How do you handle holding down a job?
I would love to find a very part time job, but am terrified at the thought. I have not worked in over 10years and am now 67. Is the anxiety of going to work worth the preparation, fear and starving myself? I do some limited volunteer work but could really use the extra few dollars. How do you handle a very part time job (if there is such a thing) without getting scared? Any thoughts?
This is a great question,
and I hope some community members will weigh in with some personal experiences. I'm also attaching some articles written by our advocates, that you might find helpful.
https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/ada-accommodations
https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/living/back-to-work
Warmly,
Pam (team member)
This is definitely a great question. I personally had to quit my full-time job, as I wasn't able to keep up due to Crohn's. So I completely understand the anxiety you have.
Thankfully now-a-days you can do so much from home as long as you have a computer and internet. I would suggest getting on Pinterest and searching "ways to make money from home" and you will be so surprised with how many things come up. I would start there!
Always dancing,
Elizabeth (team member)
Thank you for your question,
!
Fortunately, there are options to work virtually or "from home" for many companies, so perhaps you can look into businesses that allow you to not have to come into a physical office.
If you like to socialize, you can always volunteer for a few hours just to be around others, and you can contact your local Crohn's & Colitis Foundation to see if they need help with anything, as everyone there is especially understanding of your condition. Hope this helps!
--Julie (Team Member)
Hi!
This is a great question, and something I struggled for a long time with. What I have found is there are several "work from home" or "remote" positions, many even might be in your preferred field, where all you need is access to the internet/phone to do your daily tasks, and you get the comfort of being in your own environment. My best recommendation would be to search online for some of these opportunities!
Warmly,
Amanda (team member)
