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I posted this in the general forum, but wasn't sure if that board was read as much as this one. I'm sure I'll get grief for posting it here, but to me this DOES pertain to Lyme and how I'm going to afford an LLMD.
I HAVE TO HELP SUPPLEMENT OUR INCOME. I can't work outside the house. I hurt too much, tremble, and the BRAIN FOG, I'm not sure that I could learn how to do a job right now. Can you believe that I graduated with honors, in high school AND in the military?
Our families' financial situation is going down hill realllllllllllllllll fast.
I know these ones making 5 grand a month stuffing envelopes are a joke. Are there any real ones?
Please help me find something, preferably where you don't have to PAY to get the job. I'm in deep doo doo here. I have to help.
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Why don't you restart the thread over in General and remove this one as soon as you get some replies?
You can provide the link to General here on this thread temporarily.
I'll PM you.
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tailz
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I'm in the same boat. The problem with working from home is that most likely it involves computer work of some sort, and computers and EMFs are part of my problem. I can usually only tolerate short periods sitting in front of my computer.
I've thought of mowing lawns - but I'd be exposed EMFs from the mower doing that, not to mention heat and humidity and more cell phone towers.
I've thought of cleaning homes, but I have sensitivities to chemicals and tire fast.
I've thought of pet sitting, but I don't think there's a big market for it, and I'd die if I had to care for a pet with fleas or ticks.
I've thought of babysitting, but I have little immunity against disease, so if the child had, say, strep throat, I'd be a goner.
I've thought of starting my own nursery (plants, trees, shrubs), but I'd get evicted from my mobile home park.
I worry constantly because my sister has had to help me, and with gas and oil prices as high as they are, propane is going to kill me this coming winter.
I truly wish I had been the drug addict my doctors accused me of being - at least then I'd have some income.
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I think this thread is medically related - it deals with how the symptoms of Lyme affect one's ability to work.
It's at least as medically related as a topic currently running in medical questions about homelessness and a divorce, and I've no problem with that one being here either.
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Well, actually, some are Posts: 418 | From NJ | Registered: Sep 2007
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tailz
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If it has a motor, doesn't it give off a magnetic field? My car isn't electric, but I get slammed by something in my car every time I start it.
It doesn't really matter anyway - my neighbor's yard itself has a high magnetic field, even higher than mine.
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Nessa,
Let me tell you what I do. Three years ago when I first became ill with Lyme (I didn't know it was Lyme then of course)
I was running a fairly large company - and I did everything! All the hiring, firing, payroll, training etc.
I worked an average of 60 to 70 hours a week, and at 25 still somehow had energy to burn.
About four months into becoming ill with my mystery illness I knew that I couldn't keep up the pace anymore.
Between crushing fatigue and brainfog there was just know way.
But, I knew I had to do something - I had to have some source of income.
Sooo, I started a concierge service. Basically, I work for extremely wealthy people who work all the time and don't have time to do anything.
I do anything from grocery shopping, to picking up dry cleaning, to pet sitting, to light housekeeping, etc.
It's worked out very well for me. ALL of my customers know about my health condition and they're very understanding.
They're all very flexible, which is awesome because I never know from day to day how I'll be feeling.
I work only about three days per week, maybe four to five hours per day and still make pretty decent money.
If I'm having a particularly rough day, I just call and ask if I can pick them up tomorrow or later in the week - it's usually no problem.
In the beginning, I did work for a few people who didn't understand - or care - about my health condition and I just got rid of them!
That's the beauty of "doing your own thing" - you get to pick and choose.
I know it's not technically working from home, but it's as close as I could get.
I hope this helps. There is also very little start up cost in doing this.
All you need is a hundred or so business cards, post them up or hand them out to folks and the calls will come!
The rest is word of mouth. All you need is one customer and then they'll tell someone they work with or a friend and then before you know it you've got a bonafide business, and one that's very flexible.
I still dream of the day when I can go back out into the real world and get a real job. I miss the people and the challenge, but right now I know that my body and brain can't handle it.
This works for now.
Good luck to you! I noticed that we're the same age and seemed to both be type A personalities before we got sick.
I checked out your Myspace too - your children are beautiful!
Lauren
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A few years ago my friend had a business doing medical billing from home. You could look into that. Judging by the number of llmds who don't deal with insurance, I'd bet many dr's are outsourcing that work. You might need training.
Also, try looking at your local community college to see what types of classes they offer, some are focussed on home-based businesses.
Is there a craft that you enjoy that could be turned into something? Can you garden? Get chickens and sell eggs? Do childcare?
I work from home. I'm an attorney with a home office in solo practice. I understand first-hand the difficulty in working at all with lyme. I have lost substantial income (my work phone was about to be shut off last week) because I can't work. I have 2 kids at home and the juggling while sick is all but impossible.
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Hey,
Been then and done that struggled immensley both with my identity.....however, hhere is what I have done...and done quite successfully I must admit.
Since you asked I will actually SAY what companies/products I handle/market. I am NOT predicting incomes....however, i will say what my cash flow is/will be based on current trends.
In the beginning I couldn't do much either...but I found a nutritional product that had a dramatic effect on my wifes health(cancer) and then later myself.
XanGo: In the last 4 years I have built a solid take home pay of monthly residual income coming from over 700 memberships. I was finally able to peak last year at $20,000.00 in income.
Why the Nutritional Network Marketing niche? We are all VERY ill and when you find something that has a dramatic effect on others it is a natural fit....personally rewarding and financially a strong move with self employment tax advantages. (It isn't a get rich scheme and it does take patience and hardwork)
United First Financial: I had a friend turn this one on to me last August...we show people from all walks of life how to pay off their mortgage in about 1/3 to 1/2 the time they normally would with little or no change in lifestyle.
Why this niche? Its numbers and I love it...numbers don't lie and the current market and economy are driving us thru the roof...I can't keep up and I have agents working for me in both the US and Canada. My income will be pushing six figures this year. (Based on my current trend.)
Remember...I am self employed...the rewards I gain are based on MY talents and no one else's...So, always depend YOU for income. just because I am so successful...you may not be. Never expect to become successful or healthy by sitting around moping.
I am a great actor...your have to be to smile some days...but....I had to DEVELOP/CHANGE into what I am.
Its hard.....but keep looking...you'll find what you can do....oh, and don't short change yourself...had SEVERE neurological Lyme combined with MCS/EMF sensitivity...I just wouldn't let IT dictate me.
Be tough...get rest...and control what you cana.
Good Luck and God Bless! (And PM for details-websites)
Trout
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quote:Originally posted by tailz: If it has a motor, doesn't it give off a magnetic field? My car isn't electric, but I get slammed by something in my car every time I start it.
It doesn't really matter anyway - my neighbor's yard itself has a high magnetic field, even higher than mine.
A motor/engine doesn't give off magnetic fields... thought you would have known that since you know everything about EMF's...
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Okay, Byron - if you want to get technical...
Something under the hood gives off an electromagnetic field. Though I'm not a certified mechanic, I can hold a gaussmeter up to my car and observe the needle's increase (when it is running).
Is it the battery? The radio? The engine. I don't really know. But when I finish going to school to become an automobile mechanic, I'll let you know.
Likewise, I know I could not handle the lawn mower while the engine was running. Standing next to it while it was off did nothing to me.
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It's the electrical alternator, which every engine has.
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Troutscout...good to hear about the xango. I am trying to let others know but not much luck in that area yet.
I do believe it is helping me.
I just started replacing my toxic products: laundy soap, hand soap, etc with non toxic products so signed up with Shaklee.
Don't know how that will go but at least I am slowly getting the toxic products out of the house.
Next step is to continue to replace more toxic products, get the water filtration pitcher, come up with funds for the web site, and business cards.
Not expecting to make a lot though. As the person who I ordered my first products from just told me she had an income of $900 this last month. First time since she began close to 30 years ago.
It is difficult to find things that you can do within the abilities that we have at this time.
I have been brain storming for almost 7 years now trying to come up with something.
I am doing better as far as being able to fix simple meals for myself. No longer need meals on wheels or someone to fix meals for me. This is good.
Numbers are still out with me. REading is still out. Being reliable is still out.
Got to have hope there is something i can do to be useful and be independent financially.
I hope you find something chamade and trailz.
tutu and cats and the others on this post who have found a way.....thanks for letting us know. So encouraging.
you all are
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lymednva
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I have a direct selling business that has the potential to bring in money, if I don't have too many family/personal emergencies.
Actually, it has brought in limited $$ over the past 6 months when I've been dealing with such stuff.
I was also involved in a direct sales company that closed its doors two weeks ago. That has made me aware of many new companies out there.
I'm not looking for more than one, but I have friends who needed to replace that income and I have heard about options from them.
A good source of info on Direct Sales companies, which are what some call party plan companies, is the Direct Selling Association's website: www.dsa.org.
You can read the member guidelines and see that the companies on this site are legitimate.
Multi Level Marketing (MLM) companies operate differently and some of them have already been mentioned in this thread. I am really not familiar with them.
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