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Finding work with Depression

Turtle_eyes — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 04:44:13 GMT

I have left a career that spanned 14 years.

Now I am unemployed and unable to get benefits due to my partner earning too much.

I spend many of my days in bed with depression...unable to get motivated. I fear for my future, and feel isolated, sad and alone.

My Psychiatrist tells me to get a simple job, like filling shelves in Supermarkets....I would actually like that, but no application seems to get me the job, just rejection.

Finding work with Depression

IsaJett — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 05:27:09 GMT

Hi Turtle eyes

not easy at all..I am like over qualified and a lot of the jobs i apply for don't really want to take me on. But its important to keep at it...even something casual. Have you tried volunteering ?? I volunteered at far share one or two hours ...just to get you out and about.

I have an interview tmrw which I am nervous about too...lol

Try just rocking up to cafes/ restaurants and just put your name down ...u be surprised how many are looking.

Best of luck ...keep posting 🙂 welcome to this forum

Finding work with Depression

kanga_brumby — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 06:21:27 GMT

I have found if I have wanted a job even if it meant a pay cut, I have left out qualifications I have just to get a job. Sometimes the employer has been surprised how quick I have taken to a job. Only to find out I was all ready trained in that job or a similar job. Sometimes all I have needed was a foot in the door watched how to do an aspect of a different job then transferred to that position. getting a pay rise. So don't give up even playing a little dumber than you are, might get you a part time job. Even if it's working in a fruit and vegie shop.

Kanga

Finding work with Depression

Turtle_eyes — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 09:29:41 GMT

Good luck with your interview tomorrow Isabel.

Finding work with Depression

quirkywords — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 09:42:13 GMT

Turtle eyes,

Welcome to the forum. this is a supportive and caring place.

It is hard to motivate oneself and handle rejection when depressed.

Would it be possible to do some volunteer work for one day or two a week to build up your confidence to work when depressed?

I run my own business and I am not sure if you can make things or start a small business on FB or even having a monthly market stall. There are lots of possibilities but I am not sure if any can suit you.

Let me know what you think of my suggestions.

Take care

Quirky

Finding work with Depression

IsaJett — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:37:53 GMT

Hi turtle eyes

great name btw...hahaha

kanga-brumby is right...we have to dumb down our qualifications...sad but true 🙂

I think another thing is ..also really try and find what drives you ...what fuels your passion ...and go towards that direction.

I was in the wrong industry and didn't find satisfaction but I am determined I will get there.

And I am gonna manifest that I be rocking it in my interview tmrw. Hahah what they say about faking it til you make it...hahah

Good luck with your search ...keep us posted