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[kalichan]

It is only a couple of weeks into the semester, and I'm already completely exhausted and I DON'T WANT TO GO ANYMORE. I hate teaching. (Question: Why am I putting in all this effort to get a job doing something I hate? And for which, the market isn't exactly hopping, so I might not even get that? On the other hand, can I think of something I would

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[framefolly]

{{{hugs}}}

If you think it might help to vent offline, on the phone or something, let me know -- maybe we can talk this weekend? It's a tough road, this academia thing...

And then, of course, there's life. :]

And even though I voted yes on the poll, I think it's your decision. For me, I started writing about my depression only after I felt waaaay past ready. It's can be a triggery activity, to write about something. It can also be cathartic, and empowering, and draw un-looked-for support, and for me it's been much more positive than not, but it's not been an unalloyed good, either. I figure that if you're putting a poll up, you're feeling more ready than before, and are looking for more reasons to take the next step when you're ready for that...

[51stcenturyfox]

I voted "yes" because I've learned a lot by reading invisible illness meme posts this week.

[kayjaywhy]

Did I tell you that I realized this year that I don't want to be an editor? Oh, I still love film editing, but I realized that I cannot have a job that involves me sitting still at a desk and requires my full concentration. But I don't regret the last seven years by any means. The pursuit of an editing career brought me to New York, expanded my skill set, increased my confidence in my ability to create. So I'm moving onto other things. Is it scary? You bet. But I ultimately feel much better not pursuing something that was making me constantly feel trapped and frustrated.

I don't know how relevant my experience is to yours, but I thought I'd put it out there. I'm still going to take you to dinner, y'know.

[kel_reiley]

get off this teaching lark! you and i will becomes grifters and then GO INTO SHOWBIZ! WE'LL BE STARS, BABY!!

[earlgreytea68]

Why is your illness invisible?

I'm so sad that you hate teaching. I really want to move into teaching. Is there any job that's enjoyable?!