home on SSD. Used to work full then had to go to part time and then couldn't even do that.

Hello, yes I work on a prep crew for the city.We basically prep roads to be paved.I do jack hammering,cement work making new curb sidewalks,building new sewer drains and man holes,run bobcats backhoes,loaders, buldozers, drive truck and shovel tons of asphalt.I work any where from 40 to 60 hrs a week and pay for it every day.I love doing my job and wouldnt want to do anything else. Out of 30 guys in our deptment, us 5 are the best at what we do.All 5 of us live on pain meds because we all scewed up our backs working this job.They know we are on the meds and still put us on this job because we do the best work and only burn up half our budget every year. I'm hoping I can last 3 more years at working here.Thats my story and i'm sticking to it lol.GOD BLESS

No work for me for the last 2 years. I'm living off of my retirement savings and I'm only 44.

I used to work part time stopped about 3 years ago. At this point I cant even do my house work.

I am 39 and had to quit my job as a Kindergarten Assitant which I loved. that has been 3 years ago. Still not able to work. Sometimes makes you feel useless.

I stop working in June of 08 and am on SSD now. I was a social worker for the health department working with people infected with HIV and AIDS. I missed my job! :-(

I work for a Chiropractor as a Medical Biller. Only part-time at the moment. I can barely do that. It's hard to get out of bed everyday and go to work. But I manage.. : )

No paid work . Still have four out of five children at home, including a 15 year old son with Down Syndrome. I also have my 3 year old grandson regulary. So I work hard just not paid apart from govt. assistance. I'm a sole parent.
Recently though my back pain has worsened so even housework is a real issue, only just coping.

I try to work when I can, but in this current time, it is so hard for me to get/find a job anywhere. I want to work, but some days it is so hard for me to get out of bed. I have no health insurance, can't get medical assistance, etc.

I have been thinking about starting my own crafting business, but just do not know how to go about it because of my credit being worse than most; banks won't loan me any kind of money.

I work full time from home - 40 to 50 hrs per week) - I started working from home because I was having a very difficult time getting into the office or staying because of muscle cramping, IBS problems, etc.

I am in sever pain and tired all the time - sometimes I have to IM my boss that I have to lay down for a while - thanks God she is understanding. Then after I get done with work I take a nap almost every day from 5 or so to 7.

I cannot afford to quit and need the health insurance. I will be working until the day I die - I push myself because I have to but of course, that only makes my health worse.

I work too. Way too much but need to make the $ while still young and able I guess. I'm a civil engineer and run our construction inspection division.

I work full time. Pay for it everyday but can't stop. I'm one that i keep moving because I hurt to much to stop. If i sit down I won't get up. I find with my stressful fast paced job it keeps me focused not on the pain. I need that. I'll keep doing it till I can't. I am a stress driven person, may not help me but I've been like this since I was kid. :)

I was forced into medical retirement in Dec. Luckily I have been working there a long time cause its kind of early to reire.I can unretire if I get better after my knee replacement. Don't think I can do 12 hr shifts anymore. I am a R.N.

I work full time. I coordinate chronic disease programs for kids at a pediatric clinic. I love my work and I really think depression would set in if I were forced to quit. It gives me a sense of purppose and keeps me from feeling sorry for myself. I have a wonderful boss who is very flexible when I need to go to doctor's appointments or come in a couple of hours late. I try to stay late or come in early when I'm feeling up to it, so he knows I'm committed to making up trhe time I lose.

I work part time and go to nursing school full time as of this yr...last yr i worked full time and went to school full time which completly drained me, not im only partially drained....