Serious problem

[Unregistered The Best]

I believe this is probably a serious problem thats been going on for a while since highschool. Before, I was never like this but I don't know what made me become what I am today.

So my biggest problem is problem is money, life , future.

For the money, I have plenty of money saved up in my bank and i'm only 19 years old. I have a good amount of money that I saved up and worked for since Freshman Yr. of Highschool that I saved up to. I don't know why I save money. I like to think of myself as money saving as a hobby rather than spending it. When I look at the currency goes up, it makes me feel happy and then when money gets spent, I get sad or somewhat. I don't know, but its a weird feeling. I save about 95% of my paychecks and 5% goes towards food, gas. I don't pay rent yet though I figured the money I saved up for would probably end up for rent.

For life, I don't think after I grow up, I won't be able to support myself unless say I went to the military where i'll probably get better support. One of the reasons why I believe so is because I think of myself as a mental person or some what retarded because my family ( well my mom ) tells me that somethings wrong with me and i need to go to a doctor. and she also tells me i might end up like those kids who kill themselves or kill other people ( james holmes) but i dont think hes guilty. For money, I think those money I am saving up is probably gna help me when i become homeless or something. (money for food) but who knows what will happen.

for my future, i don't know if i'll even HAVE a future. I fked up my financial aid and 1st year of freshman college. I only went to college for about 1 and 1/2 weeks and then I quit because they were remedial classes and when I thought about it, i'm not gonna spend 4-6 yrs in community just to get to a college level. and also i never got my financial aid money and plus because the school was 15 miles away from my old home and i moved and its even farther. plus for school, i don't even have a major or no interests. my interests are probably gaming, computer tech and support ( helping people is what I love doing)


i think the only way to overcome this issue is to join the military?? i figure its better for me and plus i don't have any good friends anymore since they just "got" better friends than me. i'm more of the introverted type of people and hanging out with the extroverted type of kids.


let me know what you guys think I should do. opinions would help.

 

[Lilly]

The biggest issue for people coming out of the military now is that they don't have availible jobs to them, they're all taken.

The military is a good choice if you have no clue what you want to do with your life, it plans a future for you, however, once you decide you want out you're going to be 25+ years old with no college education and nothing to offer a future employer, not to mention if you find it's too hard and end up getting dishonorably discharged, you'll never find a job, it's worse then being on a pedophile list.

Your mom seems crazy, don't listen to her.

My suggestion is although you may despite going to school, go. In the long run a degree in anything is better then putting you're a retired military officer. You have a good sense in money, perhaps you should try getting a job at a bank and go to school at the same time just to explore your options.

 

[ieatjello]

I'm with Lily when it comes to your Mom. Don't let what she says affect your decisions. It's your life and ultimately your choice.

The money you have saved may just end up being one of the best things you could have done for yourself. The golden rule of the universe is that you need money to make money.

I can really relate to what you're going through as I am feeling some of the same things. I've done nearly two years of my Bachelor's Degree and am in thousands of dollars worth of debt from Student Loans & have no clue where or what or how my life is going.

I don't think the military is the option. We live in a day and age where the army is pretty much unnecessary. If you like the idea of learning valuable skills while getting away from your home town and focusing on something important- maybe you should try the peace-core. Like volunteering and stuff in Africa or whatnot. You'll learn a lot more through that and make better connections.

I know it seems like everything is amounting to nothing- but lets be honest: we're both still young. The world is full of opportunities.

Like gaming? Find a game you can play that will make you money.
Like supporting? Join a big brother program or go down to the local community center and find out if there are any volunteer opportunities or peer counseling positions.
Like computer tech? Spend a few hundred bucks of that money you have saved and take a 6 week comp-sci course that will certify you to build computers. Places like Best-Buy, the Source, Futureshop, etc.. all have computer repair jobs that have fairly decent wages.

First step is to find something that you're REALLY passionate about and COMMITTING to it.

Best of luck bud,

 

[Robot Jesus]

If you were to decide to go into the military, just know that you may have the funding. But, funding isn't the only thing you will need to worry about.

Do you want a family? If you do. You don't want to go into the military. That is like 20 years of your life that you need to dedicate to serving in the armed forces.

As for your mom. Just take what she says worth a grain of salt. She is just bringing you down. Regardless of how you act, you can change.

I just don't want to see you go into the military thinking you will be stable for life. You will receive your pension after you retire. But you risk dying, going insane, and just not living a life that you may want to live.

 

The biggest issue for people coming out of the military now is that they don't have availible jobs to them, they're all taken.

The military is a good choice if you have no clue what you want to do with your life, it plans a future for you, however, once you decide you want out you're going to be 25+ years old with no college education and nothing to offer a future employer, not to mention if you find it's too hard and end up getting dishonorably discharged, you'll never find a job, it's worse then being on a pedophile list.

Your mom seems crazy, don't listen to her.

My suggestion is although you may despite going to school, go. In the long run a degree in anything is better than putting you're a retired military officer. You have a good sense in money, perhaps you should try getting a job at a bank and go to school at the same time just to explore your options.

I completely agree with Lilly on this. I need not say anything else.

 

[ieatjello]

Do you want a family? If you do. You don't want to go into the military. That is like 20 years of your life that you need to dedicate to serving in the armed forces.

I don't think this is an accurate statement.
There are programs in the military that you can enroll in that last only 2-4 years.
20 years seems like a rather high estimate- though you could make a respectable career out of it, as many have done for 20+ years.