Question:
At 435lbs its hard to keep a job, can anyone suggest something....
that I can do at home. I'm in pain all of the time and I'm not feeling productive at all. I need to make money and feel some sense of self worth. Please HELP!!! — [Anonymous] (posted on February 18, 2002)
February 18, 2002
You don't say whether you are definitely going to have surgery or not.
But, have you called your state's Department of Vocational Rehabilitation?
They can sometimes help pay for surgery if you are unable to get or keep a
job because of your weight. Even if you are already set up for surgery,
they might be able to help. Please feel free to email me if you like.
Good luck.
— garw
February 18, 2002
I feel for you, My pre op weight was 429, I was doing courier work, getting
in and out of the car was tiring, but managable, I didnt look at your
profile so I dont know if you are by any big cities, but that kind of work
is a possibility for you, the pay is not to bad and you will be moving
around a little bit, I hope this helps and best of luck to you
— sonnybone
February 18, 2002
I was slightly over 400lbs not long ago, I'm still pre-op but have lost
some weight. I have always worked in the child-care field and have not had
difficulties doing so. I have also work as a photographer. If you really
want a job with a lot of sitting, anything on the phone will work.
Sometimes you can work for a market research firm from home or do some sort
of computer work at home. Good Luck!!!!!
— jenn2002
February 18, 2002
I really don't think weight has much to do with keeping a job. I worked at
over 450 pounds for years...I was over 500 pounds prior to my surgery. Of
course, I also ate Motrin for my joint pain, had a sedentary job that
didn't require alot of walking and had an incredible work ethic. I made
sure to avoid all the fat people stereotypes of being lazy, smelly and
stupid. (Being jolly didn't hurt, given I couldn't fight or flee well, so
I kept that stereotype!) As for working at home, medical transcription and
billing, infant child care and telemarketing come to mind. But none of
that will get you health insurance. Good Luck to you!
— merri B.
February 18, 2002
im 439 lbs with surgery coming up in approx 2 weeks ive been working in a
convenient store for the past year n a half its hard and im in pain
everyday being on my feet 8hrs/night but thoughts of needing to pay my
bills,needing insurance and thoughts of one day gettin surgery has kept me
goin its not easy but i made it. only 11 more days till surgery and i get a
whole 5 weeks off to recover!! if you cant find an at home job you just
gotta do what you gotta do--good luck
— TRULUV2329
February 18, 2002
I work from home as a headhunter (executive recruiter). It pays great, and
I've done it since I was over 400 lbs. to now at 246. It definitely takes
some self-discipline, since you work mostly on commissions, but it is a
great lifestyle. Best of all, I haven't had to face the comments from
co-workers as I have shrunk. Write me if you want details on how to get
into this field.
— Terissa R.
February 18, 2002
I so feel for you! This must be very hard. I had a desk job for awhile
but even there, they had to order me a special chair to hold me because I
kept breaking the old ones (embarrassing). I tryed managing convenience
store but there is a great physical toll to pay there with stocking and
being on your feet all day. Most people are not very tolerant of large
people and certainly don't understand that we dont "want" to be
this way. To them we just have no discipline so, even finding a job at a
large size is sometimes difficult because you are automatically put in the
"lazy" catagory. I've worked from home for 2 years now and love
it but as someone said, you have to be disciplined to "go" to
work every day. I'm post op for 3 years and it's not due to weight but
due to health problems actually. Telemarketing is probably perfect for you
if you can talk to people. I also loved the idea that Gar had about voc
rehab...you might just qualify for that. Check it out. I wish you ONLY
good luck in whatever you choose to do in work and with the surgeries. You
are a good person who deserves more out of life.
— Barbara H.
February 19, 2002
I know how hard it is. My top weight wss 370 and I was employed
full time. It was hell. My knees and feet were in agony all the time,
I couldn't move well, I couldn't find quality professional clothe, my
office chair was uncomfortable and my cubicle was too small for my girth.
I had no self esteem and took all the sh*t projects. If you are in poor,
health, this isn't the time to get a job. It's doubtful that you could
find a job in this economy and at your sise anyway. Have you applied for
disability? I think you have to concentrate on taking care of your body.
It's hard to feel good about a body that hurts and doesn't do what you want
it to do.
— [Anonymous]
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