Not knowing what to do with life makes me feel extremely scared about the future

I genuinely feel very stressed mentally and emotionally. Because I don't know what I'm doing with my life and don't know what to do to get on right track. I got fired from my job and I seem to lack direction for the future. I just want to get a college degree so I can land a better paying job instead of working dead end jobs. I don't think I'll ever financially and academically grow working this sorta jobs. I want to advance in life and my birthday is gonna come soon. I'll be turning 28. I genuinely don't even look forward to birthday. I feel extremely behind and discouraged by life