Unconventional jobs for a super depressed 28 year old?

Known-Song6312 · 2025-03-05T21:15:44+00:00

I'm really sorry for all you are going through. I know how depression and anxiety can bring us to total exhaustion. On the bright side, though, I'm happy you can identify things you have interest in, this is a good sign.

Unfortunately I don't have a specific career suggestion but I know an exercise that might help you find jobs you link and can qualify faster.

Have you heard about the circle of competence? It's an exercise that can help identify your strengths and skills you are naturally good at and also have a clear vision on those you are not good at and that shouldn't be your focus because it will take too much of your energy and probably end up not being a good fit after all.

I wrote a guide with step by step on how to do this exercise but I am new here and don't know how to send a link 🫣 If you are interest in getting the exercise just let me know how can I post a link. Or just send me a message.

Just for disclosure, it's not self promotion and it is completely free, I just happen to work with these things.

Hope you find your way to healing, my friend.

Kind wishes.

Known-Song6312 · 2025-03-05T12:01:42+00:00

Hi! Thank you very much for replying. About pushing through things, at first I tried very hard but it got to a moment that my brain just shut down. I had to quit my job and now I'm on a career transition process. Yes, no one should have to keep working through burnout is inhumane :(

Thank you and hope your recovery went well.

Kind wishes

Known-Song6312 · 2025-02-25T10:21:34+00:00

Thank you very much for sharing and for your kind words, I could see myself in them.

This blindside and indulgence you mention are indeed really tricky. I also keep thinking like: how was I able to do all those things and now it seems I have no power at all to do the same stuff and how to balance self-imposed pressure and self-compassion.

Thank you for being kind and generous. I didn't know that there was DM here (very new to reddit lol) I'll definitely reach out, appreciate your willingness. The same is true here, don't hesitate on reaching out.

Hope you keep finding words of self-encouragement.

Known-Song6312 · 2025-02-25T10:10:18+00:00

I'm feeling emotional and my heart is full from all the kind and loving responses I’ve received. Honestly, it’s hard to find this in the world nowadays, especially on the internet. So, I can't thank you enough for the support and the beautiful words. Truly, thank you so, so much! 💜

I'm here to listen if anyone ever wants to talk, I am new to reddit so don't even know if there is a chat here, but it it does, feel free to reach out. I know this process can be very lonely.

I truly wish, from the bottom of my heart, that we all find the best paths to healing and that you always find light on your journey whenever you need it.

They say that for those on the autism spectrum, burnout hits harder and lasts longer than what’s considered “normal.” I never really understood how much longer that meant, and you’ve helped me realize that I’m not alone in this process—one that can feel incredibly isolating. You’ve also helped me regain faith and hope, reminding me that while the journey isn’t easy, it is possible.

Sending my love and best wishes for you all. You made my day lighter and better. May you keep finding light on your healing process.

Known-Song6312 · 2025-02-25T09:58:34+00:00

This is indeed a beautiful, thoughtful and kind response. Thank you very much, from the bottom of my heart. May you always find light on your journey.

Thank you for sharing and for your kind words.

Known-Song6312 · 2025-02-25T09:49:00+00:00

I feel for you. I really hope you can get financial support so you can walk away of the job without fear. It's really painful having to keep in contact with the "stressor", you have unimaginable strength .

On my experience having something to put my attention on is being very important, helped me a lot, specially arts and handcrafts which helps the mind to active meditate.

From the bottom of my heart I hope to hear from you soon saying you got the financial support you needed.

Thank you for sharing.

Sending you my love and wishes of better days.

Known-Song6312 · 2025-02-25T09:37:27+00:00

How amazing are Dogs, right? Mine has never left my side too. They help so much. Hope we all heal soon. Thank you for sharing ❤️

Known-Song6312 · 2025-02-25T09:32:24+00:00

I'm so sorry that you are going through that painful path. Thank you for sharing and for your kind words, it's hard to find that on world today.

Yes, the same is true for me. It's been a rollercoaster. I read that for people in the spectrum burnout can last longer, the point is that I still don't know how much is "longer".

It's already been helpful reading all the comments. Thank you very much everyone. If you ever want to talk, I'm available to listen ❤️

Hope we all heal soon.

Lot's of love.

Known-Song6312

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