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Hi all,


I’ve posted here before about how hard it was to take care of my mother and work towards my physics PhD program. Last month, I failed a qualifying exam that would advance me from a masters to a PhD. The hours required to care for my mother instead of studying is 90% to blame. I’m now leaving school with a masters (considered a huge embarrassment in this field).


I’ve been urged to to take two years off, then try again for a PhD. I thought online courses through coursera and online transcription services would keep me qualified and with enough money for rent  I live with my parents and paying mom’s medical expenses is considered my rent).


Anyone do “work from home” employment while caring for an invalid? I’ve found a few places but I’m not sure who is legitimate.


Thanks beyond thanks,


silverbird

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". . . paying mom’s medical expenses is considered my rent." What? And you're also caring for her? And you're messing up your career goals and future? What?!?!

I'm sorry that I don't have any good suggestions about online-type jobs. I sincerely wish I had some good suggestions for you in that regard.
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Unless you have a skill that will allow you to telecommute for a real, local employer you aren't likely to be able to earn a living working from home, 99% of the opportunities on line are fantasy and/or scams.

And I'm with SnoopyLove - why are you paying to be your mother's caregiver?? If she had to hire someone else to do what you are doing she would be providing a wage as well as free rent, if you've been reading on AgingCare you should already know that.
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There are legitimate work from home jobs. Many companies are turning to this, because it saves them money as well as many work from home workers can be very productive.
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Silverbird; You are 21 years old and to my knowledge, have not held a job.

What your parents are expecting of you is unfair in the extreme.

Talk to their doctor about making alternative arrangements for them.
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Try Flexjobs.com. They seem to be the best for finding legitimate work from home opportunities. There is a fee to use their services.
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