Posted by ChrisK on April 19, 2001, at 5:13:15
In reply to Understimulation on the job and Depression, posted by roo on April 18, 2001, at 13:15:35
I lost three good jobs in a 5 year period due to my depression (although I didn't realize that was the problem at the time). I have a degree in Chemical Engineering but spent most of the last five years jobless. I eventually did get disabilty which helps pay the bills. About 6 months ago I decided that I was ready to start working again but knew that engineering was out of the question. I took a part time job as a classroom assitant for retarded citizens. It's not exactly mentally challenging but it gets me out and socializing. I'm now considering going to a tech school this fall so that I can find a job more stimulating.
I don't think I'll ever get back to doing anything that I learned in college but as I continue to get better I do think I will be able to handle jobs more challenging than what I currently do.
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