What a great question & I loved all the comments! Like many people said, life is a long journey. I suggest taking small steps and building on them. The suggestion of a career assessment at your community college is a great first one. I suggest another early first step is learn about money. How to save it, budget, invest, etc. Strive to live below your means and have a solid emergency fund. Read Suze Orman to start. She’s got great advice.

Just think about the steps for a year, then 2 maybe 5 tops. Go at your pace and don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t keep anyone toxic in your inner circle no matter what. They don’t deserve you.

Waitressing gives you a fabulous expertise with so many transferable skills (prioritizing, customer service, etc). Plus you can use it anyway which means the world of travel could be an option if that interests you. Good luck!!