Disillusioned .. what were you doing at 20?

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For the guys/girls who are a bit older in here, what were you doing when you were 20? I've been in a community college for the past 3 semesters working on improving my grades. I had a 2.0 from my first semester of college because I overextended myself with school and work, and my parents having a custody battle over me wasn't helping things either. I managed to bring it to a current 3.5 and am probably going to James Madison University next fall as a Junior. Last spring semester I started the Air Force ROTC program and have excelled in it in my opinion, this summer I will be doing a month long field training that will whip me into shape.

On the face of it, things seem to be doing better from when i lived in a broken home, now that I'm on my own. But lately the stress of being a full time student, full time cadet (20+ hours a week) and trying to get the money to pay for rent and feed myself have been brutal. Usually when I'm under stress I push myself harder, but I think I'm at the point where I'm just getting jaded and sick of my situation.. I was never one to quit and I probably never will until I can have some semblence of a stable life for myself, but I just wanted to vent on the board a bit and ask the question, what were you doing when you were 20?

I feel right now that if I don't be a good cadet, dont get into JMU etc etc that my life is pretty much crap and I'll have to start another business to keep things humming (I've started a couple before that got larger than I could handle so i just sold em off). I'm not going to blame anyone else for my stress, but sometimes it feels like thats what society expects for people my age nowadays...
 
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n0cmonkey

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I was working as a tech support monkey. I dropped out of college to make some money. I am torn about the decision. I think it was a good thing because I have met some great people, made some money, gotten some experience, and have a great job (which is important because I would be graduating soon if I had stayed in college and gotten my act together). But I also wish I had finished just to say I have a degree and whatnot.
 
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yobarman

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there's a lot of hot girls at JMU.

You're definately doing a lot better than most 20 years old. A lot don't even go to college, and the ones that do have some or all support from their parents. if you make it on your own you can survive anything.
 
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xirtam

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Well, I know technically I'm not older. I'm 20.

Lost my scholarship at my university due to my GPA slacking under a 3.0 (never thought that would happen, but it did.)

Now I'm working a job, making money... life is more simple. Deciding whether I want to continue school or just continue working. I can support myself on what I'm making just fine, and I like it a lot better than the academic stress of trying to please incompetent/anal/both professors. Regardless, I need to regain finances before jumping back into school. I don't like the idea of taking out loans.

I know you said you're not the quitting type. Neither am I. Sometimes, though, it helps to just step back from it all and evaluate.
 
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Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
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Yeah man I feel like just going out and being a dumb kid.. I go to some good parties and live the college life for the most part, but I usually think about 5 years ahead to make sure that I'm not screwing myself over for the future.
 
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Viper GTS

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Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
I was working as a tech support monkey. I dropped out of college to make some money. I am torn about the decision. I think it was a good thing because I have met some great people, made some money, gotten some experience, and have a great job (which is important because I would be graduating soon if I had stayed in college and gotten my act together). But I also wish I had finished just to say I have a degree and whatnot.
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Currently doing the tech support thing.

Been here for almost 3.5 years, (damn economy) but at least I've been steadily employed making 1/2 way decent wages.

I'll be 21 in June. I would like to go back to school for a 4-year degree, but I haven't a clue what I would want to study. For now there are bills to pay, so here I am.

Viper GTS
 
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Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
I was working as a tech support monkey. I dropped out of college to make some money. I am torn about the decision. I think it was a good thing because I have met some great people, made some money, gotten some experience, and have a great job (which is important because I would be graduating soon if I had stayed in college and gotten my act together). But I also wish I had finished just to say I have a degree and whatnot.
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Currently doing the tech support thing.

Been here for almost 3.5 years, (damn economy) but at least I've been steadily employed making 1/2 way decent wages.

I'll be 21 in June. I would like to go back to school for a 4-year degree, but I haven't a clue what I would want to study. For now there are bills to pay, so here I am.

Viper GTS
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Why dont you major in some sort of business degree? Management, computer security, etc. Might help you bust through that glass ceiling that I notice effects a lot of tech support positions.


 
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I was a screw off. Went to college, did half ass and was happy with my 2.8 GPA. Did lots of drugs and women mainly. It was a good time. I've moved on though.
 
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Viper GTS

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Originally posted by: rawoutput
Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
I was working as a tech support monkey. I dropped out of college to make some money. I am torn about the decision. I think it was a good thing because I have met some great people, made some money, gotten some experience, and have a great job (which is important because I would be graduating soon if I had stayed in college and gotten my act together). But I also wish I had finished just to say I have a degree and whatnot.
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Currently doing the tech support thing.

Been here for almost 3.5 years, (damn economy) but at least I've been steadily employed making 1/2 way decent wages.

I'll be 21 in June. I would like to go back to school for a 4-year degree, but I haven't a clue what I would want to study. For now there are bills to pay, so here I am.

Viper GTS
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Why dont you major in some sort of business degree? Management, computer security, etc. Might help you bust through that glass ceiling that I notice effects a lot of tech support positions.
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I honestly don't care about any glass ceiling, this is a throw-away job. I'm only here because I'm making over $30K & there's nowhere else for me to go in this economy.

Viper GTS
 
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