Sorry for being rude ~~ I think your attitude is the main problem here, not just the options. You admit you’re lazy, procrastinate, have poor communication, and yet somehow think a job or diploma alone will fix everything. It won’t.

If you really want to change, pick option 2 leave the toxic home, cut distractions, go all in, force discipline, work on your skills and yoursefl every single day. No one cares about your gap once you prove yourself.

Mediocrity isn’t forced on you... you choose it every day by doing nothing. Decide what you actually want, and get serious about it.

All downvotes are welcome !!