r/bipolar • u/Common-Series8622 • Jul 23 '25

Living With Bipolar What kind of job do you have?

Anyone have bipolar 1, had hospitalisaions for mania, and still have a job or career? Or been able to get through university? Wondering what jobs work well with the needs we have

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u/Bipolarsaurusrex89 Jul 23 '25

I’ve had two hospitalizations due to mixed episodes. I had to take a year and a half off. I am back in college and made it on the dean’s honor roll last year. I’m a barista and work 15-20 hours a week. My major is criminal justice. My goal is to be a parole officer. It will be at a slower pace but still exciting.