When I was diagnosed my son was only 6 months old. I retired from teaching at that time. I was only 28 years old but I devoted what time and energy I had to raising him. No regrets.

I still miss working but being retired is a wonderful gift living with MS. I am 61, I swim and stretch with polaties and my RRMS is resting. YAY!

I went on disability about a year ago. I could not work any longer. Tired all the time. I have been told 'Multi- tasking' is not ideal (or possible) when you have MS. I think your plan "seeking lower, less stress administration positions" is the way to go. Good luck to you.

Also worked as a financial administrator and understand the stress involved. Continued to work until I retired. Have had MS for over 30 years

I worked for my local council for 27 years, reached a point where they were trying to sack me.
I knew my rights, was well educated in policies and procedures, ending in me being retired through I'll health at 45.
I feel like a different person as a result (it's been a year), the job related stresses I had now a distant memory. It helped that I had hated my job for years so didn't see it as a big loss.
The financial security that came with being retired was the most important thing, with many of my stresses gone, my health's improved a lot and in no way, shape or form would I go into employment again, if I continue to improve I'd consider volunteering for some meaningful cause, something I never would have done or be able to do pre retirement.