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I’m in a situation where I’m pursuing an MSW because I don’t know what else to do in life (well I do have ideas such as creative endeavors such as probably nail tech, tattoo artist, model, social media influencer , make up artist—- but I keep thinking these are not realistic paths and don’t make money for real)

So yeah I think I basically pursuing MSW to survive in this world and to make sure I don’t get into poverty.

And to live comfortably…as im a teacher assistant right now and I don’t feel comfortable at all

Is anyone in the same boat??

I’m 27F and ever since I graduated college back in 2021 I’ve been job hopping like crazy it’s so hard to hold down a job for me which is probably not best living in the most expensive city NYC…

I believe I have a whole bunch of mental challenges. I have severe anxiety (or probably even social anxiety) that makes it hard for me to speak (stutter severely it’s embarrassing), depressed but still able to function so I guess functional depression

Feel I’ve been depressed my whole life.

I honestly hate life. I’m currently working as a teacher assistant and I hate it… there are times I wish the school get caught on fire or I even consider jumping in front of a train.

I hate the fact that I have to wake up at 6 am in the morning and commute 30-45 minutes M-F to go to work from 8-3p.

Plus I have anxiety or whatever and I hate being around the staff and getting involved in small talk

I’ve considered either working overnight somewhere ( such as do 3-12 shifts as a home attendant), overnight security, or even part time jobs for these roles🤷🏽‍♀️)

I’m 27F and ever since I graduated college back in 2021 I’ve been job hopping like crazy it’s so hard to hold down a job for me which is probably not best living in the most expensive city NYC…

I believe I have a whole bunch of mental challenges. I have severe anxiety (or probably even social anxiety) that makes it hard for me to speak (stutter severely it’s embarrassing), depressed but still able to function so I guess functional depression

Feel I’ve been depressed my whole life.

I honestly hate life. I’m currently working as a teacher assistant and I hate it… there are times I wish the school get caught on fire or I even consider jumping in front of a train.

I hate the fact that I have to wake up at 6 am in the morning and commute 30-45 minutes M-F to go to work from 8-3p.

Plus I have anxiety or whatever and I hate being around the staff and getting involved in small talk

I’ve considered either working overnight somewhere ( such as do 3-12 shifts as a home attendant), overnight security, or even part time jobs for these role)

Idk what to do any advice??i really want to live and trying to be hopeful but there’s always something that preventing me from doing so Idk what to do any advice??i really want to live and trying to be hopeful but there’s always something that preventing me from doing so

Why do other art therapist discourage others from going through with a masters in art therapy?? Especially if someone is potentially interested in it. Is it because it’s a newer field? Hard to get employment opportunities?

Im tired of working in the streets and just want to work in the comfort of my own home.

I think I naturally have a stutter but get it’s more pronounced with anxiety issues.

Does anyone else deal with this?? Am I alone in this? I need to now seriously.

I’m 27 year old female…I’m very depressed and anxious.

I live in Brooklyn NYC with my mom and grandpa. My mom is dealing with mental health issues . She’s paranoid all the time and schizophrenic but is not will to get help

My grandpa is 85 and retired last year from his job.

And for me I’m currently a teacher assistant (I honestly dread going into work everyday …I hate this job). I graduated with a bachelors back in 2021 in speech therapy but never pursued that because I was not interested moving forward with a masters in that.

5-6 years later now it 2026 and I’m currently recently enrolled in MSW program this month in May. Idk what it is but I’m not looking forward to this or excited about it at all. It just feel like it’s a duty or something I “Have to do” rather than passionate pursuing it .

But I feel I have no choice because I’m on my own …my mom mentally lost it and my grandpa is an elderly (anything can happen to him). My extended/intermediate family hasn’t reached out and checked on me or mom/grandpa …so definitely think I’m alone in this.

I’ve considered getting into a trade because it’s faster. Or work for MTA (bus/train conductor, city/state job)

I’ve always loved the arts so considered becoming a nail tech, hairstylist, makeup artist, model…. Just basically get into something that seems interesting to me so I can alleviate my depression/anxiety.

Or I know probably not realistic but become a social media influencer like get into YouTube…I see a lot of families and people get into this

I’m 27 year old female…I’m very depressed and anxious.

I live in Brooklyn NYC with my mom and grandpa. My mom is dealing with mental health issues . She’s paranoid all the time and schizophrenic but is not will to get help

My grandpa is 85 and retired last year from his job.

And for me I’m currently a teacher assistant (I honestly dread going into work everyday …I hate this job). I graduated with a bachelors back in 2021 in speech therapy but never pursued that because I was not interested moving forward with a masters in that.

5-6 years later now it 2026 and I’m currently recently enrolled in MSW program this month in May. Idk what it is but I’m not looking forward to this or excited about it at all. It just feel like it’s a duty or something I “Have to do” rather than passionate pursuing it .

But I feel I have no choice because I’m on my own …my mom mentally lost it and my grandpa is an elderly (anything can happen to him). My extended/intermediate family hasn’t reached out and checked on me or mom/grandpa …so definitely think I’m alone in this.

I’ve considered getting into a trade because it’s faster. Or work for MTA (bus/train conductor, city/state job)

I’ve always loved the arts so considered becoming a nail tech, hairstylist, makeup artist, model…. Just basically get into something that seems interesting to me so I can alleviate my depression/anxiety.

Or I know probably not realistic but become a social media influencer like get into YouTube…I see a lot of families and people get into this

I’m 27 year old female…I’m very depressed and anxious.

I live in Brooklyn NYC with my mom and grandpa. My mom is dealing with mental health issues . She’s paranoid all the time and schizophrenic but is not will to get help

My grandpa is 85 and retired last year from his job.

And for me I’m currently a teacher assistant (I honestly dread going into work everyday …I hate this job). I graduated with a bachelors back in 2021 in speech therapy but never pursued that because I was not interested moving forward with a masters in that.

5-6 years later now it 2026 and I’m currently recently enrolled in MSW program this month in May. Idk what it is but I’m not looking forward to this or excited about it at all. It just feel like it’s a duty or something I “Have to do” rather than passionate pursuing it .

But I feel I have no choice because I’m on my own …my mom mentally lost it and my grandpa is an elderly (anything can happen to him). My extended/intermediate family hasn’t reached out and checked on me or mom/grandpa …so definitely think I’m alone in this.

I’ve considered getting into a trade because it’s faster. Or work for MTA (bus/train conductor, city/state job)

I’ve always loved the arts so considered becoming a nail tech, hairstylist, makeup artist, model…. Just basically get into something that seems interesting to me so I can alleviate my depression/anxiety.

Or I know probably not realistic but become a social media influencer like get into YouTube…I see a lot of families and people get into this

Just curious as I’m currently in MSW looking for work!

I’m curious as I’m about to start my program!

I’ve heard a lot of good things about KANNA.

Has anyone tried it here! Does it help with anxiety to point you stutter??

I’m considering working overnight. What jobs do everyone do in NYC that’s overnight??

I am desperate to apply to any city or state job right now.

This job I have right now as a teacher assistant is not paying nothing just 40k per year.

If not a city or state job does anyone now what job/career I can do without going back to school??

I have a bachelors in speech therapy but I don’t have masters in it. It’s going to take 2-3 years to get a masters in that. Plus please don’t suggest this as I’m not interested in pursuing the speech therapy field.