Occupations that can be done one handed?

[SinfulWeeper]

Any idea's? All the work I used to do I can no longer do.
Past experience includes: Cooking, Networking, Managing, Computer hardware tech.
I thought about going back into management in a store or something. But the stores here... even the managers do a lot of manual labor.

Overall this is so depressing though. I can not even eat a steak or button my pants. I honestly do not know what to do.

 

[rocadelpunk]

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[Mackie2k]

Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Any idea's? All the work I used to do I can no longer do.
Past experience includes: Cooking, Networking, Managing, Computer hardware tech.
I thought about going back into management in a store or something. But the stores here... even the managers do a lot of manual labor.

Overall this is so depressing though. I can not even eat a steak or button my pants. I honestly do not know what to do.

Sorry to hear that.

Computers would be best, you can do so much with limited mobility. We have people at my work that are Quadrapaligic (sp?)

Seriously.

Or apply to be the drummer for Def Leppard?

 

[wiredspider]

At our supermarket, we had a one handed guy that was a head cashier, but then he got caught embezzling money... He only had like a nub, where his hands should be. Kinda made me wonder if it was chopped off previously for stealing...

I think you should still be able to do a computer job, abet a little slower, but you would learn to compensate.

 

[JJChicken]

sorry to hear

 

[vshah]

i agree on something in the computer field...seems like you have the knowledge already, and you would be able to adapt quickly.

is there any chance of a prosthetic?

 

[masterxfob]

that's awful, but i'm glad to hear that you're looking to move forward.

 

[DanTMWTMP]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I suppose you can start looking for support groups online. Keep at it. I'm sure you'll be fine in any computer-related field. Best wishes to you.

 

[tasmanian]

Machinist or a manager. Or the best job ever, mooching off the government.

 

[SinfulWeeper]

Lol yeah.
But yeah I understand a lot of computers and networking. Alas I am finding it hard to type with one hand. While I can do it, I do not see myself as productive. Even building a computer would be challenging. Perhaps a receptionist? They mostly use headsets don't they?

I do not understand how I had a stroke so young too. I am only 33. I wonder if it is somehow related to my psoriasis.

 

[wwswimming]

i suggest learning to use the Speech Recognition capabilities if you use Vista
or Dragon Naturally Speaking if you use XP.

also maybe taking a class/classes at a "Disability Resources Center" (or whatever
it's called) at a local junior college. that way you get skills and meet other people
that are in comparable situations.

 

[Modelworks]

Strokes suck no doubt about it and they can happen at any age, even in children. Get a good physical therapist because it has been shown that people with strokes can sometimes recover the use of the effected areas. You are young so you have that on your side. The brain is amazing at being able to remap areas that no longer function to new areas.

Call your local vocational rehabilitation offices . They are funded by the state and federal government to aid people like yourself into getting back to work. They will set up a meeting and develop an overall plan on how to get you back employed. They assist with transportation, counseling if needed, job coaching, and placement. I know someone who they paid for a wheelchair lift for the car, adapted the car for hand use of gas and brake and paid for college tuition until she could get grants, about $20,000 worth and she had to pay none of it back, just get a job and hold it for a short time to show she had tried. She still is working.

http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/res...rpractices/busdev.html


Have you considered teaching ? It might require going back to school but that is something your Vocational rehabilitation can help with.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Lol yeah.
But yeah I understand a lot of computers and networking. Alas I am finding it hard to type with one hand. While I can do it, I do not see myself as productive. Even building a computer would be challenging. Perhaps a receptionist? They mostly use headsets don't they?

I do not understand how I had a stroke so young too. I am only 33. I wonder if it is somehow related to my psoriasis.

The doctors haven't told you why you had a stroke? Also, are you doing physical therapy? Are you sure you will never regain strength in your arm/hand?

There must be a Job Service agency in your area. Meet with them for guidance about jobs you would qualify for.

 

[Spacehead]

I can't really offer anything that hasn't been mentioned already.
I haven't seen you around the forums in a long time then i see this I hope things work out for you.

 

[Madwand1]

Originally posted by: Modelworks
Get a good physical therapist because it has been shown that people with strokes can sometimes recover the use of the effected areas. You are young so you have that on your side. The brain is amazing at being able to remap areas that no longer function to new areas.

I agree. This can take some time, and there's no better solution when it works.

Also, don't rule out computer-related work. Even if you're not the best typist, you can still do as well as many untrained typists, and a lot of computer-related work is (a) mouse-driven and (b) primarily constrained by think-time and other factors, not how fast you can type, even when it looks like primarily a typing task.

That said, here are some techniques and tools which can help:

http://www.aboutonehandtyping.com/
http://www.onehandedkeyboard.com/

 

[wasssup]

Sorry to hear that man, you're doing good looking to find jobs instead of sitting by yourself sulking.

Seriously, you're doing a MUCH better job than the average person could in your shoes. Best of luck with rehabilitation..

 

[Whisper]

How long ago did you suffer the stroke? While I don't know the details of your particular situation, I can say that many people experience a significant and "spontaneous" recovery of many abilities during the first 6-8 months following a stroke. The recovery curve continues for another year or so after that as well (and sometimes beyond), although generally not to such a large degree.

You might also want to seek out your state's department of vocational rehabilitation, as they often times offer a variety of services related to job skill assessment, placement, and the securing of appropriate environmental supports.

 

[imported_Imp]

Customer service, client service, case worker for child/social/family services, social worker stuff. You need one hand to write. The company should 'legally' accomodate your issue with speech-to-text software.

Three jobs ago, working with a municipality, we had at least 2 workers who were more or less completely paralyzed. One had the use of part of his right hand. The other actually had an assistant to help her do her job.

You're nowhere near as bad as either these two, but chances are, these two were partly hired with politics in mind.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Sorry to hear about the stroke

 

[BoomerD]

VERY sorry to hear this.

Your profile sez you live in Alaska.

Check with the Alaska State Seniors and Disabilities Department.

http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dsds/

They may be able to offer some good ideas...and maybe some retraining.


You MAY be eligible to collect Social Security Disability...but it's based on how much you've paid in over the years, so that may not be much...or it could be a couple of grand.

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Any idea's? All the work I used to do I can no longer do.
Past experience includes: Cooking, Networking, Managing, Computer hardware tech.
I thought about going back into management in a store or something. But the stores here... even the managers do a lot of manual labor.

Overall this is so depressing though. I can not even eat a steak or button my pants. I honestly do not know what to do.

How old are you if you dont mind me asking?

Also i typed this response with one hand. Much harder for sure but i assume one could become more proficient at it.

 

[her209]

Wow... sorry to hear. Hopefully you find what you're looking for.

 

[nageov3t]

I don't see why you couldn't do IT... your typing might be a bit slower than anyone else, but it seems like the vast majority of the work I do on any day is 100% mousing or on the phone.

 

[Jeffwo]

Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Any idea's? All the work I used to do I can no longer do.
Past experience includes: Cooking, Networking, Managing, Computer hardware tech.
I thought about going back into management in a store or something. But the stores here... even the managers do a lot of manual labor.

Overall this is so depressing though. I can not even eat a steak or button my pants. I honestly do not know what to do.

I feel for you man. I had a stroke at 35 myself. I tried to work for about 5 years. I was in the auto refinish business and it required alot of manual labor. I ended up not being able to hold down a job long enough to keep health insurance, had to apply for social security disability.

Nowadays, I volunteer my time at my local church, counsel with drug addicts, alcoholics, etc. Money is tight but life is rewarding!

Best of luck,
Jeff

 

[DaWhim]

will you be able to regain the use of your left arm eventually?

I don't know much about stroke.