If a person is a self harmer what jobs can they, or will they find hard to get?

Question

Will it be a problem in trying to join the police force?!

Answer 1

If you have psychological issues which cause you to take sanctuary in mutilating yourself, I don't think the police force is a good career choice.  You would see and hear many disturbing things which will probably only result in an increase in self-mutilation, and you probably wouldn't be able to stay in the job

Answer 2

Gator wrestler, skydiving instructor, high rise steel worker/window washer.  Bomb disposal, venom extractor, high speed rail maintenance.   A good job would be a hollywood stuntman.

Answer 3

you could get a job in McDonald's or burger king- just stay away from sharp objects!!

Answer 4

I'm not sure you should be joining the police force. It can be very stressful. Perhaps you should try and sort out your own issues before worrying too much about other peoples.

Answer 5

In all honesty, if someone has scars on their body that they are unable to hide, I believe that person would have a difficult time getting hired in any professional occupation. I'm not trying to be mean, but the reality is that most companies will not hire someone if they fear that person is mentally unstable. I'm not sure about the police force, I would think it would be hard there too.

Answer 6

can be a problem if you are in any job where you are an authority figure e.g: teaching, doctors, and yes, the police.

The are not supposed to but they still do discriminate, they are 'just' playing safe, but its affect means its hard to find employment in these areas.

Answer 7

Whatever part of your body you self harmed and possibly more than once the Police Medical Officer, will spot the scars and ask you how you got them. You will have to tell the truth and therefore I think it would be a problem joining the Police Force.

From this they may well go into you Psychiatric records and that will tell them everything.

Unfortunately you have picked an example of a job which is extremely stressful, harrowing at times and you have to make decisions on the spot. I know you would be well trained but I am still not sure. Don't lie about your health record that will only cause suspicion and they may well look into you Health Records anyway. That could be a problem especially with the Police.

Answer 8

Arm Model, Self Esteem councillor, razor blade tester, chinese burn champion at the olympics.