Work

Lol its me again asking questions! Work.......I am so very scared about finding a job again. Its been 8 years since I worked in an office as a secretary. But now that I have been ill for some time I keep pressuring myself and thinking, should I try to go out to work again part time just to give me some focus and something for me.

I have a 13 yr old daughter and a son of 11 with autism (he is going residential school 4 nights a week in September) - we may just get our lives back a little, but its scarey. Maybe I am not giving myself any time and just torturing myself about working. Don't get me wrong I did enjoy work back then but I was quite a different person, full of confidence, worked hard etc.

Now I don't go out the house much at all. Its nice having the peace and quiet around me but am not feeling good about myself and my health. I smoke heavily and weigh too much, on valium for anxiety.......the more I stay at home the worse it gets.

Do any of you work? Let me know about your experiences, thanks

Getting out in the real word and shedding yourself of the trapings of a house would be great. When your at home all the time you do lose focus, your type cast into a roll you don't want; all these years later, wonder if you can get out. You can and must try, think of the upside health.. Your out and busy less time to smoke, more time to be active and less time thinking of you problems........ Hope this helps....

I do work...I remember at one time a supervisor said I was so black and white...that I need to see the grey area...that is thing that comes to mind...

Anyway you want to try volunteer work before entering work force?

Hi,

I agree with Direction. Can you possibly volunteer a few hours a week as a start? It's so good for your spirit and it doesn't tie you down.

I like your avatar.

Jan

Thanks all, will have to rest and think a while about what direction I will take in my life.