Do you harbor deep envy for those who work at home? Do you think all your problems would be solved because now you could take care of your health and still work?
Easy to understand. I work from home and I can tell you that it does make it easier to navigate — in some ways. But as in all things in life it’s not as “easy” or straightforward it seems. (sigh).
As usual, I have some thoughts on how to meet these challenges. This week I’m “Guest Posting” on the Work at Home Woman blog and you can read about my ideas here.
Lisa M says
After fighting to stay in the workforce for a number of years, I was forced to leave my job in March. Due to my illnesses, I have been in & out of work for the past 15 years but things got progressively worse & I don’t see any other option BUT to work from home. However, I have not found any LEGITIMATE employment opportunities. And as mentioned above, “it’s not as easy or straightforward” to do. Working from home still requires discipline, scheduling & focus. Some employers require set hours. Other jobs are too ‘lose’ in that you are done when you are done – there is no accountability or assistance while working on a project. For me, it may be hard to do if I am not feeling well, especially if I am in my own home and can just turn over & go back to sleep. Still, I’d LOVE the opportunity to try – especially since all my resources have run out!
Rosalind says
Lisa – From your description, the “loose” job, a.k.a. flexible, sounds like what you need. You’re right in that the challenge is not to go to slep when you’re not feeling well. What can you do to set up a system of accountability for yourself?
Donna aka Sugarbunny49 says
I became disabled due to a job-injury in 1984, and I was not able to accept the fact that my life had changed forever. I still wanted to work, but my doctor “grounded” me and told me to apply for SSD. I STILL wanted to work…..only my body has been injured, my brain is still fine…..so I applied to NYS Vocational Rehab for assistance in starting a home business. It took about a year of applications, letters, references, business plans, and supportive sources to get the OK, but I got it because I just wasn’t taking NO for an answer. LOL
You don’t wait for opportunities — you CREATE them. As a freelance writer, I’ve covered many subjects for magazines, newspapers, newsletters, online, etc., and I used that as my “expert knowledge” from which to draw my ideas. I used to write a “home business” column for the local paper. People would email me with their questions, and those developed into subjects for later columns. You have to be creative, and that goes for LIFE, not just for working.
Stay positive, dig deep into your own abilities, and create a need for your services. “Find a need and fill it” will always be a good guide. Take care. Best wishes. (I was going to say “good luck” but I don’t believe in luck….understand?)
Rosalind says
That’s so true about luck, Donna. We’ve all learned that “luck” is what you make of it. I’m so impressed by your can do attitude and the results. Thanks for sharing this with my readers!
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