They should pay OP's tuition if OP decides to go to college again.

He could get a job in another country. Translation costs a fuck tonne of money. OP could rake it in if they played it clever. For example in the EU. All those meetings and treaties need to be translated, which costs a fortune.

A good translator means GOLD in the Intellectual Property field... one door was closed, but now you may see dozens of other opportunities, OP.

Agreed, but I can also see a lot of people and places preferring someone who has the degree anyway.

I'll probably end up in the EU anyway. Though that really only takes the equivalent of *three* years of study, not five. I already did an internship there, and I'm not against moving. I am against wasting my time, though. I have a very strong dislike for studying if I don't have to.

Doesn't everyone, OP? XD

er no translation is not that well paid

I agree. There are a ton of careers you can pursue with that degree.

I agree. This fml is horrible! It would be extremely frustrating and depressing to feel like you accomplished all those years of work for nothing. OP could definitely get a job in another country, but leaving your friends and family may be really difficult. I agree with the other commenter saying to try working for a private firm or even being a consultant. Hope it works out for you OP!

I was about to say. Depending on the language, OP could be of value over seas or even the military.