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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: cowbooyinvestor on April 19, 2009, 02:58:34 PM

Title: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: cowbooyinvestor on April 19, 2009, 02:58:34 PM

Just a message to introduce myself.  Have been on transplant wait list for over three years now, and yes, I am sick of dialysis.  I was diagnosed with ESRD in 2004. I am still trying to figure out what to do to get my career back. It seems like the only people the DARS folks want to help are those wanting to get back into fast food careers (OY!) anybody that was in a professional career gets no help at all.  I guess this is typical of Texas. Partner and I moved here to help out mom in law who had to have multiple bypass surgery, and then I managed to get sick.  We are here from the LAX area and want to move back....but how to do this is now a mystery to me. It seems like we are stuck here until after the transplant.  Look forward to hearing about your experiences in dealing with the job market when you are listed but not transplanted. Career suggestions welcomed. Thanks Dave Nichols [david_nichols@earthllink.net]/email]

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: Wallyz on April 19, 2009, 03:37:09 PM

Welcome.   If you figure out that career while on dialysis thing, let me know. 

The being stuck thing resonates as well.  Sorry.

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: willieandwinnie on April 19, 2009, 04:41:14 PM

 :welcomesign; cowbooyinvestor. You find all kinds of information and support with this group. Please keep us posted on your progress with the transplant and also with the career. There are lots of folks here from Texas. take care.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: dialysisbiller on April 19, 2009, 06:34:43 PM

welcome! sorry to hear of your troubles.... hope things work out for you

i stumbled to this site after reading somethings about dialysis, the company i work for and then got hooked after reading many, MANY stories here from people who are like you, i'm not on dialysis............. as my name implies, i do medical billing for dialysis.

and good luck!! :)

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: MIbarra on April 19, 2009, 09:49:12 PM

 :welcomesign; Sorry, no help with job suggestions. I was able to keep my job through dialysis. I hope you find a way to find employment if you are up to it.

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: kellyt on April 19, 2009, 09:56:11 PM

 :waving;

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: Zach on April 20, 2009, 04:08:32 AM

Welcome to our community!
 :beer1;

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: Epofriend on April 20, 2009, 04:58:16 AM

hello and welcome Dave and partner, hope you'll stay with us and ask questions or just vent and rant etc.
 :welcomesign; again



Epofriend, moderator

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: Romona on April 20, 2009, 02:51:13 PM

 :welcomesign; I hope you find something soon.

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: Joe Paul on April 20, 2009, 03:18:12 PM

Welcome cowbooyinvestor, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: willowtreewren on April 20, 2009, 04:42:53 PM

Welcome, Dave.

I was reading something the other day about this being a good time for entrepreneurs. Do you have any ideas of computer based services that you might be able to perform while on dialysis?

Just a thought.

You have come to a good community and we look forward to your posts.
Aleta

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: G-Ma on April 20, 2009, 08:06:52 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: paris on April 21, 2009, 12:41:25 PM

 :welcomesign;   We are glad you found us.  I am sorry that you are "stuck".  We do get tied to our transplant centers, doctors, etc.   One of the hardest things for me, was giving up control of many factors of my life.   I have no advice, just wanted to tell you that you are among friends.   :grouphug;   :grouphug;




paris, Moderator

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: TeenHatesDialysis on April 21, 2009, 08:35:03 PM

 :welcomesign;

It is hard to start a new job when you are on call 24/7 for a new kidney.  I  understand completely.  My daughter is listed out of state as our insurance doesn't cover a kidney transplant at the Childrens Hospital in state.  :urcrazy; Although we have decided that the out of state hospital is best for her, it is definitely a challenge being oncall 24/7, knowing that you can be called and have to jump on a plane at a moments notice and be in another state for at least 100 days.   My dad told me to just explain my situation to potential employers..HA!! I think that he needs a reality check.  Recently, I have been leaning toward self-employment where I can work from anywhere, at any hours and through the use of wireless internet and cell phone stay connected and be able to make a living.  I just don't feel that my current situation, which may be my situation for quite some time, lends itself to the corporate world.  :twocents;

I hope that you get a kidney soon. ;D

Title: Re: Cowboyinvestor From Frot Worth - hello
Post by: Ang on April 28, 2009, 01:16:24 AM

 :welcomesign;


   i  guess  we've  got  the  all  of  texas  on  this  board now

    led  by  the  matriach  twirl :yahoo;