Getting Back To Work

It's time for me to get off of my feet and back into the workforce. Three months ago, my body was going through so much that I started to leak creatine and protein in my urine again. I was in a really bad lupus flare up and it caused much needed concern from my rheumatologist. So she referred me to see a nephrologist once again to make sure my kidneys were fine. She even thought about the possible future treatments to help with my kidneys. I told her before we jump the gun lets look at the possibilities of what can change. Because even though I can see a nephrologist, it took me almost three months to be able to see him.

Taking care of myself more

So I started to take care of myself more. Anything that stressed me out I did not deal with. I stayed home most of the time, just enjoying my kids and loving on them. I went to a nephrologist recently and he told me that he will only have to see me once a year. He said I am doing better than anticipated. No leakage of protein or creatine in my urine. I was not too much of a religious person but I am now because my question is how? What changed? And the change was I had placed me and my family first in situations and it made me feel better as a person, mother, and spouse.

I asked him if I could get back to work and he told me he doesn't see why not so you know what I am doing? I am going to get back into the workforce for my family. Kidney failure does not just brings down your body, it also brings turmoil when it comes to being able to provide for your family and take care of your family. It took me a while to understand this.

So the job hunt started but when it comes to the disability section of an application, I have been afraid to say yes I have an autoimmune disease because I fear I will not be selected. I know there are equal work opportunities but jobs I know I have been well qualified for have been passing me up and I think its because I have been out of work for so long.

Getting back out there

I did find out as well that there is possibility that I am overqualified for jobs I have been applying to. People do not want to pay extra money to a more experienced person when they can just train someone else for a cheaper amount. I have college degrees and certifications but it seems like that doesn’t really matter when looking for jobs anymore. Most employers seen to want experienced professionals and I just got out of school with my associates degree. I just needed someone to be able to take that chance on me so I can get off my feet.

Everyone wish me luck cause I am ready to get it together while healing completely.