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You were disabled. You're stuck laying down most of the day. What do you do to earn a living and survive? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 10 months ago by j4k3 to c/asklemmy

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You were disabled and realize it is not getting better, and no one seems to be able to fix the issue. You're stuck laying down most of the day, you have enough mobility to function at home, but anything outside of home leaves you in bad shape beyond your control where you are not professionally functional. What do you do to earn a living and survive?

This is not a hypothetical for me.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Marketing is becoming increasingly work from wherever. Even with AI, demand for copywriting and written content is high, if you combine that with even moderate technical literacy (wordpress, html, adobe, etc.) and there is aways demand from smaller companies.

I have no degree in marketing, but got all the free certs from Google, Mailchimp, etc., signed up for some marketing focused newsletters to learn the buzz words and just started digging in and learning.

It can start as gig work if you can't find an in-house job, and I definitely didn't make great money, but it was survivable. And the skills open up other side projects like affiliate marketing, especially if you have a cool niche passion to share with the world.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

In my country I'm either on accident compensation or sickness benefit, both that will offer training to better my lot.

[–] NewAgeOldPerson 2 points 10 months ago

Funny enough... Nothing really changes for me, except I'll assume I no longer have to be on video for calls. They can suck it lol. But really, I find my job rather supportive with this stuff.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Some kind of talking job.

I pump myself full of antidepressants to counteract the atrophy of getting no exercise, and then I take a job as a therapist or salesperson.

[–] Usernameblankface 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

As long as I can operate a computer, I'd get back into 3d modeling.

Doing it professionally takes a significant upfront investment in a good computer, pro-level software that has expensive yearly subscription, and time to learn how to work the program properly. So, idk how much help this idea is.

Also, AI is trying hard to break into the 3d modeling space.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Do you think that it will?

[–] Usernameblankface 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Do I think AI will do 3d modeling?

Yes, I think machine learning will break into 3d modeling, but will have clear limitations and have to mostly focus on rehashing what has been modeled before, or turning pictures 3d.

[–] j4k3 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I have the comp and can already push freecad past its limits with assemblies, but not sure where to go with this. I know the topological naming issue completely, I learned with it, so I'm like the Solidworks grey beards in that fundamental understanding based approach that solves a lot of the underlying issues that arise as mysteries in CAD. I'm not sure how to turn my experience into a paying job when I have no connections.

[–] Usernameblankface 2 points 10 months ago

Last time I had time to look into it, what I had found was entering contests online. Companies post a goal, stipulations, and a deadline. Lots of people upload their best 3d models, the company picks a winner, (and would often have fine print to own every entry received). The goal is to get noticed, get hired, and do 3d modeling and/or design for a company.

Now, idk if this is still a thing, but an open contest would be a great way to get started without connections.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

Most people i know in this situation become artists. And if their situation is worse, they might consult AI.

I am just able enough to do some company work, but I acknowledge some are not as good as that. Is there any way I can help? I have creations I don't mind others using to aid them.

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