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Getting Back to Work: Finding stability, structure, and purpose after treatment
Getting Back to Work: Finding stability, structure, and purpose after treatment
Getting Back to Work: Finding stability, structure, and purpose after treatment
Monday 30th June 2025
Explore how to navigate job searching post-recovery, tackle employment barriers, and maintain sobriety with the Sober Sense Podcast.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Employment is crucial for recovery stability.
- Job opportunities may not be readily available post-treatment.
- Get well jobs offer flexibility and structure.
- Early recovery should focus on stability, not immediate employment.
- Overcoming ego is essential for job acceptance.
How badly do you want to stay sober? Sometimes that job at Starbucks is whatever it takes.
In the journey of addiction recovery, integrating back into society is a significant milestone that often involves securing employment. This episode of The Sober Sense Podcast explores the complexities and challenges of finding a job after treatment and how it contributes to rebuilding a stable and purposeful life. Hosts Todd and Brent share personal anecdotes and practical advice on navigating these hurdles while prioritizing recovery. The path to employment post-recovery is fraught with obstacles.
Many individuals find that their previous jobs are no longer available, or they must contend with broken professional relationships. Additionally, logistical challenges such as scheduling conflicts and transportation issues can complicate the job search. To address these barriers, the hosts emphasize the importance of 'get well' jobs, which provide necessary flexibility and structure during the early stages of recovery. For those in early recovery, the advice is to focus on achieving stability before diving into the job market.
While financial independence is a goal, ensuring that one's recovery is solid is paramount. This might mean accepting jobs that might not align with past experiences or expectations but offer the structure needed to maintain sobriety. The discussion also touches on the importance of overcoming personal ego when job hunting. Accepting work that might seem beneath one's qualifications can be a humbling but necessary step.
It's a reminder that the priority is recovery and the long-term goal of rebuilding one's life. Ultimately, the journey back to the workforce is unique for everyone, but with the right mindset and support, it is attainable. The Rule 62 Foundation, which sponsors the podcast, offers resources such as sober living scholarships and recovery guidance to those on this path.