PSA : I'm trying to get a job

[No_Longer_Human]

Just the things are messy rn. And if i get accepted, i try and get overwhelmed and sick. For everyone telling me to get a work as if it's the magical cure for everything

[LazyXrayEyes2255]

mental health first, listen to therapist also important

[No_Longer_Human in reply to LazyXrayEyes2255]

Thank you, i wish i had this opportunity, i litterary get sick mentally and physically, trying to find a job, but everyone is pressing me. See how much replies i have that tell me to get a job. And in my country, they're even more. Also mom is guilt-tripping me

[No_Longer_Human]

THANK Youuuu!!!! I really needed this and i need everyone to see it. I'm through so much yet I'm trying my best. I got master's degree but im willing to work even as a cleaner because im constantly denied help and told i just need to work and "not think about my problems". I'm deeply wounded, you described it even better than me, in a poor country, poor country with no mental health care, i can't even call the ER - they say im wasting their time, caring about mom, pushed hard for a degree and still people tell me "just get a job", corrupt labour ministry that wants me to work for free, alcholic mother and runaway father who did insane damage on me, with mental and physical illness

[No_Longer_Human]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You understood me

[Starrlight]

I so understand. In the past I’ve really hurt my mental health and landed myself in the hospital from working stress. I’m actively applying for jobs now only because I feel I could be ready. We will see. You know you best and if you’re not ready yet that’s ok. I wish you the best always.

[No_Longer_Human in reply to Starrlight]

I'm not ready but my dad ran and i live in Bulgaristan and my mom demands me i get a job. And i hate myself for not having one but God knows i can't work even if you point a gun to my head

[Starrlight in reply to No_Longer_Human]

Don’t hate on yourself. Take care of yourself and one day you will be able to work.

[No_Longer_Human in reply to Starrlight]

Mom just called me to say she went upset over 5$ extra on the phone bill

[Extremes]

I know exactly how you feel but keep applying to jobs where you know your skills align.

[No_Longer_Human in reply to Extremes]

I do

[MaggieSylvie]

It's not a magical cure but it's a necessity. It will allow you to pay your own way and make your own way. Just make sure it's a job that won't be too demanding on you or it could be a shock to the system. But just think - you get to get out of the house!

However, don't leave it to late to use your degree or you will find yourself out of date!

[No_Longer_Human in reply to MaggieSylvie]

Freedom means selling myself and my labour. I can't find anything for my degree

[MaggieSylvie in reply to No_Longer_Human]

So if there is nothing, you've got two choices: stay where you are and do a job that doesn't use your skills, or: find a job somewhere else - abroad? here in the UK?

[Cookie2217]

I need one too

[No_Longer_Human in reply to Cookie2217]

Oh dear. Are you able to? I'm scared with anxiety, depression, ptsd and vomiting I won't be