Ok, so it isn't bad enough my face hates me…now I have Osteo in my right knee. I am only 54 and I feel like 94! I wasn't ready to quit working this early in my life. "Freedom 55" feels more like Falling apart 55..otherwise I am in decent health…but…I can't work in any office because of the AC and drafts and I can't do any job that requires I stand up for more then and hour or so.
My husband is ok with me being the domestic goddess but I need something viable to do!! Any ideas? BTW I am not the least bit crafty so making snazzy quilts is not an option. : ) Today I am having a little break through pain…that will teach me for trying to eat ice cream last night!! Ok, I think I am done ranting…..any career ideas??
Hi Christina. I was a teacher and had to retire early. I too am not “crafty” nor do I have any other training. I put all my efforts into getting my Master’s Degree in my Special Education area of teaching. I know so well your feeling like an old person at such a young age. I feel 100 years old almost every day! I can’t get out of bed and get dressed most days. My pain is 24/7. I’m sorry I don’t have career ideas - I can’t even think of a part time job I could do. TALKING is a trigger for my pain!! Don’t know of many jobs out there for pantomimes! LOL. And most jobs require a person to get dressed! I truly hope your pain is of a level that if you find a job you can do that you get it and find satisfaction doing it.
Hello Christina, I am a dog groomer. My boss babysits one or two dogs at her house for 35.00/a day each dog She only takes dogs that are housetrained and well behaved, and clean.
She has quite the clientelle and all the dogs she watches are real good dogs.
They just sit around and enjoy each other's company. Don't know if this is for you,
So glad I found you all. I too had to give up teaching because I could not talk that much. I don’t know what to do with myself except look at a stack of bills. Not being able to talk much has eliminated my friends.