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/AlwaysAnF Jul 23 '25

I’m starting a Job st the end of the month as a secretary in the superintendents office of a small school district in the special education department. I’m hoping and crossing my fingers that it goes smoothly. I’ve been hospitalized 7 times over the years. Usually when I try to work due to stress. This department is small so I’m hoping like a family culture