Just curious, I think if enough people comment i’ll be encouraged to try to get a job. I feel very intimidated about work atm. Though i am at a very good point with my illness.
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Jobless here…
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I may have a job on the horizon. It is a government job but I have to wait till the end of T’s hiring freeze. Already went out and they gave me a tour on base. Hopefully it isn’t like last time where they refuse to hire me because I’m sz.
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I’m lucky as I stumbled into a self employment, although I have to be places at times if it is just to much I can go home early or take a day off. I know for sure I would have been fired if I worked for anyone. Maybe try a part time job and see how you do.
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I am employed currently with frequent job hops in the past. As other poster suggested, you can try a part-time job first and slowly go for full-time job. It will be good if you can find a job with flexible hours.
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Currently employed, but thinking about quitting. The anxiety is killing me, and I’m starting to hear voices at work. Too bad – because i don’t mind the work
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I am employed and have been with the same company for 5 years. I do first aid and help run a construction site. The freedom to just go and do my work is very helpful. There are days I dont get much done at all and just pretend I do. Though I make up for it with extremely productive days. Also I have to do my job good enough or it really bothers me. I sometimes get paranoid but since I dont tell anyone really its not to big of a deal. They just think I am weird.
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I’m employed. I work in education at a job that has low expectations…which I feel frustrated by sometimes, but I know it’s really best that way. I help students with learning disabilities behave themselves and get their schoolwork done. It’s good for me because I have to focus on the kids, not myself. It’s a pretty understanding environment. I’ve gone home a number of times and it’s fine, and I stay home when I just can’t do it… Plus, it’s 6 hours a day, and I get all holidays and the whole summer off (coming up and I can’t wait) 
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I have a job, I work part time 7 days a fortnight. I really enjoy going to work, it gives me purpose and I get to interact with people outside of my home so it grounds me in reality. Plus the money is good. Without work I wouldn’t be able to live the lifestyle I like to live and I probably wouldn’t be able to afford medication and psychiatry appointments.
There’s a good sense of accomplishment at the end of a work day, you sleep better after work and it gives you something other to focus on other than your symptoms.
I’d encourage you to start work, it’s a really positive step towards recovery.
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I have a temporary job doing data entry and I recommend it as a starting point. For me, working is pretty relaxing since it’s really repetitive and takes little effort yet still makes me feel productive at the end of the day. It’s temporary so there’s little pressure. I have bad days though and am ready to take a short vacation after this job is over. I also recommend taking a day off if you don’t feel well. I tried that yesterday and feel much more energetic today.
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I have a job but it’s a step down from what I was doing before. I went through my first ep psychosis with only two weeks off work, so I think I hid it well. But it is very much a case of hiding my symptoms, never let them see you cry, never confide. They are all nice people there but they don’t know me at all so I have no real friends there; It’s just food on the table.
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I work full time as a gardener. It really helps my mood and it gives me purpose and is a way to work towards my financial goals. i struggle with motivation sometimes but I just have to push myself and I find that the task wasn’t so bad. other than that I forget about my symptoms although I get anxiety when I have to talk to co workers and clients
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Yes property maintenance
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Employed. Information Technology. Currently going through a hate-hate relationship with work but I guess it beats watching Bargain Hunt on the TV
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I work two part-time jobs. I’ve been teaching at the same college for nearly 7 years, and I’ve been working at the pharmacy for over two years. Both of my employers know about my sza, it became necessary for them to know about it, and they have been very understanding. Some of my coworkers at the pharmacy know about my illness and don’t treat me any differently because of it, but as far as I know the only people at the college who know about it are my superiors and the department’s administrative assistant. None of the other instructors are aware.
Work is a good thing, though I will admit it makes me miserable at times, especially the pharmacy. I am taking steps toward getting out of there. I couldn’t live without work, though, as I have no one who can take me in and support me.
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Yea I sell health insurance
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I am employed. I have a very nice workplace / employer. They are very nice and they give me lots of time for doctor appointments.
I am a customer service rep. over the telephone, providing troubleshooting support to customers for their internet and phone lines with my company. I do enjoy my job, but I also struggle a lot. My previous jobs were much too hard on me, but this job is very good for me. It is technically a call center that I work in, but my team is very small and my manager is very caring. The call volume isn’t very much on most days and my boss doesn’t mind if I color in coloring books at my desk (awesome, right??!).
My job doesn’t require much physical exertion (I have physical disabilities) and I can generally manage to get through the day, mentally, if I push really hard. A lot of days are slow, which helps tremendously, because I have tons of anxiety on the phone, yet this is still the best job for me, because any other labor job or desk job is just too much. My job is a relaxed atmousphere and my employers are awesome.
I wish you lots of luck! Don’t settle for anything less than “great” for you. Your well-being comes first. My last few jobs that I held for years were just awful for me and I really regret staying at them for so long… So, find a place and a position that works best for you, if possible. I know it’s not easy to find a great job, but I guess my advice is to have some standards when you are shopping around… just don’t settle for any job that you have a bad feeling about or feel doubtful about. Do what is best for you.
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I work 8 hours a day, 7 days a week at a paper mill. I wouldn’t recommend it.
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Had a full time job as a front end developer last summer, found it overwhelming and quit. Now I’m thinking of either giving it another shot or going to school for a one year jazz performance program.
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I work two jobs, both 12hr shifts. Its demanding and at times stressful, but its totally worth it to help you grow and manage your mental illness
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