Exactly, spot on UB. It was the same for me when I got out of high school. The reason for my success today is the fact that after my daily slave job ended, I would come home and open up my books on business and programming etc. I got those books for free from the library of course, but I did buy 2 or 3 specialty books online. These days, there are so many FREE sources for classes online, just find one you like and take the classes. Intern for a contractor. Volunteer too. Lots of free ways to learn new hands-on skills. Educate yourself on everything that interests you and watch your life flourish.