If you can't get a programming job, then work on getting some other kind of job. Lower your sights in terms of money and prestige, raise the bar on good fit for

If you can't get a programming job, then work on getting some other kind of job. Lower your sights in terms of money and prestige, raise the bar on good fit for your personal circumstances. So, consider something that is not full time or that has flexible hours or in some other way makes it easier on you to make it work. Yes, if possible, return to school and complete your degree. Those credits aren't good forever, unless you lock them up in a degree. If you think you are depressed now, try going back to school and being told "You have to start over from scratch. We will not count any of your classes because they are too old." Consider doing freelance work or developing a side project that you might be able to monetize. This does not necessarily have to be programming-based.