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I dont have flares often but sitting at a desk for long periods causes a lot of pain throughout my body. I like to move around and sit in different places. I don't know what kind of jobs I should be looking for that are remote. I feel like Sales jobs would cause me a lot of stress and anxiety. I just want to be home on my laptop with flexible hours. Any advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated

August 26
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Hey Charity! πŸ‘‹
Maybe look into blogs for remote work.
For instance, Theworkfromhomewoman.com, it’s geared mostly towards women and mothers- it shares opportunities, ideas, training, etc.

There are a lot of good resources out there. Abi Bouhmaida on Substack, has a list of vetted websites.
And Reddit can be a good source as well.

Good luck on your search. πŸ’›

September 6 (edited)
MyFibroTeam

Finding the right remote job when you have fibromyalgia is such an important step toward protecting your energy and managing pain. The good news is there are quite a few laptop-friendly, flexible options that tend to be lower stress!

Here are some great directions to explore:

- Freelance writing or editing – Work at your Show Full Answer

Finding the right remote job when you have fibromyalgia is such an important step toward protecting your energy and managing pain. The good news is there are quite a few laptop-friendly, flexible options that tend to be lower stress!

Here are some great directions to explore:

- Freelance writing or editing – Work at your own pace, from anywhere in your home
- Virtual assistant – Administrative tasks like scheduling and emails, often with flexible hours
- Data entry or transcription – Simple, focused work with no pressure to be "on"
- Online tutoring or teaching – Share skills you already have
- Graphic design or social media management – Creative and project-based, great for flexible scheduling
- Bookkeeping or accounting – If numbers are your thing, this is very self-paced
- Customer support via chat – Less stressful than phone-based sales roles Since prolonged sitting is a pain trigger for you, look for roles labeled "async" or "flexible schedule" on job boards like Remote.co, FlexJobs, or We Work Remotely. These allow you to move around freely.

Using ergonomic support like cushions or a laptop stand in different spots around your home can also help reduce body pain during work hours. Listen to your body β€” it's your best guide!

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