Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 I am at my wits end, I need to go to work and have no idea what I can do, maybe some of you have some suggestions. I have been a hairdresser for 33 years and am not going to go back to it, I can't stand long enough (having trouble with legs, ankles, knees and feet) and my wrist are sore. I can still give a mean haircut but the perming isn't going to work with sore hands and shoulders. I have done a few things when my children were in elementary school with the PTA group. I am having trouble thinking of something to do that requires less lefting, standing, seating and using my hands. This RA is not a fun thing as you all know. My family says to apply for disability, but I look healthy, although over weight, which I would change tomorrow if it was that easy. What a pickle! Any Ideas! Hope this doesn't sound whiny, I am frustrated. in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 : Have you considered getting your real estate license and either becoming an agent yourself of being an experienced agent's assistant?? There are several agents in the Arlington, WA area who previously were hair stylists and have done quite well! I love real estate because of the flexibility in work hours- I set my own schedule and can work from home when I'm having a bad day and can reschedule appts if I need to!! Elly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2002 Report Share Posted July 19, 2002 I have my own business in my home. I upgrade, repair, sell computers along with training customers on software usage and internet. I also set up network systems and bank modems. I repair TV's VCR's and stereos too. That is, when my fingers are working. I don't know how long I'm going to be able to do this work, I'm in the early stages of RA and still have good range of movement in my hands and wrist. It's even better now that the doctor put me on steriods. I do know that I love what I do and I'm independent. I worked in business management most of my career and let me tell you, there is nothing like working for yourself. Susie in MN > : > Have you considered getting your real estate license and either becoming an > agent yourself of being an experienced agent's assistant?? There are several > agents in the Arlington, WA area who previously were hair stylists and have > done quite well! I love real estate because of the flexibility in work > hours- I set my own schedule and can work from home when I'm having a bad > day and can reschedule appts if I need to!! > > Elly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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