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I have a hard time holding a job. I get anxiety attacks before and during work. I lasted one week and a half at my last job working in a deli at a supermarket. I don't know what to do. I need to have a job and be able to keep it. Any ideas? How can I find a job that suits me and be able to keep it?

Hi, I have hard time keeping jobs also. I usually excell to the hightest point and then get board. I last longer at jobs that involve things I have passion for. (like cooking or dancing or garding)
If your just looking for a job to make money, or because your mad you cant keep one, and you feel like your forcing yourself into it, i think this will bring out more anxiety. I dont last long at jobs i dont like, i feel pressured about having to do something i dont like and then i get anxious then i call off alot or just stop showing up for work.
Ive realized that i have been so concerned about finding a job and making money that i would do things i did not like and then hate it and get anxious. Now im at the point where i wont do anything i dont want to do. I feel better about myself like im respecting myself and not putting myself down about not being able to keep a job. ive been at the same job now for a year. although im not making the income id like, i dont hate going to work.

I had a problem like that. I had a good job, but my anxiety became a problem. I realized that I was bored at my job and felt like I needed something better. As a result of the anxiety, I lost my job and it took me a year but I now have a job that I love with my own office and a sense of pride. You will find something that you really enjoy and it will get better.

I think that it would help to find a job that I like. I enjoy dance, singing, children, etcera. there are a lot of things that i enjoy doing. Maybe if I find a job that I like I will be able to stick to it. I think that having the commitment of holding a job will be hard for me no matter what, but doing something I like will make it a lot easier for me to keep the job. I don't need to make a lot of money, at least not for now. I just want to have a job so that I have something positive to fill my time up and also, I can feel proud of myself. I also enjoy being physically active and hate being cooped up inside for 7 to 8 hours straight. What kind of jobs do you think might suit me?

Hey. I'm not sure what type of education you have or experience, but have you looked into maybe a teaching aide or subsitute job? My mom was a preschool teacher's aide for 15 years and loved it, she worked with kids, they sang a lot and had performances, and she worked 4 hours a day. It kept her busy all day, that's the problem I have with anxiety, if I'm not busy doing something I start to panic, I have to keep my mind on something. Also being a subsitute you again get to work with kids and there is no pressure to go everyday if you feel you can't make it. Maybe something with the education system, childcare system or even work with a parks of recreation might be something you would like to do? Again I'm not sure just throwing some ideas out there. One job that I liked and was constantly busy at was a waitress job. I was moving around constantly and had so much to do. But I understand not wanting to be cooped up for 7 to 8 hours in an office or building. Good luck!

I have some college complete, but it's only like three semesters. I would have to finish school I think to become a teacher's aid or substitute teacher. I could look into that. Maybe being a waitress would be good for me. I like being busy and having a lot to do and being able to move around a lot. I think that it doesn't hurt to try. I'm not going to give up in finding and keeping a job. I want to feel good about myself and I want my family to be proud of me.