I've had problems with jobs all my life, especially during my nursing career. The longest I ever held on to one job was a little under three years. Sometimes I worked two part-time jobs so I could fly under the radar, other times I was an administrator type and worked 50-60 hour weeks before burning out and having a meltdown.

I have held 17 jobs in 19 years, including the one I just started. But I keep at it, not just because I need the money but I also need structure. I've learned that I have to protect my sleep so that I can stay more even-keeled, and in turn so I can focus and play well with others.