Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 What jobs have people found that are easier on people with fibro?? I've found that I can't stand for too long..can't use my hands for too long, basically anything with repetitive motions really bothers me. For me its duration. I left my nursing job of 15 years because my body just couldn't do it anymore. I am still an EMT, but thankfully I live in a small town where I'm on call, and my calls are infrequent. I couldn't do it all day long like they do in big cities. My full-time job is working night shift as a convenience store clerk which is nice because I can sit down as we're not all that busy usually. Am pondering what else I might be able to do. Its frustrating too because I'm scared that if I start a job that's too hard on me and I end up calling in a lot, people just don't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Hi everybody!! I have a job with a mixture of standing, sitting, computer work, physical work. That seems to be really good for me. Motivation is the most dificult for me. There are things I just don't like to do. I have some flexibility what I do and when, so it is very nice. I try to remember to drink enough liquids. That way I have to get up and get more tea, and I have to get up and go to the bathroom. In the bathroom I try to stretch my shoulders. I am very lucky, because I have workes for different Cities in the last few years. One of my co-workers had MS and she worked Monday and Tuesday, took every Wednesday off and works Thursday and Friday. Most Cities are much bettter accomodating people. Now, of course, there might not be a bunch of Cities around where you live, but it is worth checking. I now live in the Denver Metro area, so there are several Cities I could work for. The economy is definetly taking a hit, so more people are applying for City jobs, but we have had a really difficult time hiring. More often that you might think people that are not qualified get hired and trained. We have been understaffed for years! It might be worth a try! The last three jobs I got I wasn't technically qualified for, I applied anyway, and I got it! nobody who applied was more qualified or a better fit. I like the security with the City, because short term and long term disability rules are spelled out, no suprises. Go for what you want!!! Look at what you have to offer when you're not flared up! Look at the good work you do! Yes, it's not all good work, but so what?! Honestly, we would rather have somebody with limitations work here, than nobody at all. What jobs have people found that are easier on people with fibro?? I've found that I can't stand for too long..can't use my hands for too long, basically anything with repetitive motions really bothers me. For me its duration. I left my nursing job of 15 years because my body just couldn't do it anymore. I am still an EMT, but thankfully I live in a small town where I'm on call, and my calls are infrequent. I couldn't do it all day long like they do in big cities. My full-time job is working night shift as a convenience store clerk which is nice because I can sit down as we're not all that busy usually. Am pondering what else I might be able to do. Its frustrating too because I'm scared that if I start a job that's too hard on me and I end up calling in a lot, people just don't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Hi everybody!! I have a job with a mixture of standing, sitting, computer work, physical work. That seems to be really good for me. Motivation is the most dificult for me. There are things I just don't like to do. I have some flexibility what I do and when, so it is very nice. I try to remember to drink enough liquids. That way I have to get up and get more tea, and I have to get up and go to the bathroom. In the bathroom I try to stretch my shoulders. I am very lucky, because I have workes for different Cities in the last few years. One of my co-workers had MS and she worked Monday and Tuesday, took every Wednesday off and works Thursday and Friday. Most Cities are much bettter accomodating people. Now, of course, there might not be a bunch of Cities around where you live, but it is worth checking. I now live in the Denver Metro area, so there are several Cities I could work for. The economy is definetly taking a hit, so more people are applying for City jobs, but we have had a really difficult time hiring. More often that you might think people that are not qualified get hired and trained. We have been understaffed for years! It might be worth a try! The last three jobs I got I wasn't technically qualified for, I applied anyway, and I got it! nobody who applied was more qualified or a better fit. I like the security with the City, because short term and long term disability rules are spelled out, no suprises. Go for what you want!!! Look at what you have to offer when you're not flared up! Look at the good work you do! Yes, it's not all good work, but so what?! Honestly, we would rather have somebody with limitations work here, than nobody at all. What jobs have people found that are easier on people with fibro?? I've found that I can't stand for too long..can't use my hands for too long, basically anything with repetitive motions really bothers me. For me its duration. I left my nursing job of 15 years because my body just couldn't do it anymore. I am still an EMT, but thankfully I live in a small town where I'm on call, and my calls are infrequent. I couldn't do it all day long like they do in big cities. My full-time job is working night shift as a convenience store clerk which is nice because I can sit down as we're not all that busy usually. Am pondering what else I might be able to do. Its frustrating too because I'm scared that if I start a job that's too hard on me and I end up calling in a lot, people just don't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Hi everybody!! I have a job with a mixture of standing, sitting, computer work, physical work. That seems to be really good for me. Motivation is the most dificult for me. There are things I just don't like to do. I have some flexibility what I do and when, so it is very nice. I try to remember to drink enough liquids. That way I have to get up and get more tea, and I have to get up and go to the bathroom. In the bathroom I try to stretch my shoulders. I am very lucky, because I have workes for different Cities in the last few years. One of my co-workers had MS and she worked Monday and Tuesday, took every Wednesday off and works Thursday and Friday. Most Cities are much bettter accomodating people. Now, of course, there might not be a bunch of Cities around where you live, but it is worth checking. I now live in the Denver Metro area, so there are several Cities I could work for. The economy is definetly taking a hit, so more people are applying for City jobs, but we have had a really difficult time hiring. More often that you might think people that are not qualified get hired and trained. We have been understaffed for years! It might be worth a try! The last three jobs I got I wasn't technically qualified for, I applied anyway, and I got it! nobody who applied was more qualified or a better fit. I like the security with the City, because short term and long term disability rules are spelled out, no suprises. Go for what you want!!! Look at what you have to offer when you're not flared up! Look at the good work you do! Yes, it's not all good work, but so what?! Honestly, we would rather have somebody with limitations work here, than nobody at all. What jobs have people found that are easier on people with fibro?? I've found that I can't stand for too long..can't use my hands for too long, basically anything with repetitive motions really bothers me. For me its duration. I left my nursing job of 15 years because my body just couldn't do it anymore. I am still an EMT, but thankfully I live in a small town where I'm on call, and my calls are infrequent. I couldn't do it all day long like they do in big cities. My full-time job is working night shift as a convenience store clerk which is nice because I can sit down as we're not all that busy usually. Am pondering what else I might be able to do. Its frustrating too because I'm scared that if I start a job that's too hard on me and I end up calling in a lot, people just don't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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