I'll give you a less 'happy and positive' answer. I turn 54 this year, and in the past 3-4 years, my health has taken a nosedive. I'm on a lot more meds than just ten years ago, and I need them. High blood pressure, diabetes, gout, clinical depression.. I work 12 hour overnight shifts, sometimes 60 hours a week. Life isn't fun. And in the past 3 years, as my health issues have worsened, my rent has gone up 400 dollars. LOL. Get a degree in something that actually has 6 figure salary potential, while you're young. I wish I did. I didn't, made way too many mistakes at your age... and now paying a huge price. I still enjoy some aspects of life, but it's tougher.