Guest guest Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Luckily, I was already retired from teaching when I got RA. Sue On Wednesday, September 6, 2006, at 09:39 PM, Parrish Blaszka wrote: > > Would be interested in to hear what you all do (or > did) for jobs. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Parrish, I retired from nursing January 2000. RA set in my back and it was very difficult to walk from one nurses station to the other. Since retiring my back has only got worse. Joyce from Texas [ ] Occupations Hi all, Would be interested in to hear what you all do (or did) for jobs. For those of you who no longer work, what was reason with your RA that caused you to stop? I work in marketing and do a lot on the computer (desk work). The thought of not working is scary. Just trying to get a perspective. Thanks & good night! -Parrish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I was a union journeyman grocery checker..made good money and benefits.. lost it all.Could no longer stand all day.. lift and grasp repeatedly..severe fatigue.. etc. Have been denied for SSDI denied SS department agreed I could no longer to the work as a grocery checker but said I could do " something " . Too old... Too young..Too sick.. not sick enough... up a creek with no way to earn an income.. It sucks believe me! > > Hi all, > > Would be interested in to hear what you all do (or > did) for jobs. > > For those of you who no longer work, what was reason > with your RA that caused you to stop? > > I work in marketing and do a lot on the computer (desk > work). The thought of not working is scary. > > Just trying to get a perspective. > > Thanks & good night! > -Parrish > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 > > Hi all, > > Would be interested in to hear what you all do (or > did) for jobs. > > For those of you who no longer work, what was reason > with your RA that caused you to stop? > > I work in marketing and do a lot on the computer (desk > work). The thought of not working is scary. > > Just trying to get a perspective. > > Thanks & good night! > -Parrish > I'm an accountant/controller for a small/mid sized (200 employees) company. I'm very grateful that I have a desk job and work for a very understanding company!!! dordale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 I'm a nurse and was working as a quality improvment consultant for nursing homes. The treavel is what was killing me. I had put over a 1000 miles on my carin June with just day trips. I quit, and next Monday (after a month off to just relax and recupe)I am going back to work in the same field but at a single nursing home with a boss who knows about the RA from the beginning. Judy > > Hi all, > > Would be interested in to hear what you all do (or > did) for jobs. > > For those of you who no longer work, what was reason > with your RA that caused you to stop? > > I work in marketing and do a lot on the computer (desk > work). The thought of not working is scary. > > Just trying to get a perspective. > > Thanks & good night! > -Parrish > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Hi Parrish, I was a self employed medical transcripitonist for the last five years that I worked and before that worked for a medical practice. I got done because my hands were so bad I could not type more than a page at a time and it was excruciating to do so. I also could not do my own hair, bathe myself, had difficulty dressing and on and on. I do very little cooking, I don't grocery shop now or anything like that really. My family is very supportive. I have three children ages 6, 12 and 15. I won my disabilty after they finally figured out what was wrong with me almost two years ago. It is not nearly as much as I was making, but it is way better than nothing! My doctor told me to quit when they figured out my diagnosis and i cried with relief. it takes me forever just to type these responses and/or emails. i am constantly correcting my spelling because it bugs me to make mistakes, lol. Tracie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 I am a secretary/inside sales/chief cook and bottle washer at a company in Dallas, automotive aftermarket industry. I'm a single mom with one still in college so retirement is not on the horizon. Some days it's beyond difficult to get up and come to work but God is faithful, He keeps me going when I think I can't. (fibro/ra/w.lupus overlap) > > Hi all, > > Would be interested in to hear what you all do (or > did) for jobs. > > For those of you who no longer work, what was reason > with your RA that caused you to stop? > > I work in marketing and do a lot on the computer (desk > work). The thought of not working is scary. > > Just trying to get a perspective. > > Thanks & good night! > -Parrish > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Well, let's see.... When I was 14-15, I worked for a crop dusting service making planes, driving trucks and other vehicles, and 'flagging' in the rice fields. That was hard work, running through water and rice grass to get 'under' the plane and wave a 2'x3' flag so the pilot can see me, and dodging snakes at the same time. While in college, I did my part time gas station duty. In the USAF, I was in Communications and installed almost all comm centers in Cheyenne Mountain. I was in for a total of 8 years, some of it in SouthEast Asia. I worked for a company designing and making electromechanical one-of-a-kind's and prototypes for the oil industry and mining and forestry industries. I traveled the world helping and supervising my servicemen, and worked up to middle management as International Service Manager. Things were great, the kids were out, I was making good money, and had a respectable job. Then the roof fell in. I awoke one morning with all my body in excruciating pain! My GP didn't want me traveling until we at least got the RA stabilized, and that started my real problems. Since I couldn't travel, my effectiveness would be diminished, but my boss promised as long as I could answer the phone, it will work. I would get a stenographer-secretary or whatever it took. That sounded good to me, but then I was told I had to park in the rear of the building away from the entrance ramp, and had to climb a steep set of steps with no hand rails to get into the building, and then walk the length of the building to get to my office. I went up and down the steps on hands and feet, that was the only way. Then, of course, I was demoted with a huge drop in pay even though my medical bills were skyrocketing, and my 'office' was moved to the furthest from the bathroom or the rest of my people. I'd been working there for almost 20 years. From the onset of RA to being 'laid off' was almost a year. You see, everybody has arthritis. Dennis in Eastexas " It's not Rocket Surgery " [ ] Occupations > Hi all, > > Would be interested in to hear what you all do (or > did) for jobs. > > For those of you who no longer work, what was reason > with your RA that caused you to stop? > > I work in marketing and do a lot on the computer (desk > work). The thought of not working is scary. > > Just trying to get a perspective. > > Thanks & good night! > -Parrish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Hi Parrish: I was a full time mom, and part-time jewelry designer, making handmade one-of-a-kind jewelry for a friend's retail business. After dx, I tried to continue working, but due to the pain, stiffness and swelling in my wrists, hands and fingers, with increased pain on using my jewelry tools, I decided that I had to give up my creative outlet, and our extra income, rather than further damage my hands. I miss it, but my hands are still functioning well with no x-ray evidence of joint destruction, so I am happy that I made the decision I did. Kathe in CA --- Parrish Blaszka <parrish_blaszka@...> wrote: > Hi all, > > Would be interested in to hear what you all do (or > did) for jobs. > > For those of you who no longer work, what was reason > with your RA that caused you to stop? > > I work in marketing and do a lot on the computer > (desk > work). The thought of not working is scary. > > Just trying to get a perspective. > > Thanks & good night! > -Parrish > > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 I am a nurse but haven't worked since 2001 due to health. My last job was hospice after my part time oncology clinic position was cancelled. I still have an active license. Debbie L >> [ ] Occupations > > > Hi all, > > Would be interested in to hear what you all do (or > did) for jobs. > > For those of you who no longer work, what was reason > with your RA that caused you to stop? > > I work in marketing and do a lot on the computer (desk > work). The thought of not working is scary. > > Just trying to get a perspective. > > Thanks & good night! > -Parrish > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 I am an OB/gyn sonographer. It is very hard on my hands and shoulder. Cassy > > I am afraid my list is very boring. > > I worked for 30+ years as a Production Planner and Purchasing Manager for 32 > years then went on 6 mos. short term disability followed by long term > disability at age 55. > > Hugs > June Dixon > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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