Second attempt at working OUTSIDE the home...

Actually, I went into the interview for this last (most recent) part-time job attempt, with a "who cares" attitude. I actually didn't like the guy who interviewed me at all. I felt he was "short" , in his personality, and that he was somewhat arrogant.


Well, he told me, at the end of the interview to write three things in an email to him; why they should hire me, why I should want to work for them, and what about me was my "strongest" point.


He hired me based on my response. More on that response later.


But I've always had an interest in fitness, even when I thought I couldn't do it anymore.


As it turns out, my boss Eric, turned out to be the best thing that every happened to me physically with my fibro.


I learned so much about "Functional Movement" that I feel like it literally changed my life.


I became physically stronger and my back (which is part of me that is the most painful) was feeling better. I could actually sleep through some of the night without waking up in pain. It was amazing. 


I would go for walks and feel stronger somehow. I had never done any exercises like these and I recommend them highly. 


If you look up "Functional Movement Screening" in Google, you will find a site where they will provide locations all over the US that have this type of training. It is particularly valuable to those of us with Fibro. 


I feel like finding this job was a "God wink" and that I was where I was supposed to be. My boss, Eric, became my biggest supporter, not only in my work, but in my physical improvement. 


As far as hours, I was working part-time from 4-8, 3 nights a week and one morning a week. The morning was difficult with the pain, but my "boss" let me come in a bit late so I could exercise and get moving and let my medications work. 


This is the type of position, part-time, pretty much low paying, that someone with Fibro can do. You need an  understanding boss and not to expect too much of yourself. 


However, after a little over a year, I got very sick with bronchitis and there were mice in the building where the gym was located. My doctor wanted me to quit. My family felt it best too. 


I think that this was my most successful attempt at working outside the home with Fibro. I actually have done some work at home for Eric again, but he finally had to hire someone permanent and I felt it best to hand over the torch to someone healthier. 


Please try to locate a personal trainer who practices "Functional Movement" training. You will reap the benefits slowly but surely and probably feel better before you know it. 


Now, please go and enjoy your day (or evening depending on where you are in the world), my fellow Fibro fighter. 


Blessings....surround us....


Mo M.