I don’t even know where to start, but I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed lately.
I finished my Master’s in US and have about 4 years of work experience now, but I still haven’t been able to pay off my student loan (around $130k). I recently refinanced it, but it’s still a huge weight on my mind.
On top of that, I’m currently in a pretty toxic workplace and getting paid less than I feel I should be. Every day feels draining, and it’s starting to affect my sleep. I literally lie awake at night thinking about everything.
What’s making it worse is all the news around AI replacing jobs. Instead of motivating me, it’s doing the opposite. I feel scared, stuck, and honestly demotivated to even study or upskill. It feels like no matter what I do, it won’t be enough.
This has started taking a toll on my physical and mental health. I’ve been having a lot of negative thoughts and just feel exhausted mentally. Some days, I feel like giving up on my career
What hurts more is I used to do really well in school and college. I was always motivated and did well academically. Now I feel like I’ve completely lost that version of myself.
I’m struggling to find motivation to keep going whether it’s studying, job hunting, or even just getting through the day.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? How did you get out of this phase?