It's AWESOME to 'see' YOU, again, "M.A."
As far as feeling "Old", at 23, trust me, you have NO idea just how GOOD you're doing Right NOW!
You may feel as though you're "going nowhere", living at home, and working for the 'Family Biz', butt what you're helping to build has not only supported you so far, but will also continue to support you (should you so choose) for as long as you wish! In other words, it's all definitely Worth it!
I'm not sure exactly what business your family is in, butt with mine, for many generations, it was/is The Church!
And, NO!, as the first male in my family tree's branch that did NOT go into The Clergy, and am thus a "Black Sheep", I did not follow in my family's expected foot steps!
It sounds like You, though, have an 'opportunity' at your finger tips. And, though it might seem like a "drag", right NOW, with some hard work, and a LOT of Patience, being able to realize your Hopes, and Dreams, are likely just around the corner!
Hang in there,
Young Dude! Brighter tomorrows are probably closer than you realize!
Of course ... no matter what ...
Keep smilin'!!

Chaz
