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Jan 16, 2021
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RdF3
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There’s a way out man. There’s other jobs you can do. Leverage this site for one source. People will help.
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I feel so stuck.
depressedcougar92
1/16/21 8:15pm
What’s your degree and what work do you do?
TeeKaa
1/16/21 8:17pm
Health policy. I only got it because I felt stuck in school and that was the
depressedcougar92
1/16/21 10:29pm
What are some things you are passionate about ?
Isleofavalon
1/16/21 10:35pm
That’s where it gets tough. I don’t really have a ton of interests other than
depressedcougar92
1/16/21 11:16pm
Have you considered teaching health in HS and coaching sports?
(Private)
1/17/21 1:18am
I was rejected in my first major of choice at BYU
collin7
1/18/21 7:24am
You're very new to the work world. Lots of opportunity to look to what you enjoy
TeeKaa
1/17/21 12:24am
What do you mean by one option? You have 100s of options! You got this!
brazilcoug
1/16/21 8:18pm
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allaboutthegainz
1/16/21 8:18pm
My dad made a career pivot, went back and got his MBA in his early 30s.
ldssdl
1/16/21 8:19pm
My BYU degree is General Studies. There's other options if you need them.
paulb
1/16/21 8:19pm
I’m sorry. I’ve been there. The only advice I can offer is keep a positive
Millhouse
1/16/21 8:20pm
POTD for visibility
AlphaCoug
1/16/21 8:21pm
I’m certain you have a lot more talents and capabilities than you realize
The Chief
1/16/21 8:25pm
Err meant for OP.
The Chief
1/16/21 8:26pm
This will seem like nothing years from now. Don't get too stuck in the moment.
cougaman
1/16/21 8:22pm
I made a massive career change at 40. Went back to BYU and got a PhD in my
lefty
1/16/21 8:22pm
You feel like you hit rock bottom. The good news, it's only up from here.
Cougarrr
1/16/21 8:23pm
Get an MBA or an MPA depending on if you want to work in the private or public
rivercitycoug
1/16/21 8:23pm
Honestly, school was a struggle for me. I consider myself smart, but I just
depressedcougar92
1/16/21 10:32pm
You are never stuck !
Isleofavalon
1/16/21 8:23pm
There’s a way out man. There’s other jobs you can do. Leverage this site for one source. People will help.
RdF3
1/16/21 8:24pm
Keep fighting brother. Most of us have been through long stretches of the same. I didn't really find my sweet spot
mulletino
1/16/21 8:24pm
I worked at a job for 2 yrs at a place I hated going to. Took a while to get
SUAVO
1/16/21 8:25pm
You are so blessed to have a wife and a new baby. Look at your
OmahaThunderCoug
1/16/21 8:27pm
The church offers
Spocougar
1/16/21 8:28pm
Go to law school. Good thing is you can get in with a worthless degree.
Thrill
1/16/21 8:28pm
No offense, but this is literally some of the worst career advice ever.
SafetyFirst
1/17/21 12:11pm
I have similar anecdotal evidence. I sort of felt like the OP at a point in my
Thrill
1/17/21 4:18pm
Yes. My sister graduated from a top 10 law school
donnerstag
1/17/21 4:30pm
That can happen with any degree/job.
Thrill
1/17/21 8:42pm
The debt is the major issue
donnerstag
1/17/21 8:50pm
That is my biggest issue. I feel so swallowed in debt I work 50-60+ hours
Cougphysio
1/17/21 9:42pm
Tell us more about your background and situation. Lots of resources here to
BigD Coug
1/16/21 8:28pm
Your family needs you, not just your $. Talk to some mentors you trust if not a
Scooter
1/16/21 8:30pm
President Hinckley Quote and some others that help me
tarmstrong
1/16/21 8:32pm
You’re only 28-29 y/o. You’re young.
gangbusters
1/16/21 8:32pm
I feel you.
BlueVU
1/16/21 8:36pm
If you live in Utah County or Salt Lake County and would like to work in sales DM me and you’re hired (not an MLM).
JollyGreenGiant
1/16/21 8:37pm
This is a serious offer & I can confirm it's not an MLM.
Soupie
1/16/21 8:46pm
Sad that we have to add that parenthetical
maxpowers
1/16/21 9:09pm
Take him up on his offer if you really want to get out of your spiral
USMCdad
1/16/21 10:31pm
I’m in Davis County.
depressedcougar92
1/16/21 10:31pm
We’re expanding that direction in a few months. I’ll message you when it gets closer
JollyGreenGiant
1/16/21 10:35pm
I appreciate that. Do you mind me asking what kind of sales?
depressedcougar92
1/16/21 11:17pm
Not at all, just BMed you
JollyGreenGiant
1/17/21 2:19am
BM's are never a good thing in my industry (healthcare) 😳
Cougphysio
1/17/21 8:02pm
Seems to depend on the frequency and consistency, right?
TwinsRight
1/17/21 8:16pm
Lol... This should be a cougarboard poll... At what age can you casually talk
Cougphysio
1/17/21 9:48pm
The church has a great networking group that meets at least monthly out of their
TempeCoug
1/16/21 11:17pm
Newborn. There it is. I figured out what’s wrong.
All-American
1/16/21 8:38pm
The lack of sleep definitely doesn’t help the depression.
depressedcougar92
1/16/21 10:35pm
Please take the following in the spirit in which it is intended.
All-American
1/17/21 7:16am
Whoa . . . Hang in there dear Brother. Trust us. There
rocker
1/16/21 8:38pm
I went through exactly what you're describing. Here is what helped me:
cougfrvr
1/16/21 8:42pm
You’re actually in a good position. You have a wife who loves you and an awesome
garyfan
1/16/21 8:43pm
You should consider therapy. Sometimes professional help is what it takes to help you see things you can’t see in life
YIsForBrigham
1/16/21 8:47pm
Try Coding. I'm doing lambda school right now
eagleye
1/16/21 8:52pm
I actually tried a similar thing. It wasn’t for me.
depressedcougar92
1/16/21 11:17pm
Tri Lam?
Blue2thebone
1/17/21 12:25am
I have been there. Keep grinding. Stay positive. Good things will happen
RexIdaCoug
1/16/21 8:55pm
Hey man, if "I feel like I only have one option" means what I think it does.
fattycoug
1/16/21 9:01pm
Talk honestly to your wife. I can guarantee she loves you way more than any job or pay check. You can get through this
Soupie
1/16/21 9:04pm
I don’t know if a second job would be doable for you but some employers
GatorCoug
1/16/21 9:29pm
Hang in there. You may feel lost, but you have a wife and beautiful newborn that love you. Things will get better.
BR549
1/16/21 9:37pm
Here's a time when I felt like everything was against me: Fired at BYU, wife 7 mos pregnant, no place to live, no job.
Zenoch
1/16/21 10:04pm
Look at this immense support from people that don’t even know you and realize
TheoHux
1/16/21 10:14pm
Christ died for you so that you could live for Him. He loves you, and won't ever abandon you. You may feel surprised by
BlueBlood94
1/16/21 10:23pm
Have you considered medication to take off the edge? Actually very common.
Bin01015
1/16/21 11:41pm
Thanks for sharing your story...it helps others to know they are not alone
The Chief
1/17/21 12:15am
Yes, I take medication.
depressedcougar92
1/17/21 12:30am
You might want to discuss a dosage change with your doctor as well as therapy.
Delicate Genius
1/17/21 4:22pm
Just sent you a boardmail.
Dennis Nedry
1/17/21 1:52am
A couple of things.
Acorn
1/17/21 8:42am
RE: I feel so stuck.
PA_pete
1/17/21 8:43am
You’re an inspiration. Very happy for you and your family. Thx for sharing
Big Daddy D
1/17/21 1:19pm
I share a similar story as yours...BA in mass comms MBA in HRM worked as a sales
Punk Philosopher
1/17/21 3:18pm
You’re providing for your family. Your wife and newborn are lucky to have you.
stenso
1/17/21 11:57am
Hey man you’re not alone. I almost took my life right before my first was born
Punk Philosopher
1/17/21 2:25pm
Amazing perseverance...thank you for sharing. And now you are looking to help
The Chief
1/17/21 2:42pm
Spent 15 years in the salt mines of a job I hated. Got to where you are more
TheDash
1/17/21 9:32pm
Welcome to the club and hang in there
Coug Dude
1/17/21 9:41pm
The perfect career happens to very few.
Bin01015
1/17/21 10:43pm
Health Policy: Manage health care facilities
MichCoug
1/18/21 7:26am
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