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Posted by Dr. Bob on February 13, 2004, at 8:52:48
In reply to Getting a Job, posted by Parisss on February 11, 2004, at 22:25:59
> Does anyone else here feel the panic over applying for jobs? That area where you put your last job and why you left?
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> Last job for me: I was fired. I got too depressed to face the day, I had become such an overachiever and was expected as my norm to do more than a normal days work. My daughter got her deployment papers and I just could not face going to work. I could not face crying at work. 3 days of no-call, no-show... and I was fired.
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> The job before it was a 15 year career job that I ended up with a disability from. So, what do I put there? I left because I am Bipolar?
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> Fired and Bipolar... file 13..
> I don't like to lie, I don't like to fill out applications. I panic over how ignorant the general public is about mental illness and how few resources we have to be functional w/o relying on Uncle Sam. I panic over the days I may not be able to act "normal" and just get fired again.
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> Anyone else?
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Posted by leo33 on February 13, 2004, at 10:25:16
In reply to Getting a Job « Parisss, posted by Dr. Bob on February 13, 2004, at 8:52:48
Pariss, I would suggest putting down looking for a new opportunity or laid off for reasons of why you left the last job. It is their job to try a validate what you say which most times they do not. Also, you need money to live and without a job you can't get money, hence live. Do not give them reasons not to hire you, its difficult enough trying to get a job anymore and personally I don't believe its any of their business anyway. If I was a felon, I certaintly would not tell them because they won't hire you, or for that matter never tell them you suffered from a mental illness, thats equivolent to a death sentence in a job search. I know it may seem deceptive but your right to live and work outweighs their right to know. Without money and a job you won't be able to support yourself, and America has no sympathy at all for people without money. Remember the government and corporate america would see you homeless and starving before they would help, just look at all the homeless people we have in the wealthiest nation in the world. Greed rules here and there is very little social support for fellow americans in financial trouble, so do what ever it takes to get your piece of the pie, or you will starve or they will throw you in jail. Its not a question of morals it is a question of money. Money is our God in America. You may not like what I am saying, but it is the sad truth!
Posted by Parisss on February 13, 2004, at 11:42:47
In reply to Re: Getting a Job, posted by leo33 on February 13, 2004, at 10:25:16
You speak a lot of truths. You would almost think the people/gov is determining how to breed a stronger race. Prejudices are strong and hard to battle.
My brother is sicker than I am and has a harder time keeping a job for a period of time. He is fired regularly (also tampers with his meds). I just don't want to keep changing jobs like him. I don't want to get in over my head in jobs with too much pressure.
I hope I have that job, I am waiting to hear. I have had only had 2 jobs in nearly 20 years, but have spent 3 out of the last 4 1/2 years not employed at all out of fear of perfomance. I don't want to apply for a job unless I think it is going to be something I can assess that is not beyond my stress level.
I certainly don't like empty refrigerators.
With my disability from the Post Office, I have almost an adequate amout to provide at the poverty level for myself and my 13 yr old son. I want to supplement to keep my dog-paddling above water.
I had taken a job finally that was within a block of my home at a Dept. store as a fitting room attendant. That was not career money, but enough to supplement. This sounded like something I could do and not worry. Well, they realized I was capable of more and before I knew it I was crosstrained on every postition of the store and training others. I was paged from one duty to another. I finally got to where I was past my stress boundary and eventually lost the job.
Point being, I have to be careful in what I apply for and/or make sure that there is no risk of it getting out of control.
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 16, 2004, at 22:10:41
In reply to Getting a Job « Parisss, posted by Dr. Bob on February 13, 2004, at 8:52:48
Posted by panic_attack on February 14, 2004, at 12:09:26
In reply to Re: Getting a Job, posted by Parisss on February 12, 2004, at 15:36:12
Im on the same boat. I got fired from my last job b-cuz of my condition. I was employee of the month and was the best in my department. My illness started to get worse and I did not show up to work for a couple days and was fired. I have severe panic/anxiety and depression. I also have sleeping problems and the job was in the afternoon and gave me enough time to sleep. Well, I just went on a job interview last week, they asked "Why did you leave". I did not tell them I was fired, I told them that "I became ill". I did not state mental. I over emphasized how I was a great employee with great attendence up until the very end. Well, this job hired me but DAMN IT. The hours are 8am-5pm. I cannot get to sleep till past 3 am. I have a very hard time sleeping. How the hell am I going to do this job? It's so convienent too, its right by my house and pays good! Life is so damn complicated. Ill give it a try but I know it wont last too long :(
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