<prompt> Human: Hey guys, throwaway account but my problem is pretty real. I understand this is probably a common situation especially in modern america but please if you can help, Id appreciate it so much.I went to a state school fresh out of high school, not knowing what I wanted to do, and I pursued a valueless liberal arts degree that I didnt like for 3 years, racking up debt. I dropped out, and Ive been working a shit job for shit pay for 2 years. I feel like Im just stuck in a loop. I cant afford anything other than my bare basics a vehicle to get to work, food, and rent on top of the loans from school. I feel like Ill be stuck in this loop forever if I dont change something.I have a passion for science and consider myself to be pretty smart although obviously not in the practical sense and Id love to go back to school, but it just doesnt make financial sense. It would be 2.5 years or so before I could get a degree. Is it too late? Should I try for something more practical like a trade so I can at least make enough money to go on the occasional vacation?Thanks in advance.  <response>: I am in college in my early 40s... its never too late. I am working fulltime too 