Anxiousaddie
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I find that it is hard to work and be fully present because my OCD takes over my brain a lot. But I will say, it’s great practice when it comes to changing the negative habits and compulsions when you have a job and a task(s) you have to do!
anonymous 88888888anonymous 88...
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Depends on the day, and which job over the years. Currently I'm having some struggles because I'm having difficulty doing certain parts of my job. If I don't work, I tend to be in my head a lot more and stay in bed most of the day.
AnxiousaddieAnxiousaddie
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I am not sure what to do. I'm 20 and i havent had a job yet. I have been in college and I am trying to decide if i should get one for the summer. I am really scared but I feel like I have to idk. My parents are paying for most of my stuff right now and that makes me feel bad. I'm just stressed lol. Can't decide
anonymous 88888888anonymous 88...
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If you're not taking classes in the summer I would suggest trying to get the work experience, as long as you feel you can handle it. I would only work during the school year if it can be balanced with your schoolwork. I didn't have a real job (aside from one summer as a counselor in training and a volunteer job in HS) until after college. The only reason I would suggest doing so is because it will probably make it easier later on to get a better job later. You want to develop leadership/workplace skills and summer is probably the best time to do it. Internships would be a good option to if you know what you want to ultimately do after college.
AnxiousaddieAnxiousaddie
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@anonymous 88888888 Thank you! I'm so nervous about it. I don't know how to go about it. Like is it okay to call to see if places are hiring? Or should I go in person? It all scares me so much!!
anonymous 88888888anonymous 88...
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@Anyonomous Either check the company website, call, or ask on location what the company procedure is. Different companies have different procedures. I use LinkedIn, but if you are just looking for a summer job, I'm not sure how useful the job boards would be.
AnxiousaddieAnxiousaddie
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@Matthew Thank you so much, those who replied. And yes, Matthew, I'm in college. I will be entering my third year but I have enough credits to maybe graduate a year early and its freaking me out!! I agree. I feel bad for my parents paying for things so I would like to work I am just scared because of my OCD and social anxiety :/
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