Posted by Pfinstegg on January 22, 2007, at 20:51:42
In reply to Job interview, posted by wishingstar on January 22, 2007, at 10:44:10
Hi wishingstar! I haven't spoken to you before, but hve been following your struggles, with Anne, leaving grad school, etc. I also saw the very cute photos of you!
One person really shouldn't give advice to another, as there's so much we can never know- and also, people need to make their own decisions about their lives. But still, from what you have told us, it would seem much more rewarding to try out the crisis intervention job- you are trained for it, and interested in it. And if anxiety or depression become problems at any time, you have Ginny, with whom you seem to be developing a really good relationship. And, of course, there are meds if needed. It seems like a job such as the crisis intervention would give your life meaning and purpose, and might even lead eventually to going back to a different graduate program. It's hard to say any of these things about the Panera job!
This may not be true for others, but my own personal experience (as a doctor) is that I am calm in the face of medical crises, but more anxious and depressed when I don't have these things to think about- i.e., when I have to face my inner self.
I'd be very interested to know what you decide to do.
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