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In general, one finds, for example, that people suffering from bipolar disorder tends to :
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reject rules
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refuse authority
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disrespect hierarchy
His « Rebel » side and his « unmanageable creativity » don't work well in all professions or in all companies.
It is therefore a good idea to think about what type of jobs work well for a bipolar or cyclothymic person, like for example:
A number of parameters and constraints are taken into account: stability of your condition, autonomy, work load, maximum stress level, quality of relationship, but also values and culture of the company ... As many axes to study for finding a job that suits you best:
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Working from home, Working on Internet
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Work on the phone (call center, phone calls, ...)
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Salaried employees with strong autonomy and independence
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Freelance Work, Entrepreneurs
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Artistic and creative environments (publicity, fashion, design, ...)
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Work with a strong relational dimension (commercial, events, communication, media, ...)
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Very "cool" businesses with an Anglo-Saxon or American style of management
For people suffering from anxiety disorders, Obsessive-compulsive disorders, it might be advantageous to adapt its work.
As a choice in job re-orientation and adjustment or as a temporary measure while the disorders stabilize, the patient may prefer, for example:
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Working from home
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Working on Internet
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Work on the phone (call center, phone calls, ...)
The Mood Institute has among its priority to assist patient for their re-employment. Feel free to contact us to take stock and for advice.
You can also send us your CV by choosing "Application" in the JOB menu, and we will contact you as soon as an opportunity arises internally or from one of our partners .
Indeed, we also develop partnerships with entrepreneurs who know well that kind of trouble and appreciate the positive aspects and the potential of people suffering from bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, or depression.
Please have a look to EMPLOYMENT
** Reader information : This section is mostly inspired of real-life experiences, and was written by the editorial staff of the Mood Institute, exclusively composed with patients - The members of the Medical and Scientific Committee are regularly asked to provide an advisory opinion - Last update
: 10/01/2011
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