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Jan 16, 2021
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Jericho
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You underestimate your worth and your value to your family and friends
People truly care about you and want you to be happy and succeed in life.
You're still plenty young.
Keep your head up young man!
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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
You underestimate your worth and your value to your family and friends
Jericho
1/16/21 8:36pm
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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