It’s challenging to live with a disability, but you can still lead a happy fulfilled life, which might include building a successful career.

Many careers are well-suited for people with disabilities. The key is to find a career that matches your skills and interests, and that can be accommodated to meet your specific needs.

Reflect and determine which jobs are reasonable for you based on your condition. If you have back pain, for instance, then you may need to find a role that limits your need to lift a heavy burden. If you have a chronic illness that causes chronic fatigue, then you may need reduced or flexible hours.

There isn’t a one-size fits all approach, as your condition may impact your life in unique ways, so you’ll want to consider what you’ll need in your career to enable your success in the long term.

In this article, I’ll provide a brief overview of your disability rights, 7 tips to help you find a career that accommodates your disability, and 6 jobs that might be suitable for someone with a disability (depending on your specific needs).

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Ready to start your next side hustle as a chronic illness warrior? If so, you might be wondering how to get started.

There’s a lot to think about when you’re starting a new project for the first time. You might not initially be sure who your target audience (or customer) is, for instance, and you might not know what to invest your time in first.

Whether you decide you want to be a writer, painter, freelancer, or any other kind of side hustler, it will help to have a plan of attack.

In this article, I’m going to give you 10 simple steps you can take to get your new side hustle off the ground and running as a chronic illness warrior.

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Financial freedom may seem like a lofty goal, especially for a chronic illness warrior (i.e. someone that lives with a chronic illness). However, gaining financial freedom via the FIRE method holds immense and rising appeal.

After all, why wouldn’t you want to spend more time doing the things that bring you joy? You could spend more of your time enjoying the company of your loved ones, choose to work (or not) and live a more stress-free life.

It can be a financial challenge to live with a chronic illness. Between the cost of medical care, medications, and related fees, the expenses can rise rapidly. This can make it difficult to save for retirement or achieve other financial goals.

While it can be a challenge, there are ways to prepare for financial freedom, chronic illness or not. The FIRE method (Financial Independence, Retire Early) can provide structure and a plan to help you achieve your most ambitious financial goals, even if your income is limited.

In this article, I’ll provide a brief introduction to how you can start following the FIRE method, and I’ll give you 10 key tips you can use on your journey to financial success as a chronic illness warrior.

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If you have a legal disability, then you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation in the workplace, whether your condition is visible or invisible.

It’s tough to live with a health issue that impacts your life in some way, and it can be even tougher to keep working, but for a lot of people, it’s worth the challenge.

If you are a chronic illness warrior and you’re committed to continuing your career, then you may want to request a reasonable accommodation from your employer. That reasonable accommodation might even be just the thing keeping you in the workforce, and if so, you should strongly consider making the request.

In this article, I’m going to provide you with 10 tips to help you request a reasonable accommodation from your employer, plus I’ll provide a few examples of requests you may want to consider making.

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Let’s be honest, life is tough without a chronic illness. Tack on a chronic illness and you get… chaos.

Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed, misdiagnosed, or living with a chronic illness for years, you may relate. But your dreams matter, including those that you have for your career. 

You might have well-meaning loved ones and doctors telling you that you should just let your dreams go, or that you need to change your plans for the future.

While they may have the best intentions at heart, ultimately only you can decide what is best for you, and you should never give up on your dreams.

It’s tough to struggle with a chronic illness, but sometimes your career can be the perfect distraction. It may be something you look forward to, and it may even provide fulfillment in your life.

If that sounds like you, or you think it might, then keep reading on. In this article, I’m going to provide you with 10 key tips you can use to help you navigate your career while managing a chronic illness. Use these simple tips and you’ll be well on your way to career success.

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Being a mom is a full-time job (and beyond) all on its own, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an online side hustle. In fact, a side hustle or passion project can be a great way to make some extra money, have some fun, and expand your skills.

If you’re a mom looking for a new passion project, there are a number of online side hustles that can be a great fit. 

In this article, I’m going to give you the top 5 online side hustles that make money, plus 6 tips to help you on your journey to passion project success.

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If you’re a mom-to-be, let me first wish you congratulations!

Motherhood has its ups and downs, but few things (in my opinion) are more rewarding than welcoming a new life into your world. 

It’s a major life event to welcome a new baby, and it’s important to be financially prepared for the inevitable life changes.

This is especially true for career-driven moms, who may need to take time off work or change work arrangements to care for a new child.

In this article, I’m going to give you 14 tips to help you financially prepare for a baby.

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It’s tough to be a career mom, and at some point in time, you may need to make a career shift to achieve a more optimal work-life balance.

Let’s be honest, being a mom is a demanding job all on its own, but a career only adds to the complexity and challenge. 

Not all careers and workplaces are family-friendly. It can be a tough realization, especially if you’re in a career you once loved, but if you find yourself feeling burned out and exhausted, then it may be time to make a career change.

Some workplaces are family-friendly. From providing flexibility to on-site childcare, paid maternity leave, and other great family benefits, some organizations know exactly what moms need and want, and they’re willing to provide you with support that can add substantial value.

I decided to make a career shift after becoming a mom myself, and while it was challenging to make the change, it was 100% the right decision for me and my family.

If you’re wondering how a career shift can benefit you, then read on because I’m going to share 4 ways a career shift can improve your work-life balance, 7 key benefits of making a career change, and 8 tips to help you on your journey to find a fulfilling new career. 

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It’s tough to be a career-driven mom, but it can also be incredibly valuable.

As a career-driven mom, you have to balance your career with family life, but a healthy balance between the two can also make life more rewarding. The balancing act alone can also be incredibly inspiring to your children.

It might be hard to find a job in a career that you’re passionate about, but if your priorities include a career and a healthy balance with family life, then you’ll need a job that fits your lifestyle and goals.

As a mom, some of your goals might include a career with reasonable flexibility, perhaps even part-time options, good benefits, a solid salary, and growth potential, among a number of other benefits. You might also care about contributing to a cause in an industry that you find appealing.

Regardless of your priorities between your career and family, there is undoubtedly a good fit for you somewhere.

In this article, I’m going to share some key ways you can find a job that you’ll find fulfilling, plus I’ll give you 5 tips to help you on your journey to build a healthy balance between your family life and career.

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Are you a career mom, dad, parent, or even simply interested in becoming one?

Being a parent is a full-time job alone. But for many, having a career is important too. 

A career can provide financial security, personal fulfillment, and a sense of identity. It can also improve your life balance.

In this article, I’ll tell you 10 key ways a career can actually improve your life balance as a parent.

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