A law school friend of mine (we'll call him "John") called me tonight, in need of some support. He was feeling bummed out about not having a girlfriend, about his job (as a bankruptcy lawyer), and about his law school debt.
"I can't believe how stupid I was to drop computer engineering for a history major. And going to law school was such a huge mistake. But what else was I going to do with my worthless BA?"
"It's ok. We all did stupid stuff when we were younger. Just 'cause you dropped engineering back in college doesn't mean you can't go back into that field now."
"Yeah, but I'm afraid if I leave my law job, I may never be able to go back."
"What are you talking about? Are they going to take away your law license if you try to be happy?"