kiddo
People don't know about my disability unless I tell them, but I'm sure the social services agency that I've interviewed with twice and sent 2 or 3 dozen resumes to knows about it because they work closely with my last employer. I was naive and thought that it was ok to be open about having a mental illness and the truth is that the vast majority of people just aren't ready to accept people like me. So, my last employer knew and people talk. I just hope this agency is able to help me find something.
Posts by kiddo
I've been out of work for 17 months. I got fired from my job of 7.5 years because of my Etsy shop. After that I sunk into deep depression and wasn't able to even look for work. I went bankrupt and lost my home. I'm 32 and live back at home. My mom is on my case because I don't have a job, but I've applied at over 100 places and have had 6 interviews and I haven't had a single job offer. The economy still sucks despite what politicians have to say about the matter. I'm currently going through a State agency that helps people with disabilities find work. I've had all the necessary qualifying evaluations, but haven't heard back from them yet, but I understand these things take time. I keep applying, but I can't make someone hire me.
I'm very active on deviantART and the feet creeps have a field day over there. They get the younger teens, who probably don't know that the weirdos are getting off on this, to post pics of their feet on that site.
Sorry, Michelle. *hugs*
I'm completely surprised that hasn't happened to me yet! I used to do resin a lot, but have since moved and don't really have a place available where I live now that's suitable for messing around with resin. I would always hold my molds above my head to see how things were coming along and never thought about it falling in my eyes! Sorry that happened to you! (hugs)
Don't lose hope. Our cat, Mr. Bob, was gone for 2 or 3 weeks and he came back!
Maybe it's time for a new medicine. I'm currently on Lexapro and I have no side effects from it. I didn't have side effects from any of the numerous anti-depressants I've been on except Effexor. Zoloft worked really well for me, but I was on it so many years that it stopped working. Anti-depressants are totally trial and error and you have to find out what works best for you, but you can definitely find something that won't make you a zombie.
*hugs*
Of course Jonesy would fall for Doris. lol
It can take a while to make your first sale on Etsy, so don't be too discouraged. One thing I noticed is that some of your pictures aren't really clear for your charms. You might want to retake those pics. Your prices are low which is good. I always keep mine low as well. I don't advertise as much as I used to, but having a blog helps and advertising on Twitter and Facebook is a good idea, too. You can advertise here in the Swap Shop section of the Board.
Get business cards as well! You can get them free on Vistaprint.com, but you still have to pay shipping or you can use some free sites on the web (just Google free business cards) and you can print them out yourself on card stock.
Best of luck to you!
I'd bet that your current depression is just situational. Keep pushing on with your business and keep busy. If you have to apply for social assistance then you have to. I have faith in you, Michelle.
I just got out of the hospital again for depression a week ago. I hadn't been taking my meds properly, but now my mom is controlling my meds, so I am sure to take them. I had a job interview last Friday and it went really well, so I hope I get the job b/c I haven't worked in 14 months. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Way to be an example, Dessah! Good for you! *hugs*
I agree with Jonesy and Knittin Kitten. When we start attacking her, especially after she admitted she made a mistake, we look like a bunch of bitches. Thanks, Michelle, for writing her asking her to remove the topic. *And I'm not calling anyone a bitch, just saying that's what an outsider might think. I know we're all awesome!*
Square peg here! I think you're awesome btw!
Just to let you all know that I am all right. I had a bit of a set back and had some suicidal thoughts and checked myself into the hospital last week. I'm back in group therapy and all is well. I've been busy helping a friend who is an alcoholic get into a treatment facility, so that has taken up a lot of my time (plus I don't have reliable internet access right now). I appreciate all my friends here who have sent messages and well wishes, but I'm back on track now and ready to craft my ass off! Ugh, forgot I'm moving soon, so that will keep me busy as well. I hope you all are doing well.