When our accident happened, I was just twenty-one years old with only a few “real” jobs under my belt: I had done plenty of work in my life, but only had three jobs that required me to fill out a tax form. Because of this, I didn’t earn enough work credits then to qualify for disability income now.
We’re so thankful for Emily’s job as a nurse, because God has provided for us through it. But we really don’t prefer that she’s our only source of income. I want to work. I miss working for us. Emily is remarkable at being a selfless wife and mother in addition to being the breadwinner, she’s just great. But that’s an awful lot to ask of anybody, especially considering that she also does the majority of my care. For all these reasons, I’ve been looking (unsuccessfully) for work for the past couple of years.
A physical disability as severe and extensive as mine obviously limits the options for employment; I can’t do anything that requires arms, legs or lots of talking. My physical limitations wouldn’t be as much of an issue if they were offset by a marketable education. But, though I don’t feel insufficiently educated, beyond high school I only have an unaccredited Bible degree to my name.
I’m not posting this to complain, but to present my situation with honesty and humbly ask if you know of any jobs I might be qualified for. I can skillfully write, edit, and proofread; words are my thing, and I know how to handle them well. I have also been learning the basics of website design via WordPress, and am willing and able to do or learn anything else computer-or-word-related, online or offline.
I realize my list of skills isn’t very impressive, but if you have or know of any sort of work I could do, would you please contact me? My email address is lanebargeron@gmail.com, or you can send us a message on Facebook.
Love you guys.
Lane
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Perhaps you could contact companies that produce a lot of online content, and offer to do editing work. You know, places like the Gospel Coalition, magazines that print articles online, etc. I also find that a lot of my kindle books from amazon have errors in them that should have been edited from proofreaders. Perhaps you could contact Amazon about a job like that too. Just some ideas, not sure if they are helpful
http://www.thepennyhoarder.com/the-penny-hoarder-pinterest-graphic-designer-job/
Just came across this. May not be for you, but, hey, worth a look!
If you are in Idaho, try Docutech.com. They have some positions that handle document proof reading and HTML code. Their job descriptions are written to look a bit hefty, apply anyway!
Fiverr will let you focus on what you are best at as well
We will be praying for you! What about writing your own book, devotional, or Bible Study? I'm sure you have a lot of wisdom! We would purchase anything you write!!!
If you want to write, you can write for iwriter. People go there for content all the time for websites, blogs, etc. https://www.iwriter.com/ Or become a freelancer on https://www.upwork.com/ which is more of a higher level of writing.
I don't know if you are still seeking employment, but IntelliShop in Perrysburg, Ohio often hires proofreaders. It is a remote position, 16-28 hours a week.Sometimes talking on the phone is required, but given your situation they could make accommodations for you (or you can work before or after normal wake hours and not have to call). I currently work as a proofreader there, you can email me if you'd like to learn more.