Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
For the past five years I don't think I've been anything but depressed, and have been prescribed sertaventaline to help with it. I have moved to 3 different states in the past five years for my parents jobs, and dealt with my parents getting divorced at the age of 21. I am now 24 and graduated from college last May. I sometimes wonder if anything good will ever come my way, or what I ever did to deserve this.
The real reason for me writing is to get advice. I worked my previous job as an office manager for 9 mos. I quit that job because i "thought" I had a better opportunity at larger company as a call center rep. ( I only took it because i thoguht there would be room for advancement). I now don't think there would be and found out there is a high turnover, and I absolutely hate it. I am underemployed, I've only been there for 2 weeks. I am wanting to quit so I can focus on getting a job that will utilize my skills more, I have been getting a lot of calls lately for interviews but I can't do them all due to my work schedule. Should I quit and focus on myself and what makes me happy? I am 24 w/ no debt and a bit of money saved up. I also live at home.
The real reason for me writing is to get advice. I worked my previous job as an office manager for 9 mos. I quit that job because i "thought" I had a better opportunity at larger company as a call center rep. ( I only took it because i thoguht there would be room for advancement). I now don't think there would be and found out there is a high turnover, and I absolutely hate it. I am underemployed, I've only been there for 2 weeks. I am wanting to quit so I can focus on getting a job that will utilize my skills more, I have been getting a lot of calls lately for interviews but I can't do them all due to my work schedule. Should I quit and focus on myself and what makes me happy? I am 24 w/ no debt and a bit of money saved up. I also live at home.
The strongest suggestion I have to make is to keep coming back to DS, and participate in the community. WE are all in this together, and the more the merrier; and the better we all heal. Thanks for participating. Without you, what would be the point?
I think you should keep the job you have, until you find another one. I know you are new, but the first few times of a new job are difficult. Look at what your degree is in and go to the site LinkedIn.com and start a profile. Analyze what you want to do and look at peoples experience there. Once you see what people have done map your future. In these times temp agencies are GREAT... They are always looking for young talent, trust me, I lost my job in March and am 46 and can't get a new one, but that's my burden. On your day off, go to a major agency and register. Have them help you. I wish you luck, I pray you can find your own path and let go of the burden of what you have been through. Best of luck.
You hate your job, ok, so what can you do about it? Could you call in sick for the day to attend interviews or could you book the time off in advance? Or could you say that you have Drs appts to attend and need the time off
IMO it may be worth staying with this job at least until you find something better, because who knows how soon that will happen
As Bob said, participating in our community may well help, I hope that it does
*monkey hugs*