I'm 42. Dislike my job and need change. However, I've got a doctorate degree, but it's worthless in most fields. My job is 7-3, but I work a side gig for a few hours to get extra $. I'm not really happy at all and wish I could start over in my educational path and career pursuits. There's no real professional or financial growth in my current gig and no path forward that provides that. Feeling stuck. Regularly feeling depressed.

I think it's part of where we're at in life as well as feeling regret about past professional decisions. I don't know how to solve this, but know you're not alone, despite the differences in our experiences. Hoping you can get things figured out and be happy again.