What kind of job do you have?

[u/Common-Series8622]

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

[u/Desperate_Opening_49]

I have Bipolar 1 w/ Psychotic features, and I worked as a technical director and master control operator for my city's local television station for 4 years before my mental health declined to a point where I was no longer able to keep the job. I now work night shifts in fire protection and watch cameras all night to report fires. Keeping a job has been a little rocky, but I've managed to keep this one so far! However, I was unable to finish college. I've also had one voluntary hospitalization (due to a mixed episode).