I like to think of myself as successful academically. I've earned my journalism degree magna *** laude, but left the field because of the money. I earned a paralegal certificate with honors, but it's been a year since I've been able to use it. I never thought I'd feel this way, but my disability (I stutter) I feel is preventing me from getting employment.
I respect that attorneys want to make money, but I'm also seeing why people don't like them either. I know it's a business like anything else. I have continually been turned down for entry-level paralegal positions. I'm a fighter, and refuse to back down. I really don't want to make another career change, because I'm 29, and feel worthless. There's times I want to get loaded and drink myself to oblivion.
It's funny, people who have asked have said I should sue. As much as I'd love to, it doesn't help me. I want to work and earn a living like everyone else does. Sometimes I wish I was born deaf or paralyzed instead.
Any views?
2007-06-07
15:17:18
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