I don't really know what advice to give, but I can sympathize with you! Sometimes I wish the same thing. I can definitely understand regretting your degree. I got mine in a subject that's hard to find employment in with the intention of going into a field I'm now not sure is a good idea for me. I hope you are able to reach out and get the help/support you need!

I can relate to what your saying. I could use a pause switch myself. When the crap hits the fan it sure does fly. I hope we both have some better moments . Hang in there.

Interesting that you regret having a degree. It is usually considered quite an accomplishment. Care to comment on that?

I REALLY hope you do not start drinking. If you have problems, drinking multiplies 'em.

As a parent, I urge you to seek professional counseling. Sounds like the issues may be too big for you to deal with on your own.

Please don't make any mistakes, ... I wish you the best.

I’d take stock of your life and the plan to change what is deficient. You should be able to change your job because you have a B.A. it gives you options. Please don’t drink too much. There is only a temporary relief there and it leads to bigger problems. It’s not worth it.

WanderingVet has good advice. Talk with a counselor.

I completely relate to what you’re feeling. Getting my degree just brought me lots of debt and landed me a career that caused a nervous breakdown. I decided to go on a completely different path now. Maybe there are some options for you to do something completely different.

Hi- I’m so sorry. I understand how you feel because I also graduated from a degree that I don’t really like but I had to find a job right after graduation because I am the eldest in the family. My parents need my help so my siblings could also go to college.

You might want to consider professional counselling to help you with this. I hope you can get the help you need and things will go well with you. Take care of yourself. God bless.

I also regret my degrees. I went on to get MS and PhD and ended up pigeon holing myself. Should have seen it coming but stupid. Why do you regret yours?

I think as women we get too encouraged to go into fields that just SUCK ASS, and have very few perks, and guilted into care taking positions. I mean let’s face it, not every female is a freaking caretaker, or just “loves kids”. Kids are pains more often than not. I do have a suggestion, read this book called something like my parachute or the color of my parachute. You probably had something very different in mind when you were earning your degree. The right job is out there, it just takes extra to find it. Also watch you tube 6 minutes to start your day right, different ones every morning to help you get back on that wild horse we call life! Tame that bucking beast!

why do you regret your degree. i was thinking of finishing my bachelor's degree online but now I'm wondering... could you elaborate? I thought getting a bachelor's degree could open up job possibilities. Sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed. I understand that. I wish life had an off switch too. well put.

The regret comes from me realizing that the positions I’ve been offered or the one I have didn’t need a degree. It seems that regardless of my degree, the higher positions doing the more serious work still doesn’t trust anybody to do it even with a degree. I feel like I could have held off but I also know that I just need to look for better opportunities and insert myself in positions I know I will enjoy and feel more fulfilled doing.

HI Mariah, what jobs/positions have you been offered or applied for that you feel would not need a degree as a prerequisite? Thirty years ago in my state, a secretary in a multicorporation would only need a certificate from High School. These days, the conglomerate would require a Bachelor degree as the minimum for low rung positions such as a secretary. If you want a substantive position higher up the hierarchy, you would need a Masters as a minimum. If you have a PhD then you would qualify for a consultant /advisor position. However, I agree with you that connections would get you jobs that would not require formal qualifications, but keeping these jobs would depend on the temperaments of the boss who hires them. Bosses would want to keep their cronies around to support their decisions. Perhaps it would be prudent for you to keep the job that you have now until the COVID thing is over. After COVID when more jobs are available, you can search for opportunities that you find more suitable and enjoyable. Best wishes, Marie