I am 34 turning 35. I have a degree and I have not really used it. I split rent with my mom and sister and I do not see that as a bad thing, especially in this extremely expensive rental market. I have also spent my entire adult working life in a job that does not even require a degree. From where I am standing, let me tell you this. Being 25 is not behind at all. You are still in your twenties and you have options. I am personally looking into joining the military at 35 so I can gain access to benefits and learn new skills that can set me up for a better future in my forties. As long as you are alive, you can change your situation. Life is not about where you are right now. It is about where you are going