I am struggling, I'm currently working a very flexible part-time job.

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August 28,2023 at 2:48PM UTC

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I am struggling, I'm currently working a very flexible part-time job.

I have severe depression/anxiety, and bipolar 2, plus ADHD. I also have cPTSD from my previous boss. All are managed by medicine, but that is starting to take a toll on me physically. I also have degenerative disc disease and fibromyalgia.

(Yes, I get it, I am the definition of a hot mess)

I don't bring in enough money to help my husband financially because the job I have can't give me more hours and I refuse to leave them because I finally have a GOOD, decent boss who actually appreciates me and gives me the flexibility I need.

So I am looking to work from home part-time to help pay bills. I have over 31 years of good solid work experience in accounting, human resources/payroll, and executive experience but I'm having a serious problem finding a decent work-from-home job that isn't a scam. Where are the best places to find dent remote jobs? I've always been told that every office needs someone like me....but how do I approach a company and explain that to them but find one looking for that in a remote position?

Sorry this was long, but does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

I may post this to other groups so I apologize if you see this twice.

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Abbey ThompsonDecember 21,2023 at 9:14PM UTC
Hi there - fellow hot mess here :-) I, too, have ADHD, severe depression/anxiety, cPTSD (due to former bosses as well as other sources), as well as degenerative disc disease (lumbar) and Fibro too! <high five!> While I'm not bipolar as far as I know, I struggle with Narcolepsy & caregiver burnout. So I FEEL YOU, seriously. I get it <3
I'm so glad you finally found a job with a good, supportive boss - that makes such a huge difference! And that flexibility is nice too. I understand your hesitancy to leave.
As for part time work from home, I think someone with your accounting/hr/payroll skills could do really well with freelance gigs! I've seen lots of standard regular job ads for part time & remote accountant type jobs. But you could also look in places like Upwork (https://www.upwork.com/freelance-jobs/bookkeeping/) and Fiverr (https://www.fiverr.com/)
Check out this blog for some more ideas: https://thesavvycouple.com/online-bookkeeping-jobs/
I'm a full time academic librarian, so hooking people up with good information is my specialty :) I'm honestly thinking of transitioning out of my field, though, due to burnout and chronic low pay. I, too, want more flexibility and more work-from-home opportunities, and now you have me thinking "hmmm could I do virtual bookkeeping?" LOL! A total ADHD impulsivity moment!

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