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Full History - 2021 - 09 - 02 - ID#pge19n
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worried to start working during college (self.Blind)
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SoapyRiley 1 points 1y ago
When I was younger than you I did a job at one of those warehouse clubs called recovery using only my peripheral vision pretty often. I was having migraines that blacked out my “left eye” (but when I closed my left eye the black spot was still there in my right eye). Basically, I wandered the store putting items left in the wrong location or returned to customer service back in their correct spot. Super low key job and easy if you have a decent memory.
niamhweking 1 points 1y ago
A small cafe could work for you, or a small local shop/tobacconist, nothing with a big menu or selection at first. Yes to call centres, hotel switchboard. But I think once you get your first job you will realise it is possible and your confidence in your abilities will grow.

I know blind and VI people who work in the sector/charities, who work in technology- selling the equipment blind people need, I know one who is a scientific chemist, I know one who is a primary school teacher, and psychologist and someon who works in Workplace relations, mediating unfair dismissals, ensuring companies comply to employment law etc
MostlyBlindGamer 1 points 1y ago
If I were in your position, I might consider some kind of call center position. You should be fine using a computer, right? Maybe with built-in magnification tools?

Your vision shouldn't come up as an issue at all; you can tell them your education is relevant for making you good with people, and a lot of this kind of work is remote, these days.

A job like that doesn't usually pay very well, but it won't require a degree and is a common occupation for students.

You can also check with your university. You might be able to work in the library or the cafeteria. Later on, you can consider being a teaching assistant
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