​ I'm in my early 20s, unemployed, and honestly, I don't know what I'm doing with my life right now. I have a degree, but no job. I keep seeing people my age getting jobs, earning money, becoming independent, and moving forward with their lives while I'm still trying to figure out where to start. The worst part isn't even being unemployed. It's the constant pressure, the comparisons, the questions from family, and that uncomfortable feeling of not being able to contribute financially. Some days I feel motivated to learn new skills and apply for jobs. Other days, I feel so behind that I don't even know where to begin. I'm not looking for sympathy. I just want to know if anyone else has been through this and eventually figured things out. If you were unemployed in your early 20s, what helped you get out of that phase? How did you get your first job or start earning? I could really use some honest advice from people who've been there. 🥹   submitted by   /u/Icy_Celebration758   to   r/YoungAdultStruggles [link]   [comments]