HEre's what I dont get......how the hell do sick people of any kind make a living, MONEY! I have gone thru several tax paying jobs with no luck.i go into the hospital they either hate it or deal with it. But then I'm out money because i cant work then for 2 months. I cant seem to get enough for all my bills from social security. I just dont know what to do anymore. I have tried babysitting to make extra, not such hard work and if im sick i can then jus take it easy. but i dont get paid from my babysitter people, long story big mess. So how am I supposed to get enough money for everything? PLESSE HELP!
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HEre's what I dont get......how the hell do sick people of any kind make a living, MONEY! I have gone thru several tax paying jobs with no luck.i go into the hospital they either hate it or deal with it. But then I'm out money because i cant work then for 2 months. I cant seem to get enough for all my bills from social security. I just dont know what to do anymore. I have tried babysitting to make extra, not such hard work and if im sick i can then jus take it easy. but i dont get paid from my babysitter people, long story big mess. So how am I supposed to get enough money for everything? PLESSE HELP!
HEre's what I dont get......how the hell do sick people of any kind make a living, MONEY! I have gone thru several tax paying jobs with no luck.i go into the hospital they either hate it or deal with it. But then I'm out money because i cant work then for 2 months. I cant seem to get enough for all my bills from social security. I just dont know what to do anymore. I have tried babysitting to make extra, not such hard work and if im sick i can then jus take it easy. but i dont get paid from my babysitter people, long story big mess. So how am I supposed to get enough money for everything? PLESSE HELP!
NYCLawGirl
New member
honestly, your best bet is to look for a job with benefits. and yes, i do realize that this is easier said than done and that job opportunities are especially limited right now, but the simple fact of the matter is that people with progressive disability absolutely need crucial accommodations such as health insurance, paid sick leave, and preferably disability insurance. sadly, it's been my observation that the medical profession often doesn't encourage CFers to pursue these types of jobs (or the education often needed to obtain them) because they claim such work will be "taxing" on our health. i disagree. in my experience most jobs are taxing and stressful in their own way. knowing that you are fully covered by benefits and have the option to go into the hospital without losing everything is actually a huge RELIEF, and most professional employers are surprisingly conscientious about their workers' health needs. (most, of course, does not mean all.)
i don't know what your particular field or trade is right now, but there are companies out there known for giving great benefits to their employees (starbucks pops to mind off the top of my head for their health plan -- which includes even part-time employees -- but i'm sure there are others). make that a priority when seeking work (assuming you are looking for a job). and some people will probably disagree with me on this point, but once you have a job offer my advice would be to be as open as possible about your health needs upfront. it may be possible for you to work out a way to minimize your unpaid time off, but you can only do that if you are working WITH your employer.
as for other ways to make money -- um, win the lotto? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> okay, just kidding. a more practical solution might be to look into discount or assistance programs to help you with some of your bills. there may be other ways you can make some extra cash, such as housesitting for people who are out of town for short periods or other odd jobs. i know some people on this and other sites have had success by making craft-like items and selling them on etsy (or whatever that site is called).
hope that helps. sorry for the tangent, but i get a little riled up on the subject of jobs and CF.
i don't know what your particular field or trade is right now, but there are companies out there known for giving great benefits to their employees (starbucks pops to mind off the top of my head for their health plan -- which includes even part-time employees -- but i'm sure there are others). make that a priority when seeking work (assuming you are looking for a job). and some people will probably disagree with me on this point, but once you have a job offer my advice would be to be as open as possible about your health needs upfront. it may be possible for you to work out a way to minimize your unpaid time off, but you can only do that if you are working WITH your employer.
as for other ways to make money -- um, win the lotto? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> okay, just kidding. a more practical solution might be to look into discount or assistance programs to help you with some of your bills. there may be other ways you can make some extra cash, such as housesitting for people who are out of town for short periods or other odd jobs. i know some people on this and other sites have had success by making craft-like items and selling them on etsy (or whatever that site is called).
hope that helps. sorry for the tangent, but i get a little riled up on the subject of jobs and CF.
NYCLawGirl
New member
honestly, your best bet is to look for a job with benefits. and yes, i do realize that this is easier said than done and that job opportunities are especially limited right now, but the simple fact of the matter is that people with progressive disability absolutely need crucial accommodations such as health insurance, paid sick leave, and preferably disability insurance. sadly, it's been my observation that the medical profession often doesn't encourage CFers to pursue these types of jobs (or the education often needed to obtain them) because they claim such work will be "taxing" on our health. i disagree. in my experience most jobs are taxing and stressful in their own way. knowing that you are fully covered by benefits and have the option to go into the hospital without losing everything is actually a huge RELIEF, and most professional employers are surprisingly conscientious about their workers' health needs. (most, of course, does not mean all.)
i don't know what your particular field or trade is right now, but there are companies out there known for giving great benefits to their employees (starbucks pops to mind off the top of my head for their health plan -- which includes even part-time employees -- but i'm sure there are others). make that a priority when seeking work (assuming you are looking for a job). and some people will probably disagree with me on this point, but once you have a job offer my advice would be to be as open as possible about your health needs upfront. it may be possible for you to work out a way to minimize your unpaid time off, but you can only do that if you are working WITH your employer.
as for other ways to make money -- um, win the lotto? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> okay, just kidding. a more practical solution might be to look into discount or assistance programs to help you with some of your bills. there may be other ways you can make some extra cash, such as housesitting for people who are out of town for short periods or other odd jobs. i know some people on this and other sites have had success by making craft-like items and selling them on etsy (or whatever that site is called).
hope that helps. sorry for the tangent, but i get a little riled up on the subject of jobs and CF.
i don't know what your particular field or trade is right now, but there are companies out there known for giving great benefits to their employees (starbucks pops to mind off the top of my head for their health plan -- which includes even part-time employees -- but i'm sure there are others). make that a priority when seeking work (assuming you are looking for a job). and some people will probably disagree with me on this point, but once you have a job offer my advice would be to be as open as possible about your health needs upfront. it may be possible for you to work out a way to minimize your unpaid time off, but you can only do that if you are working WITH your employer.
as for other ways to make money -- um, win the lotto? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> okay, just kidding. a more practical solution might be to look into discount or assistance programs to help you with some of your bills. there may be other ways you can make some extra cash, such as housesitting for people who are out of town for short periods or other odd jobs. i know some people on this and other sites have had success by making craft-like items and selling them on etsy (or whatever that site is called).
hope that helps. sorry for the tangent, but i get a little riled up on the subject of jobs and CF.
NYCLawGirl
New member
honestly, your best bet is to look for a job with benefits. and yes, i do realize that this is easier said than done and that job opportunities are especially limited right now, but the simple fact of the matter is that people with progressive disability absolutely need crucial accommodations such as health insurance, paid sick leave, and preferably disability insurance. sadly, it's been my observation that the medical profession often doesn't encourage CFers to pursue these types of jobs (or the education often needed to obtain them) because they claim such work will be "taxing" on our health. i disagree. in my experience most jobs are taxing and stressful in their own way. knowing that you are fully covered by benefits and have the option to go into the hospital without losing everything is actually a huge RELIEF, and most professional employers are surprisingly conscientious about their workers' health needs. (most, of course, does not mean all.)
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<br />i don't know what your particular field or trade is right now, but there are companies out there known for giving great benefits to their employees (starbucks pops to mind off the top of my head for their health plan -- which includes even part-time employees -- but i'm sure there are others). make that a priority when seeking work (assuming you are looking for a job). and some people will probably disagree with me on this point, but once you have a job offer my advice would be to be as open as possible about your health needs upfront. it may be possible for you to work out a way to minimize your unpaid time off, but you can only do that if you are working WITH your employer.
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<br />as for other ways to make money -- um, win the lotto? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> okay, just kidding. a more practical solution might be to look into discount or assistance programs to help you with some of your bills. there may be other ways you can make some extra cash, such as housesitting for people who are out of town for short periods or other odd jobs. i know some people on this and other sites have had success by making craft-like items and selling them on etsy (or whatever that site is called).
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<br />hope that helps. sorry for the tangent, but i get a little riled up on the subject of jobs and CF.
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<br />i don't know what your particular field or trade is right now, but there are companies out there known for giving great benefits to their employees (starbucks pops to mind off the top of my head for their health plan -- which includes even part-time employees -- but i'm sure there are others). make that a priority when seeking work (assuming you are looking for a job). and some people will probably disagree with me on this point, but once you have a job offer my advice would be to be as open as possible about your health needs upfront. it may be possible for you to work out a way to minimize your unpaid time off, but you can only do that if you are working WITH your employer.
<br />
<br />as for other ways to make money -- um, win the lotto? <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> okay, just kidding. a more practical solution might be to look into discount or assistance programs to help you with some of your bills. there may be other ways you can make some extra cash, such as housesitting for people who are out of town for short periods or other odd jobs. i know some people on this and other sites have had success by making craft-like items and selling them on etsy (or whatever that site is called).
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<br />hope that helps. sorry for the tangent, but i get a little riled up on the subject of jobs and CF.
cnsky54RRT
New member
Sit down and write out what you know how to do well, somewhat, not at all. Then look at that list and think about what you can do to upgrade, such as the things that are pretty good right now. What things can you do that will not tire you?
You know how to get on a computer, but can you type so that it does not look like a txt msg LOL? There are useful careers for typists who are able to use the language well - medical transcriptionist, courtroom transcription, medical coding. I know people who do this from home, listening to dictation and typing. I have heard that courtrooms are backed up and there is a need for literate typists, but court work needs special training for the use of their machine. Perhaps a course in dictation transcription would give you a jump-start? You could also look at other jobs out in the community and do some home-commuting on the side, which would give you a backup plan in case the illness knocks you down for awhile. And I think that you can sometimes work the disability thing a little because companies are not allowed to discriminate, and there could be clauses in their HR departments giving consideration to those who are not fully healthy. Remember, not every disability has to be obvious.
Do you speak another language? I know people who are disabled, and do translation work at home over the computer and who are never short of the needs of living.
All that said, I know this is a terrible time in the country to be looking for a place to fit in. A little education could move you farther up the line, though....
You know how to get on a computer, but can you type so that it does not look like a txt msg LOL? There are useful careers for typists who are able to use the language well - medical transcriptionist, courtroom transcription, medical coding. I know people who do this from home, listening to dictation and typing. I have heard that courtrooms are backed up and there is a need for literate typists, but court work needs special training for the use of their machine. Perhaps a course in dictation transcription would give you a jump-start? You could also look at other jobs out in the community and do some home-commuting on the side, which would give you a backup plan in case the illness knocks you down for awhile. And I think that you can sometimes work the disability thing a little because companies are not allowed to discriminate, and there could be clauses in their HR departments giving consideration to those who are not fully healthy. Remember, not every disability has to be obvious.
Do you speak another language? I know people who are disabled, and do translation work at home over the computer and who are never short of the needs of living.
All that said, I know this is a terrible time in the country to be looking for a place to fit in. A little education could move you farther up the line, though....
cnsky54RRT
New member
Sit down and write out what you know how to do well, somewhat, not at all. Then look at that list and think about what you can do to upgrade, such as the things that are pretty good right now. What things can you do that will not tire you?
You know how to get on a computer, but can you type so that it does not look like a txt msg LOL? There are useful careers for typists who are able to use the language well - medical transcriptionist, courtroom transcription, medical coding. I know people who do this from home, listening to dictation and typing. I have heard that courtrooms are backed up and there is a need for literate typists, but court work needs special training for the use of their machine. Perhaps a course in dictation transcription would give you a jump-start? You could also look at other jobs out in the community and do some home-commuting on the side, which would give you a backup plan in case the illness knocks you down for awhile. And I think that you can sometimes work the disability thing a little because companies are not allowed to discriminate, and there could be clauses in their HR departments giving consideration to those who are not fully healthy. Remember, not every disability has to be obvious.
Do you speak another language? I know people who are disabled, and do translation work at home over the computer and who are never short of the needs of living.
All that said, I know this is a terrible time in the country to be looking for a place to fit in. A little education could move you farther up the line, though....
You know how to get on a computer, but can you type so that it does not look like a txt msg LOL? There are useful careers for typists who are able to use the language well - medical transcriptionist, courtroom transcription, medical coding. I know people who do this from home, listening to dictation and typing. I have heard that courtrooms are backed up and there is a need for literate typists, but court work needs special training for the use of their machine. Perhaps a course in dictation transcription would give you a jump-start? You could also look at other jobs out in the community and do some home-commuting on the side, which would give you a backup plan in case the illness knocks you down for awhile. And I think that you can sometimes work the disability thing a little because companies are not allowed to discriminate, and there could be clauses in their HR departments giving consideration to those who are not fully healthy. Remember, not every disability has to be obvious.
Do you speak another language? I know people who are disabled, and do translation work at home over the computer and who are never short of the needs of living.
All that said, I know this is a terrible time in the country to be looking for a place to fit in. A little education could move you farther up the line, though....
cnsky54RRT
New member
Sit down and write out what you know how to do well, somewhat, not at all. Then look at that list and think about what you can do to upgrade, such as the things that are pretty good right now. What things can you do that will not tire you?
<br />
<br />You know how to get on a computer, but can you type so that it does not look like a txt msg LOL? There are useful careers for typists who are able to use the language well - medical transcriptionist, courtroom transcription, medical coding. I know people who do this from home, listening to dictation and typing. I have heard that courtrooms are backed up and there is a need for literate typists, but court work needs special training for the use of their machine. Perhaps a course in dictation transcription would give you a jump-start? You could also look at other jobs out in the community and do some home-commuting on the side, which would give you a backup plan in case the illness knocks you down for awhile. And I think that you can sometimes work the disability thing a little because companies are not allowed to discriminate, and there could be clauses in their HR departments giving consideration to those who are not fully healthy. Remember, not every disability has to be obvious.
<br />
<br />Do you speak another language? I know people who are disabled, and do translation work at home over the computer and who are never short of the needs of living.
<br />
<br />All that said, I know this is a terrible time in the country to be looking for a place to fit in. A little education could move you farther up the line, though....
<br />
<br />You know how to get on a computer, but can you type so that it does not look like a txt msg LOL? There are useful careers for typists who are able to use the language well - medical transcriptionist, courtroom transcription, medical coding. I know people who do this from home, listening to dictation and typing. I have heard that courtrooms are backed up and there is a need for literate typists, but court work needs special training for the use of their machine. Perhaps a course in dictation transcription would give you a jump-start? You could also look at other jobs out in the community and do some home-commuting on the side, which would give you a backup plan in case the illness knocks you down for awhile. And I think that you can sometimes work the disability thing a little because companies are not allowed to discriminate, and there could be clauses in their HR departments giving consideration to those who are not fully healthy. Remember, not every disability has to be obvious.
<br />
<br />Do you speak another language? I know people who are disabled, and do translation work at home over the computer and who are never short of the needs of living.
<br />
<br />All that said, I know this is a terrible time in the country to be looking for a place to fit in. A little education could move you farther up the line, though....
Just a bit of advice, if you are at all good with computers, or at least know how to turn one on and type on it. Go take a course or do the self study route and become microsoft office certified. Its a little thing, but especially if you get pretty good with microsoft access, it can go a long way towards getting a "desk job" instead of something on your feet all day. Its a course that is taught in highschools and really isn't horribly difficult. I haven't gotten mine, so I can't really get on the soap box too much, but I don't know many people that have gotten certified that aren't using it in thier job.
Just a bit of advice, if you are at all good with computers, or at least know how to turn one on and type on it. Go take a course or do the self study route and become microsoft office certified. Its a little thing, but especially if you get pretty good with microsoft access, it can go a long way towards getting a "desk job" instead of something on your feet all day. Its a course that is taught in highschools and really isn't horribly difficult. I haven't gotten mine, so I can't really get on the soap box too much, but I don't know many people that have gotten certified that aren't using it in thier job.