Posted by jay on January 19, 2003, at 22:57:13
In reply to Re: lost's lostjay, posted by lostsailor on January 18, 2003, at 13:51:02
Hey Tony...I am sorry about your situation, and it's sad you can't even talk to fellow employee without worrying about discrimination being used against you. (Especially in social work, fer crying out loud!)
I've been officially 'unemployed' from the social work field for almost two years, (after 9 or so years in the group-home scene..working with people with brain injuries) and just work at a bunch of odd jobs I have found along the way.
I too am very, very leery of getting back in this field, mostly because of the stress level. I also had a nasty experience leaving my last employer, who didn't give me *any* chance after I had a hypomanic spell. (I had gotten letters from my doctor about my condition..and all's it was over was because I ended up in an argument with a manager, and spoke my mind...believe me I am not an aggressive person, and it really wasn't anything out of the ordinary.)
That was all after giving them almost a decade of being a great employee. The thing that haunts me now is that it was a good chunk of time, and I can't just leave it blank on a resume. So, it's the old double-bind...you know what I mean? Working in a job where there is a lot of mental stress is just *horrid* for mental illness, though, no matter how many meds we are on...or how far we have come along. Better days, though, my friend...and I have found this place and on-line communities REALLY help with feeling a bit connected, where you don't have to worry much about people being judgmental and all.
Take care...
Jay
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