I’ve been working consistently for over a year now (and about 9 years in total - had about a year off after latest episode) and I’m quite burnt out. I start a new job soon, with a weeks break in between, Less pressure and less micromanagement/meetings. It’s the social element which has burnt me out. I’m quite introverted and my company didn’t make any adjustments.
When I was on benefits I wasn’t happy either as I was bored all of the time. I was on a lot of benefits and I didn’t feel great about that. Cant win either way.
Thank you, being honest my prodromal phase put me in a bad light at work (as i was working whilst psychotic - but I worked at a large UK media company and they were very good to me as I suspect they knew about it, but didn’t want to upset me by telling me. Small companies don’t seem to make much accommodations though, but they did. I’ve had various very short stints at companies but I am trying now to re-build a career.
“Cant win either way” i can relate to this point. Its such a big struggle for us to live purposely or contently with this illness. I hope the new job is better and well done on continuous effort.
I hope to go back to work too. But we’ll have to wait and see whether i can even handle to social aspect because my degree is in economics which leaves mostly business orientated roles for me.
I hope your new company is better to you. Sending you best wishes