I've lost interest in everything

Hey,
I signed up for college because everyone kept telling me, "In America, you can't really make anything of yourself without a degree."
Turns out, I picked the absolute worst major possible.
I couldn't care less about any of this, but hey, I figured I’d just enroll and see what happens.
Naturally, I studied, but it wasn't exactly that "burning passion" kind of studying—it was more like "let's just scrape by so I don't fail" studying.
Well, that backfired spectacularly, and now I've missed the passing mark on five different exams by a hair.
So yeah, I'm officially screwed.
I highly doubt I'll pull it off during finals week,
considering I have five subjects to retake all within a two-week window.
To top it all off, I passed five classes and failed five others.
Is that a win or a loss? I'm a freshman at a university I barely even understand yet.

If you're too lazy to hit the books, why not just come swing by my job and actually get some work done instead...😉
Maybe then you'll actually find some motivation...

It’s not really my call whether it happens or not.
I couldn't care less, honestly.
I'm not like those other folks who are out here starving for fame or trying to be "somebody."
All I want is to be better than average at whatever I end up doing.
The thing is, I haven't even figured out what that job would actually be yet.

Thomas Mitchell7 said:It’s not really my call whether it happens or not.
I couldn't care less, honestly.
I'm not like those other folks who are out here starving for fame or trying to be "somebody."
All I want is to be better than average at whatever I end up doing.
The thing is, I haven't even figured out what that job would actually be yet.

Whether it's art or sports, that's where you really show it.

Thomas Mitchell7 said:It’s not really my call whether it happens or not.
I couldn't care less, honestly.
I'm not like those other folks who are out here starving for fame or trying to be "somebody."
All I want is to be better than average at whatever I end up doing.
The thing is, I haven't even figured out what that job would actually be yet.

That is simply impossible.
What did you dream of becoming when you were just a kid?

Where does your talent lie? In what are you actually skilled?

That is perfectly normal. Very few people actually know what they want to do for the rest of their lives when they are eighteen or nineteen.
Regardless, having a degree is beneficial. It provides an immediate status within society and serves as an entry point into more professional career paths; from there, it simply depends on you and luck.

Carl Cox3 said:That is perfectly normal. Very few people actually know what they want to do for the rest of their lives when they are eighteen or nineteen.
Regardless, having a degree is beneficial. It provides an immediate status within society and serves as an entry point into more professional career paths; from there, it simply depends on you and luck.

For instance, even if someone offered me triple my current salary, I couldn't stomach a desk job or working for a massive corporation.

I know exactly what I want to do, which is why I'm looking into that university program. Money isn't my driver; it's the work itself.
I've always had a sense of my direction, but I hesitated because everyone else had different expectations—I almost started molding my life to fit that mold of chasing the highest paycheck. Eventually, I decided to follow my passion instead. That's what I'm going to do.

Thomas Mitchell7 said:It’s not really my call whether it happens or not.
I couldn't care less, honestly.
I'm not like those other folks who are out here starving for fame or trying to be "somebody."
All I want is to be better than average at whatever I end up doing.
The thing is, I haven't even figured out what that job would actually be yet.

In my experience, those two ideas rarely align. Usually, the people obsessed with being "above average" struggle to actually achieve any meaningful success or status.
But you're still young. Just remember, it’s much easier to hold a book than a shovel. ☕

If you don't have a direction right now, just learn. Put in the effort, and eventually, something you're passionate about will surface.
And if nothing does? You can always find a construction site and be the best guy on the cement mixer.

Thomas Mitchell7 said:It’s not really my call whether it happens or not.
I couldn't care less, honestly.
I'm not like those other folks who are out here starving for fame or trying to be "somebody."
All I want is to be better than average at whatever I end up doing.
The thing is, I haven't even figured out what that job would actually be yet.

Trust me, once you're staring at an empty fridge and your parents cut off your allowance and stop buying groceries, you'll suddenly find some inspiration for a career path...
Thinking like this at 18—man, when I was your age, I was chasing all kinds of nonsense because I was being immature, but at least I had some kind of spark...

Spot on.

Donna White50 said:Trust me, once you're staring at an empty fridge and your parents cut off your allowance and stop buying groceries, you'll suddenly find some inspiration for a career path...
Thinking like this at 18—man, when I was your age, I was chasing all kinds of nonsense because I was being immature, but at least I had some kind of spark...

markomestar And why are you even stressing about not having interests? If nothing catches your eye, then nothing catches your eye. Period.

First off, just stop studying. You can always go back to school later, but there’s really no point in grinding through it right now if you aren't feeling it—especially if you haven't built up the discipline to actually cross the finish line. If you have the breathing room, take some time to just sit with it all. Where are you actually at in life? What's holding you back? What do you truly want, and more importantly, what don't you? Above everything else, your main priority should probably be finding your own independence.

You're young; there's no need to rush. Just take it slow.

George Cook said:That is simply impossible.
What did you dream of becoming when you were just a kid?

Where does your talent lie? In what are you actually skilled?

Honestly, I didn't want to be anything at all.

Thomas Mitchell7 said:Honestly, I didn't want to be anything at all.

Well, looks like you finally hit your target then.

Matthew Castillo5 said:Well, looks like you finally hit your target then.

but that’s not really the point

because the world wasn't designed for us to be nobodies

at least not under capitalism

Thomas Mitchell7 said:Hey,
I signed up for college because everyone kept telling me, "In America, you can't really make anything of yourself without a degree."
Turns out, I picked the absolute worst major possible.
I couldn't care less about any of this, but hey, I figured I’d just enroll and see what happens.
Naturally, I studied, but it wasn't exactly that "burning passion" kind of studying—it was more like "let's just scrape by so I don't fail" studying.
Well, that backfired spectacularly, and now I've missed the passing mark on five different exams by a hair.
So yeah, I'm officially screwed.
I highly doubt I'll pull it off during finals week,
considering I have five subjects to retake all within a two-week window.
To top it all off, I passed five classes and failed five others.
Is that a win or a loss? I'm a freshman at a university I barely even understand yet.

Same story here. Only difference is I actually finished, and now I kind of regret it, but it is what it is. I'm working because bills don't pay themselves.
Honestly, my dream is to hit the jackpot on a lottery ticket so I never have to work again and can just chill, but life isn't that easy.

Thomas Mitchell7 said:Honestly, I didn't want to be anything at all.

Did it seriously take you five years to come up with a response?
Fine, rhetorical question.