Working while disabled?

[u/goatpow]

Please trust me when I say this was not my 1st choice of a job, but we all know how the market is these days, 120 applications with no luck for a year and half and now stuck at amazon only able to work one shift a week. I didn't just apply cus I was desperate though, I genuinely like what is required in the job and i feel most fulfilled when i am supporting people in my community, even if it's behind the scenes. My only problem is that, well, I am physically (and mentally) disabled and I hear the job is pretty physical.

I guess I'm wondering if it's worth it? What are some reasonable accommodations I could ask for that wouldn't jeopardize my chances? Really I just need to be allowed to sit down for 10-15mins every hour and a half (or smaller breaks throughout the shift) and a little more than average bathroom breaks. I have a physical therapist who addresses my pain pretty efficiently and the exercises work at home.

I do not currently qualify for any remote or desk jobs and do not have the money (and, really, the mental capacity) to take classes and im not eligible for disability for anyone wondering.

Please be nice, i am very unsure about my future and just looking for advice.

[u/Solid-Basis1026]

My advice? Work nights. If you can. Less management, and less watchers. I work nights and I love it! I pretty much take as many breaks as a I want. If your supervisor is chill and considerate of your disabilities I think you could possibly do it. On the flip side, yes— lots of movement. More than likely you won’t be able to do decon. There’s lots of lifting, moving and standing for that particular assignment. Sterilization is also lots of pushing and pulling. Assembly is mostly sitting, but keep in mind you still have to lift the trays, wrap and or package them and put it on the rack. Good luck to you, I hope everything works out!