Do you guys have jobs?

[nocode]

Hi people.
I was wondering if you guys work and what do you do (if you don´t mind me asking).
I am 24 and never had an interest (so far anyway) in going to university and taking a degree because i always thought my life would be short and going to university would be a waste of time (when i was 15 i thought i was going to die by the time i reached 25, so it kind of put things in perspective! I was very wrong though but now i prefer to travel than to go to college, which is what i have been doing).
I am about to move to another country now and start a new life there and get a job and i´d like to hear from you; how does you having a job affect you?
I know i´d be healthier if i didn´t work but phsychologically i´d feel worse, so i guess it´s a choice we all make.

Thanks for your time,

Vera, 24, Portugal

 

[nocode]

Hi people.
I was wondering if you guys work and what do you do (if you don´t mind me asking).
I am 24 and never had an interest (so far anyway) in going to university and taking a degree because i always thought my life would be short and going to university would be a waste of time (when i was 15 i thought i was going to die by the time i reached 25, so it kind of put things in perspective! I was very wrong though but now i prefer to travel than to go to college, which is what i have been doing).
I am about to move to another country now and start a new life there and get a job and i´d like to hear from you; how does you having a job affect you?
I know i´d be healthier if i didn´t work but phsychologically i´d feel worse, so i guess it´s a choice we all make.

Thanks for your time,

Vera, 24, Portugal

 

[nocode]

Hi people.
I was wondering if you guys work and what do you do (if you don´t mind me asking).
I am 24 and never had an interest (so far anyway) in going to university and taking a degree because i always thought my life would be short and going to university would be a waste of time (when i was 15 i thought i was going to die by the time i reached 25, so it kind of put things in perspective! I was very wrong though but now i prefer to travel than to go to college, which is what i have been doing).
I am about to move to another country now and start a new life there and get a job and i´d like to hear from you; how does you having a job affect you?
I know i´d be healthier if i didn´t work but phsychologically i´d feel worse, so i guess it´s a choice we all make.

Thanks for your time,

Vera, 24, Portugal

 

[nocode]

Hi people.
I was wondering if you guys work and what do you do (if you don´t mind me asking).
I am 24 and never had an interest (so far anyway) in going to university and taking a degree because i always thought my life would be short and going to university would be a waste of time (when i was 15 i thought i was going to die by the time i reached 25, so it kind of put things in perspective! I was very wrong though but now i prefer to travel than to go to college, which is what i have been doing).
I am about to move to another country now and start a new life there and get a job and i´d like to hear from you; how does you having a job affect you?
I know i´d be healthier if i didn´t work but phsychologically i´d feel worse, so i guess it´s a choice we all make.

Thanks for your time,

Vera, 24, Portugal

 

[nocode]

Hi people.
<br />I was wondering if you guys work and what do you do (if you don´t mind me asking).
<br />I am 24 and never had an interest (so far anyway) in going to university and taking a degree because i always thought my life would be short and going to university would be a waste of time (when i was 15 i thought i was going to die by the time i reached 25, so it kind of put things in perspective! I was very wrong though but now i prefer to travel than to go to college, which is what i have been doing).
<br />I am about to move to another country now and start a new life there and get a job and i´d like to hear from you; how does you having a job affect you?
<br />I know i´d be healthier if i didn´t work but phsychologically i´d feel worse, so i guess it´s a choice we all make.
<br />
<br />Thanks for your time,
<br />
<br />Vera, 24, Portugal

 

[bittyhorse23]

Hi Vera

I work fulltime as an Architectural Designer. I went to school for Interior Design and ended up doing more architectural work <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> For me I need to work less now that my health isn't so great but psychologically I am not ready. Like you said it is a choice I need to make, and soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

What country will you be moving to?????

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[bittyhorse23]

Hi Vera

I work fulltime as an Architectural Designer. I went to school for Interior Design and ended up doing more architectural work <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> For me I need to work less now that my health isn't so great but psychologically I am not ready. Like you said it is a choice I need to make, and soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

What country will you be moving to?????

<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[bittyhorse23]

Hi Vera

I work fulltime as an Architectural Designer. I went to school for Interior Design and ended up doing more architectural work <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> For me I need to work less now that my health isn't so great but psychologically I am not ready. Like you said it is a choice I need to make, and soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

What country will you be moving to?????

<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[bittyhorse23]

Hi Vera

I work fulltime as an Architectural Designer. I went to school for Interior Design and ended up doing more architectural work <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> For me I need to work less now that my health isn't so great but psychologically I am not ready. Like you said it is a choice I need to make, and soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

What country will you be moving to?????

<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

 

[bittyhorse23]

Hi Vera
<br />
<br /> I work fulltime as an Architectural Designer. I went to school for Interior Design and ended up doing more architectural work <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> For me I need to work less now that my health isn't so great but psychologically I am not ready. Like you said it is a choice I need to make, and soon <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />What country will you be moving to?????
<br />
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[lightNlife]

Hi there! Welcome to the group. There are so many different talents, abilities, jobs and careers represented by the people you'll find here.

I have a bachelor's degree in environmental science. It took me 6 years to get it (I never took a full course load because of CF) but I'm so thrilled to have gotten a job doing what I got my degree in. I recently switched to working part-time because last year I had a really rough time health-wise. Now I work just 24 hours a week in the office. I have a second job as a professional freelance writer. That one is extremely flexible and I set my own hours depending on my energy level and what projects come my way.

I understand what you mean about needing to find a balance between work and health and how that all impacts you psychologically. When I miss work for any reason, I tend to beat myself up over it thinking I should be "doing more." My husband has helped me realize that it's okay that I can't do 9 things at once and that I need to take it easy and put my health and my home life first.

You don't need to have a 4 year degree to get a good job. There are certificate programs you can do, such as to be a medical transcriptionist or a dental technician, that only take a year or so. My sister (who doesn't have CF) wasn't one of those "college types." She got a certificate as a dental tech and makes a pretty darn good living!

Don't let your fears about your future hold you back. Find something you want to do, and go after it. I'm sure anyone here would be glad to help point you in the right direction if you need it.

All the best,
Lauren

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithCF.blogspot.com
">http://livingwellwithCF.blogspot.com
</a><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com">http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com</a>

 

[lightNlife]

Hi there! Welcome to the group. There are so many different talents, abilities, jobs and careers represented by the people you'll find here.

I have a bachelor's degree in environmental science. It took me 6 years to get it (I never took a full course load because of CF) but I'm so thrilled to have gotten a job doing what I got my degree in. I recently switched to working part-time because last year I had a really rough time health-wise. Now I work just 24 hours a week in the office. I have a second job as a professional freelance writer. That one is extremely flexible and I set my own hours depending on my energy level and what projects come my way.

I understand what you mean about needing to find a balance between work and health and how that all impacts you psychologically. When I miss work for any reason, I tend to beat myself up over it thinking I should be "doing more." My husband has helped me realize that it's okay that I can't do 9 things at once and that I need to take it easy and put my health and my home life first.

You don't need to have a 4 year degree to get a good job. There are certificate programs you can do, such as to be a medical transcriptionist or a dental technician, that only take a year or so. My sister (who doesn't have CF) wasn't one of those "college types." She got a certificate as a dental tech and makes a pretty darn good living!

Don't let your fears about your future hold you back. Find something you want to do, and go after it. I'm sure anyone here would be glad to help point you in the right direction if you need it.

All the best,
Lauren

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithCF.blogspot.com
">http://livingwellwithCF.blogspot.com
</a><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com">http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com</a>

 

[lightNlife]

Hi there! Welcome to the group. There are so many different talents, abilities, jobs and careers represented by the people you'll find here.

I have a bachelor's degree in environmental science. It took me 6 years to get it (I never took a full course load because of CF) but I'm so thrilled to have gotten a job doing what I got my degree in. I recently switched to working part-time because last year I had a really rough time health-wise. Now I work just 24 hours a week in the office. I have a second job as a professional freelance writer. That one is extremely flexible and I set my own hours depending on my energy level and what projects come my way.

I understand what you mean about needing to find a balance between work and health and how that all impacts you psychologically. When I miss work for any reason, I tend to beat myself up over it thinking I should be "doing more." My husband has helped me realize that it's okay that I can't do 9 things at once and that I need to take it easy and put my health and my home life first.

You don't need to have a 4 year degree to get a good job. There are certificate programs you can do, such as to be a medical transcriptionist or a dental technician, that only take a year or so. My sister (who doesn't have CF) wasn't one of those "college types." She got a certificate as a dental tech and makes a pretty darn good living!

Don't let your fears about your future hold you back. Find something you want to do, and go after it. I'm sure anyone here would be glad to help point you in the right direction if you need it.

All the best,
Lauren

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithCF.blogspot.com
">http://livingwellwithCF.blogspot.com
</a><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com">http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com</a>

 

[lightNlife]

Hi there! Welcome to the group. There are so many different talents, abilities, jobs and careers represented by the people you'll find here.

I have a bachelor's degree in environmental science. It took me 6 years to get it (I never took a full course load because of CF) but I'm so thrilled to have gotten a job doing what I got my degree in. I recently switched to working part-time because last year I had a really rough time health-wise. Now I work just 24 hours a week in the office. I have a second job as a professional freelance writer. That one is extremely flexible and I set my own hours depending on my energy level and what projects come my way.

I understand what you mean about needing to find a balance between work and health and how that all impacts you psychologically. When I miss work for any reason, I tend to beat myself up over it thinking I should be "doing more." My husband has helped me realize that it's okay that I can't do 9 things at once and that I need to take it easy and put my health and my home life first.

You don't need to have a 4 year degree to get a good job. There are certificate programs you can do, such as to be a medical transcriptionist or a dental technician, that only take a year or so. My sister (who doesn't have CF) wasn't one of those "college types." She got a certificate as a dental tech and makes a pretty darn good living!

Don't let your fears about your future hold you back. Find something you want to do, and go after it. I'm sure anyone here would be glad to help point you in the right direction if you need it.

All the best,
Lauren

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithCF.blogspot.com
">http://livingwellwithCF.blogspot.com
</a><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com">http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com</a>

 

[lightNlife]

Hi there! Welcome to the group. There are so many different talents, abilities, jobs and careers represented by the people you'll find here.
<br />
<br />I have a bachelor's degree in environmental science. It took me 6 years to get it (I never took a full course load because of CF) but I'm so thrilled to have gotten a job doing what I got my degree in. I recently switched to working part-time because last year I had a really rough time health-wise. Now I work just 24 hours a week in the office. I have a second job as a professional freelance writer. That one is extremely flexible and I set my own hours depending on my energy level and what projects come my way.
<br />
<br />I understand what you mean about needing to find a balance between work and health and how that all impacts you psychologically. When I miss work for any reason, I tend to beat myself up over it thinking I should be "doing more." My husband has helped me realize that it's okay that I can't do 9 things at once and that I need to take it easy and put my health and my home life first.
<br />
<br />You don't need to have a 4 year degree to get a good job. There are certificate programs you can do, such as to be a medical transcriptionist or a dental technician, that only take a year or so. My sister (who doesn't have CF) wasn't one of those "college types." She got a certificate as a dental tech and makes a pretty darn good living!
<br />
<br />Don't let your fears about your future hold you back. Find something you want to do, and go after it. I'm sure anyone here would be glad to help point you in the right direction if you need it.
<br />
<br />All the best,
<br />Lauren
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithCF.blogspot.com
">http://livingwellwithCF.blogspot.com
</a><br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com">http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com</a>

 

[jamie6girl]

I'm a corporate trainer for an apartment management company... I do many things - I train new managers on the property software, develop online training, take support calls, do the fundraising for the conference every year. Just whatever they throw at me. I work 40 hours a week. Sometimes it's a bit much because with 40 hours I still have to spend time doing treatments and stuff, as everyone else does on here. Sometimes it's not too bad because for the most part, I'm at a computer all day, so it's not demanding physically. The only times where I really get worn out is if I have to do a lot of talking during training or talking during voiceovers for online training.. That part I may not be able to keep up for too much longer. <br><br>
Usually I can guage how my health is doing and just how bad I'm feeling by how I feel about work. Everyone hates their jobs, but I hate mine even more if I feel bad. Like I dread going to work really bad when I'm really sick. DREAD. If I start feeling that way, I know that I'm sick and I need a picc line.

 

[jamie6girl]

I'm a corporate trainer for an apartment management company... I do many things - I train new managers on the property software, develop online training, take support calls, do the fundraising for the conference every year. Just whatever they throw at me. I work 40 hours a week. Sometimes it's a bit much because with 40 hours I still have to spend time doing treatments and stuff, as everyone else does on here. Sometimes it's not too bad because for the most part, I'm at a computer all day, so it's not demanding physically. The only times where I really get worn out is if I have to do a lot of talking during training or talking during voiceovers for online training.. That part I may not be able to keep up for too much longer. <br><br>
Usually I can guage how my health is doing and just how bad I'm feeling by how I feel about work. Everyone hates their jobs, but I hate mine even more if I feel bad. Like I dread going to work really bad when I'm really sick. DREAD. If I start feeling that way, I know that I'm sick and I need a picc line.

 

[jamie6girl]

I'm a corporate trainer for an apartment management company... I do many things - I train new managers on the property software, develop online training, take support calls, do the fundraising for the conference every year. Just whatever they throw at me. I work 40 hours a week. Sometimes it's a bit much because with 40 hours I still have to spend time doing treatments and stuff, as everyone else does on here. Sometimes it's not too bad because for the most part, I'm at a computer all day, so it's not demanding physically. The only times where I really get worn out is if I have to do a lot of talking during training or talking during voiceovers for online training.. That part I may not be able to keep up for too much longer. <br><br>
Usually I can guage how my health is doing and just how bad I'm feeling by how I feel about work. Everyone hates their jobs, but I hate mine even more if I feel bad. Like I dread going to work really bad when I'm really sick. DREAD. If I start feeling that way, I know that I'm sick and I need a picc line.

 

[jamie6girl]

I'm a corporate trainer for an apartment management company... I do many things - I train new managers on the property software, develop online training, take support calls, do the fundraising for the conference every year. Just whatever they throw at me. I work 40 hours a week. Sometimes it's a bit much because with 40 hours I still have to spend time doing treatments and stuff, as everyone else does on here. Sometimes it's not too bad because for the most part, I'm at a computer all day, so it's not demanding physically. The only times where I really get worn out is if I have to do a lot of talking during training or talking during voiceovers for online training.. That part I may not be able to keep up for too much longer. <br><br>
Usually I can guage how my health is doing and just how bad I'm feeling by how I feel about work. Everyone hates their jobs, but I hate mine even more if I feel bad. Like I dread going to work really bad when I'm really sick. DREAD. If I start feeling that way, I know that I'm sick and I need a picc line.

 

[jamie6girl]

I'm a corporate trainer for an apartment management company... I do many things - I train new managers on the property software, develop online training, take support calls, do the fundraising for the conference every year. Just whatever they throw at me. I work 40 hours a week. Sometimes it's a bit much because with 40 hours I still have to spend time doing treatments and stuff, as everyone else does on here. Sometimes it's not too bad because for the most part, I'm at a computer all day, so it's not demanding physically. The only times where I really get worn out is if I have to do a lot of talking during training or talking during voiceovers for online training.. That part I may not be able to keep up for too much longer. <br><br>
Usually I can guage how my health is doing and just how bad I'm feeling by how I feel about work. Everyone hates their jobs, but I hate mine even more if I feel bad. Like I dread going to work really bad when I'm really sick. DREAD. If I start feeling that way, I know that I'm sick and I need a picc line.