Guest guest Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hi Geoff, I am in the IT field Specific working in networking with Cisco gear. I use to do installs, which required lifting and setup up Computer gear. The 21 " monitors were brutal. Glad I got out of that. Anyways the job is all on the computer now and I don't do installs anymore. The only thing I find now if after a whole week of typing and if I have been working long days, I find my fingers won't do what I tell them to by the end of the week. Good luck in finding something new. Matt in Ontario, Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks Matt. Funny I have been doing cable installation for the past 15 years and thats the type of work I am good at.I am not good with typing and have terrible handwriting.Do you or anyone else have this problem? Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I can type good, but my handwriting is horrible and looks very juvenile, although I have always had that problem, even before CMT. Now it actually hurts to write, so I type everything. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I also work on the computer all day, not so much typing but a lot of researching. It is hard on the body, mainly because I do not get up enough during the day because i am concentraing so hard. I do find that when I am doing repetitive work on computer, my fingers, shoulders and neck get very sore. I also find by having my eyes on computer screen for so long, makes me very tired and achy in my head and i MUST lay down at 4:00 for an hour. Since I do work from home, it really has been an ideal situation for someone with CMT, minus the people contact! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Everyone you can imagine!! Personally I am bi0ccupational: C.R.N.A. and ordained Lutheran minister. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Hi Geoff, I worked an office job, but in my 30's changed to IT. After being a programmer I started doing network and workstation setup. Some days could be pretty physical, but by the age 50 I was an IT manager. Even with that I retired at age 56. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 They were kidding right!? In a message dated 9/9/2008 5:24:25 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, UnknownSender@UnknownDomain writes: surfer They were kidding right!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 (this is from our Fact Sheet on and was put together about 6 years ago) " A general sampling of professions/careers held by members includes an art director, book publisher and editor, doctors, a medic, travel agents, screenwriter, lyricist, producer, builder, veterinarian, finance managers, realtor, landscaper, realtor, surfer, lawyer, public relations agent, healthcare administrator, minister, private investigator, retail executive, stockbroker, housekeeper, systems analyst, entrepreneur, graphic designer, medical transcriptionist, foundation executive, journalist, web designer, teacher, nurse, writer, artist, researcher, librarian, and homemaker " . For some other job ideas, look in our Careers file. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Hi group......I sold three paintings last week...It couldn't have happened at a better time! I feel so blessed. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I am a Medical Technologist by trade. The job is working in a hospital lab performing analysis on blood and body fluids. I worked in that field for 16 years. A new job fell into my lap (almost) in the medical field using my background, but in an office setting. I am a software trainer for a Data Management Software company. I don't do a ton of typing, but spend many hours on the phone (with a headset) teaching lab personnel (my former peers) to use our software. While I loved my lab job, I am grateful for this position because as I get older, (I am almost 43) my hands are getting weaker and my balance not as good. Spending hours on my feet walking around the lab and manipulating blood samples and instrumentation would be more difficult now. Sorry for the novel Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 No , Deb at the mouse house was going Pro as a surfer. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Hi Geri, Wow, what great news! I know the feeling! Congrats and hope more will come! Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Geri, Congratulations! You should feel proud! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Ha Ha! Maybe body surfing, but i would be lucky to just be able to walk into the ocean by myself, yet alone stand on a board! Jackie In a message dated 9/9/2008 5:24:25 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, UnknownSender@UnknownDomain writes: surfer They were kidding right!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Geri, that is fantastic! My daughter is an artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I would be lucky to walk out to the sand to get to the water. LOL In a message dated 9/10/2008 9:06:58 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jackiesachs@... writes: Maybe body surfing, but I would be lucky to just be able to walk into the ocean by myself, yet alone stand on a board! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 In a message dated 9/10/2008 9:02:02 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, UnknownSender@UnknownDomain writes: No , Deb at the mouse house was going Pro as a surfer. I wish we all could be surfers!!! I wouldn't even be on this list if my CMT was that mild. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Probably a wise job change. In my 30's I did some classroom training. On my feet all day & no big deal. At age 40-45 I was still able to haul a few computers around and set them up. By age 55 fugetaboutit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 , I would love to see some of her work..........what does she paint? Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Forgot about that concept! My husband usually has to piggyback me! Jackie < I would be lucky to walk out to the sand to get to the water. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hi Geri, I am so happy you want to see her work. She likes to paint people, she wants to get really good at them. She has done some really nice landscapes from her trips to Europe.I will send pictures. If anyone else wants to see them please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thank you....would love to see her art. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Interesting site http://jobenable.com/ Connecting Disabled Employees with Employers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 How do I find a good work at home job? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 The current Quest Magazine from MDA has an article on this: http://www.mdaquest-digital.com/mdaquest/20080910/?u1=texterity I think it's Pg 56 > > How do I find a good work at home job? > > Matt > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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