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7 jobs in the past 2 years

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I have had a really tough year. I'm 21 years old and I have been going to school too. I worked 4 months at this cafe/bookstore that I got fired from, then I worked at this machine shop for a month, that I was let go from, then I worked at this transmission center for two months that I had to leave because of problems with my bipolar disorder. I had my tools stolen from them and then I got a job at another transmission place that was asking me to do strenuous manual labor. At that point I had just been out of the hospital 2 weeks. I found a job at a Domino's pizza, but I quit that job after working for 3 weeks because I was delivering to dangerous low income neighborhoods. Now I am working at a pizza restaurant in another town, but there is barely any business there. I don't know what to do! I have worked 6 jobs so far this year and I am going to other employers and they're saying how many jobs I have had recently and question my work ethic. I don't know if I should keep trying to look for other work or stay at this low paying job with no business and stay in school. The hours are just right for me here and I will be able to take classes and work at the same time. I'm so confused. I want to apply for a better job, but no one will take me. I really think that I should stay with the restaurant.
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I think so too. You're at school and that's where you belong. It's OK to be poor while you're in school and once you're out, you can just roll your eyes at the long list of employment and say, "Well, I was a student and I kept looking for the best pay I could get. I don't plan to keep doing that." Also, I'd concentrate on getting better and getting the mood swings under control. It's hard to stay in one place when things start falling apart and I really feel for you. But things will even out if you give yourself time and have patience with yourself. What are you studying?
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haha, i have been through countless jobs, too. it isn't really funny, it is actually very hard to feel self-worth!!!!

also, i don't tell other employers how many jobs i've actually had - not that that is a good thing to do, but it works for me!!!

i don't like people to know my struggles - it isn't their business
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Keep trying hon, don't give up. You are right to stay there. Bide your time and a better job will come to you at some point. Is there a chance that you can go back to school? I will be thinking of you.
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If I bump this for you, will it go to the top of discussions as well? Lets find out.
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Check out Hiareth's faith-based journal. Very inspirational.
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Definitely get your difficult position! I have gone through something similar. My advice is stick with this gig for a while, try to balance it with school and once you feel you are getting better look for something with better pay that will work with your school schedule... that way you have a better sense of balance/control of your depression and quite possibly a great professional reference. Hang in there- you are not alone.
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