I work in the ER as a scribe so having a pre shift ritual has been vital: 1. KT tape is my friend, I make sure to AT LEAST tape my knees up and add on any other joints that are bothering me 2. Compression socks for the win 3. I wear either Birkenstock bostons or hoka sneakers 4. If it’s a high pain day, I will wear my portable tens unit! This has been a game changer 5. I sit any chance I am given!! It’s not perfect but I hope this helps someone out!!
I hadn’t even thought about how to prepare for a shift so these are great tips! These would’ve been so helpful if I’d have thought about them. I’m glad you’ve found ways to help yourself at work
Happy Birthday Ellie! 🥳 Sorry the job didn’t work out. At least now you know what to expect working in retail a little bit more?🤷♀️ Hope you have a wonderful day!💗
@@SmallandStrong66 that's awesome Elle, I can't work at all, I should focus on basic tasks like eating breathing etc ☹️ It's a big BIG change from being a single independent parent ☹️☹️☹️
Happy Birthday! I used to work retail (in New Jersey, USA) and oh my god that sounds hellishly managed I would’ve quit too!! I did eventually quit my retail job but they were a great company to work for, very accommodating. The accommodations I got were: shorter shifts, so I only worked 4 or 5 hour shifts (here you’re entitled to paid 15 minute breaks every 2 hours after 4 hours, and an unpaid half hour break I believe after 5 or 6), I couldn’t work the floor at that time (would’ve been able to with a powerchair but that’s a different discussion) but I was able to work the registers and use a stool while doing so, my disability also causes periods where I stop being able to speak so I was mostly scheduled to unpack boxes in the back, while seated on a stool, when this was an issue. Then of course things like illness related absences (at one point I had a severe flare up, was hospitalized, told them I didn’t know when I could come back, relearned how to walk, and reached back out 4 months later saying I was ready to work if they’d take me 😆) If I were working there now I’d probably use more mobility aids so I could work the floor which I used to love doing, I’d take stretching breaks to soothe spasming muscles, maybe work with a speech therapist to figure out nonverbal ways to communicate quickly enough for customer service, and possibly do even shorter 2 hour shifts maybe even twice a day but with more time in between. It would really help to have somewhere at work to rest horizontally but I don’t know how reasonable that is to ask for honestly (but I know when I run my own business, we’re having a nap room for sure)
I totally understand that being disabled because I’ve got cerebral palsy and a learning disability and amazing video as well and happy birthday as well Ellie and I hope you have a fantastic birthday as well and also I’m sorry to hear you left your retail job
Even if u declare ur needs at ur interview make sure to tell all the managers and they don't always get told particularly if ur management changes. Also do not be afraid to speak up for yourself as you find things you need or that could be adapted to make ur workplace better for you.
I agree with this!! I’m still working on not being afraid of speaking up especially as it was my first time working in retail so I wasn’t 100% sure of what I was saying.
First I want to say Happy Birthday, and I don’t think I could work in Retail! I grew up around that type of business industry but it is not for me!! I, too have EDS and it would be hard on my joints and I couldn’t carry heavy objects such as boxes of food, in this case a huge teddy bear, etc. and being a housekeeper and on my feet for a long period of time is rough enough!
Thank you for the birthday wishes! I don’t think I would work in retail again but it was a good experience. I can see most types of work being tricky no matter how much you enjoy what you do
@@SmallandStrong66 true that, I have been blessed out because I was slow and had my coworkers waiting on me or having to help me out so that we could get done and move on to the next job site. That’s at a night job. The Bowling Alley I clean that by myself during my shift, the only time I have help is when the front desk clerk is not checking in guests. I’m the one who does the most, I have to restock the restrooms of supples ( I’m too short to load the paper towel dispenser, but I try). And the soap dispenser is difficult to load because I don’t have the strength in my hands to pop out the old one and then load it up with a new one. I get help with that!
I work in the ER as a scribe so having a pre shift ritual has been vital:
1. KT tape is my friend, I make sure to AT LEAST tape my knees up and add on any other joints that are bothering me
2. Compression socks for the win
3. I wear either Birkenstock bostons or hoka sneakers
4. If it’s a high pain day, I will wear my portable tens unit! This has been a game changer
5. I sit any chance I am given!!
It’s not perfect but I hope this helps someone out!!
I hadn’t even thought about how to prepare for a shift so these are great tips! These would’ve been so helpful if I’d have thought about them. I’m glad you’ve found ways to help yourself at work
Thanks for the advice, of course I can’t use a TENS unit because I unfortunately also have Epilepsy and that could cause a seizure.
Happy Birthday Ellie! 🥳 Sorry the job didn’t work out. At least now you know what to expect working in retail a little bit more?🤷♀️ Hope you have a wonderful day!💗
Exactly, I only did it for fun and to learn so I’m not too disappointed but I know more for the future!
👍🏼 Agreed 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Can I say congratulations 🎉 happy birthday too 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I can't work at all even though I worked three jobs while being a single parent..
Thank you for the birthday wishes!
Previously I haven’t been able to work but I’m lucky with acting that I get accommodated by everyone I work with!
@@SmallandStrong66 that's awesome Elle, I can't work at all, I should focus on basic tasks like eating breathing etc ☹️
It's a big BIG change from being a single independent parent ☹️☹️☹️
Happy Birthday!
I used to work retail (in New Jersey, USA) and oh my god that sounds hellishly managed I would’ve quit too!! I did eventually quit my retail job but they were a great company to work for, very accommodating.
The accommodations I got were:
shorter shifts, so I only worked 4 or 5 hour shifts (here you’re entitled to paid 15 minute breaks every 2 hours after 4 hours, and an unpaid half hour break I believe after 5 or 6),
I couldn’t work the floor at that time (would’ve been able to with a powerchair but that’s a different discussion) but I was able to work the registers and use a stool while doing so,
my disability also causes periods where I stop being able to speak so I was mostly scheduled to unpack boxes in the back, while seated on a stool, when this was an issue.
Then of course things like illness related absences (at one point I had a severe flare up, was hospitalized, told them I didn’t know when I could come back, relearned how to walk, and reached back out 4 months later saying I was ready to work if they’d take me 😆)
If I were working there now I’d probably use more mobility aids so I could work the floor which I used to love doing, I’d take stretching breaks to soothe spasming muscles, maybe work with a speech therapist to figure out nonverbal ways to communicate quickly enough for customer service, and possibly do even shorter 2 hour shifts maybe even twice a day but with more time in between. It would really help to have somewhere at work to rest horizontally but I don’t know how reasonable that is to ask for honestly (but I know when I run my own business, we’re having a nap room for sure)
I totally understand that being disabled because I’ve got cerebral palsy and a learning disability and amazing video as well and happy birthday as well Ellie and I hope you have a fantastic birthday as well and also I’m sorry to hear you left your retail job
Thank you for your birthday message!
@@SmallandStrong66 your welcome Ellie!
Even if u declare ur needs at ur interview make sure to tell all the managers and they don't always get told particularly if ur management changes. Also do not be afraid to speak up for yourself as you find things you need or that could be adapted to make ur workplace better for you.
I agree with this!! I’m still working on not being afraid of speaking up especially as it was my first time working in retail so I wasn’t 100% sure of what I was saying.
First I want to say Happy Birthday, and I don’t think I could work in Retail! I grew up around that type of business industry but it is not for me!! I, too have EDS and it would be hard on my joints and I couldn’t carry heavy objects such as boxes of food, in this case a huge teddy bear, etc. and being a housekeeper and on my feet for a long period of time is rough enough!
Thank you for the birthday wishes!
I don’t think I would work in retail again but it was a good experience. I can see most types of work being tricky no matter how much you enjoy what you do
@@SmallandStrong66 true that, I have been blessed out because I was slow and had my coworkers waiting on me or having to help me out so that we could get done and move on to the next job site. That’s at a night job. The Bowling Alley I clean that by myself during my shift, the only time I have help is when the front desk clerk is not checking in guests. I’m the one who does the most, I have to restock the restrooms of supples ( I’m too short to load the paper towel dispenser, but I try). And the soap dispenser is difficult to load because I don’t have the strength in my hands to pop out the old one and then load it up with a new one. I get help with that!
@@SmallandStrong66 also, your welcome.. Anytime for the Birthday wishes!
Happy Birthday!!! 🎈🎉🎂🎉🎈
Thank you!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you!!!
Happy Birthday!!!
What's your cat doing? lol
I’m so used to her being around me that I don’t notice what she does anymore 😂
Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁
Thank you!!