What do you do when...

**Animal** · 28th February 2008, 19:53

Originally Posted by fireball

the doctors tell you, you can no longer continue working in your profession?

Well, don't get bummed out by it. Consider it an opportunity rather than a disaster. Don't feel defeated or that you should feel like you've failed.

The IT industry pays extremely well, but also generates a disproportionate number of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and related workplace injuries compared to other sedentary jobs.

Don't rush into anything. Take the 80% and spend a few weeks chilling out and thinking about what you'd really like to do. Don't let yourself be pressured into making a choice immediately.

Hope you feel well soon.

**fireball** · 3rd March 2008, 22:43

i have decided ACC is a catch 22 i am so bored i would rather be working..... but i tell you what my hands are feeling better for it

i have been looking for other things to do for work and there is so much out there i have no clue what i want to do.

just have to wait for medical clearance.... and hope like hell ACC pays me on time

**Mike748** · 3rd March 2008, 23:06

Originally Posted by fireball

i have decided ACC is a catch 22 i am so bored i would rather be working..... but i tell you what my hands are feeling better for it

i have been looking for other things to do for work and there is so much out there i have no clue what i want to do.

just have to wait for medical clearance.... and hope like hell ACC pays me on time

Bugger about the wrist.
many moons ago I had a run in with a doc over how they wanted to treat for RSI, The theory went something like "we give you anti depressants to block the pain and help you relax and if you don't co-operate ACC don't pay" I chose a new line of work instead.

ACC should be giving you a return to work programme or if that's not possible they usually assess your skills and re-train you for something else.

Good luck

**Manxman** · 4th March 2008, 18:39

Originally Posted by MisterD

Get a business loan, buy a cafe and employ/train another coffee monkey to do it for you?

zakly wot I was gonna say

**fireball** · 11th March 2008, 10:05

starting a place of my own in todays saturated market conditions would not be easy and most places go broke as well you can get coffee any where now days....

yesterday got my first jab of cortosone (sp?) into my tendon and my god the pain i can still hardly move my hand but i am going to attempt to return to work within the next couple of days its frustrating just waiting for it to heal and waiting for ACC to pay out

**bert_is_evil** · 11th March 2008, 13:21

Walk away from the job and never return! No job is worth stuffing up your body for the rest of your life!

**fireball** · 11th March 2008, 21:39

Originally Posted by bert_is_evil

Walk away from the job and never return! No job is worth stuffing up your body for the rest of your life!

i resigned today, now time to work out what next!

**James Deuce** · 11th March 2008, 21:42

Apparently bert is not only evil, she can control minds from a distance!

**discotex** · 12th March 2008, 13:35

Originally Posted by fireball

i resigned today, now time to work out what next!

Just on the IT stuff fireball. It does pay well and there are lots of biker geeks out there but...

Almost all IT jobs require a shitload of typing and mousing. If you are predisposed to OOS/RSI like I am then you may find you end up worse than making coffee.

**SDU** · 12th March 2008, 14:25

Originally Posted by fireball

i resigned today, now time to work out what next!

You'll work something out. Even if you have to go sideways to get to where you are happy.
Health us more important- believe me it'll piss you off big time if you can't handle going for a ride / on tour cause you your wrists are giving you so much shit that you can't hold the throttle open /pull the levers in.
Now concentrate on getting right as poss.
Remember even when riding you may need to stop a little more even for 5 minutes just so you can enjoy the ride, manage the day & be able to get up & ride the next day too.
It can be a hard thing getting over it & doing what you need for you & stuff what others might think.
good luck.

**fireball** · 12th March 2008, 14:39

went and did 4 hours work today can not work out if it was stupid or wise..... steroids are wonderful things really, no pain (until i stopped) but in saying that have job interview out at YMCA as an instructor that has to beat coffee at least i fit into those who can not do teach!

**westie** · 12th March 2008, 17:05

Fire ball.
Why did you resign?

I have had a similar injury as yours.
Used to work for AJ Hackett bungy. After six months I could not lift a glass of beer to my mouth. Life was not worth living!(kidding, just couldn't drink beer

Spent months off work fighting acc and specialists to recognise what ever was wrong. Never got an end result apart from being dumped by Aj Hackett, specialists told me to stop trying to rip off acc, I got no diagnosis, and I had no work or way of working as my arms were out of action completely.

Thing I learnt was, to just keep looking forward and not wait for help or even sometimes not bothering to ask for it. I had to go get it and find it for myself.

I was qualified as outdoor instructor too. Worked in the industry for 8 years.
Went and found a new career just as fun. Tour operator.

Just today my arms gave in on me again. But nothing a few beers cant fix, just as long as I can pick up the bottle

Hope you find a solution to your situation.

If I can help, you know the story.

Oh and worked in the ymca for 7 years so could possibly help you there?