u/CardDependent7531

M26, lost my mom to cancer at 23, have been an X-ray tech since then. She had $0 to give me. My father has $0 to his name either so I’m just wondering if it’s pretty common to receive absolutely nothing not even assets from parents. Note my dad rents and collects social security and that’s it. After 2 years in healthcare I burned out due to the matter of the work and not having any time to take off work due to my financial position. Now I unemployed and looking for a career that can boost me out of poverty without killing me.

X-ray tech for 4 years, not really getting much of a decent raise yearly and starting to wonder if this career is even worth it long term with how low the pay ceiling is. Is there any way to break $100k without overtime and working holidays/overnight? Or should I look for another career?

M26, worked at a high volume orthopedic clinic for 3 years and quit due to burnout. I’ve attempted to return to healthcare but end up quitting after a week. I’m not sure if something permanently changed, but I hate the patients and hate even the thought of having to care for them when I can’t even take care of myself. Is there anything I can do with my degree and current experience that wouldn’t be patient facing or am I screwed? Note: yes I’ve been in therapy and on medication and they are not the answer to this problem.

M26, mom passed away 3 years ago and the grief has gotten worse. I’ve been in therapy, on medication, and it still hasn’t gotten better. Nightmares have increased, panic attacks have increased, and depression has increasingly gotten worse to the point I’m unemployed. I am barely hanging on and I’m not sure what to do.

M26, I have been in therapy on and off since I was 19 and it absolutely sucks. I dread the days I have therapy and have cancelled it all together. I have done every form of therapy and things still haven’t helped my panic attacks or severe depression. Just venting and wanting to let people know therapy does not work for everyone. It doesn’t matter if you switch therapists, switch the type of therapy, or how often you go. It has had no impact and has worsened my depression.