Today was the first time I properly spoke to anyone about an official return to work. I am being visited by an occupational therapist weekly at the moment, talking about lifestyle and fatigue management but work is always on my mind, how it might look and whether it would even be possible, in the same format as prior to my amputation. Originally I was determined, and no one was going to change my mind. However, as time has gone on and as I realise how hard everything is in my new life as a disabled person, I have come to look at the return to work differently and I now have some grave concerns.
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#87 Why overdoing it is a terrible thing when you’re an amputee!
Oopsie! I learned a valuable lesson.. because when you’re an amputee everything is harder.. including getting around!
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Time management is tricky when you’re self employed: no one to tell you what needs done, how or when, so I am on a mission to combat this wee problem and get more done in less time to have more free time! Continue reading “Time management: diary of a Self employed business owner”
Job Vacancy: Managing Director
Fancy the idea of being your own boss? Designing your own job description, doing whatever you like and being paid for it? Never be told what to do ever again: apply now! Continue reading “Job Vacancy: Managing Director”
Year 3 summary: life in New Zealand
The third full year of living in New Zealand and this is the first year that I haven’t been back to England. Another multitude of things have changed. Continue reading “Year 3 summary: life in New Zealand”