[carebirdy]

Last year I got a job. In 3 days I quit. This year I got a job. In 2 days I quit. Just every pore in my body was yelling run. The place felt awful. I can't believe I do these things. I quit my part time jobs and then, blah, it's over. I screw myself. I want a job so bad, but I just can't seem to handle the stress. I feel weak.

[ArthurDent]

Originally Posted by carebirdy

Last year I got a job. In 3 days I quit. This year I got a job. In 2 days I quit. Just every pore in my body was yelling run. The place felt awful. I can't believe I do these things. I quit my part time jobs and then, blah, it's over. I screw myself. I want a job so bad, but I just can't seem to handle the stress. I feel weak.

Maybe the trick is to find a job setting that won't stress you out so much. For instance, maybe a flower shop instead of retail in the mall or fast food server.

Maybe all you need to do is pick one that's a better fit for your personality. Don't get discouraged, get selective

[Sam2]

Originally Posted by carebirdy

Last year I got a job. In 3 days I quit. This year I got a job. In 2 days I quit. Just every pore in my body was yelling run. The place felt awful. I can't believe I do these things. I quit my part time jobs and then, blah, it's over. I screw myself. I want a job so bad, but I just can't seem to handle the stress. I feel weak.

carebirdy,
depression can really take it out of you, can't it? It hits every part of your life.
Have you considered starting with a part time job? That is better than no job, and would let you get used to working. Holding a job when you are depressed is tough. I've walked out of more than one job over something small because i was already on the edge.

The job market isn't great right now, but you might do better in a job where you can work either by yourself or with less people. You may have a parks department near you that would hire a part time person. If you like animals, kennel jobs can give you some freedom from having to work with a lot of people. A kennel job would be noisy, with barking, but you could use earplugs, which you can't do if you are in a "people" job.

If you are seeing a therapist, talk it over with them, figure out what would be good for you and low stress. Being able to hold a job is satisfying emotionally, but if you are having trouble keeping one, don't beat yourself up over it.

Sam2

[carebirdy]

I have one part time job, but it is not enough to support me. I'll be looking for more. I just really wanted a full time job, but I couldn't hack it and kind of shot myself in the foot.