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I had a nice job, 6 figures, but got laid off early 2025 after I was diagnosed and started having physical/mental issues…

Primarily, I work in data and analytics, so I’ve had a few contract jobs since then, but this market is so flooded now that it’s so hard to lock down a job these days…so I’ve been thinking about going into the trades.

Are there any jobs someone like us could actually hold down? I can’t stand for long, or lift heavy material (34m), so I’m always looking for desk jobs…but if I switched careers, do yall have any suggestions?

I (35m) have had neuropathy and psoriatic arthritis for the last 1.5 years.

Taking showers is one of my biggest fears, because I know it’s dangerous and I need shit to hold on to whenever I close my eyes to wash my hair/face and such…

So, I have taken to just constantly sitting in the bottom of the shower, to reduce the risk of falls, but I still get nervous trying to enter the shower, stand back up after I’m done, and exit the shower…because they are all fall risks.

It hasn’t happened yet, but I just constantly worry that it will, so I’m curious what you all have done to help in this area. I’m kind of embarrassed to get a shower stool, but if that’s what I need, then it is what it is. My wife and family are very supportive of me, but I just kinda feel sad even thinking about needing something like that at this age…

Appreciate any input you may have. I’m getting ready for bed so may not respond much, but looking forward to what you all may have to say. Thank you.

My wife has been extremely helpful and supportive, but it has definitely created some stress and tension in our relationship, given that I’m no longer fully able to keep up with her and the family.

It’s definitely been a bit rough lately, but I’m wondering what you all may have experienced/done to make things work for the better?

I know she understands what I’m dealing with, but it’s hard for me to understand what she’s also dealing with in these circumstances.

For reference, we are both almost 35, with 2 kids…just looking for some insight.

I have almost always worn sandals, my entire life, but since I got neuropathy about a year and a half ago I can’t safely wear them.

I got some Oofos (I think that’s the name), but the biggest issue is that I can’t feel when my feet are slipping out of them, and it causes me to trip. So, I got some Crocs, but I HATE the bumps they all have on the sole of the foot, so I refuse to wear those.

Do you guys have any recommendations on sandals (nothing between the toes), that actually stay on your feet when walking and don’t have to worry about them slipping off?

I saw an ad about Bombas today where they have a raised back of their sandal to help prevent them slipping off, which made me think about asking this here and getting your thoughts.

Edit: thank you everyone for all the suggestions. I will definitely take some time today to look into these, as I’ve not heard of many of them. Much appreciated!