The past 5ish years since I moved out of my parents place I have done nothing really. Spent the first 3 years working as a stock worker at Mall of America and was massively depressed (Went to the psych ward once) and was either drinking constantly or smoking weed constantly. Moved to Chicago in 2024 and started community college in 2025 but kind of hopped between a few degrees (Have landed on just going for an AA in Business/Finance).
I started a new job today that's a 9-5 customer support type job because I couldn't afford part time work anymore meaning I don't even know how much more schooling I can do without burning out.
The only discernable thing I have that could help me is that A. I've always been a little bit more knowledgeable with computers and definitely know more than a lot of average people. B. I also have somewhat of a knack with SQL and Excel. Definitely have more to learn but I talked to someone who works with SQL who said I have a lot of knowledge in it for someone who hasn't been learning it too long. C. I became friends with some people who are starting up a colocation tech startup, and have begun to join them in learning how to set up server infrastructure, troubleshoot, and more.
I think this could be the path to go, but I truly feel so so far behind and that I won't have enough time to learn these skills while working full time and also going to school.
Any advice on what to do? I just feel so lost right now.