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/NoGarbageAllowed Jul 23 '25 edited Jul 24 '25

I currently work at a gold mine as a haul truck driver, the pay is great and the work is fun.

Edit: Bipolar type 1, had a psychotic break in 2020 that involuntarily landed me in the psychiatric ward for weeks.

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u/th0rsb3ar Bipolar + Comorbidities Jul 24 '25

Honestly, a dream job. Maybe I should look into logging company work or something.

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u/NoGarbageAllowed Jul 24 '25

It is an amazing gig. Definitely look into the trades, lots of good opportunities out there! I recommend equipment operation