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
Before I start, I'd like to point out that I'm not spoiled or lazy. I've been dealing with the very real problems of depression and anxiety for most of my life, and for the past five years I've been working from home.
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posted by Cybria
on Feb 26, 2013 -
9 answers
I need help focusing my job search, finding something decent with a degree but very little relevant work experience, and keeping from getting too discouraged in the process.
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posted by seraph9
on Feb 11, 2013 -
10 answers
I've done absolutely nothing since graduating college in May 2011 due to social anxiety and other issues. The months seem to go by quicker and quicker. What should I do? I apologize in advance that my question is not that well organized.
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posted by theshire
on Sep 4, 2012 -
18 answers
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 -
11 answers
My clinical depression is getting worse and I think I need to quit my job, but really need the income. I'm in Massachusetts.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 18, 2012 -
16 answers
Would you leave a well-paid but badly-fitting job to do something you really cared about but for less money?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 4, 2012 -
24 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
Does it make sense to block off a few months to develop the skills needed to pursue a modest career/business developing indie games and mobile apps for Android, or am I better off just getting an entry-level job at a call center and make a
decent amount of money doing sales or tech support?
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posted by porcupine
on Mar 28, 2012 -
15 answers
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 -
13 answers
How to deal with severe depression and delusions? Where do I go from here? Special snowflakes inside.
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posted by Gosha_Dog
on Feb 18, 2012 -
7 answers
How do I explain a university medical withdrawal to a prospective employer without damaging my chances of being hired?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 21, 2012 -
17 answers
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 -
14 answers
Need some life advice, I don't really know what I'm doing, I've failed so far miserably.
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posted by sawyerrrr
on Nov 1, 2011 -
39 answers
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 -
23 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
My life is a mess - I don't know where to begin to start to improve things. Please help.
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posted by seraph9
on May 6, 2011 -
22 answers
How do I make sure that I will have a job to come back to after checking into a psychiatric hospital?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 25, 2011 -
12 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
Is clinical depression generally a disqualifier for positions entailing a psychological exam?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 23, 2010 -
6 answers
Where to go from here? I feel crazy to consider quitting my job in this market environment, but I'm going crazy sticking with it. Please help!
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 11, 2009 -
17 answers
Working with my father is a nightmare. Should I quit? How do I deal with the repercussions?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 5, 2008 -
47 answers
I am a new college graduate (last June), a typical overachiever, and I landed one of those high-paying, high-stress, high hours analyst jobs at an investment bank in New York City. I am now seven/eight months in and struggling with some pretty serious depression.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 2, 2008 -
22 answers
Semi-recent law grad having an unusually hard time finding a job, possibly due to circumstances described within. I'm running out of ideas (and money), so I turn to you, AskMe.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 28, 2007 -
6 answers
