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29-01-2019 04:30 PM
29-01-2019 04:30 PM
Community Service course
Hi all.
I noticed these days I have very little patience for people. My GP said, in order to work in Community Service industry, one needs to have high stress threshold.
Due to my mental health issues, I just dont have that patience anymore. I get agitated with people easily. I have trouble being assertive. I tend to over react to situations.
Goal was to become peer support worker. Now I have to start over and pursue something else. I have worked in Banking industry and did accounting cert 4 at TAFE before. Perhaps try that again? what does everyone think?
I want to pursue a new career. I had alot of time to think about my future while working in process work. My mental health issues are progressively getting worse. So although I am devastated right now, I dont have luxury to give up! I will keep fighting.
I am currently enrolled in Community Service course at TAFE. I am thinking I should cut my losses and do something else.
What does every one think?
Any ideas?
Thanks!
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29-01-2019 11:58 PM
29-01-2019 11:58 PM
Re: Community Service course
If becoming a peer supporter is what you want to do then it still might be a good idea as you arent dealing with the same people constantly.
For me when i have done volunteer peer work so no cert required i spoke to them as a friend would rather than being uptight about it. I guess it depends on what sort of environment your in.
But if you are finding yourself getting aggitated all the time at people even over little things it might be a good idea to have a think about another career.
Another option could be to work on your mental health first and then enrol in a course.
It not giving up, it is reassessing what is most important right now.
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30-01-2019 10:00 AM
30-01-2019 10:00 AM
Re: Community Service course
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06-02-2019 07:28 PM
06-02-2019 07:28 PM
Re: Community Service course
I think it’s good to do something you’re passionate about @Mavrixx9. I’m nearly finished my diploma in community service work and trust me, I don’t cope well with stress. However mental health is something I really wanted to work in so I’m going to try my hardest. Most organisations recognise the need for self care these days, as yes it can be stressful.
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12-02-2019 07:54 PM
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