Do you work or not

[Jiva]

I work as a technician. It isn't a bad job. I work last nineteen years in the same company. For i want die, that isn't important.

 

[Xaphous]

No since I never got a chance, qualifications mean nothing either.

 

[KiraLittleOwl]

I worked maybe 3.5-4 years in my life and those jobs were easy but even the last one 4 hours/day cleaning job was torture for me.
Since childhood I have that fatigue that make me wanna quit anything I am doing, both physical and mental, I am tired as soon as I wake up.I have extremely low self-esteem because of it.
People never understand that issue, they think I am lazy, even medical professionals, even with ADHD diagnosis, this is a curse.
I always have very low energy levels, on top of it I have very poor executive function, just can't make myself to apply effort consistently, no matter what.
I can't learn anything... I have life-long social anxiety and dystimia wich long ago turned into depression.
I pondered a lot of time about how can I be useful and never came with anything, I am simply not employable yet people think I am.
I will try to get on disability but I don't have much hope because I know system is set up against people who appear normal and worked prior application.
I had to quit my last job two years ago because I couldn't handle it anymore, than I made worst possible decision, I sold my apartment because I needed money for food and transition (MtF) wich I thought will fix me ..it didn't, I am still useless incapable pathetic looser, who faled everything, even transition and now facing a suicide.

 

[Raggas]

I don't work and I've been thinking of going on disability. I'm so scared to go outside on my own to be honest.

 

[Psilo]

Never worked outside the family business, just a worker, Im no asset actually.

I dont really have a salary, I get money each month but I dont contribute for retirement or whatever.

I can't really complain, as I'm housed, fed and laundered. But I'm stuck/trapped with my overprotective folks, it's a poisonous environment.
No social life whatsoever, for now I keep myself half alive for their happiness.

Fuck it.

 

[dandan]

I do have a job. Automated testing , testing application development, but after loosing millions of dollars, a job is not enough, plus I have had mental and social issues since I was 16, plus loosing money, life sucks. Except when I get to laugh because humor is very smart.... .Maybe if somehow I learned to write jokes and be humoristic, maybe I could find a life worth living?

 

[GeorgeJL]

Just wondering if people on here hold a job or unable to work or on benefits etc.
If you work what kind of job do you do and if on benefits is it jobseekers or disability?
I've been out of work for 4 years on disability benefits for depression, it's barely enough to get by.

I work as a rideshare driver.

From what I understand you can work once you get disability as long as you don't get paid more than 900 a month. But once redetermination comes up it might be hard convincing them of your depression if your working so.....

 

[Broken]

Just wondering if people on here hold a job or unable to work or on benefits etc.
If you work what kind of job do you do and if on benefits is it jobseekers or disability?
I've been out of work for 4 years on disability benefits for depression, it's barely enough to get by.

I work but I mixed business with pleasure and got in a relationship at the workplace. Bad idea!

 

[dandan]

I work but I mixed business with pleasure and got in a relationship at the workplace. Bad idea!

you at least had some days of fun, I have had some of them too. but yeah, it was a bad idea!!

 

[Broken]

you at least had some days of fun, I have had some of them too. but yeah, it was a bad idea!!

I'd really like to get over my breakup and enjoy work again seeing as I've been with the company for 7 years. Not easy when your left with regret and memories all over the workplace.

you at least had some days of fun, I have had some of them too. but yeah, it was a bad idea!!

So you've also had a relationship breakup in the workplace?

 

[Exile]

I work full time and sometimes more. I don't like the demands it places on me but staying at home all the time is worse. Besides, someone has to pay for cat food!

 

[Frostypigeon]

I work with dogs part time

 

[Pepega]

I tried to help out a friend. I opened a business with him--and spent a small fortune on legal contracts to protect myself... He met a woman who convinced him I was dead weight. All of the money invested in the company was mine, over $260K. When my partner's girlfriend became pregnant with his child, he liquidated everything in our warehouse and emptied our company bank accounts to care for his family and soon-to-be-born child. I was living in a dump in the middle of nowhere Illinois, but they had a luxurious 4-bedroom house... Despite my having a solid legal contract dissolving his interests in the company in the event of financial theft from the company or his failure to pay on the promissory note for his share of the company--along with a professional bookkeeping firm's records of company theft, neither the police nor the state attorney general wanted to get involved. As a result, I could only pursue the matter in civil court. I won, but in the US a civil judgement is worthless unless the sued party has clear assets. This man hid all his assets and put the house he bought with my money in the name of his girlfriend. Long story short, I got not a penny back even after paying more than $20K in legal fees. I can claim the loss on my taxes but I don't make enough for that to matter. So I've lost my life savings.

Moral of story: if you're a chump like me, don't trust other people. Especially the government that doesn't give a damn about whether you live or die.

Jesus man...I would wait until his kids are grown and tell them what their father did, he has to pay somehow...unless he raise his kids to be assholes, then they won't give a fuck...

 

[FTL.Wanderer]

Jesus man...I would wait until his kids are grown and tell them what their father did, he has to pay somehow...unless he raise his kids to be assholes, then they won't give a fuck...

Thanks, man. What's that saying? "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree..."

 

[elizabeth.luck]

I work and you know what's hilarious? It makes me suicidal and makes me want to live at the same time. If I didn't have a job, I would NEVER leave my house. I don't have friends that want me around so I have nowhere to go. Being cooped up at home all the time makes me suicidal. On the other hand, sometimes my job stresses me out so much that I feel suicidal. So either way I can't win!

 

[dandan]

So you've also had a relationship breakup in the workplace?

I had the best relationship I ever had, during that job with her, but she boke up with me... I quit that job no more than 2 months later... she's been the best woman I ever been involved with

 

[Jc40]

I work p/t 10 hrs a week as a cleaner. Had handed in my notice but she said I can do alternate days so still in work. It's a very accommodating place. I don't like doing things in front of people but it works cos no one is in when I go in. Hadn't worked since 2009 and it's walking distance from me. I'm on benefits too

 

[color_me_gone]

I tried to help out a friend.

Yeah, never a good idea.
Fortunately for me, I learned at a young age that even family will screw you, when it comes to investments.
Also goes for lending money too.
Didn't happen to me directly, but my mom, father (before I was born) and uncles.
Mom alway told me: never trust anybody, especially family.
That advice always worked well for me.
If you really feel the need to help someone, give them an amount you feel can afford,
consider it a gift, and figure on never getting that money back.
That always worked for me, and I never got anything back, but no probs.

As far as the government goes, just remember that all laws are designed to protect only the Uber-wealthy.

 

[ArtsyDrawer]

I work retail. I hate it so much.

Is there anybody that doesn't hate retail?

 

[Broken]

I was a massage therapist for 14 years, had my own practice. I can't work now due to illness, my husband pays the bills and I hate it. I feel useless.

Have you tried to find purpose in life? Hope you don't mind me asking

 

[littlelady774]

I'm a hospital cleaner, and I absolutely love it. I don't have to talk to anyone!!
I'm way too socially inept to do anything dealing with the public or customer service

 

[Jc40]

I don't have to talk to anyone!!
I'm way too socially inept to do anything dealing with the public or customer service

Same

 

[dandan]

Have you tried to find purpose in life? Hope you don't mind me asking

Hi I have tried to find it but no, how do you even began making questions to find out?.

I'm bad at finding the purpose in life

 

[Feline]

Yep. I hate my job and my fuckhead colleagues, but who doesn't, I guess?

 

[dandan]

Yes, I have a job... fucking hate that I lost all my money and now have to work 8 to 6,
main reason to ctb..
seeing no way to escape the slavery... I have no home, no properties, only a monthly mexican salary... and mental - emotional issues since 20 years ago

software testing automation - job

 

[Broken]

funny how quick the mind can go and everything falls isnt it?
we try and put band aids on these wounds and eventually they open up
one day your walking somewhat ok next day like you said...everything is gone.

I know crazy right. I had loads of issues that hid under the surface and one big event made all my issues come spilling out. One day I was living the best I ever had and the next day it was like I woke up in a nightmare I've been trapped in since.

 

[TreatmentDidntWork]

I've been unemployed for a while now, but I just got hired at a part time job... I'm not really looking forward to it, but at least it's something to get me out of the house

 

[Broken]

I've been unemployed for a while now, but I just got hired at a part time job... I'm not really looking forward to it, but at least it's something to get me out of the house

Maybe you'll meet new people and want to leave the house more!

 

[Fucking loving it]

I don't work. I am considered disabled so I get SSI.

 

[FTL.Wanderer]

I'm a hospital cleaner, and I absolutely love it. I don't have to talk to anyone!!
I'm way too socially inept to do anything dealing with the public or customer service

Three cheers for you! Thanks for making our hospitals brighter and safer. You're one of the silent heroes.