Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
I've read a lot on here about many people with BP that have trouble keeping down jobs. I haven't worked in a while and I was recently offered a sales position with a local fitness center and I am not sure whether to take the job or not. I am highly stressed just thinking about it. First thing I should mention is I HATE sales, lol. And this guy, essentially my new boss, is a hustler. And he wants me to be a hustler just like him. He said he sees a lot of potential in me. But really I am so scared I just want to crawl under a rock and hide. I can't concentrate, I can't focus, and I called him to tell him I wouldn't be taking the job because the schedule wasn't working for me and he told me that he wanted to sit down with me and see about a different schedule. He really wants me to work there but he wants someone that is going to make this their career. This is not even close to what I want to do for the rest of my life. What the hell should I do?!?!?
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If this guy really thinks you can do it then you probably can. Although it isn't what you ultimately could improve your situation to have an income. Money won't make you happy but it does give you options. You could start saving to train in something else or start your own business. Also employment gives you the chance to meet people that you would never meet through social activities, especially in sales. You will meet a lot of people. On the other hand if it is so stressful that it could potentially worsen your condition then don't do it. Also I would question this guys motives? Most employers that have been told by someone that they don't want a job becuase it doesn't fit in with their schedule would see this as a lack of commitment to the job but this guy wants to meet you still. Maybe he just wants to be spending time with you?
beckyp
in my experience when I have hated a job, the stress was horrible and I got really sick. And on top of that your future boss doesn't sound like the type of guy I would want to work for.
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Listen to yourself. You are stressed about taking it, you hate sales, and it sounds like you are not a hustler. Be honest with yourself and him, you really don't want this job it isn't you, you need a job that you will enjoy not one that will stress the life out of you. That's my two cents worth. Blessings
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If this isn't what you want to do, than why do it? Find something you love. You haven't even started yet and it's already stressing you out. What does that tell you?
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OMG you guys are so awesome. Seriously. Bobsworld: I actually already met him. I went in for an interview on thursday, he wanted me to come in on saturday and shadow him and also memorize a 3 page presentation with diagrams by tomorrow morning when I come in. It's insane, lol. I spoke with him again today and basically told him that I'd rather take a personal training position than a position selling training memberships. He said that was cool but that he still wanted me to come in and learn the process. So, let's see what happens. I agree with you all though. This shit is seriously stressing me out and I haven't even started. We'll see what happens but I appreciate the advice so much. Thank you!
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Only you know and you will what is best for you. Sometimes what we are afraid of, only means we can do it. Sometimes I think we dont give ourselves enough credit. And then there is the times other people see something in us that we dont. Only you can decide what is best for you. Good luck to you!!!
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i made this account because i hope this reaches someone who can understand. I feel immense shame and guilt over my past behavior while manic. I have ruined relationships with friends and family members, gotten tattoos that i dont want, done things that make me cringe. The weight of the self hatred gets to be too much sometimes. I feel like a burden. Nobody understands. I hate myself today.
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Our great friend OlderC could really use some love and support right now... She's hit a rough patchBig squishy hug Kat... I hope that you start to feel better really soon.... xo
