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Originally Posted by Bill3
How about being a residential aide at a substance abuse facility for juveniles? Or a teacher's aide?
These jobs offer interaction with young people. On the other hand, you could find saying no to the clients to be challenging. It would be an opportunity for growth. The environment would not typically be frazzling. You could be micromanaged, but not necessarily. I don't see micromanagement as inherent in those jobs.
I think that you should not rule jobs out simply because they involve sales or criticism. Lots of jobs involve these in one way or another. I know such jobs will challenge you, and I trust that you are addressing these issues in therapy. You can grow into better dealing with these things.
What do you think of counseling as a career? I also think that you would be good.  |
Those do sound like good job ideas. A friend of mine suggested nannying, too, which also sounds interesting.
I am learning how to deal with criticism - although in small amounts. Even a little can send me into depression really quickly - I'm an intensely emotional person and have had issues with low self esteem. And fear of failure. But learning!
As far as sales - I've actually considered that. The thing is...I want a job that I can believe in. Somewhere that I feel like I'm making a difference somehow. And not feel like a cog in a machine. For financial reasons, I may well end up having to work some positions for a while that aren't that fulfilling. If there is some way I could make money while doing something I'm passionate about now, though, that would be awesome.
And yes - I love the counselor idea.
I've been wondering if I can somehow have a writing career from that angle.
Again - thanks for all your help and encouragement! Much appreciated.
