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JenniferEver
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Really need your help girls
Ok...so many of you know the situation with my mom.
Everything is finally coming down and it's gonna get worse. (not looking for pity, just solutions) the way it's coming down, my mom is getting the house (and all the bills and mortgage with it) but no $$$. My mom is disabled. She can't do anything that invovles fine motor skills with her hands, no lifting, etc. She also has ADD and can't concentrate on numbers so she doens't feel like she could be a cashier.
Does anyone have any suggestions about what kind of job she could apply for? It seems really limited.
She's good with kids and elders, but she can't lift. She's been a SAHM for over 30 years and ahs minimal computer skills and doesn't know a lot about today's working world.
but maybe there's something I'm not thinking of.
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Re: Really need your help girls
Jenn, first off  to you and Mom.
Is she looking for something to keep her busy, or just to pay the bills? I need more info to give a good response.
Message edited 7/11/2006 7:09:41 PM.
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:07 PM |
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msma88
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Re: Really need your help girls
I know CVS hires older people.
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:08 PM |
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bklyngirl
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Re: Really need your help girls
what about a clerical job like filing
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:08 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Really need your help girls
She needs $$$. Without going into detail she ahs more than enough to keep her busy in life, unfortunately...
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:09 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Really need your help girls
Receptionist in a doc's office?
Receptionist in a real estate office?
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:11 PM |
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julz33
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Re: Really need your help girls
I can't think of any jobs right now.. everything I think of needs computer skills or motor skills
I also wanted to tell you the same thing happened to my mom... she got the house, all the bills that go with the house, and got stuck with all of his bills too (after he declared bankruptcy). I know excatly how you are feeling right now and trust me it will get better!
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:11 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Really need your help girls
She's only in her 50's, but she has these awful back and neck and nerve injuries.
I think a big problem is she ahsn't been in the workforce for over 30 years. I personally think she could handle a cashier job like CVS or something (ad if they hire elderly people, then hopefully they don't make everyone lift boxes, etc)but she's intimidated.
She sent in an app to be a bus matron and has one to be a school aide, but there's currently a hiring freeze
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:12 PM |
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IGLover
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Re: Really need your help girls
I would suggest a receptionist job. Or something along those lines.
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:12 PM |
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IGLover
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Re: Really need your help girls
Jenn, how old is Mom?
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:13 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Really need your help girls
Posted by julz33
I can't think of any jobs right now.. everything I think of needs computer skills or motor skills
I also wanted to tell you the same thing happened to my mom... she got the house, all the bills that go with the house, and got stuck with all of his bills too (after he declared bankruptcy). I know excatly how you are feeling right now and trust me it will get better!
Thanks Julz. I was so glad to hear you mom is getting remarried, right? She deserves happiness!
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:13 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Really need your help girls
Posted by KristenNYC
Jenn, how old is Mom?
early 50's
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:13 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Really need your help girls
What about a greeter like in a walmart or something?
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:14 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Really need your help girls
50's is not old and certainly not elderly. She is disabled though?
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:16 PM |
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Lucky09
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Re: Really need your help girls
What about being a home health aide? We had one for my Grandma - she just came in during the day to help with light cooking / cleaning / and to keep her company. I don't think she would need to lift anything either and no computer involved 
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:17 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Really need your help girls
Posted by Blu-ize
50's is not old and certainly not elderly. She is disabled though?
yeah, 2 weeks before my dad left she fell down the stairs...on her head...she's lucky to be alive 
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:17 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Really need your help girls
Posted by JenniferEver
Posted by Blu-ize
50's is not old and certainly not elderly. She is disabled though?
yeah, 2 weeks before my dad left she fell down the stairs...on her head...she's lucky to be alive
OH my..is she technically disabled? Meaning that she is collecting social security disability?
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:17 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Really need your help girls
Posted by MrsNYPDsGirl
What about being a home health aide? We had one for my Grandma - she just came in during the day to help with light cooking / cleaning / and to keep her company. I don't think she would need to lift anything either and no computer involved
She woudn't have to lift to move the patient in and out of bed, or turn them every few hours?
my mom took 24 hour care of her mother, and it was realy physical
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:18 PM |
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julz33
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Re: Really need your help girls
The school aide sounds like a good idea...
They also have greeters at stores
what about a bus driver for school?
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:18 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Really need your help girls
Posted by Blu-ize
Posted by JenniferEver
Posted by Blu-ize
50's is not old and certainly not elderly. She is disabled though?
yeah, 2 weeks before my dad left she fell down the stairs...on her head...she's lucky to be alive
OH my..is she technically disabled? Meaning that she is collecting social security disability?
We're looking into it, but she probably can't because she didn't work to get credits. But we're looking into it.
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:18 PM |
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msma88
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Re: Really need your help girls
I meant that CVS hires older people and they don't work the register. They straighten up and help people.
Walmart or even Target higher people, that don't have to lift boxes or cashiers. They work in a certain dept.
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:18 PM |
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Lucky09
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Re: Really need your help girls
Also, I know the hospital I used to work in had greeters in the Main lobby. She should check with her local hospitals!
to you and your Mom!
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:19 PM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Really need your help girls
Posted by msma88
I meant that CVS hires older people and they don't work the register. They straighten up and help people.
Walmart or even Target higher people, that don't have to lift boxes or cashiers. They work in a certain dept.
I'm going to try to convince her to try. Maybe if I go around the mall to stores and get applications for her.
ETA: I always figured at these stores you have to do cashier and/or stocking
Message edited 7/11/2006 7:20:37 PM.
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:19 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Really need your help girls
Posted by JenniferEver
Posted by Blu-ize
Posted by JenniferEver
Posted by Blu-ize
50's is not old and certainly not elderly. She is disabled though?
yeah, 2 weeks before my dad left she fell down the stairs...on her head...she's lucky to be alive
OH my..is she technically disabled? Meaning that she is collecting social security disability?
We're looking into it, but she probably can't because she didn't work to get credits. But we're looking into it.
Ok, that will help. I can't imagine she can't get disability benefits. Do you have a lawyer?
I still say a receptionist job in a private practice docs office or realty company..low pressure say $20,000/yr and they can train her on basic software for booking appts.
It's a challenge either way, but I know this isn't easy.
My mom is disabled too.
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| Posted 7/11/06 7:20 PM |
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Lucky09
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Re: Really need your help girls
Posted by JenniferEver
Posted by MrsNYPDsGirl
What about being a home health aide? We had one for my Grandma - she just came in during the day to help with light cooking / cleaning / and to keep her company. I don't think she would need to lift anything either and no computer involved
She woudn't have to lift to move the patient in and out of bed, or turn them every few hours?
my mom took 24 hour care of her mother, and it was realy physical
Well, my Grandma could get in and out of bed and into her wheel chair with minimal assistance... not sure if the home health agencies would require you to be able to lift patients...
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