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I have had a lot of setbacks, yes. As of today, I collect disability, yes. But I will say that I have had a hell of a ride with both positive and negative experiences.

• Held 25 jobs in a span of 15 years
• Was certified as an Emergency Medical Responder at age 17
• Was a recruit in firefighter academy as a senior in high school
• Was a fire explorer most of high school
• Worked as a lifeguard in high school
• Voluntarily participated in clinical and EMS ride alongs my junior and senior year of high school
• Volunteered with a county rescue squad at age 18
• Drove to Colorado by myself at age 19 for EMT school and achieved my Advanced EMT
• Worked in EMS for 2 years, even while attempting university. I worked 24 hour shifts, sometimes even 96 consecutive hours. I started intraosseous infusions, IVs, drove lights and sirens through heavy traffic congestion while parting the sea of cars, transported patients to different states at times, loaded patients onto helicopters, and all sorts of kick-ass experiences
• Was kicked out of a college program and showed up there shortly after in a security uniform, making the program's president's mouth drop (a funny experience and a reaction to remember). I was hired on there after I was kicked out of class. I only lasted a few minutes before I was fired, lol.
• I was hospitalized involuntarily over 20 times
• I was arrested and later convicted of stalking at age 21 trying to pursue a romantic interest at that time
• I have been to the Mayo Clinic (top hospital in the nation) to see the top psychiatrist for my mental health problems
• I have corresponded with state legislators to proactively advocate for certain issues
• I became a self-taught fullstack developer, skilled in a wide array of different technologies
• I worked on projects for some big-name, reputable companies, including Daimler (Freightliner/Western Star), Zoetis (veterinary pharmaceutical company), and McCain Foods
• Now, I finally found the love of my life and happily married

I am 31 years old, a newlywed, and I am partially a NEET.

NEET = Not in Education, Employment, or Training

When I mean "partially", I have been picking up occasional small, project-based gigs. Although, I am not employed and have been unable to hold down stable work my entire life. I am currently on disability benefits (SSDI) and I am on a fixed, restricted income. I am hesistant to try working again because the government has attempted to remove my disability benefits and Medicare (gov health insurance) due to trying to reenter the workforce and failing. I have held 25 jobs since age 15 and have been fired half of them (others close to being fired/quitting to avoid termination). I must protect my one and only health insurance by all means, because it can potentially be a public safety risk without it. I need adequate mental health care.

My most recent full time job I was fired from in July 2024. I only lasted 9 months. I have also had to leave career pursuits twice now. First, I was an EMT and had my license essentially revoked. Then, I transitioned into tech as a software engineer and the tech job market was essentially destroyed. Now, I am in a slump as to what I would want to pursue next, if I am even capable of holding down work.