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Member Since Jan 2021
Location: Pecos, NM
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Hi There,
I am new to the forums but one of my main concerns is finding work while also having a disability or multiple disabilities, depending on how you look at it. I lost my Social Security Payments in 2019 because I was working full-time. I made that decision just in time to become a covid layoff. I have not worked since April. Luckily, my husband is a teacher and he is keeping us afloat. I have recently decided to pursue online tutoring of academic writing because now would be a good time for that and it would make good use of my education. I have also considered government work, but honestly am not sure I have the temperament to deal with government workers all day. Anyway, I was born with a cleft lip, have bipolar and anxiety, hypermobility, fibromyalgia, hip dysplasia/arthritis, and nerve compression issues in my left leg. Many of these things can and do make work-search and work-related decisions hard. I thought government work would provide the stability I need, but I really don't know that I have the sort of patience it would take. I like students, have the patience for them, and have tutored before but I worry about not having a steady schedule. Decisions, decisions... Is anyone else with a disability or many trying to find work right now or looking at the possibility? What are your concerns? |
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Dear Worn,
I don't really know what I would do if I was in your place. Hopefully others here will have something helpful to say. I do hope that whatever you decide to do will work out for the very best for you! Sincerely yours, Yao Wen |
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I work part time. I'm on disability for my schizoaffective disorder. I also have asthma, PTSD, and recovered alcoholism. I'm sick all the time and I think I would have trouble working full time.
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