> What helped you push through when it felt like the system failed you? The feeling of inadequacy is an absolute self-esteem wrecker such that it distracts you

> What helped you push through when it felt like the system failed you? The feeling of inadequacy is an absolute self-esteem wrecker such that it distracts you from reality. You and your friends got into MIT, that's a big accomplishment. You're like a Tony Stark or whatever. Be proud of that attribute. But I'll give you some reality: accept that you probably won't find a job in your field any time soon. It may take years. Once you accept that you don't have the cards, your mind starts thinking up more possibilities. There is no shame in serving happy meals for awhile, but start aiming for a trade, perhaps some city/state work.