Why do I find it so difficult to accept that I cannot pursue my dream job?
I'm a qualified nurse and can no longer work in my dream job due to a chronic rheumatic disease. I'm currently working in the commercial sector, which I really enjoy, but I'm really sad about leaving my original profession. Sometimes it makes me very sad that there's no going back for me. What do I do now? What options are there?
I'm at a loss…
It’s completely understandable that you’re mourning. Your dream job wasn’t just a job – it was part of you, a passion, maybe even a vocation. And now it feels like you’ve been taken something that made you feel.
But why would you just accept it? Why should the last word be spoken?
Yes, you have a chronic illness, and yes, the classic way in care is no longer possible for you. But that doesn’t mean you have to leave this area completely behind you. The question is not whether: you can work in your dream job – but and. And the answer is: by making your own way! It’s never been as easy as today to make yourself independent. You don’t need big capital, complicated bureaucracy – often it’s enough to start. First by. As a freelancer or small entrepreneur, you can use your knowledge and skills exactly as it suits you and your health. And the best? There are so many ways to continue working close to people without physically overloading you.
Imagine yourself offering services that enrich the lives of people in need of care – without heavy physical work. Here are 40 ways to start immediately (I know many people who earn their money with such or similar things and have a lot of fun with them):
Memory training for seniors – with games and exercises to promote cognitive skills.
Biography work – you help older people write their life story.
Lecture hours – for people who can no longer read themselves, but love stories.
Music support for dementia patients – Music has proven to have a positive effect on memories and emotions.
Social games and activation hours – Card games, logic games or board games to promote mental fitness.
Art and painting therapy – creative design as an expression and relaxation.
Sense activation with fragrances, materials and natural experiences – especially for people with dementia,
hospice – Support people in their last days with conversations and closeness.
Fairy tales and stories – a wonderful way to activate memories.
Animal support – if you have a quiet, friendly pet, you can enjoy it.
Walks and gentle exercise trainings – for seniors who need support and motivation.
Seat dance or movement games for older people – gentle activity for more joy of life.
fall prevention and balance training – simple, effective exercises for more safety in everyday life.
Daily care – shopping together, drinking coffee, talking.
Nutrition advice for nursing and relatives – healthy diet made easy.
Writing workshop for seniors – you help them write letters, stories or memoirs.
Cooking and baking groups for older people – shared cooking awakens memories and strengthens the community.
Fine motor training by crafting or handcrafting – especially for people with Parkinson or after a stroke.
Relaxation techniques and meditation for seniors – Reduce stress and increase well-being.
Humor and salmon therapy – because laughter keeps healthy and connects people.
And now imagine that you offer one or more of these services as independent provider on. You work at your own pace, without layer stress and physical overload. You set your prices yourself, have full control over your work and can do exactly what makes you most happy. Many people are looking for exactly such offers – and the best? You don’t need big start capital, no complicated permissions. A simple commercial document or a freelance registration is often sufficient. You can start immediately, first small and by the way until it grows. Your dream job is not over – he just needs to find a new form. And you’re the one who decides what it looks like. There’s always a way. You just have to go.
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yuutuuber, m,65, independent for 45 years
Ggf see if you can work as a nurse in an area that is less strenuous.
In my infusion work, for example, mostly nurses, but also MFAs. Put/port on, mix infusion solution, documentation and just normal working hours. Of course, there are no layers because there are no layers.
Alternatively, if administration is already OK, but di want to work in the hospital, things like medical controlling/stationary case coding. I have been doing the latter for over 5 years (yarned physio, but as a taxi driver, quite a lot of professions are now out) and I really like.
Just because you don’t do what would make you happy.
What you need is a portion of courage and a hand full of creativity! Try the following play of thought: what would you do, what would you make and structure your day in terms of content if you had an unconditional basic income and would not have to go to work for money?
Think this as detailed and concrete as possible! So where exactly what exactly, how exactly, with whom exactly, how often, how long a day? What are the central aspects that would give you pleasure? And, of course, under the aspect of your existing health restrictions, they would still be there.
That’s exactly what gives you much more clarity, exactly what you need and what you could look for. Then you can look for suitable areas of activity. And then you go the necessary steps and ways to get in there! Life is too short to go after a job that doesn’t fulfill you.
Well, sometimes you have to accept the inevitable. Even if you’re hard to change what’s not to change, it’s like that.
There are certainly also places in the administration of care facilities or possibly as a teacher in a care facility.
Maybe you can’t work with patients in care, but in care?? e.g. as a caregiver in daycare centres with the patient patient or in family help?
There are certainly many possibilities – even if you are there. need to make a special training: ask for!