15th Anniversary Working At The Same Company

[Zef]

Prior to my current job, I rarely lasted more than 4 months at any place. The PTSD roller coaster would take me for another ride and bye-bye job. Somehow, with lots of help, I've been able to ride the roller coaster and make it through the harder times without losing the job.

I've been debating whether to post this as an accomplishment or not. While there was a lot of hard work and pain in getting here, there was also a whole lot of luck. I've had good or great staff mates over the years that really should get a lot of the credit.

 

[EverOnly358]

Zef! :)

That's fantastic!! Of course you should post this! We could all use some good news and some hope! Thanks for sharing.

The PTSD roller coaster has been taking me for one long, crazy ride lately. And I'm terrified, absolutely terrified of roller coasters. Now, I'm thinking about getting back into the workforce, but also wondering, is that just a crazy idea? Someone like me, with all these CPTSD issues? Anyways, your message was very nicely timed to make me think that, hey, maybe I can do it, too!

Smiles,
D

 

[maddog]

That is most definitely an accomplishment Zef, and a mighty fine one at that. 15 years is no small feat for anyone thesedays, and even from the tiny snapshot of your work/PTSD challenges that you have shared here, I know this achievement is extra hard fought.

You have always been someone who has given me hope and courage about my job and working, so it brings me a little extra joy for me to hear this news. Well done!

Maddog

 

[Zef]

Thank you! I always worry that this sort of stuff comes off as bragging or something. . .so I'm happy that you guys are getting some value out of this. Like a lot of people, I didn't actually get the PTSD diagnosis until pretty late in life, a couple years ago when my t mentioned something called CPTSD and I started looking it up. I just knew that I could be a pain in the ass to work with and that it seemed to take a monumental amount of effort to get through the day. . .that some days I just couldn't make it in. . .couldn't handle seemingly little stuff.

I guess it's almost two years ago now since I had my 'crash'. I've been relatively stable for the last couple months, but. . .wow, it has been a fight. If it weren't for this forum (Maddog, you, in particular, provided much needed support on more than one occasion), wife and coworkers who were willing to voluntarily take up some of the work I could no longer do, we most probably would have lost the fight.

 

[p-no]

Saw your post on my mobile and almost jumped for joy on the train. :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :tup: :happy:

I find this a HUGE thing and a wonderful reason to feel proud! Others may have helped you through, and maybe even a lot, but it was still you who walked this path -- nobody's ever able to take the PTSD from you and carry it for you!

Paying you some big-time respect, sincerely.

 

[Hashi]

Accomplishment for sure!

I've recently started a new job after almost a year off work following a really bad experience at my last place. I feel hopeful of the new situation so your post was great for me to read.

Not just good for you, but wonderful for you! You should be really proud, and thank you for sharing this.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

15 years versus 4 months? I'd definitely say this is an accomplishment! Congrats!

 

[Tinyflame]

Yay Zef!!!! Way to go!!! :tup: :cool: :) :hug: