It’s hard to get a job these days. So much competition. I want to be a better programmer and learn the skills to make money.
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im going back to school for computer science, i want to get into cyber security. possibly work into being a white hat cyber security contractor later on.
ive just been learning basics with python online at the moment.
ive owned a small property maintenance company for the past 9 years. selling it this year.
tried to do some courses and run the company but that was way too stressful.
its been a blessing. theres no way id have been able to hold down a job working for someone else when i was going through critical psychosis times…
theres still days where i sleep for like 16 hours or whatever so i still gotta work on fixing that.
i started that company before i got mentally ill.
but now i feel im well enough to try a new field of interest.
still struggle with depressive moods/ negatives, they screw up progress so much.
euphoric moods are generally helpful if i keep an eye on recklessness or impulsive ideas.
i dont think I have sz though. If i do id say its mild.
i mean i still hear voices and stuff after 7 years. but its not too alarming for me i can deal with that since its pretty intermittent.
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You could be anything you want
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Anything that inspires you, put your mind to it and you can do that, Pat Deegan https://www.patdeegan.com/pat-deegan was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a young adult told she couldnt do anything that would cause stress because it would make her ill. Her grandmother would ask her everyday while she hid from the world and did nothing to protect herself whether she wanted to go grocery shopping. She would say no but when she finally said yes it changed her perspective. She decided the perception of recovery needed to change so she set out to become Dr. Deegan she went to college struggled through every lecture, recording it so she could listen in a less stressful environment and I think it took her some thirty odd years to get where she is now and she is Dr Deegan a psychologist she lectures and writes on recovery and is an advocate. She is respected worldwide.
You can do absolutely anything you want, it’s just a matter of deciding and planning the steps to get there, it may take you longer or it may take you an average time. But don’t limit yourself because you have schiz, anything is possible.
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(Taken from my blog: https://eugenecyu.wixsite.com/mysite/single-post/2017/12/04/Suitable-Jobs-for-the-MI-Community)
Work, work, work! It is on the minds of most of us, but how do we find a good job that we enjoy and doesn’t stress the symptoms out of us? I’d like to share my past employment choices and whether they might be fit for you: If you are interested in any of the jobs listed below, do an internet or job website search (indeed, monster, craigslist, etc) Craigslist is a great place to find a treasure job. ----------
customer service (call center, consulting, movie theater usher, storage facility assistant manager, casino gaming associate): ease of work: C+ co-workers: B+ managers: B+ pay: B job satisfaction: A- overall: B
I’ve worked a call center job for a leading auto manufacturer, consulting for a placement firm, a movie theater usher (no age restrictions) a storage facility assistant manager (no direct supervision or co-workers), and as a gaming associate for the casino industry (good with numbers-- try this one!). ----------
mystery shopper (mystery guest): ease of work: A co-workers: n/a management: A pay: B- job satisfaction: A overall: A-
You might be asking yourself what is a mystery shopper? Companies such as fast food restaurants, hotels, hospitals, auto dealerships all employ mystery shoppers to evaluate their employee performance. I’ve worked for the fast food and hotel industry. These were my most consistent jobs in terms of duration. No direct supervision: you go out to assignments solo and use your phone or computer to log results. ----------
marketing (brand ambassador, field marketing rep, marketing associate) ease of work: B co-workers: A- management: B pay: A- job satisfaction: B overall: B+
I’ve had two field marketing jobs. One in the food and beverage industry and the other for a bank. You have to be sociable at marketing jobs, most definitely will help you with people skills. Not an easy job, but if you can land a marketing job you can practice/ learn/ grow your confidence with people. ----------
sales (sales rep, sales associate, inside sales) ease of work: C- co-workers: C management: B pay: A+ job satisfaction: B- overall: B+
I currently work a commission based sales job for the local paper. It is not easy, but the pay is phenomenal. I work part time and I’m leaving my ssdi checks in the dust (my trial work period has ended). It is stressful but you learn a lot from the job and gives you plenty of time to sleep and rest on days off 
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teaching (after school teacher, sports instruction): ease of work: A- co-workers: A management: A pay: B job satisfaction: A overall: A
Can you teach? Do you like kids? Want to improve your skills with people of all ages? You do not have to be teaching at a school-- there are lots of jobs (and volunteer opportunities) that may be suitable for you in the community.
Please reply to this thread with your experience with jobs. Most of us want to work, we just do not know what we are suitable for. There is plenty out there, you just have to know where to look.
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Great post! I feel better knowing teaching might be a good field to go into.
Computer programmer/research assistant ease of work: A- coworkers:A management:A pay: B+ overall satisfaction: A- total: A-
Computer ta: ease of work: A coworkers: none management:A pay:B+ overall satisfaction: A- total: A-
Cashier ease of work: C coworkers: B- management: B pay: C+ overall satisfaction: C total: C+
Data entry position ease of work: A coworkers: B- management: A- pay: B overall satisfaction: B+ total: B+
Office clerical work ease of work: B- coworkers: B+ management: B+ pay: B+ overall satisfaction: B total: B
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