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/f00l2thagame Jul 24 '25

I’m a youth worker and have a bachelors degree in criminology:) it has super flexible hours which is the best. I also get to work with young people who have the disorder and other mental health issues, it is hard but rewarding. When you’re having a shit day and can’t regulate its hard to regulate for another person

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u/Common-Series8622 Jul 24 '25

I was thinking of being a youth worker but I’m focused on getting my bachelors in health science first!! I want to work in mental health field eventually but literally was toying between getting a cert in youth work or not the other day 😃 glad it’s worked out for you 🥰🥰 and thanks for sharing!!!

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u/f00l2thagame Jul 24 '25

a lot of companies will hire you casually if you are working towards a related degree and will pay for you to do the cert through them! It is amazing and the best 🤍 never a dull day either! But health science sounds so cool!!