Dropped out of university

I thought like in Europe 3 years is enough to get bachelor, right?

couldn't say from the perspective of actually living in a first world country, trades are probably better ways to make moolah, i've also known retards who dropped out and made decent amounts of it in programming and such, whereas no one gives any shit about my degree (but i kinda knew that going in, no regrets since i genuinely hate people and life itself too much to actually care about status)

Regarding trades, you're right, a plumber, electrician, or carpenter could make a lot of money. Ultimately you'd want to start a contracting business.

But on the other hand, that's probably a lot more work than just getting a degree.

Nevertheless, the best part about being handy like that is that you're not beholden to contractors, who are really terrible to deal with. Most of them really fit the stereotype, in my experience.

I sincerely appreciate the glimpse into my future but I've been thinking about this for over a year, and in fact I should've done it then, in 2022. Now I'm only older, more mentally deranged and less healthy. I don't have what it takes to graduate (otherwise I would've long ago). Exams are easy but writing a bachelor's thesis is so far beyond my capabilities I couldn't even properly start. It's pathetic and in hindsight, unironically seeing a therapist would've probably helped me. But oh well.

I'm quite disappointed in myself right now, but I'm confident I'll figure something out - because what else is there to do, right? I've always wanted to work in a restaurant anyway.
Ecology and environmental protection. One of the easiest degrees out there actually.
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If you aren't into getting a college degree go for something like becoming an apprentice to an electrician or plumber etc. These dudes can make loads of cash and will always be relevant.

Wish you luck regardless.

@kontrakommando I don't think people who won't talk to you because you dropped out of school are worth talking to anyway.

I definitely agree with most of what you said(in this post specifically) and it's part of why I have that opinion. You're especially correct that most people don't give a fuck about you in society. That, and because of the need to have things in common like you said, I believe that it's better to have friends on the internet. I plan on writing something long about this some other day because it's so negatively viewed by everyone despite it being the obvious best choice considering how real life is.

I also think you're correct that less people will want to talk to you if you're a dropout,(never disagreed in the first place) my point was, are people who do that really worth your time?

Better than 40. Life's all about trying to play with the hands you're dealt and it sounds like you either had to bluff or fold so you may have made the right choice, even if late. Good time to take a step back and do an honest evaluation of yourself to look at your current hand. Consider where you want to be in 20, 30, 40 years. You don't need specifics just a general target. What are realistic ways YOU have a chance to achieve that and can still live with yourself. Once you have some ideas start taking small steps in that direction. Stay flexible but keep stepping. Life's a long arduous marathon not a sprint. Time does accelerate as you age though so the sooner you can start taking those steps the better. You say you've wanted to work at a restaurant so go out and get a job at one while you try to sort yourself out.

Here in 'merica university is a scam outside of a handful of things like the medical industry or engineering so keep in mind it's not all the same. I do always suggest a trade to anyone with the temperament for it over higher education. I've never once considered someones education in the hiring process. Only their experience and how they do in their interview. Can only speak for myself on that one though. Also you should take advice on a video game forum about as seriously as I take 95% of your posts. The burden's all yours. 

Well tbh, I also don't think everyone is cut out for college. It would actually be better if less people went, because they would spare themselves the trouble, and do what comes naturally to them. Plus grade inflation just to push people through wouldn't debase the academic standards. That's why college is considered a "scam" in some regard, because college has become high school. It is no longer a place to distinguish yourself.

Nevertheless, I think if someone puts in 5 1/2 years into something, they should try to see it through. All he has to do is write a thesis? I don't see why that is so insurmountable. Just do it, and give it a shot. Put your balls to the fucking wall, and do it. WTF man!

Take a tutoring class for writing if you have to.

When I went back to school, I worked at the same time, and paid for school out of my own pocket. Maybe because I actually had to put my own money into it, and potentially flush it down the drain if I fucked up, was a major motivator.

I have to say, I really like the way the Russians do it. College is free, but if you fuck up, you have to pay. GOOD!

Personally for myself, the 38 and half years of my life have been a life fulfilled. I have a house, I have a wife, I have children, I have wealth, I've traveled the world. In my salad days I lived the Rock n Roll lifestyle, and had a lot of fun. In my life, I've rubbed elbows with the lowest and highest members of society. I attribute having a well rounded life experience partly to getting my degree. I needed to fail at the task before I could pick myself up again to see it through. I gained the discipline to see it through. My family put a lot of importance on getting an education, because they never wanted me to live a life like they did working with their hands, and breaking their back. So maybe I just see it differently. I would never encourage my children to not go to school. In fact we are already on their teachers' asses to do their jobs properly, because I know a lot of educators are lazy asses.

I hope you get the help you need, and figure out what you want to do. Being a tradesman can indeed be lucrative, and save you a lot of money instead of having to rely on others to do work on your house.

Getting a license is a good short term goal to accomplish.

Personally, I think once Androids are actually a thing, you could probably get one for home-schooling. It would be like having a personal Aristotle to be a tutor, that could provide you an Ivy-league education.