A philosophical overwhelmedness with the reality of one's own personal freedom (which occurring between 20 and 30 years of age).
When I was 24 my quarter life crisis led me to quit my job and drive across the country without a plan.
by elle_gee January 19, 2011
When you realize suddenly that you've finished school, and it's time to Choose Your Career, and Support Yourself, and enter the Real World -- NOW -- and you have no eartly idea what to do. It doesn't help that you probably have absolutely no job experience whereas the jobs you see advertised everywhere want at least 3-5 years.
You can buy yourself some time to regroup by getting a McJob.
You can buy yourself some time to regroup by getting a McJob.
Oh god what do i do where do i go from here my resume sucks i suck and i don't have any money and if i go to my parents i'm a failure and i need to get out there and find a job but i don't see any that i want or that i think i'll know how to do very well or they won't hire me anyway 'cause i can't prove i'm any good so i think i'll just sit here in my room in the dark and curl up and go to sleep for awhile.......
by Never Knows Best May 12, 2004
aka. Mid-youth crisis.
Refers to the numerous personal crises brought on by entering adulthood and being expected to become a responsible, productive member of society. Characterized by first gray hairs/wrinkles, excessive drinking, hanging out with people who are younger in order to feel younger again only to end up looking creepy, extreme fear of all of these things.
Refers to the numerous personal crises brought on by entering adulthood and being expected to become a responsible, productive member of society. Characterized by first gray hairs/wrinkles, excessive drinking, hanging out with people who are younger in order to feel younger again only to end up looking creepy, extreme fear of all of these things.
Wow, paying back these student loans is really a bitch...they are not helping my quarter life crisis one bit...time to put on my tie and go sit in my cube and play solitaire, I mean, work.
by Sunglasses May 11, 2004
The psychological strain that is encountered on one's 25th birthday. Subject often realizes that he/she has lived a quarter century and still hasn't done anything consequential.
I think Roger is going through a quarter life crisis. He's been talking about going back to college so he can actually get a real job someday.
by pythonspam May 13, 2004
The diet pepsi of chronological crises. Striking at the 25-35yo demographic, who've realised that:
A) Those dreams of happiness that sustained them through high school and college will always remain fantasy no matter how much they earn OR
B) Their job at the local McDonalds isn't proving a satisfying career choice and maybe they shouldn't have slept through remedial maths.
Either way, common symptoms include a renewed passion for the pop music of their youth, dusting off the skateboard and considering "going pro", and the dating of underage skanks from the local high school to prove they still got it.
A) Those dreams of happiness that sustained them through high school and college will always remain fantasy no matter how much they earn OR
B) Their job at the local McDonalds isn't proving a satisfying career choice and maybe they shouldn't have slept through remedial maths.
Either way, common symptoms include a renewed passion for the pop music of their youth, dusting off the skateboard and considering "going pro", and the dating of underage skanks from the local high school to prove they still got it.
No point waiting till I'm 50 to be dissatisfied with life, bring on the retro hits and loose wimmin'!
by JBInc May 12, 2004
Similar to the mid-life crisis, but happens around the early twenties. This particularly affects college students who just got a whole heaping helping of reality thrust upon them. Signs of a quarter life crisis may include: Constant tears, staring into an abyss of emptiness trying to figure out your life, incessant muttering, an unwilling impulse to curl up in the fetal position, and that crazy pot head in high school just became a parent and you can't stop thinking you will be next.
1. --What's the matter with Shannon?
--Her parents are making her pay for college.
--OOoooohhhh. That's why she's in the fetal position muttering money.
2. --Where's Jeremy?
--His girlfriend got pregnant so he's taking care of her.
--Jeremy?!? The guy who did twenty shots before the final?
--Yeah. Makes you wish you were back in middle school.
--Come off your Quarter-life crisis. middle school sucked.
--Her parents are making her pay for college.
--OOoooohhhh. That's why she's in the fetal position muttering money.
2. --Where's Jeremy?
--His girlfriend got pregnant so he's taking care of her.
--Jeremy?!? The guy who did twenty shots before the final?
--Yeah. Makes you wish you were back in middle school.
--Come off your Quarter-life crisis. middle school sucked.
by Coffee Addict August 31, 2013
When somebody finally realises that they are over 25, still hang around in the parks trying to get laid, still live with their parents, and need to do something more productive with their life.
Man i've wasted my life trying to lay young chicks, i could have been earning a living than earning the reputation of a sleazy pervert
by epyon May 11, 2004