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You’ll probably need to think about the kinds of employment that fit with your values. If financial rewards are at the top of your list, applying for work in an aid agency might not be a great idea. Working as a gardener might not suit you if you like a fast-paced environment. You’ve already on your values in choosing and completing your certificate, degree or diploma. If you already know what you want to do, please don’t feel obliged to use the values tool. Like everything else in this resource, it’s strictly optional. Ryan’s Story Ryan turned 51 in August. When he was a little kid something bad happened to him that he doesn’t like talking about. The doctors called it trauma and now they say he suffers from stress disorder. Ryan’s had mental health issues all his life. He can count on one hand the years when his health has been plain sailing. But Ryan never gave in to his condition. Over the years he built a strong support network made up of friends, family and counsellors. He spent time in hospitals in Tasmania and interstate. He worked more jobs than he can count but never got a qualification. Finally this year, he completed a Certificate IV in Counselling and landed a job at a Job Network straight away. Even though he was really excited to be offered a role so quickly, Ryan found his anxiety build as the start date for the job drew nearer. When his first day arrived, Ryan was a wreck. His hands were shaking and his thoughts were racing. He knew he couldn’t go to work in that state so he contacted his own Disability Employment Services provider and for help. His case manager helped him calm down and asked if he’ d disclosed his mental health issues when he applied for the job. Ryan said he had disclosed so his case manager simply called the workplace and told them what had happened. Ryan went to see his psychiatrist who changed his medication. Two weeks later he started at the job. post- traumatic
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