Does anyone in the community work full time?

Hi katy60, and thanks so much for your post. While I am hopeful that others in the community will respond to your inquiry, I will tell you that I have seen posts from community members who have said they are, in fact, working full-time. As I come across these posts, I will try to send them your way.

You also may want to post your question on the main page of our COPD Facebook platform. I am fairly certain you will hear from community members there as well.

Naturally, the decision to take this job opportunity is entirely up to you. My suggestion would be to give it a try - if it works out, that will be great. And if, by chance, it does not work out, another opportunity may present itself. But, at least you will have tried.

What do you think?

All the best,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)

Hi katy60 - First, congratulations on the job offer! I hope there will be others in the community that will give firsthand accounts of their work situation. But, as a healthcare professional that works everyday with people who have COPD (in various stages), I can attest to many of them working full time.

Obviously, the type of work makes a big difference. Some are able to work when it's not too physical and others find the schedule makes a big difference. For instance, you mentioned feeling tired upon awakening but then feeling better. Perhaps you could work out a schedule that takes that into consideration. Would the job be flexible with the start time? Or, if not, is it something you feel comfortable with as is?

Remember, you are the best judge of what you can and can't handle.

Let us know what you decide.

Best,
Lyn (site moderator)

I have chronic bronchitis and emphysema and work a full time job. It's been difficult for me, I feel much better in the mornings but by afternoon I begin to get really tired. I am a City Clerk (water billing) and it's mostly computer work, but it's still tiring. But I would suggest if you really want to - just give it a try. It does help me to be busy everyday. Good luck

While I can’t comment on your specific situation, what I can share is that I am 53 and I’m 2 years down the road from diagnosis. I had a left lung bullectomy in July 2020 and am still returning to full physical fitness following that.... I do however work full time as a Management Consultant leading a high profile programme with my financial services client (top 5 global bank)

At time yes, I do feel tired and worn out but I have found physical fitness helps me immensely. I am luckier than most in that my COPD was found early because I cycle regularly and noticed a significant performance dip in my lung function but I haven’t let the diagnosis impact or change my life as much as possible