Work
What do you all do for a living. I received disability but it is barely enough to pay the bills. Trying to brain storm jobs and maybe business or side hustles that work with not being reliable and such.
Thank you!
CommunityMembere69336 I work as a tax professional/CPA. The work can be done in smaller chunks, and I can work remotely/from home.
I've had mild to moderate narcolepsy/cataplexy since age 7 (I'm 47). By the grace of God (I can only count it as a miracle), I was able to get through high school and college without meds, before getting in Provigil shortly after college. I've still had trouble keeping to regular hours, so I went out on my own 20 years ago. It's much easier to not need to explain to someone why I need a nap in the afternoon or late morning.
The barrier to entry for this would be needing to get training of some sort, get experience, and eventually become an Enrolled Agent. I don't recommend the CPA path, as that requires a bachelor's degree to even take the test. You might be able to work part time at Jackson Hewitt, Liberty, or H&R Block to start. They typically give very basic training to new employees. Not sure whether that would fit with your symptoms. I wish you the best in finding something that works for you.
Hi
. What a great idea for a forum post. I hope you get lots of responses. Are you at all crafty? Many people I know who are on disability sell crafts at craft fairs. You can get a good feel for what sells if you check out a few as the holiday season approaches. Baked goods are popular at craft shows as well. Freelance writing can pull in a few extra dollars. Rather than querying ideas and getting locked in on deadline, you can try to sell completed pieces. Creative nonfiction (personal essays) is really popular right now. I am excited to see what people suggest. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)
