solution however nothing comes to mind. Has anyone every struggled to find themselves and the right location to be in? How did you come to that decision? If you tried to move how did you go about searching for a job? Did you find happiness? Did you have to cope with loneliness? I can't just pick up and move to a place than hope for the best in finding work because my finances are tapped out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Soul searching is a very difficult process. ThanksN