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Old Oct 27, 2020, 02:30 PM
The_little_didgee The_little_didgee is offline
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It is definitely possible to return to work. I didn't work for over a decade. It was humiliating living on the Ontario Disability Support Program. I had enough of poverty and not having a purpose, so I decided to work part-time to ease myself back into the world. I did this, because I wanted to make sure I could cope and keep my job.

My job search was very specific. I made sure to look for work that fit my personality and strengths. Most service and entry level jobs are not appropriate for me, so I made sure to stay away from those. I found my place in manufacturing.

After working part-time for 3 years I decided to go to a community college in southwestern Ontario. The diploma program I was in offered optional paid co-op placements. After my 8 month placement I was offered full-time work at the same company.

Good luck.
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