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Re: Now it looks like I won't even get it! » mair

Posted by Katt on May 24, 2002, at 11:31:31

In reply to Re: Now it looks like I won't even get it! » Katt, posted by mair on May 24, 2002, at 7:28:13

I have an undergrad in experimental psychology and studio art. Then I worked for 2.5 years as a computer programmer but had to go on disability. Then I went to grad school and got a masters in computer science with a concentration in HCI. So I do graphic design, GUI design, user testing, evaluations, web stuff, learning apps, etc etc etc. It took me about 1.5 yrs to finish the program cuz i ripped through it. but i also had a part time research assistanship while in school that gave me all the experience i need in the field. then i got a faculty position the term after i finished the program with the university i went to. i loved doing that. but that lasted for one quarter cuz enrollment went down. i'm supposed to have a course in the fall tho.


>Also, it would help if you maybe expained a little more to me about the treatment program - like how much time it will actually consume and what it involves.

the treatment program is through a major university's hospital. the city i live in is divided into catch areas for community centers. i live the program's community center catch area. all the people that work there are trainees. i have bpd and my track record shows it. i never discuss it cuz i've had therapists say they wouldnt treat me after seeing the dx. supposedly the best form of treatment for bpd is dbt. i've tried dbt before and it just wasnt compatible with me. i couldnt do it. in fact, when i spoke to the therapist that does dbt at the hospital's program, she became reluctant to see me and asked if i'd considered residential tx! huh?? anyhow, i am supposed to see her once a week for individual dbt, be in a dbt group once a week that she leads, and go to the medication clinic. i have no idea what that involves. my experiences with medication however, have included pancreatitis, two week insomnias, chronic diahreaha/constipation, dehydration, and even rectal hemmorhaging. i could go on, but typically if i am on a new/different med, drs have to check in with me nearly every day. also, if they end up calling my internist, they'll probably make me see a nutritionist. so i am looking at 2-4 days a week of frickin treatment. treatment that probably wont work. and i was annoyed talking to the therapist. you can usually tell (at least i can) whether or not you can work with someone from a phone call.

anyhow, it looks like i wont be getting the job. there was another candidate who has tons of corporate experience and i have none. mine is all academia. i have a modeling contract -- maybe i'll try to work out something with that.

i dont mind the questions. ask away.


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