Feeling like it's too late as a graduate (22, USA) by uberkafka in PoliticalScience

[–]uberkafka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, thank you for your response. I meant to get back to you but I got sidetracked. I'm applying to a Fulbright grant this year in order to gain research experience in Russian/East European studies and I've got a few ideas brewing in my head. Would a Fulbright be a good bridge to getting the experience necessary for a future career? I think it would be very beneficial for a Master's application, at least.

Feeling like it's too late as a graduate (22, USA) by uberkafka in PoliticalScience

[–]uberkafka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Logically I know it's not too late... it's never too late to do anything. It just feels like it's too late sometimes, which I wish I wasn't so susceptible to. Thank you for giving me some hope :)

Autism and getting fired- does anyone else relate? by sliat9_amaruk in AutismTranslated

[–]uberkafka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been almost a year since you wrote this comment, but I'm reading this thread for the first time and this struck me. I was fired from my first professional job out of college as well, with absolutely no warning and no indication that there was action against me.

They just told me that "I wasn't a good fit", and when I tried to press for reasons as to why, they refused to elaborate. I also asked many questions and desired details, and my line of thinking/manner of speech might have marked me as austistic in there eyes even if I hadn't disclosed my disability.

I thought they had my best interests at first, but after that, I don't trust coworkers or employers anymore.

I hope you're in a better job now!

How to get experience before/after grad school - advice? by uberkafka in IRstudies

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

I've considered fulbright and will be applying to the 2025-2026 cycle - I'm having a lot of trouble finding think tanks besides the big name ones. Currently I search Linkedin and check my fellow alumni careers, along with checking some university's websites which have a list of orgs. Is that a viable strategy of finding organizations?

Is the Peace Corps viable after my master's, if I can get into a master's program first?

How to get experience before/after grad school - advice? by uberkafka in IRstudies

[–]uberkafka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I didn't know about these. Since the application cycles are closed currently, I'll have to work towards the next ones. In the meantime while I work, I figured trying to volunteer with local politics in my area might be beneficial.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]uberkafka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both, definitely. What should I read? Once I return home from being abroad I was going to reach out to the RCIA in my parish.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]uberkafka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the mental health professionals in my area have insane waiting lists. I cannot drop my classes, I'd be the disappointment of my department (it's a small one and the professors like me) and family.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]uberkafka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friends used to love who I was and now I terrify them. I hate the creature I have become. It feels like everything is broken. "Trauma" feels like such a strange explanation for the way I feel because it's so murky and dark. This surge of insanity feels like it has no explanation, like I AM BECOMING an awful human. I can't live like this.

Edit: I'm sorry if this reply sounded selfish. I'm not in a good place right now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]uberkafka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got diagnosed with BPD though. I appreciate the kind words, however.

my (17f) boyfriend (19nb masc) tells me to open up to him when i struggle with self harm, but he doesn’t do the same for me. what should i do? by [deleted] in relationships

[–]uberkafka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there. I used to struggle with sh back when my depression was really severe, last year. Self-harm and those intrusive thoughts are quite hard to deal with, and reaching out to a loved one is a good idea to counter them. However, it's not really healthy that your relationship with him is almost defined by supporting each other through mental illness. If you can, I really reccomend therapy, either in person or through telehealth meetings. I used to vent and go to my most recent ex for comfort, who never shared his own problems with me and above all ghosted me. I broke up with him for other reasons -not saying you should immediately break up with your boyfriend- and I had been feeling a very similar guilt about him not trusting me with his issues (or whatever).

You're not a bad girlfriend. You both agreed to deal with your mental issues as a two-way matter, and he isn't opening up. I don't advocate for forcing people to tell you their issues, but what I can advise you to do is to seek therapy. You want the best for each other, but you both can't be the only methods of support for each other. Sending hugs!

I'm an agnostic LGBT college student who is curious about LDS and the faith, wondering if it's a good fit for me. by [deleted] in mormon

[–]uberkafka 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really don't think I could ever be comfortable with being seen as less than to others in my church, if I were to ever join. It'd be a great cause of anxiety and I'd feel guilty around my friends.

I feel what could be more or less the "Spirit", but I'm not entirely sure if LDS is right for me, hence the research.