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Wacky Working Schedules for Those With Chronic Illnesses

Maybe having lupus should include a job description? Whether working, living, coping, struggling, or the beginning stages of learning about lupus, it takes a lot of energy and effort.  You have to prepare, schedule, review, review, review, adjust, practice, evaluate and do it all over again.  The experience of living with lupus is no small undertaking. I have discovered that having lupus is a ‘professional’ skill set to add to your resume: The ability to balance work, family, and health. I've run across a few folks diagnosed with lupus that have said their employers aren't exactly flexible. Really? How exactly does others tend to adjust to taking care of self, others, and the ever demanding job when diagnosed with a chronic illness--including lupus? ~Wondering...TheLupusLiar.com

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