Are you comfortable interacting with people?
Originally posted by BabylonPunkette:Are you comfortable interacting with people?
why not try doing sales?
Well, find out what else are you still interested in other than acting and go forth from there. If it is something that is practical and in demand I believe it will not be tough for you to pursue it. If you are still keen on acting, I wish someone from the entertainment line can offer you help, best is someone from overseas not Singapore.
Do something about your depression, don't let it get worse to worst. Depression can lead to death. Leslie Cheung was in it and that took his life away, such a waste for a multi talented artiste. He is very much missed by fans and every year fans from all around the world gather to remember him on his death anniversary and birthday.
Originally posted by Penangtrip:Are you male or female? If you are a female and beautiful, I suggest you better get married and have children.Making money is never a priority for women.
You must be a male, a male chauvinistic PIG! Please come out of your cave, the role of women is more than married to have children. the way you sound is like you never advance with society. so poor thing!
male male male. he mentioned that he served ns.
Serve NS cannot be female meh, I got many girl friends doing NS, so called NSwomen
Originally posted by Honeybunz:male male male. he mentioned that he served ns.
not many ppl can read =)
Originally posted by Rock_Sugar:Though I don’t expect a quick reply at this hour, nevertheless I’ll wait for the answer here.
Here’s my story,
I’m standing at the age of 26 years old this year, with most people around my age or younger has already settle down with a stable job or some even with a family. As for my situation, I don’t have a savings nor a stable job. I stopped at ‘N’ level knowing that studies is not my type so I decided to serve ns.
After ord, I found my interest and passion for acting. I joined Mediacorp as a part-time actor with those 1 or 2 lines in just 1 scene. And they only called you up for filming if you are suitable for the roles otherwise basically you are just doing nothing at home. I begin to inquiry about pursuing full time acting as I truly enjoy what I’m doing but unfortunately, I was decline as not many people can afford to pursue in this Industry even if they want to and I finally realize why mediacorp drama always showcase all the same actor/actress through many years of production.
I withdraw and fall out from battle but I still continue to work for them as a part-timer and meanwhile I search for jobs.
I worked in a warehouse knowing that I only have a ‘N’ level cert, could not find a good job and the salary is not very satisfying and also not my interest, for the seek of not wasting time at home, I endure.
Over the years, I just worked and worked even though I don’t like what I’m doing, resigned and look for jobs again. I’m just wasting my time and resources and which caused me a tremendous depression.
If you want, can be OKT here
You want to be her pimp?
Hi bro, just want to tell u r not in a different situation. Others have been through worse.
I was from JC in 2006, got expelled because of paternally inherited depression, then sian to serve ns for 2 years, keng and charge to db. After tt, lost my mind, got sent to mental hospital, cannot study properly anymore. Now on the road to recovery, able to find a job, pursue studies. If you have "n", why not take your O's, then A's.
God bless that you get out of this.
Originally posted by Rock_Sugar:
I finally realize why mediacorp drama always showcase all the same actor/actress through many years of production.
Why?
Originally posted by Rock_Sugar:haha mancha, I seriously don’t mind.
How many times must I repeat myself, studies is not my cup of tea. I cannot absorb what the teacher is teaching. If I have a qualification, would I seek for help here?
wat yr passion?
find a mentor n learn from him
Originally posted by Rock_Sugar:haha mancha, I seriously don’t mind.
How many times must I repeat myself, studies is not my cup of tea. I cannot absorb what the teacher is teaching. If I have a qualification, would I seek for help here?
rock, you are right... forget the qualifications if you feel you are not cut up for studies..
unfortunately, our society place too much premium on qualifications, so those without usually gets left behind
therefore focus on skills and interests that you think you have and work your way from there... the biggest hurdle will be the initial one where you need to convince your prospective employers that you have the skills to do the job even if you lack the qualifications
good luck
Originally posted by Rock_Sugar:haha mancha, I seriously don’t mind.
How many times must I repeat myself, studies is not my cup of tea. I cannot absorb what the teacher is teaching. If I have a qualification, would I seek for help here?
Originally posted by Rock_Sugar:haha mancha, I seriously don’t mind.
How many times must I repeat myself, studies is not my cup of tea. I cannot absorb what the teacher is teaching. If I have a qualification, would I seek for help here?
Other than acting which you previously pursued, is there anything else you are passionate about? Start by looking at your day to day hobby and interests.
If you can't identify any area of interests, that's ok. Is there anything that you don't mind doing, or any type of job that you don't mind?
Actually, you need not be disheartened. Even degree holders have difficulties getting a job at times.
Since you are comfortable interacting with people, you can try doing sales or customer service. There are many positions available in these two areas and many ppl, esp those with certain qualifications may not want to do such jobs. For some reasons, many ppl detest doing sales and jobs that require meeting ppl. These jobs often do not require high qualification. You can always try going into the entry level of these jobs and slowly work your way to establish a career.
Wish you all the best and hope you recover from depression soon.
A very bugging thing about depression is that the person himself is lost and doesn't really know what he want.
Btw, are you sure you are suffering from depression? The term has been used loosely. I'm only saying this because I hope you are just mistaken as suffering from depression is really a very long dark tunnel.
That said, you gotta first stop burdening yourself with the academic qualifications. You sound as if those are the only words people have for you. But hey! Look at the encouraging warm replies so far here!
Be courageous and try different things. You never know till you have taken the first step. If you should fall, we(sgforums) are here to give you the helping hand you need.
Cheers.
I'll prescribe you with Paroxetine + vanlafaxine.
If you need to sleep maybe Alprazolam.