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What do you think would be the best job for someone who suffers from HS?

Hello to all,

As someone who has been living with HS for 14 years and counting, thankfully I was still able to maintain employment throughout the years, despite how progressively worst my HS got...

So I'm just curious to know, what would be the best job for you or someone who suffers from this condition but they are looking to enter the workforce also, they don't know where to start as a reference point.

For example, is it best that you get a 100% completely remote job? Or maybe a job that allows you to come in a few days a week?

I'm really curious to know. Please share your insights.

  1. Working at hospital or clinic

    1. working at a hospital or clinic definitely could have some perks (like access to doctors who are coworkers). Do you have other ideas as to why you think this would be a good setting for someone living with HS? -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)

  2. I have lived with HS all of my adult life and worked as a nurse 30 plus years. You deal with the hand you're dealt. You do the job your capable of doing and some people are incapable of working at all.

    1. I think work from home would be best. The lesions and boils I am dealing with right at this moment would prevent me from a job outside my home.

      1. Hello Joey,


        Being a writer and working from home has helped me stay productive and maintain balance. Unlike before, I am now able to focus better on eating right and exercise regularly. I save up on a lot of time and money as I don't have to travel to work. I've even started learning music and sketching, something I missed while working outside.

        1. great suggestion. Hopefully one day I can work remotely as a full-time content creator. Im glad you were able to get your health better and that’s so cool that you starting to learn music. I think I would like to learn how to play the piano one day.

        2. That's wonderful 😀

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