I felt frustrated finding employment, but I found it’s up to me to be my own advocate and educate others. People are so misinformed about seizures even with all of communication tools available. I returned to school and obtained a degree in a field I was passionate about.

While in school, I volunteered with different organizations and developed contacts. They couldn’t fire me since I wasn’t an employee. I shared specifically what my needs were and how they could help if I had a seizure. I focused more on the asset I could be to their organization. I have had three different careers and have enjoyed them all. I was a YMCA Senior Program Director for 13 yrs.; a Sr. Budget Analyst for 6 years; and currently working for Federal/State Govt analyzing contracts and grants. The only reason I changed jobs, my husband’s job moved us around.

This is not to brag. Just to share my experience. Did I have doors close on me? you bet. But you get up and keep going. Did it take awhile to finish school? yes it did. Be confident. You are worthy. Believe in yourself. That will come through and others will believe in you too. You will find the right job.

Hi I feel so angry reading these replies. Sam there is the Americans with Disabilities Act and maybe most would feel this is nonsense, but truthfully common sense yes driving, operating heavy machinery, and others of this sort are not ok for people with a seizure disorder. However get some type of certification in a field you may like or some further education, and you can do many jobs well! I worked with a teacher and guidance counselor in my high school with seizure disorder who are successful! Stand up for you and others you are a person with a seizure disorder NOT an epileptic!! God bless you and much success helping your family!

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member Data entry is good but it's not good long term because AI is pretty much taking over all these rolls. When I was looking at going into WFH a few year ago I was looking at making it more of a VA role so you do a bit of everything.

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I was thinking about accounting. My kids mom has been in the accounting field for 14 years.... She's a freaking beast at books managing like 60-70 different clients... But she's always stressed the heck out. Kinda makes me a little stand-offish. We'll see though.

Thanks for the solid recommendation.

The best jobs available for us would be a job working from home. For example, something in Data Entry. Which means working at a computer from home.