Everyone says "get out while you can!" RE: Ph.D.s in the humanities. But really, what else can I do? Difficulty level: somewhat debilitating emotional dysregulation & student debt. Snowflakes inside.
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posted by munyeca
on Jan 28, 2013 -
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Due to depression, I'm having a lot of trouble concentrating at work. Are there non-drug strategies that I can try?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 8, 2012 -
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First of all, let me say I am thankful for getting a phone interview offer....read on and apologies for the ramble and poor writing style here. Please bear with me here for a bit. I had a job interview in a city I had hoped to move back to two weeks ago, and didn't get it. Like most others applicants, I prepared very well and studied, talked to myself, etc. so, it is what it is. I desire to get back to this place where my wife's family and my friends are and where I have lived for 15 years (Indianapolis). I've been extremely stressed out, have anxiety problems but have meds to help.
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posted by snap_dragon
on Jul 20, 2012 -
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I have a big, messy question about anxiety, student debt, grad school, loneliness, and employment. Here’s the crux of it: Should I go back to my PhD next year? If not, what should my plan for the next few months be?
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posted by The Art of Sockpuppetry
on Jun 17, 2012 -
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I'm trapped in an untennable situation and am unsure how to get out. After leaving school for medical/depression related issues, I've been forced to move back home with my family. I have a couple of options that look somewhat promising in terms of escaping, but I'm paralyzed and don't know which way to go. Help? Typical snowflake stuff within.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 13, 2012 -
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We have a close friend who needs a job solely for the benefits. The catch: he has been out of the work force for five years and isn't particularly social or skilled. Any thoughts?
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posted by Madamina
on Mar 20, 2012 -
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How do I stay confident and not feel overwhelmed in my unemployment, 2.5 years after graduating ?
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posted by fizzix
on Dec 13, 2011 -
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Have to get a job within a few months. Crippled by depression and an awful work history. What's the best way to attack this?
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posted by wanderingchord
on Jul 10, 2011 -
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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 -
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How can I best support a staff member returning to work after a period off with depression?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 30, 2008 -
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What kind of jobs might a person without much job experience actually be able to get straight out of college, given the current financial crisis and general economic BLARGH?
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posted by raygan
on Oct 23, 2008 -
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Impending performance review. I don't know whether to quit or somewhat disingenuously promise improvement and committment to the job.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 13, 2008 -
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I can't get a job I don't hate. As a result, working invariably leaves me too depressed to work, eventually. And yet, I need to support myself somehow. How?
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posted by squidlarkin
on Apr 11, 2005 -
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