Comments on: Finding Accessible Work With A Chronic Illness

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By: Caz / InvisiblyMe

Caz / InvisiblyMe — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:11:59 +0000

These are fantastic suggestions, Pippa! Since becoming ill and losing my 9-5 job, I’ve gone self-employed but barely make enough for groceries. It’s better than nothing, but I’ve found the hours are much longer and I’m far more stressed yet earning only a fraction of what I could had I have been able to stay in my regular job. But, working from home does have its advantages, especially with chronic illness and pain and when you can’t work as you otherwise would without the health problems. It takes some getting used to, it’s just finding the opportunities that I’ve found particularly hard. I’ve done online surveys for years, but it’s painstaking work and time consuming for very little reward. I still do those but I add in my blog and some odd freelance writing. I’d definitely like more work, and I always keep an eye out for things.

In terms of companies employing those with disabilities and looking for office or flexible home working, it’s great to know there are places out there that are trying to open the playing field a bit, as well as sites to help find these more accessible jobs. I know of Reed but I hadn’t come across their Reed In Partnership scheme before, that’s a great idea.

Fab suggestions lovely.
Caz xx

By: Pippa

Pippa — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:45:33 +0000

In reply to Raghavendra Satish Peri. Very well said, thank you so much for your support!

By: Raghavendra Satish Peri

Raghavendra Satish Peri — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 03:11:46 +0000

Very nice set of resources. Thanks for compiling them. I am a visually challenged person from India & I am into Accessibility consulting. I work part-time with Deque Systems due to a chronic challenge that is diagnosed few months ago. When organizations start providing flexible working hours it becomes easy for us to perform our best.

By: Pippa

Pippa — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:45:24 +0000

In reply to Colette. You're so welcome Colette, I really hope you find something that works for you!

By: Colette

Colette — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:16:29 +0000

Thanks for this Pippa, I currently have a job but am on long term sick leave and not sure if I’ll be able to return. This post has given me some hope I will find a suitable role again,

By: Pippa

Pippa — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:59:03 +0000

In reply to Ryan Biddulph. Thanks so much Ryan, really hope it helps!

By: Ryan Biddulph

Ryan Biddulph — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 23:29:07 +0000

Pippa this is awesome, what you are doing. Endless income streams we can develop and grow through our blogs.

By: Pippa

Pippa — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:09:24 +0000

In reply to Paul Spooner. Oh wow! Thanks so much for sharing this Paul, I couldn't agree more: sometimes if you can't find opportunities that are working for you, the best solution is to create them yourself. It was that very thing which led to me starting my social enterprise (Spoonie Survival Kits) in 2015! Wishing you and your wife all the very best!

By: Paul Spooner

Paul Spooner — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 23:01:31 +0000

I have a masters degree and I’m a qualified teacher, but due to my ME, I can’t work a normal job anymore. Which is why my wife and I started our own wedding cake business. It’s still a log of hard work, but because it’s our business, I can be more flexible with my timekeeping! (Sleep on the job)

Sometimes you have to create opportunities for yourself if you have a chronic illness or disability.

We’re totally skint, but I couldn’t be happier.