I got to a point in my life, where I need to look around and decide what to change. And although it may look as if I should have a lot of options and possibilities – I feel stuck. I would appreciate any comments from you – any hints, suggestions, ideas or stories how you overcame similar problems. I do need inspiration and I would be very thankful for any feedback from you.
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posted by dogbert
on Jun 17, 2013 -
17 answers
Hey Mefites, here's my question:
My younger sister, mother, and I suffered years of abuse at the hands of an alcoholic stepfather - physical, verbal, etc. When we were younger, my sister and I were absolutely focused on getting the fuck out and did, getting scholarships to great schools, thankfully. My mom, not so much. She is no longer in a relationship with him, but they have been living together for economic reasons - she needs his disability paycheck to pay the bills (all of which are in her name, including the mortgage payment.)
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 19, 2013 -
15 answers
Please help with a complicated work situation.
Some context: Mid-twenties, female, graduated from a top-ranked university in liberal arts (I know, I know, but it worked out in the end. Sort of.) I work in sort of a niche, new media-y entertainment field, for which I am extremely grateful. I love this industry and I love the company I work for. And yet, snowflakes abound…
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posted by themaskedwonder
on Mar 19, 2013 -
10 answers
Lost my girlfriend (of 18 months) and I quit my job. She thought I was not her first priority since I chose to take up a new job, I am completely depressed.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 4, 2012 -
25 answers
So, you know that "career" thing people have? I managed to spend 2012 without one. The timeout was enlightening, but now I'm itching to move on to a brand new phase.
Um, how do I do that?
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posted by jessca84
on Nov 28, 2012 -
8 answers
I'm badly depressed and anxious. And I've got the worst job of my life - I'm 42, so that's saying a lot - complete with a boss I despise and who seems to despise me. My therapist thinks I should quit. Um, hello? Realistically, what can I do? Special flower BS inside.
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posted by Jaie
on Sep 22, 2012 -
26 answers
I have been unmotivated to do pretty much anything outside of work for a several months now. Help me get back on the horse.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 6, 2012 -
8 answers
How do I handle a job offer that I really want but am really intimidated by while going through a period of depression and social anxiety? (Sorry in advance about the avalanche of special snowflakey details)
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posted by sarahj
on Jan 16, 2012 -
22 answers
Can you give me any advice on how to help my very troubled friend? She seems to be very despairing but I can't convince her to see a therapist.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm a depressed not-incredibly-recent college grad with less than a year's experience under my belt and I'm still clueless. More snowflake-y annoying first world problems inside.
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posted by themaskedwonder
on Jul 12, 2011 -
9 answers
I have a bachelor's degree in computer science, and now I want to get a job. So far so good, and now for the bad part: I finished the degree over six years ago and haven't held a job since. Can I still get a job in IT?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 25, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm 33 years old. I obtained my BA in English from a respected college in 2001. Since then I have worked in nonprofits, retail, education, and in an administrative capacity. I have never made more than 32,000 a year. Currently I make 12/hour in NYC metro area as a temp, doing data entry. All of my previous jobs lead to nothing...the one promising job fell apart because I was suffering from major depression at the time and I quit so that I could be hospitalized.
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posted by urania
on Feb 3, 2011 -
27 answers
Need urgent help with resume making, given less than optimal circumstances, namely a history of illness and accompanying lack of employment for an extended period of time.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 13, 2011 -
13 answers
[Life Path/Career Advice Filter]: How can someone a person with diagnosed depression work in the field of human rights and social justice?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2011 -
5 answers
Question: Trying to rebuild after leaving an abusive relationship; how can I recover my lost sense of self, while facing a competitive job market?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 9, 2011 -
8 answers
I need to ask for advice about how to get your life back together after the sorry mess I have found myself in. Health; career; relationship; living arrangements...everything that could go wrong has and I don't seem to be able to cope with everything that's gone on. I now suffer from severe depression and have little or no support around me. What advice would you give to someone in the following situation...
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posted by anoi
on Nov 14, 2010 -
10 answers
My life as a word problem: what is the best, smartest way for someone to change career fields, or increase their range of career options, given limitations of knowledge, time, money and sanity?
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posted by missix
on Sep 9, 2009 -
12 answers
Can I still have a career in science? This economy caused both my spouse and I to lose our jobs and to relocate to find new employment after a 10-year corporate career. Thing is, I hated that career and only loved the money. Now, I am at a crossroads in life.
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posted by UseyurBrain
on Jun 6, 2009 -
14 answers
What can I do to stop hating my job? I really cannot stand my job, but I work full-time to support my husband while he goes to graduate school. He has all kinds of work/social functions that I've come to dread because it's all I can do not to burst into tears when someone asks "What do you do?"
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posted by curiousowl
on Mar 19, 2009 -
33 answers
I'm going through a depressive episode at the moment and I'm worried about my job given the economy. What should I do that I don't know I should do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 13, 2009 -
21 answers
My life is a mess. I'm in debt over my head, without a steady income, and in the midst of a personal crisis. What can I do to get back on my feet and get some direction in life?
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posted by GS1977
on Nov 10, 2008 -
18 answers
Going back to school, making a career change, age is starting to become a factor and I can barely function emotionally. Help.
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posted by Hands of Manos
on Apr 30, 2007 -
25 answers
I'm happy for the first time in my life. Really, amazingly happy. Only, I still have lots of big goals I'd like to accomplish in my life, and I'm worried that any moves I make toward these goals will take me away from the things I love so much about my life. What should I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 21, 2005 -
18 answers
Help me help myself. I have had social anxiety for almost as long as I can remember and for the last few had also been depressed as a result. [Gory details inside]
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 6, 2005 -
10 answers
