Struggling with Mobility Issues in a Labor Intensive Job

How should one deal with working a labor intensive job while struggling with mobility issues? I work part time in food service because it's the only job available to me right nowand I'm pretty tired of only working 4-8 hour shifts and coming home and feeling like my body is collapsing in on itself.

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theonewomen

2y ago

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wise

2y ago

Find out what accomodations they can provide for you! You may find you do much better if you have a chair or a stool so you can sit at back cash or work up front your whole shift. You're also allowed to bring a mobility aid to work like a cane or a wheelchair. You are legally entitled to accommodations, don't let them bully you into sucking it up and going without

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