Posted by Jimmy Go on July 22, 2005, at 19:15:42
In reply to Phillipa, posted by up'n'down on July 15, 2005, at 0:10:41
They started calling me "Jimmy Go" when I was 5 years old and couldn't sit still. I always had to be doing something. I've had about 25 jobs in the last few years. I have a Bachelors Degree, am considered very intelligent, like people and have compassion and empathy for anyone in crisis. I'm not lazy. I hate micromanagement and working for stupid people. I have mostly worked in law enforcement but have always been contrary to most of my co-workers. For example, I would much rather see a person "restored" than "destroyed" and I always look for alternatives to arrest especially with obvious mental health or substance abuse issues. I believe that the problem with law enforcement in America is that we hire many young people with few life experiences and little education, give them a badge and a gun and the authority or descretion to make decisions that affect other human beings the rest of their lives. Too often their descretion is based on a need to impress their supervisors or maybe just a sick need to hurt someone. I have tons of commendations but it doesn't seem to matter. They always promote the Officers who are more excited about swat teams and snipers than those who have a genuine concern for people. Well anyway, I take 150 mg Effexor XR daily. I don't like it but seem to get along better with it. Tried to quit once and it almost killed. I halloucinated, had nightmares and considered suicide. A word of caution, do not ever quit taking effexor without your Doctor's help. Of course I knew this but got so frustrated I tried it my way. I'm thinking of applying for a SSI disability because I believe I am unemployable. I have failed at every job I've tried.
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