I recently finished undergrad and haven’t been able to find any work that aligns with what I’m looking for ($50k+, somewhat fulfilling which is probably food/nutrition-related). Of course, we all know not to compare ourselves to our peers but to actually apply this is so difficult for me. A lot of my peers I grew up with are newly hired consultants and software engineers bringing in $80k+ and I can’t help but feel regret over majoring in public health and not wanting to pursue med school/grad school. I keep getting interviews and rejections or being ghosted from jobs. It’s taken a toll on me and I feel like an honest failure to my parents and myself as well. I think career and professional life is characteristically American in how much it constitutes our identities and perhaps I’m a victim of it. However, I’m already having serious concerns of my life later down the line, particularly with traditional hallmarks of life like buying a house and car. I’m in my early 20s and put so much pressure on myself to actually do something with my life.

Anyone in a similar position? Or anything that could help. Thanks a lot.