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After a few years of being addicted to Oxycontin I have finally began an outpatient treatment program as of a few months ago. It has really served me well and helped kep me out of trouble I could have potentially put myself in, but now I am trying to take the steps it takes to create a stable life for myself financially. The problem is that I don't have many college credits. In fact I do consider my self reasonably intelligent, but scholastically I do not do well. I am unable to focus long enough to get through all the assignment, text book reading, and everything that is entailed with college. I do very well in English and writing, but math & science are not my strong suits. I am reasonably informed with different issues and topics, but I have a different style of learning. I am more of a kinesthetic learner. I have been diagnosed with adult ADHD but found treatment still did not improve my focus with subjects I had little interest in. So basically college does not seem to be for me. I really want to get a great job that will ensure me with a secure stable life since I have come this far in my recovery, but after a job interview where my interviewer essentially ripped me new one for having little college credits (mind you this job doesn't even require college she just prefers it) I feel very insecure, and hopeless because I just don'tever see college success in my future. What kind of jobs can a 25 year old woman get that pay well enough, give enough hours, with insurance benefits that is not being a server? Or a cashier? I need advice...
You may have to start out as a cashier or server in some type of chain, then work your way up to a management position. That would probably be your best bet.
You could try getting a small job in the cafeteria or janitor at a college that has courses you might someday be interested in taking. Many colleges give people that work there a discount. So you could be making money and eventually when you feel your able to focus better start classes.
Community colleges are good. Find a subject you can relate to maybe drug rehabilitation, social disorders, art, photography, creative writing, social issues, journalism,
Don't be giving up on school so quickly. You may have to work harder than some to acheive good grades, however, whats wrong with that?
Listen, Oxycontin addiction is one of the hardest things to overcome, look at the progress you've made so far, you think college will be any different?
I know a guy that is addicted to the drug, he's a pharmacist, very well educated. He went to re-hab like you and relapsed 3 days after he got out, you have months, you have yourself to thank for that.
Too much negative talk in your post, your stonger than you think.
Working your way up in a company is a good idea. Perhaps you can find a growing company with lots of opportunities and do that. If you're a hard worker and easy to get along with, companies can always use people like that! Also, don't give up on school yet! You have accomplished so much in staying clean and getting help for yourself. You've been through a lot, and you might not feel up to college right now, but perhaps in the future you will. Also, sometimes doing volunteer work can help you find a good job. It's a good way to get references, network, and always something good to put on a resume. I volunteered at a charity store for several years, and actually ended up getting a really great job because I had the experience managing it.
What about applying for a part-time (your foot in the door) or even full-time (if available) job at a public library? You are qualified to work at the circulation desk in either adult or children's department and in tech services where books etc. are ordered, received, and processed. Even just getting your foot in the door shelving books might be enough to start. You will work with the public but not as a doormat (most people think the world of library staff members) plus it will look good on a resume and as you search for better paying jobs in the future.
As for college, talk with the admissions or counseling office (free!) at your local community college. They deal with all kinds of learners/students and may have some wonderful suggestions for you. You could earn a useful certificate in something or an associate's degree and then consider going on to get a bachelor's.
I too, applaud you for how far you have already come in your recovery! One question that I have for you is, what skills, talents or other interests do you have that you might use to market yourself for possible jobs?
I have people skills, writing, reading,typing(to a certain degree) I'm afraid that customer service is all I really have to offer at this time since I have no special training or skills other that a couple quarters at the local community college.
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