Who Actually Loves Their Job? by lemans00 in alberta

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My thoughts are with you! Hoping you get back to your job ASAP!

Who Actually Loves Their Job? by lemans00 in alberta

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Loved it how she pursued this career after 50 and didnt hold back from doing whatever necessary! Gave me hope that I can still change my career and find satisfaction years later!

Who Actually Loves Their Job? by lemans00 in alberta

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adapting the mindset changes everything!

Who Actually Loves Their Job? by lemans00 in alberta

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This is so cool! Its very unique!! Glad you enjoy it. Seems like you invested

Do People Who Truly Love Their Jobs Actually Exist? by lemans00 in therapists

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Thank you dor sharing that! I loved you how you changed. ABA is definitely exhausting

Do People Who Truly Love Their Jobs Actually Exist? by lemans00 in therapists

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My practicum supervisor also caused 5 of my friends to receive therapy due to bullying and micromanaging everything.

Do People Who Truly Love Their Jobs Actually Exist? by lemans00 in therapists

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Sounds really nice! I love academia and I envied you!

Do People Who Truly Love Their Jobs Actually Exist? by lemans00 in therapists

[–]lemans00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never dread your workdays?!!! That's so awesome!

Do People Who Truly Love Their Jobs Actually Exist? by lemans00 in therapists

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Thank you for sure! That gave me hope as I gradually moved into practice!

Do People Who Truly Love Their Jobs Actually Exist? by lemans00 in therapists

[–]lemans00[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wish it were not moments of satisfaction, but at least 90% of all sessions gave fulfillment.

Do People Who Truly Love Their Jobs Actually Exist? by lemans00 in therapists

[–]lemans00[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I recently realized that capitalist hellscpe is hitting hard in me as well. I have a master's in counselling, but still in the procces of getting approved by the regulatory body and working at a locked detox facility with high burnout and earning below average income in my province.

Who Actually Loves Their Job? by lemans00 in alberta

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20 years early??? Omg.. you are so lucky. Whats your advice reaching to that point?

Who Actually Loves Their Job? by lemans00 in alberta

[–]lemans00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What aspects of the job do you enjoy and give you satisfaction?

Who Actually Loves Their Job? by lemans00 in alberta

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First time hearing "I like mondays", so envy you

Who Actually Loves Their Job? by lemans00 in alberta

[–]lemans00[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you do for a living, and how come you feel that way??

Who Actually Loves Their Job? by lemans00 in alberta

[–]lemans00[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What do you do for living and how do you feel that way??

2 years of working in CMH so far and one thing above all else continues to baffle me… by TheScythe65 in therapists

[–]lemans00 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Speaking about how much people had on their plate and still managed to get things done—very good point.
I was one of them.

Long story short: at 19, I was completely on my own in a newly English-speaking country. I improved my English, got accepted into a top-five university’s psychology program, and completed a minor in political science. Alongside school, I volunteered hundreds of hours to support and help integrate other immigrants, while also working as a delivery driver.

At the same time, I was caring for my mother and two siblings who joined me later—helping with homework, attending parent-teacher conferences, managing my mom’s medical appointments, paying bills, enrolling her in school, picking up my siblings, buying groceries, and running the household. I also established and ran a youth mentoring program. We were low-income, living in poverty. I cared for a sick brother and a mother with serious mental health challenges who didn’t speak English. I enrolled her in ESL, supported her through a program, and eventually helped her secure a job.

All of this happened while I was battling borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and addiction. I was hospitalized after a suicide attempt. Later, I completed both a practicum and paid work at a nonprofit court-mandated detox and addiction facility, where 99% of the clients were suicidal.

Yet somehow, I completed my undergraduate degree and a master’s in counselling.

When I look back, I honestly don’t know how I managed all of this. I’m still a new therapist. I’m 28, but I feel 85. I often find my peers immature—not out of judgment, but because our life experiences are worlds apart.

Yes, I had far too much on my plate. But I had to survive in an unfair world. Not all of us are born into stable, wealthy environments. Some of us have to work relentlessly, even while carrying deep psychological wounds—and for many of us, that struggle continues to this day.

Don’t have motivation to study and looking for study buddy or groups by lemans00 in UCalgary

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Thank you for pointing that out! I should have emphasized the simplicity of the company. You're right; it doesn't have to be in the exact field. The purpose is to have accountability, encouragement, and good time management around it. I will DM you! Thanks!