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  1. 02-09-2019, 06:04 PM #1
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    Jobs for ppl with MS

    I’m currently unemployed just staying afloat with a good delivery gig to cover my bills for now, it’s peanuts but I’m about to be in school in sept. 2019. I could really use a career where I can support myself but not sure which ones I would fit with.

    l be enrolled in community justice studies and the occupations I can specialize in are as follows:

    Correctional peace officer
    Correctional service worker
    Probation officer
    Community corrections officer
    Sheriff
    Reintegration worker
    Remand/attendance centre worker

    Police officer
    RCMP officer
    Bylaw enforcement officer
    Commercial vehicle enforcement officer
    Calgary Transit Peace officer

    Youth group home worker
    Community support youth worker
    Young offender centre worker
    Youth attendance centre worker
    Youth reintegration worker
    Youth assessment centre worker
    Not-for-profit youth services worker
    Aboriginal youth worker
    Youth recreational programming worker

    And also disability studies.

    im pretty much early in my dx and sx free just can’t do what I used to (uncomfortable on scaffolding) in construction at heightss.

    just thinking about my future career and wondering welcome any opinions.

    much appreciated
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  2. 02-09-2019, 08:51 PM #2
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    If the researchers are telling us the truth, and you’re on a good treatment, you may well be able to do any job you want into old age. I’m 57 and still work a full-time desk job that I love. Hoping to work until 70. #StretchGoal
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    People with MS do all kinds of jobs. Don't limit yourself. Don't let it define you.
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    Some of those jobs have a high burn out rate. I´d look for ones that have good compensation while allowing you to make a difference in the lives of others. It´s finding the balance between helping others and making sure your own soul remains intact. Is there a difference in the benefits that they offer or the number of years prior to retirement? Do any allow flex time that lets you work from home some of the time? You are wise to be going back to school to plan for this career change. Bravo.
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    Hi Ant~ that's quite a list of potential occupations. I think once you get into the various courses during your school experience, you may be drawn to a particular field based on your interests. Temagami's suggestions are exceptionally valid with a focus on keeping your soul intact, JMO.

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  6. 02-12-2019, 06:35 PM #6
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    This is a terrific subject! Bravo to those who can still work at any job they want. Work as long as you can and save as much money as you can.

    My personal experience and observation of the situation of others is that most of us don’t have as many options. I was unable to work long before I even suspected I had MS. MS friends with wonderful careers have found themselves suddenly unable to continue.

    I think it would be really valuable to sort out what limitations take us out of the workforce and find groups of jobs we might still be able to do. Fatigue is my most limiting symptom. I am also not able to sit up for more than 10 minutes. My hand tremors make it nearly impossible to carry out many simple tasks.But my intellect is better than ever.

    Some people have a gift for business and can start their own entrepreneurship. I was not raised learning those kinds of skills and would find it difficult put it together. Some can write books. Some invent a new widget.

    If anyone has training in sorting out our strengths and turning them into careers I would really like to hear from from you.
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    Open job choices

    I have such minimal symptoms and had a quick dx and fast treatment of tecfidera which got me stabilized. My neuro has very good prognosis for me and said I can choose any job besides driving (RCMP, police officer) even tho I can drive fine right now. So I’m very excited to possibly pursue a career as a probation officer, correctional peace officer or reintegration worker.
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    Before I was diagnosed with MS I worked in the IT department with a major baking company. After I had been there just over a year after my diagnosis the management changed so I had a new direct boss. The new boss did not show me the respect of an analyst. I found out that I had barely been trained on my job as well.
    I had to learn stuff that I had not been shown. She touted everybody being fully trained on everything. I did everything I could. She quit allowing me the training that everyone else was getting since I was not one of her pets. I had to train myself on some of the things I had to do as they added new responsibilities to my position. One thing they started in my position I received an email from her with the directions on what it entailed. I already had too much to do and I had to read, learn, and understand what I had to do "on the fly."
    I kept doing that and eventually they took what I had been doing by myself so that four people were doing it. I started doing just one of those things which was still full time work.
    I had been diagnosed with MS and then did a sleep study and diagnosed with sleep apnea.
    I began falling asleep at my desk. They eventually let me go due to it.
    I saw my PCP the week I was fired and he diagnosed me as having narcolepsy.
    The HR Director who told me to let him know if I got my sleep issues resolved to see about coming back gave me the run around and I was never able to come back. And this was after I had been on the job over ten years.
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