@mikk1 Thank you for taking the time to respond. I definitely do not want to wake up like this at 40. Never thought I would still be this way at 30, but yet, here I am. I have tried to do things myself, and it hasn’t worked out so this is my last ditch effort. Thank you again for taking the time out. I really do appreciate it.

Hi everyone. I am in my early 30s and could really use some advice on my career – lack thereof is more like it.

I have completely screwed up my life thus far. I take full ownership of that. I am really trying to start anew, and will do whatever it takes.

To make a long story short, I have had anxiety, PTSD, depression, etc. for about half of my life. I have started to get help for it, but I didn’t do it soon enough. My job history is ridiculously bad for someone my age. I am embarrassed to even say how bad, but think gaps the size of people probably thinking I was in prison. I wasn’t.

I am currently living with my mother – more embarrassment. I have always loved computers, and have recently started learning how to code – focusing on JavaScript at the moment. I did manage to complete an associate’s degree in general studies – basically the first two years of a 4 year degree – two years ago.

I guess my question is what would you do at this point if you were me? I have considered going back to college for Computer Science. I thought that maybe I could get a student job since those are a little easier to get and can try to rebuild my work history. My social skills are pretty horrible due to my anxiety, so I am worried about my ability to successfully land an actual job.

Any advice is welcome. I am willing to do what I need to do to turn my life around. I just hope that it isn’t too late. Thank you in advance.