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[vent] i’m probably gonna lose my job (self.Blind)
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EyesR4Nerds 8 points 1y ago
Hey there, blind adult here.
First, I do have empathy for you. Please know that when you read the rest of this. What you’re going through sucks and is scary as hell
Also
You know who’s going to take care of you if you go blind? You. Just like millions of other fully blind people who live alone and independent. You will learn and adapt. You will have good and bad days just like every other human on the planet. But it is doable. If you choose to, there is no reason blindness has to change you having a job, a family and a life.
Hang in there.
First, I do have empathy for you. Please know that when you read the rest of this. What you’re going through sucks and is scary as hell
Also
You know who’s going to take care of you if you go blind? You. Just like millions of other fully blind people who live alone and independent. You will learn and adapt. You will have good and bad days just like every other human on the planet. But it is doable. If you choose to, there is no reason blindness has to change you having a job, a family and a life.
Hang in there.
K-R-Rose 6 points 1y ago
I’m the same age as you about to apply for a chaser job in a few weeks after the semester ends. I’m terrified of this exact thing happening. But I will say that you should not give up.
The first tip I have is to get yourself a dome magnifier. I can’t read small print without mine, so it will be a must have when I get my job. They are pretty expensive (a few hundred dollars), but I’m sure you can contact a state of national organization for the blind in your country that could possibly pay for it. If you’re interested, DM me and I’ll tell you more.
Secondly, college is a valid option. Im currently studying to go work in the publishing industry. Everything is done via computers there, and there’s plenty of software to help me do my job. It’s also the only career that truly interests me, which is mainly why I’m going through school. Only go to college if you think it’s right for you. Don’t go just because you want to have a job you are certain you can do. There are plenty of no experience needed jobs out there that can be adapted for you to perform
The first tip I have is to get yourself a dome magnifier. I can’t read small print without mine, so it will be a must have when I get my job. They are pretty expensive (a few hundred dollars), but I’m sure you can contact a state of national organization for the blind in your country that could possibly pay for it. If you’re interested, DM me and I’ll tell you more.
Secondly, college is a valid option. Im currently studying to go work in the publishing industry. Everything is done via computers there, and there’s plenty of software to help me do my job. It’s also the only career that truly interests me, which is mainly why I’m going through school. Only go to college if you think it’s right for you. Don’t go just because you want to have a job you are certain you can do. There are plenty of no experience needed jobs out there that can be adapted for you to perform
niamhweking 4 points 1y ago
Firstly being 100% does not mean you need someone to care for you. So don't feel that you won't be independent.
Have you had O&M training and daily living skills workshops etc?
Can the supermarket move you to Customer announcements or an office job where you can have your own workstation set up for yourself, print in large font etc?
Plenty of VI and Blind have jobs so don't fear unemployment
Have you had O&M training and daily living skills workshops etc?
Can the supermarket move you to Customer announcements or an office job where you can have your own workstation set up for yourself, print in large font etc?
Plenty of VI and Blind have jobs so don't fear unemployment
carolineecouture 3 points 1y ago
I'm sorry. This sounds rough. Have you talked to your manager at the supermarket to see if there's another position for you?
If you can go to school extra training is always good.
Good luck!
If you can go to school extra training is always good.
Good luck!
synthpopolis 2 points 1y ago
Hey, not to invalidate your feelings at all, and I totally get that you had a very frustrating moment that is very real to you… But there are folks in here with much less vision than yours — or none at all — who don’t view themselves as useless. There are people here who live full, happy, complete lives with much less than you have, so you might keep that in mind.
it’s not a competition of course, and the fact that some people have a more serious disability than you doesn’t mean that you don’t have the right to be upset, but I just thought it might offer you some perspective and perhaps hope.
it’s not a competition of course, and the fact that some people have a more serious disability than you doesn’t mean that you don’t have the right to be upset, but I just thought it might offer you some perspective and perhaps hope.
Ri-ga 0 points 1y ago
the sub-reddit is literally for the blind AND for the people that are visually impaired - aka people suffering from ANY kind of vision loss. You /are/ making it a competition when you go and tell someone “hey, you should better not post here. you’re not blind enough.” Pretty shitty of you to be a casual gatekeeper over something so tragic.
synthpopolis 2 points 1y ago
Dude, please calm down. I didn’t tell you not to post here. I was respectful in my reply and thought I made clear my position. It’s not a competition and your struggles aren’t less valid. Some of the language you are using though? Like, tragic? I find that kind of offensive as somebody who is nearly totally blind. I don’t view my life as tragic nor do I feel sorry for myself… And I don’t have time for people who feel sorry for themselves.
All that aside, look – there aren’t that many of us in the world as it is so we really can’t afford to be fighting with one another. Lol. I offer you a sincere apology if I offended you. That was not my intent.
All that aside, look – there aren’t that many of us in the world as it is so we really can’t afford to be fighting with one another. Lol. I offer you a sincere apology if I offended you. That was not my intent.
Ri-ga 0 points 1y ago
i am calm, I was just capitalizing my words so you could get my point. Sorry if it seemed otherwise. And what, blindness isn’t tragic? I don’t get what’s worth to be happy about being blind and having a sight-threatening condition, then again, that’s my point of view and how I see my specific problem, because my life drastically changed ever since I realized my eyes are basically dying. I don’t see why you should find a problem with that because that’s how I choose to accept my problem.
synthpopolis 3 points 1y ago
No, tragic is not the word I would use, but I’m sensing there could be a language barrier? Either way, I apologize to you and we will leave it at that. I also have a progressive eye condition and I know what it’s like facing the thought of losing most or all of your vision. I’m not sure if that’s what’s in your future because I’m not familiar with your condition, but there’s definitely a grieving process involved. You absolutely should give yourself the space to grieve and feel the way that you do. Just know that you can still be happy and live a very fulfilling life. I know it may not seem that way right now, but there are many of us here who are living proof of it. Take care
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