[jjgbirder]

Has anyone ever questioned their career choices, or future job prospects? I am currently suffering from depression/anxiety. However, there's part of me that wants to keep myself occupied with some sort of work. My problem: I am in a state of mind right now where all I can ever see myself being good at for a "longer-term" permanent job is a low-skill, low-stress, minimum wage-like job. Otherwise, something "simpler," but seemingly unrelated to my schooling.

My counselor has suggested that I look at my strengths. I finished my undergrad (B.S. Natural Resources) and after 1.5 years of seasonal positions, I tried graduate school for my Master's: I recently dropped out after 1 year. For me, it's finding something I "know" I'll be good at, with minimal stress / low likelihood of getting overwhelmed. However, I know low-skill minimum wage jobs won't suffice for very long (I am currently looking for something... anything, really, at the moment).

[Little Lulu]

I quit one job because of anxiety/stress and took some time off. When I went back to work, I took a less stressful job for a while, just to get my confidence back. Then I worked myself into a position similar to the one I left but with a better work environment.

For me, it wasn't that the type of work wasn't right. It was just that I lost my footing so to speak and needed to step back, do something with less stress and then move forward.

So, if you accept a position that isn't in your field, you can at the same time be looking for something that is, working toward that goal. Maybe you'll find that great job in your field or maybe you'll discover something entirely different that you hadn't anticipated but feels right. Keep an open mind.

Glad you have a counselor to help. I needed one when I was where you are. Best wishes :-)