IS IT A BAD IDEA TO START A NEW JOB AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR RECOVERY???

[andie15]

I have been sitting here all morning thinking about this job interview today and I am starting to wonder if starting a new job so close to the beginning of my recovery is a wise thing to do.  My hubby is not clamoring for me to get a job, but it definately would help out financially.  I just worry that maybe I should focus all of my efforts on me right now.
I don't know, does anyone have any input?

[worried878]

do let us know (:  when u r happy and excited i think the interviewer can feel it..so it is to ur advantage....good luck

[andie15]

Thank you everyone for your input.  I knew it was a good idea to ask on this forum, I knew I would get some very honest answers.  Well, I have decided that it absolutely can't hurt to try out a new job and hopefully it will fill the hole that pills have left, and the extra money isn't a bad idea either!

Thanks, everyone, I think I just needed some words of encouragement, to know I was doing the right thing, I am going to my interview, I will let you all know how it goes!

THANKS AGAIN!

[kim715]

Well it's perfectly normal to be a bit nervous about starting anything new,but as long as you're excited about it too,thats a good thing.The fact that the job is something that you know reduces the stress factor a little too.I say go for it.I really do believe it will be a positive step for you.Best of luck and let us know how the interview went.Sending some prayers your way.....Peace....Kim

[worried878]

I worked during recovery/well still in recovery as that goes on forever really i think....for me it would be a good thing as idle time can breed an idle mind and steer me towards trouble...i would not start a new job right in the middle of wds but a week or so later i would...i had to go back to work day 5...made it but often wondered if i would lose my job as i was slacking for a couple of months...even told myself i didnt care if i lost it..and did the best i could..help onto it and all is well...starting a new job is different tho...and i am not sure of ur clean time...but i would go for it as it may fill the hole/the hole the pills filled/for u and u can feel complete and have a goal to work towards...worse thing that could happen is u dont make it and they let u go/but sounds like u dont have to work financially as i do/so whatcha got to lose?  and maybe lots to gain

[j34]

Your recovery comes first, without that you won't have to worry about a job.You have to get to know yourself first .For many people it differs.Fear is a common thing in me as a recovering addict and sometimes I have to try to sort that out, is it fear? or is it a healthy thing to do? That is where my support group comes in handy. I am a memeber of Na and AA!!.My attending meeting regularly they get to know me and then I get some REAL honest suggestions, not answers.(sometimes I sure don't want them)lol.That is part of it though trusting others and having some humility. I hope this helped a bit . I wish you all the best.

[twolve]

I am doing an internship this summer, but it's basically just your typical 8 am to 5 pm job. I truly don't know if I would have been able to stay clean without this job. It just takes up so much time and you have to wake up early, which during recovery is about the easiest thing in the world to do. If you cannot physically function than the job isnt good but if you are feeling ok i think it would be great for you. I crave the most when I am sitting around the house and without a job thats what i would be doing. i dont even have time to think about pills anymore and i love that feeling..

[andie15]

I think it's a little of both, nerves and excitement.  And as far as the actual job, its what I know, not necessarily what I would enjoy doing, not terrible though.  You do make a point that taking your mind off of what's going on is a really good thing.  Thank you for your insight, it has been really helpful.

[liscamdave]

Actually, if you think you can handle it may just be the ticket in keeping you from relapsing. You know what they say about an idle mind right....

Well, keeping busy with a new job and focusing all of your attention and energy on that, may just help you in staying clean. I think its a good idea. Good luck with it.

On the down side, if you should and I pray that you don't, but if you should relapse and then you have to call out or something you could lose the job. Just be careful. In the long run, only you can tell what's best for you...

Good luck, Lisa

[kim715]

Well how are you feeling about going back to work? Are you nervous or excited? Is the job something that you think will enjoy doing?I know for me ,once I got through the w/ds.staying busy helped a lot,still does.It helped to get my energy back and kept my mind off the drugs,helped to divert my attention elsewhere.Concentrating on other things can be a healthy part of recovery.....Peace....Kim