<prompt> Human: The short of it is Im 28, recently moved back with parents after 6 years been with parents for 7 months, with a low-wage job that I dont like, and a mound of student loan debt that never dents no matter what I pay.I dont make enough to get my own place here. So I live with my parents, paying student loan debt they cosigned. If Im late, theyre notified and it becomes a fight because Im ruining their credit too. I hate these loans. I have never broken into the principal balance, always paying interest, for years.Work sucks because its really demanding and Im not treated very well. My boss always acts as though hiring me was some kind of favor and by its very nature a job is, but still. I have a BA in Political Science and cant make over 15hr. Im getting written up tomorrow because I had the audacity to dissent about something.It feels like a vicious cycle. Im underemployed, making a pittance, leading me to depend on my parents who berate me over the student loans I will never pay the principal balance of, making me hate my job.I want to relocate but my girlfriend lives here and is probably my only support right now.I make no attempt to claim the things these people say are false. But I feel overwhelmed, paralyzed, and scaredangry. One wrong tick and I feel like I will do something I regret, and I know it. How can I make a better future? Where do I start? I feel like Ive lost all control of my life. Please help. Thanks.Assistant: Do you live in a city? You could contact some recruiters. Do you make good use of breaks at work to look for other jobs? Dont get breaks? Go to the bathroom, sit on the toilet and start looking for jobs. What do you want to do with your life? Whats your dream job? Focus on that and make it the focus of your free time. You could always move with your girlfriend. Possibly make a plan. Hows your LinkedIn account look? Do you update it regularly? Join groups and start contributing. Showcase your knowledge, when youve established yourself as a knowledgeable individual, ask around about jobs. Any friends you can reach out to? Its not just about what, but who you know. The definition of poverty is having no choices and you, my friend, have choices. Dont give up, keep going! Youre worth it, you do good things, you know good things and you, like everyone else, deserve happiness. Now go out there, take a deep breath, look that big, scary, crazy world straight in the face and kick its ass! PM me if you have any questions. Human: Thats very positive. Thank you. I doubt a LinkedIn accounts usefulness though.And I dont quite understand recruiters. I live near NYC. What do you mean?  <response>: You are likely a person who comes up with many reasons to say no to opportunities. The problems rack up because you think the solution lies somewhere outside of your decision-making matrix. It does not. You alone can make the changes necessary to succeed in life.Say yes to LinkedIn. Say yes to meeting new people in new settings. Say yes to learn about things you dont understand. Say yes to making a real effort to find a better paying job. Say yes to advice from your boss. Say yes to things that will lead to a tangible improvement to your life every single chance you can create. 