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What was a deciding factor for those of you either working part time or deciding to not work at all?
I've been struggling at work lately, feeling rather lost most of the time. It use to be i was excited to go to work now I'm stressed about it, and at the end of the day i manage some how to get myself home but have zero energy left to do anything else. My boss is great but afraid if i go part time my medical expenses will bury me as I'll lose my health insurance i have through my job.
I was old enough to retire. Glad. Wearing out!
Deciding factors for working part-time or not working at all with MS include:
- Health and Well-being: Managing symptoms like fatigue, physical challenges, and cognitive problems
- Stress Levels: High stress can worsen MS symptoms and lead to relapses.
- Job Demands: Physically demanding jobs are harder to maintain.
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I was a very active person and loved to work. My last job was self employee and at that time MS was not diagnosed. I did not even pay the insurance fee and my insurance was terminated.
I don't know the insurance conditions in your country, but here after the diagnosis, I used another insurance company that covers 90% to 95% of the treatment costs of certain diseases such as MS. The only problem is that it does not pay monthly disability benefits. So, I have to work online and at home. I'm not able to work outside.
You can make up for it with a job at home
I was a ICU nurse for 17yrs. When I was diagnosed with MS I had workable symptoms. I stayed til I developed seizures and numb legs. I went to a Out-patient dept part time. I was there for 3yrs til the progression of symptoms. I went on disability in 2003. Think it through, it's a very hard thing to do. It took 2yrs before my disability was accepted. My husband had a good job and I was added to his insurance. I'm praying for you! I know that it's a hard decision. God bless you
The deciding factor was my constant falling and cognitive problems on the job. I couldn't keep up and finally I couldn't keep going.
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