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Josh · Posted: Sun February 18, 2007 Post subject:

I had a door to door sales job once. It was horrible.

I think that IT jobs would be good since all you have to do is sit in front of a computer.
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Angie · Posted: Fri March 09, 2007 Post subject:

First of all I'm just so relieved to find a site like this. I don't have anyone to talk to about this kind of stuff.

I had a horrible time trying to find a job. I put in tons of applications, and went to interviews, but I could never get hired because I was, "too shy and timid." When I finally found a place that hired me, I only lasted there two months before I freaked out, and had a panic attack on the drive over. I was so embarrassed that I quit. I did force myself to quit in person though instead of over the phone.

I'm currently still finding courage to get back out there, and try again. I just really don't want the same thing to happen again.

Josh · Posted: Fri March 09, 2007 Post subject:

Wow sorry to hear you've gone through tough times

Keep at it though because each time you try you are gaining more experience on how to deal with those situations.

Angie · Posted: Fri March 09, 2007 Post subject:

Josh · Posted: Thu March 15, 2007 Post subject:

I really wonder how employers judge you in an interview. One of my friends got invited to some cocktail party/meeting as part of the job interview process for an actuarial consulting firm. He had to mingle with the employers to sell himself. The purpose of the party was to see who was good enough to get interviewed. In the party he mingled but he didn't get the interview and his feedback was that he wasn't funny enough Laughing

. Weird.

essco · Terrified Newbie Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 7

For me,I can find work.I just can't keep a job.I can't relax,my mind is overanalyzing everything.I sit in front of a computer all day so I have alot of time to think.What I have been doing lately is avoiding eye contact with my co-workers.Alot of people don't like it,but I am relaxed alittle bit.I am not worried about what they think.
Alot of people in the workforce need medications.Some people on 3 or 4 medications.It is not easy.I dont use any.I just drink.Thats my medication.

Josh · Posted: Mon March 19, 2007 Post subject:

Good work in finding a job. It's better than many.

I also have a job but the problem is that it's not the job I want to be in. I've spent so much time studying at university (commerce degree) that I want a job that has something related to my degree. The problem is that the competition is so hard.

iPlume · Posted: Mon March 26, 2007 Post subject:

Josh · Posted: Mon March 26, 2007 Post subject:

I work at a cafe at the moment. The only thing I don't like is criticism from customers. I am so sensitive to criticism that I end up thinking about one negative remark long after it has happened.

PHD86 · Anxious Poster Joined: 27 Apr 2007 Posts: 37

Wow - a topic that actually specifically relates to my problem. Smile

Having not done what I set out to do when I left school 3 years ago and nothing since - everyday I wake up with this feeling that is soul-destroying.

With 6 Highers including As in Accounting, Maths and Physics (not bragging, seriously), the Accounting and Finance degree at Uni was I think well suited to me. Obviously, I didn't go as my anxiety as well as SA was out of control, and at 17 (going on 15) that was especially hard.

I had everything panned out too with regards as to how I would climb the career ladder and achieve all the things I'd always dreamed of.

But I suppose the fact that this hadn't happened make a helluva lotta sense - when I was in school I basically refused to take any part-time job that involved dealing with customers over a counter which is ironic as I ended up doing that working on a turnstile at Peterhead Football Club (although this was not how the job was advertised).

I get so bummed out watching The Apprentice - seeing all those go-getters going out there and applying there ideas in practice with little hesitation. I'm so jealous of them - I want what they want. Sad

DS · Calm Regular Joined: 27 Apr 2007 Posts: 50

PHD86 · Anxious Poster Joined: 27 Apr 2007 Posts: 37

Biggie14 · Anxious Poster Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 26

DS · Calm Regular Joined: 27 Apr 2007 Posts: 50

Jesus 'effin christ.. 14?

The only thing you should be worrying about is how to get to the next gym leader in Pokemon Pearl or how you can stay up and watch the boob channels without your mom knowing.

Career choice? HA! Don't worry so much. Worry about that when you're.. oh.. 22? 23?

Shyguy36 · Terrified Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 5

There are some good meds your doctor can give you to help with interviews. Mine gave me some but I can't remember the name of it. Lorazapam or something like that I think. Anyways you take it 30 mins before your interview and it does wipe out anxiety for awhile. I have found that it helps alot. Unfortunately I don't have any left and need to go get another prescription for it. You can't take it while working though as it makes you tired but it can help you get your foot in the door.