If you've already gone to college, got your degree, it would be a natural progression to go out to work... even with CP. As long as you're fit to do the job you choose, not sure your CP should come into the equation, unless your CP is bad enough to stop you from doing your job well.

Thank you so much for replying. I feel that you can do anything you want to if you put your mind to it. Might take awhile or find another way of doing it but you will. :)

You're welcome Amanda and I agree.

Hi, I am 32, my CP is only mild, but I have a number of health issues and more than qualify for a disability pension. However I completed high school, went to College and completed a Business degree and have now worked as an Insurance broker for nearly 11 years. I certainly think it gives you a sense of self worth to be contributing. If you are capable of work and find the right job absolutely you should work. It will be beneficial.

Working give you a sense of achievement and self-determination. Right now I am in graduate school but I worked for five years before this and it was a great experience! If you can find a job that you like to do then you should find a way to go and do it. One of the most heart-breaking things I've ever heard came from a woman who would not allow her daughter to work after she finished earning her degree. I believe her daughter had CP. Unless that mother changes her mind that young lady will never experience the joys of having her own career, making her own financial decisions, and enjoying the fruit of her labor. If you want to work and you are able to do so then you should. If you finished school then you are probably capable of working. Is there anything particular that interests you???

I have three degrees and work in mental health but that is soon to be changing to paralegal.

I have three college degrees and have been working before I graduated from college. If you are capable and able to get a college degree, then I think you should be able to obtain a job. I know it is hard to find a job now-a-days, but starting somewhere and working your way up or using each job as a stepping stone can really benefit you. You went to college, you got a degree! Thats a big accomplishment for anyone, so use what you learned! Dont be shamed that you have CPinstead use it as an empowerment! You even said it yourself, anyone can do anything they put their mind to, so take your own advice and go! Find a job!

I'm 24, and am working on my Bachelors in sociology. Honestly, working scares me more than school. With school, I know what to expect and with work I don't. It scares me, but I'd like to work at some point. I'd say try to find something you like doing.

Sweetstar- no reason to be scared, after a few weeks and proper training you should be self-sufficient with your new job. It is also important to remember that everything is learned on a three month learning curve. At first, I was scared of my new surroundings too, but I did a 3 month internship and then was hired. I now have been working there for 4 years and have been prompted twice. Maybe doing an internship will help you to transition from student to career woman. Do a summer internship. That way there is not so much pressure. Just something to think about.

I was trying to earn money even as a kid. When I became an adult another disabled adult told me that I should let social security take care of me. However, when I looked at where he lived and what few choices he had financially I decided that it wasn't the choice for me.

Working gives you financial freedom and choices with your life. It also gives you opportunities to interact socially and have experiences that other activities don't.