Does the world sound like it is out to get me?

Among all the misfortune, you are going down the right path of having gone to college. It's bad timing for seeking a good paying job, economy is not picking up yet. But I'm sure with your determination and good heart, something good will happen. Just remember that you should never again take matters into your own hands, that is why we have law enforcement and legal proceedings. In order to succeed in this world, you don't use your fist, you need a brain and a devoted heart and mind.