Fibromyalgia Support Group

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curlykraut 04/03/2016

Does anyone work from home or have a business that gives them flexibility with their fibromyalgia? I currently do videography on the side but it's not enough.

Please share any experiences. Julie

kimberh 04/04/2016

Curly, I have been wondering the same thing. I am still holding on to my job but don't know how much longer that will last. So I am trying to be proactive about what I might be able to do from home. I can refer you to a site called PennyHoarder.com. The site is mostly about saving money, but there are some articles about companies that specialize in offering "work from home" employment. The site also offers advice on how to avoid the many work at home scams out there. Good luck!

Kimber

kimberh 04/04/2016

Sorry, the link is www.thepennyhoarder.com.

basketballmom23 04/04/2016

I work for a university who has pretty good policy on flex time. When I started my new job (last Feb), I didn't tell them I had fibro initially. However when I am having a big flare, they are supportive of me working from home or just being out sick. Over the years (I have worked here 15 years) I have had a handful of short term disability stints. I also have a desk that raises so I can stand when sitting gets to be too much.

Good luck. Hopefully you can find something that works for you.

tessmcnealhobbs 04/04/2016

I think I read that you are doing hospice work? Maybe transcription from home? Maybe private duty cases instead of having 6 or 8 patients a day?

Tess

curlykraut 04/05/2016

Kimberh, Thanks I will check out the site, and keep my fingers crossed.

Basket, wow what a wonderful employer you have! Thanks for sharing.

Tess, I have tried to find out about transcription from home, but never find any good info unfortunately, but I will look again. Right now I do home care for one woman and the pay is awful. Thank you for your suggestions, i do need to advertise my services better.

ItsJustMe2012 04/05/2016

curly, all of the transcription from home jobs require at least several years or working outside the home. The ads sound great, until you look into applying them in the real world.

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