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Default Sep 08, 2019 at 08:54 AM
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And what are the reasons about EACH of those jobs that make them a difficult choice to pursue...
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Default Sep 08, 2019 at 09:04 AM
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I don't think there are any particular jobs that someone with mental illness should automatically exclude. Like any challenge we have in life, the illness is something to be dealt with, and sometimes stepping out beyond your comfort zone can be the best medicine even though it is not easy or comfortable. It is how you learn that you can do so much that you have told yourself you "can't" do. I had a long career in a stressful profession, my mental health issues did alter the course of my work but I would change little & now am trying to adjust to 'retirement' and the freedom to do things I want to do for myself. And, as when I was young, I find, again, it is worthwhile to push myself out of my "safe" space and find that I can enjoy the freedom, and occasional joy this brings.

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Default Sep 08, 2019 at 07:39 PM
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it depends on your mental illness and on what position you wish to pursue. no blanket statement can be issued about mental illness and employment.
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I don't think there are any particular jobs that someone with mental illness should automatically exclude. Like any challenge we have in life, the illness is something to be dealt with, and sometimes stepping out beyond your comfort zone can be the best medicine even though it is not easy or comfortable. It is how you learn that you can do so much that you have told yourself you "can't" do. I had a long career in a stressful profession, my mental health issues did alter the course of my work but I would change little & now am trying to adjust to 'retirement' and the freedom to do things I want to do for myself. And, as when I was young, I find, again, it is worthwhile to push myself out of my "safe" space and find that I can enjoy the freedom, and occasional joy this brings.
I'm just gathering information regarding the pros and cons of pursuing that type of job when someone has mental illness.

I don't mean to never pursue that kind of work if that's what your passionate about but just be guided of what you're going into.
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it depends on your mental illness and on what position you wish to pursue. no blanket statement can be issued about mental illness and employment.
You're right about the specificity of answering this question. I'm open to learning about the pros and cons of a type of job with regards to a particular mental illness/disorder.
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Default Sep 09, 2019 at 11:24 AM
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For me personally, I could not work a retail job (think about a popular chain cafe) just because it's too hectic for me. I worked at said chain cafe for a year. My anxiety was awful there. I would ask so many questions and feel so dumb for doing things wrong and not knowing how to make certain drinks. The only thing that really kept me there a year was the extra money and there were one or two coworkers I liked. Actually, that's not charitable, I liked the majority of the people who worked there. I did get overwhelmed and I quit, though. I was also only working there part-time while I attended university full-time. It still wasn't the greatest job for me. I need something more self-directed, I learned.
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For me personally, I could not work a retail job (think about a popular chain cafe) just because it's too hectic for me. I worked at said chain cafe for a year. My anxiety was awful there. I would ask so many questions and feel so dumb for doing things wrong and not knowing how to make certain drinks. The only thing that really kept me there a year was the extra money and there were one or two coworkers I liked. Actually, that's not charitable, I liked the majority of the people who worked there. I did get overwhelmed and I quit, though. I was also only working there part-time while I attended university full-time. It still wasn't the greatest job for me. I need something more self-directed, I learned.
This is what I want to know hence I created this thread... There are jobs that are mentally taxing indeed (like what you worked as before) that exacerbates the mental illness of a person... We experience the stress twice the amount of a regular person... I just want to learn why based from your and others' experience that job was not fit for you and the job's pros and cons... Anyway, thank you for sharing your experience For those with mental illness, which jobs are not advisable to pursue?
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I think the type of job best suited for a person with mental illness depends on the person's threshold for stress, and the line of work they enjoy. Obviously, don't apply for jobs you know you won't like.
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Default Sep 11, 2019 at 09:57 PM
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For me, I have to avoid jobs that list "fast paced" or "high stress environment". It's strange to me, but apparently some people thrive in those environments. I really, really don't handle pressure well and I really, really don't handle someone breathing down my neck well because both make me nervous and even if I'm normally good at a job, nerves ruin it.

I also have to skip over jobs that require "good communication skills" because, while I'm good at expressing myself through text, I am not good at doing so via voice. I stumble and mumble sometimes, especially under pressure, or even shut down entirely if someone is mad at me or upset even in general. That's not professional at all, and as I learned in retail it can even make irate people even more irate because they want you to bend over backwards and apologize and whatnot but I just... freeze.

I also have to avoid jobs that will be physically taxing because I've let myself go way too much plus my natural build is horrid (thanks DNA) and retail did some damage to my knees so despite only being 31 I'm pretty limited there.

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my career was in law enforcement. my issues did not play into it. if anything they helped. now I work part time in retail (I am retired on disability). I loved the chaos & fast moving aspect of policing. same for the chaos of retail. I also did public speaking.

as far as which career is a good fit...it totally depends on the state of your condition, type of condition and your personality . if you are not out going then regardless of your mental health, you will not fair well in a position that requires you to be. some handle stressors for those positions well, others not. me, I would go nuts working at an office job pushing paper all day. did that as part of my position (hiring/firing/ budget etc) hated it. much happier out in the field.
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What type of job do you want to pursue?

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my career was in law enforcement. my issues did not play into it. if anything they helped. now I work part time in retail (I am retired on disability). I loved the chaos & fast moving aspect of policing. same for the chaos of retail. I also did public speaking.


as far as which career is a good fit...it totally depends on the state of your condition, type of condition and your personality . if you are not out going then regardless of your mental health, you will not fair well in a position that requires you to be. some handle stressors for those positions well, others not. me, I would go nuts working at an office job pushing paper all day. did that as part of my position (hiring/firing/ budget etc) hated it. much happier out in the field.
You don't like routine jobs? Unlike me, I thrive on routine and hate the unpredictability of working on the field lol
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What type of job do you want to pursue?
I'm planning to pass my US Registered Nurse examination next year, but I really want to build a career related to the corporate industry...particularly in finance...I know it's odd to be studying different course (Nursing) from your true career goal (Finance)...but that's a diff. discussion for another day lol
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Default Sep 15, 2019 at 04:45 PM
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I can't do anything that requires working early mornings or late nights due to sleep routines. So I've ruled out shift work for the most part.
I work sales so it's pretty flexible with hours as long as I meet numbers.
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Default Sep 20, 2019 at 07:56 AM
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I learned after 10 years that I cannot work in a corporate office environment. Sitting at a desk all day made me ruminate, my most recent boss bullied and harrassed me because I was an "outcast" (His words). I guess I kind of am an outcast, I can't kiss *** and don't desire to work 60 hours a week and sacrifice my life for a greedy corporation. I'm on disability right now due to a mental breakdown and I am looking to change to some other type of job. The thought of going back to that office with my business casual outfits makes me literally sick to my stomach. My co workers werent't much better, all fake with no interests except working long hours.

My boss was right, I don't fit in there. I can't think "normally" like all the other drones that work there. this mindset happened after my mom's death from cancer. I can't waste my life doing something that makes a company richer while fearing a layoff.

Sorry for the rant. My hatred for corporate environments is way too strong at the moment. I'm bipolar and I found creative work or doing yhings with my hands keeps me more satisfied than sitting all day looking at a monitor and playing corporate politcs.
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