I’ve very happy this post got the most traction I’ve had in this group. It really did make me feel not alone in being looked down on socially by those who vaguely get to know me. I will be finding and reading the book suggested thank you commenter
It’s pissing me off that nobody sees me as mature. I’m 26. I got my degree. Simply haven’t landed a position I got that degree for. No media. Few distant friends. Haven’t moved out. But I still have a zest for life and optimism. That’s all. It kills.