I couldn't tell ya, I'm a nurse and I cannot work. I'm so disappointed w/ myself that I'm wasting a 4 year degree.

It's probably best to have a job that you don't detest and where you feel comfoortable with the people you work with.

I also found that solitary jobs seemed to make my depression worse because I felt isolated and ignored.

I spend a lot of time in my office (network admin) and it doesnt help. I would think being around people would be better, if you can stand any of them.

No, they are all a huge source of it. Every one of them.

I doubt any job is easier than any other when trying to manage your depression. I too was nursing for 7 years, so I can safely say, don't go into nursing. :)

i used to work in a job i loved around lots of lovely people and going to work was like going on a night out sometimes it was great. . . . then i changed jobs and was a dog handler this is when my depression developed i had to take 2 months out of work since then i have been in care/nursing and reception now i work in a extremely stressful office every day i find so hard where i work and have to 100% push myself just to get there in the morning. im lucky i have 9 weeks left until maternity leave but boy are they going to be the longest 9 weeks of my life.

Dunno as I've just been saying in another thread I worked as a barmaid for most of last year and there were times when it done me in completely and others when it perked me right up.

I guess it depends on the individual. For me, what helped greatly was finding a job that provides meaning and purpose. It also helps that I work in an extremely supportive environment with co-workers who are more like family. Definitely doing something you enjoy doing can make a difference.

Good question! I'm at uni in the second year of my degree, and how i had a clear idea of what i wanted to do when i started the course, i'm now having doubts! come across a lot of mature students on career changes, and I know two accountants who were close to breakdowns before they got out, never would have put that at high rate of depression, but seems to be, I guess it so depends on individual, job restraints, how the policies stop you from doing what you think right etc...

I think if I could earn enough money working with animals I would handle my depression much better. Animals are a great source of comfort.

Gonna have to agree with Janus on this one. The only thing I think I would possibly enjoy is working at a pot/hash cafe. But, oh yeah, those don't exist in America. Dammit!

I recently saw a report that asked senior executives of fortune 100 companies, making the nations top salaries: "if they had a magic wand, and could change jobs/careers, with no ill affects to their lives, what would they be doing?"

You cannot imagine their answers--they were all over the board. The interesting thing is, not a one of them said they would stay in their current jobs.

Choose a job where you will be happy. Something that you want to go in and do everyday.

None of us can tell you what that would be. But, if you are happy with what you do the largest percentage of each day, how could you be more depressed?

Wow I take medication for depression, but my brother doesn't and he's a land surveyor. The other night, we went out to dinner for my dad's birthday and he said that he heard somewhere that the best job for treating depression is a "land surveyor"

Though this is an old thread but I want to share my insights on this interesting thread. Well, choosing a right career is very important as it will lead you to great success and happiness. One must always feel satisfied and happy whatever work you do and never regret. Choosing a career just because to be secure and get paid well is not going to work. There are many careers like family practice jobs ohio, hospitalist jobs ohio, pediatrician jobs indiana , registered nurse, etc. which can be easily find out through employment agencies like indeed.com, http://doctorschoiceplacement.com/, etc. which pays well but are not the option for everyone out there. Thus, it is necessary to make a well thought decision for career.

Depends on the person.