Hello! I feel sorry for you and school, it is tough. Now I was at the same firm for 29.5 years and got laid off because of covid. That was last year and I have run through all of my unemployment benefits and the very little savings I have is being eaten up as I desperately look for a position.
I mention me, NOT to take away from your situation but that I am like a close friend to you, along with so many others here.
You have all the qualities that a great person needs, you are kind, thoughtful, smart and yes, driven. How and or why driven? You do not want to stand in the way of your sister or be a determent to her.
Also you do not want to hurt your mother and that shows why you are such a kind and kindred soul.
You have a lot going for you in the future, my life somewhat mirrors yours and I have decades and decades of bumping around this planet, falling down, picking up, dusting off and going again, that YOU are awesome.
Awesome? YES!!!! You, there in again have the deep down ability to be kind, think of the next person, and want the best for others. Intelligent? YES!
It takes a person with high intelligence and a deep understanding of love, caring and kindness to be able to think of others before one's self. YOU hit the bulls eye 100% on this, mark on!
Please take the time to relax, reconnect with everyone and be kind to yourself. YOU deserve it. You are the type of person this world needs more of.
Have a great upcoming weekend, enjoy lots of good food and beverages and a beautiful sunrise and sunset.
My best to you,
Walter