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What Do You Want To Be?

Posted by Connie on Thursday, October 16th, 2008 at 10:43 pm and is filed under Chronic Illness, DisABILITY Advocate, Loving Life.
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Have you ever had that feeling that you don’t know what you want to be when you grow up? Those of us with chronic illnesses or late in life disabilities may have to make a career change, even though we don’t want to do so. If we’re easily fatigued we may be unable to work at a job that requires long hours any more. If we are on immunosuppressants we may not be able to work in a hospital any more. If we have severe arthritis we may not be able to work as a dental technician any more.

Of course there are exceptions to every rule. People are resilient and with adaptions many people can return to their old jobs. I am the last person that would say that someone with a disability can’t do something!

But in those cases where it would be detrimental to your health and well being, a job change may be required. Since I’ve been disabled I’ve learned that people in this position, me included, turn to home based business.

Working from home can be very helpful because you can work at your own pace and do stop when you can’t work due to feeling unwell. My blogging business is just perfect for me.

Kelly McCausey offers one of many ways to earn money from home in her Guide to Writing for Pay. You can also contact me for information on blogging.

2 comments

  1. I want to be a paid writer and blogger! It has taken me time to find that out, and a lot of years of coming to terms with not being what I used to be prior to becoming chronically ill. The wonderful part is that I think I am actually happier in the long run, as crazy as that may sound. Not happier to be sick, of course, but happier because I am finally being true to who I am because I can’t not be–my body doesn’t allow it! Some people have to learn the hard way I guess. Thanks for the thought provoking post.
    Maureen
    Http://Beingchronicallyillisapill.blogspot.com

    comment by Maureen — October 20, 2008 @ 8:38 am
  2. Connie, Thank you for writing about this. I’m dealing with this issue right now, (finding both purpose and economic independence while chronically ill) and have many times through years of progressive disability. Your own success is an inspiration. Kerry

    Kerry’s last blog post..?Ten Commandments for Interacting with the Chronically Ill?

    comment by Kerry — October 21, 2008 @ 1:24 pm

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