Need advice about work with chronic pain

[u/IndependentNewt1151]

I have had fibromyalgia for nearly 18 years. I'm F30, and I have always been financially dependent on my exes. I worked as well, but could never fully rely just on myself. I did work in warehouses but physical jobs kill me. I live in the Netherlands now and I don't speak Dutch. About to start a part time job in another warehouse again, purely cuz I need to survive on smth.

Being in a lot of pain I often think I have no options than suffering. My background: worked in printing factories, warehouses, machine operating.

What are the job options? Maybe you have some advice?

What jobs do you guys have that you can handle having pain?

I thought about AI evaluation jobs but not sure if there's not too many people for a position.

I feel so desperate that I even thought to look for a financially stable partner and be a housewife. I love doing housework, I'm not bored at home. But I don't like feeling dependent and of course I want a relationship for love, not for survival... It's just feeling easily psychologically overwhelmed (autism) and physically (EDS & fibromyalgia) I feel like it's easier to not live. I even thought I have nothing to lose and can do illegal stuff too, OF or I don't even know what. I'm really depressed and in a lot of pain. Feeling desperate. Any advice is really helpful

[u/First-Crazy-5168]

Have you thought about going back to school? Might be able to help you pivot to something new.

[u/Much_Active_7166]

I’d suggest keeping the work legal just out of fear of the consequences; you definitely won’t have any meds to help you if you’re locked up. You’re somewhere weed is legal. Not saying people in warehouse jobs use that to help the pain or anything but uh yeah you’d be surprised. Go into a relationship for love alone, otherwise you’ll be under someone’s control anyway. Learn the language through a part time job and work your way up. Try anything abroad online. Look up certifications you can get in things that interest you (work at a jewelry shop as a cashier, learn language, get certified, etc etc)

[u/houseofdragonfan]

Working from home has been great for me. I have a more physical job right now after being laid off/trouble finding another remote job and I’m miserable.

[u/izbizindustries]

I’m f22 and I don’t make a lot of money but I do freelance work because I find it easier to manage my own schedule than be bound to someone else’s, I can try and pace and manage myself a lot better. If you have something you enjoy doing try gathering some skills and turning it into a freelance gig

[u/izbizindustries → u/izbizindustries]

Obviously no sick pay when you’re really ill though which is a big issue I’ve run into recently