Have you thought about jobs were you sit the whole shift?

Im sorry for what you are going through. I understand 100%. I used to work 12hr days in a factory! Now I cant even stand for 15mn without pain.

man this sucks...if you quit you don't get unemployment....if you cannot find a job soon enough you'll be in big trouble in few moments time....I would leave the job somehow but my thought is let them tell me I need to go so I collect unemployment....

I hope things get better for ya....I kinda knew when you said you worked in factory that would not go with chronic pain the way it is....sorry...:(

Thanks painfulsmiles, and bill. I'm looking for work now. Hopefully something sitting down. I plan to resign tomorrow night. I need to find something with more lenient hours so that I can get treatment easier.

Sorry for your dilemma. I hope you can take some time to focus on yourself, then get a job better suited to you. Each state has it's own version of a workforce commission program that trains you for free in other jobs. This may include help going back to school. You sound like a hard worker with a good work ethic. I'm sorry your body won't cooperate. I definitely can relate.

Is there any possibility of you going to a part time position at this Job, so you don't lose all you've put in to it, instead of quitting it and trying to find a whole new job in a rough economy?

Are you not allowed to sit while you put on stickers?Perhaps if you explain your health or provide a drs letter? You aren't a quitter-just hitting a speed bump that if need be you will crawl over!

Thanks for the replies. Sadly there is no way to modify my work hours at the factory, because... well, it's a factory. The only option is a full 8 hour shift of physical labor. The menial job I was doing was the lightest duty that they have, which is not the job I was hired for. I just told my mom today that I was quitting, she is livid. I have never had the best family support system for anything, so this is no surprise, although it does not hurt any less. Thankfully my boyfriend is being great about my physical limitations.

I'm still frustrated at myself, but I keep reminding myself that I never asked for this. I'm getting used to playing the cards that I am dealt, but it's still rough. I know that with time, hard work, and determination, I will fight to get back as much of my normal life as possible.

The last couple of days have been spent writing up my resignation. I want to word it as best as I can. It is also difficult knowing that I don't have another job lined up at the moment. But I'm just going to do what I think is best for my body, and get back on the horse asap.

Again, thank you all for your comments. :)

Well Kayla ... one really important thing to mention ... you may feel defeated and sad ( I understand ) BUT-- the good news is that YOU (I don't know if your attitude about something like this...is new or has changed) have reached a level of maturity and self respect that can take years for people to understand - sometimes...they never even get there... I think most people dealing with CP have a really difficult time with the whole idea of self care. Its not *wrong* for a person to do what THEY have to do in order to take care of themselves ( to the best of their ability) and make their way through the CP life. Its a learning process that can take a whole lotta trial and error. Something that seems like it would be second nature to do ( courage to stand by your decisions and convictions) but its A LOT easier said than done. It seems that EVERYONE has an opinion about whats *best* for you and your situation - even when they don't know anything about you and your situation. I would find that I could get distracted when I thought about what I *SHOULD* and SHOULDN'T do because this person could or would do this or that ( thats called guilt - I think in my situation that was part of it...) I couldn't get past the idea of WHY wasn't it possible for my BODY to do what my brain wanted to do...

I eventually got to the point where I really didn't care what other people thought ... ( it takes work but I really don't care now because they can't possibly know what its like-- I will say what I need to if I feel like something needs to be corrected etc etc...) I have heard enough stupid comments to get angry and if I don't say something for myself --- I will think the rest of the day about why didn't I tell that ass this... or that ... and now instead of feeling pissed later... I say what I need to... after I feel AHHHH *smile* LOL

Anyway Sorry for rambling there - didn;t mean to--- what I hope I got across was the fact that YOU have done something great for yourself! You are listening to your body and taking charge of your life. You are young but way ahead in this way of thinking. Your mom may be *livid* ( as you said ) ok fine mom -- be that then... thats on you- thats her crap to deal with... it isn't a very loving attitude ( thats really too bad... always hope for her to change though - right? ) ;)
God Bless your boyfriend for his support and kindness. He sounds like a winner...

Take good care--- chin up and be strong.... :)

Hello,
I totally understand you. I cannot sit for more than fifteen minutes and I get exhausted trying to do grocery shopping with my husband. It is very hard to get work even up here. I am on Disability and even if I could find something to work from home.but all the places that advertise are scams you pay us and we will find you work. Oh how does that help make money paying it all out. I wish you luck, do you have any skills for a desk job, computer or typing. You can always work for a temp office. That is kinda cool you get to travel to different offices and your only there for aA DAY OR TWO. any way I wish you good luck. isabee