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If you could do any job regardless of disability

(I made this thread about a year ago but I thought I would do it again as there are a lot of new posters on the coffee lounge and I’m really interested to hear what their answers would be.)
If you could do any job putting aside any limitations caused by your disability, ignoring any qualifications you might need, and regardless of the salary, what would it be?
For me it would be a RAF / army pilot or a scientist. I like the idea of serving in the forces but think I would want to do something more specialised than a squaddie (no disrespect to them at all) and I always loved planes and flying so I would love to be a pilot. To combine the two would be great. Or, I’d love to work on the latest developments in the scientific community, preferably at somewhere like CERN!
I am looking forward to hearing your answers!
If you could do any job putting aside any limitations caused by your disability, ignoring any qualifications you might need, and regardless of the salary, what would it be?
For me it would be a RAF / army pilot or a scientist. I like the idea of serving in the forces but think I would want to do something more specialised than a squaddie (no disrespect to them at all) and I always loved planes and flying so I would love to be a pilot. To combine the two would be great. Or, I’d love to work on the latest developments in the scientific community, preferably at somewhere like CERN!
I am looking forward to hearing your answers!
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comedian, pilot, musician, singer, psychologist, forestry commission. monk. Computer programmer. There. I’ve actually had a little to do with all of those in my life but never did any as a long term full time job.
please excuse me being vague on this topic.
I’d be interested to hear what you have had to do with being a monk? That sounds intriguing. Actually they all sound very interesting so any stories you have are more than welcome
I once took flying lessons and flew a piper tomahawk and a cessna, I preferred the tomahawk, but one very windy day I lost my nerve slightly and had to relinquish control back to my trainer and I knew then that I probably shouldn’t continue with training. The idea was to become a pilot and work flying taxi planes in Oz, something I could easily have done if I’d had the nerve for windy days, ha ha.
A hobby of mine is writing jokes, though I haven’t done so for a while lately.
i used to play bass guitar in rock bands and tried it professionally once in a band no one would know in London in the early eighties. I virtually starved that’s how much we were paid!
.i studied psychology at A level in 1991 and continued in to uni as a mature student. I didn’t finish my BA for various reasons, mostly domestic. Having become familiar with computers at uni I began programming in Prolog, an artificial intelligence language and did that exclusively for several years as an amateur.
working for the forestry commission was a pipe dream which for some reason I never realised but I did learn carpentry well enough to work as a carpenter for several years.
i hope I haven’t bored anyone! 🙂 this all looks like my Cv!
Lawyer
Counsellor
Food critic
Travel inspector
Sunbed attendant on tropical beach
Other than that I always wanted to be a political/economic journalist for a serious newspaper.
And does the ambition to be boss for the day in my own home count as "any job"
A journalist for a serious newspaper sounds interesting too. It is something I have looked into myself albeit not a political journalist.
I would have loved to have been an archaeologist or a a museum curator.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forestry_Commission
My main idea was to be out in the forests and woodlands, that’s what I hankered after along with a sense of freedom.
Thanks for doing this thread again. I think I may have answered in the previous thread but if it is please ok I would like to answer again. I would have loved to have been in the Army, it is still my passion and even though I know it will not happen, I just can't quite let it go. There is something for me about serving Queen and Country. I know someone who is currently serving and it sounds exactly how I imagine it. It really hurts to know that I was not made for that but I try to tell myself I was put on this earth for another reason, I just haven't quite worked out what that is yet. I'm sorry to have gone a little in depth, thank you for reading.
I have always been interested in archaeology and history.
As you know I really love wildlife so as you say, it’s no surprise that I would like to work with wildlife😁
I would love to be a:
- Photographer
- SENCo
- Occupational therapist
- Author
- Child psychologist
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Yes Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome.😁
As long as you can get over the beggars and constant harassment
I have been to Egypt and I understand what you mean about The Valley of the Kings. I was amazed by the sheer size of many of the tombs especially since they were constructed without the machinery we have today.
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I don’t know if you managed to visit The Tombs of the Nobles. I think that these tombs have some of the most beautiful tomb paintings that I have ever seen.
I understand what you mean about the harassment and I found it to be particularly bad at the tourist sites. The people that guard the tombs in my experience were the worst but they are actually paid by the government to do that job so are like civil servants so they are not supposed to harass visitors.
I think you went to Karnak Temple😁
It’s not one temple but it’s made up of a series of temples built by different pharaohs.
If you ever go there again and you need any information about sites to visit, please send me a message😁
There are lots of online videos these days on YouTube which feature Egypt which are very interesting.
If you have the Channel Five catch up channel, there have been several programmes about Egypt recently which might interest you😁
One of my favourite films is Gladiator which is obviously not historically accurate in its story but is quite accurate in how it depicts society, I like it a lot. It is about Ancient Rome if you hadn’t already guessed.
Thank you very much😁
I also like the film Gladiator👍
I also remember a programme with Guy De La Bedoyere about Roman Britain where he went around Britain on a motorbike visiting Roman sites. You might be able to find clips of it on YouTube.😁
During my last visits to Egypt I went to the sites independently without being on a tour so I had lots of time at the different sites. I got to visit a lot of the less visited sites. However, I wasn’t as physically disabled as I am now so I don’t think that I could visit all of the sites these days.
I too went when I wasnt disabled dont think I could go now
@RAwarrior thanks for the reply
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Like they do offer to take your photo then you have to pay them to get phone or camera back
This is so common at the pyramids
Oh, that is a clever one, I can imagine it being stressful and taking some of the fun out of the holiday
In Africa there are those who beg for money but they have iPhones and designer clothes! It is very sad though as there are people who are genuinely in need but it is hard to sort them out from the scammers.
ive seen a bit on the tv about it.
I suppose you have less time at the sites on a cruise but you do get to visit a lot of places with a guide.
I also used to tolerate heat very well but since having Rheumatoid I can’t tolerate very hot weather. I must be one of the few people with arthritis who can’t tolerate heat😁
I used to be a sun worshipper but now I dont like it must be my age
Being in a wheelchair makes a lot if the sites not accessible
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I think that you probably know more about the Romans that I do, but like you I am really interested in Ancient Rome.
There are also several Mary Beard programmes on YouTube.
I used to be able to tolerate very high temperatures especially in Egypt when it was about 115 degrees Fahrenheit😁
I am sorry that you can’t visit places because the sites are not accessible.
More modern places are more user friendly
Think you need to visit the ice hotel then
It’s a really difficult situation because I agree that they can’t alter sites so that it changes the way it would look.
I saw an Ice Hotel in Sweden during Michael Portillo’s Great Continental Railway journeys recently😁 I thought it was an amazing structure.
I know it’s not the same but I posted information about a YouTube channel which has videos about lots of different sites, many of which I haven’t been to so it’s very interesting for me. I really like the videos about the Egyptian Museum in Cairo which I have visited so it’s nice to see.
I am glad that you went on a Nile cruise and as you say with a guide you get a lot of information😁
The villas are all hidden in the woodlands and you get all nature of wildlife coming up to the large patio doors. On one visit we had the patio door open and in walked a a duck, had a look around and then went back out
No I haven't been to Centre Parcs but it sounds really nice. I think that being in a forest is so peaceful.
I have posted more photos recently of my little wildlife friends if you haven't already seen them
Since I was little I always wanted to be a nurse,I used to love going to brownies and always and still do love learning how the body works perhaps its just me but since I have so many Conditions I guess I would make a good one but 2 old at my age but life got in the way and it didn't happen I just wish I had done it when I was younger.
(I do have in the loft a put together body plastic I might add for the grandkids to do but I think I might have to have it brought down and attempt to put it together myself as can't have grandkids at the minuet and need something to do.)
I also have a 3D printer my hubby put together I just need to learn how to use it will be fun.
So if anyone knows how it works I might need some help.
Sparklebright62.
I love taking photos of nature or portraits. I love using my macro lens to view nature.
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I would quite like to see the Middle East though. I find it quite a curious part of the world!
Yeah I imagine it's so interesting.
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Have you watched Walking Britain’s Roman Roads? It’s on the Five Select Channel and it’s really interesting😁
One thing I think I know about Roman roads is that it’s a myth that they built them straight, am I right or wrong?
I think you were will really like the programme because of your interest in Roman history.😁
There are six episodes.
According to the programme they did build the roads straight and they explain how.
I don’t want to spoil it but I really enjoyed watching it and I found it relaxing to watch.
I also like to watch relaxing programmes in the evening because I have very bad sleeping problems so I try to watch programmes which won’t cause me to have nightmares.
I hope you like the series👍
Thank you very much for your kind words and support😁
I am just worn out with having to constantly repeat myself because I am not being listened to so I am going round in circles😞
When I have spoken to anyone on the phone recently they have detected the anxiety in my voice straight away, but despite this when I have to deal with work issues, my anxiety levels are ignored. So complete strangers can hear that I am anxious!
I hope you are feeling a bit better today.
I watched some of the first episode last night and I liked it, it’s really informative and entertaining.
I’m glad you liked the programme. I knew about Watling Street.
I’ve been struggling too recently
I am just taking one day at a time at the moment, I don’t know if that would work for you or if you prefer to think about the future?
Thank you so much for your support😁
I’m sorry to hear that you also struggling as well😞
I understand about you taking one day at a time, however, I struggle to do that because of my anxiety I constantly speculate about what might or could happen😞 However, to be fair when I have speculated I have usually had good reason to worry.
I noticed on the Versus Website which is the arthritis charity which I am sure you have heard of that this week is National Inclusion Week. Unfortunately because of my work situation I don’t feel included at all😞
I know it’s wishful thinking but I wish some people would realise the problems they cause disabled people like me when they refuse to follow the Equality Act 2010.
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Yes that makes sense about speculating. Sorry to hear about the work situation, I agree that is what the Equality Act is there to stop happening
I hope it's not long before you reach a solution with your workplace. Have you thought about moving to a more disability friendly workplace? Then again I suppose if you left your current job then it could be seen as letting them win.
Thanks for the support and well wishes, I really appreciate it.
The problem is that the Equality Act is being ignored in my case. I am just exhausted from having to repeat myself😞
I have been employed there for a long time and I had managed to do my job despite my physical disabilities. However, the situation deteriorated when my managers allowed me to be bullied and harassed. Unfortunately as I have mentioned before I ended up with mental health issues that I didn’t have before😞
Now they don’t want to support me despite the fact that the problems were caused by them because they allowed the bully to continue bullying and harassing me😞
Thank you very much for your support.
Unfortunately the bully is teflon coated and his behaviour has been covered up for at least 20 years! He accuses anyone who challenges him of racism when it's not true and he used to make racist remarks all the time.
The only way he will ever be brought to account of if someone goes to an Employment Tribunal and as I have said previously, I didn't have the physical or mental strength to do that.
What he did to me is actually a disability hate crime but it is very difficult to prove.
Unfortunately I am in this mess because of the fact that I was bullied and harassed for many years. A series of managers covered it up.
I agree that mental issues are just as serious as physical ones and in my case are worse. I know how to manage my Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis but I am struggling to deal with my mental health. They have done everything they can to help the bully and even felt sorry for him (and had the nerve to tell me). The bully used to manipulate all of the managers so they would feel sorry for him.
Thank you very much for your support and please don't apologise. The fact that you have taken the trouble to reply and to support me makes a huge difference to me
I never saw anyone be racist towards him but he accuses anyone who disagrees with him of racism whilst making racist remarks himself. He made nasty remarks about disabled people on a regular basis but management were too scared to challenge him.
Unfortunately he does a disservice to people who are actually victims of racism who may not be believed. Regardless of what the issue was if anyone disagreed with his behaviour including the extremely vulgar comments he used to make (which everyone including me was supposed to laugh at), if you didn't laugh in his eyes it made you a racist. He used to go into the manager's office and complain all the time. Unfortunately there are consequences to workplace bullying and I am proof of that. I need help to recover which I am not getting even though my mental issues were caused at work.
I hope you are able to recover in enough time. Your own well-being is more important than taking the fight to the bully but maybe once you have recovered you will feel able to challenge him?