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Thinking about Work
Services that can help
By Jeffrey S. Kreutzer & Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner ~ 2002
After a major illness or injury, many people wonder about work. Some return successfully. Others are convinced they can’t work. Some just don’t want to work. Many worry about their job skills or limited work experience. Others worry about losing disability benefits if they go to work. A few return to jobs they don’t like for less pay. Stress can worsen symptoms and add to uncertainties about the future.
Do any of these people sound familiar?
§ I’m not sure what I can do, but I need to do something.
§ They offered me $5 an hour. Before, I was making $28.
§ Wasn’t working before, don’t want to work now.
§ My boss thinks I’m a wreck. If I don’t quit, I’ll get fired.
§ Even though I’m a mess, I have to support my family.
§ I’ve put in fifty applications, but nobody’s called me.
§ I can keep this job, but I hate it now.
Going back to work may seem very complicated. Finding and getting all the services needed may seem just as complicated. There are a few good ways to start looking for help.
First, contact the people who already know you if you were in a rehabilitation program. Ask them for a recommendations and advice. Second, contact your state department of rehabilitation services. Many have a toll-free number, which can be found in the white pages or state agency section of your telephone book.
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