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ceasesmith Wrote:
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> I, too, can't stand for extended periods of time
> (i.e., 20 minutes is my MAX!)...and I can't walk
> more than 2 blocks without sitting to rest. I
> also cannot lift more than 5 lbs.
>
> These limitations do keep me from doing most
> "merchandising" assignments that involve carrying,
> lifting, bending, etc.
>
> I also wrecked my car, live in a rural area, so
> was without any form of transportation for a year.
> However, my children were grown and gone, so I
> didn't have to worry about that. There's so MUCH
> your friend CAN do; she needs to assess her skills
> (you can't run a household without skills --
> really!
> It may be that she can multi-task -- what mother
> can't? --; pays attention to detail; is well
> organized).
>
> I ended up selling on Amazon and e-bay. As soon
> as I made enough $$$ to buy a car (took about
> 8 months), I branched out to add mystery shopping
> to the mix. I "scout" stuff to buy to resell
> while
> I'm mystery shopping! It's a lot of fun, too; I
> got 500 old magazines for $20, sold just one
> within
> 5 hours on e-bay for $99.99; sold the rest in lots
> of about 100 for $75 per lot. Went to a garage
> sale,
> they had old (100+ years) postcards for 50 cents
> each...bought 'em all, they sold for an average
> of
> $12 each on e-bay. I paid $2 for a 1928 Sears,
> Roebuck catalog (a REAL one, NOT a 1960's
> reprint!),
> it sold within 3 days on e-bay for $100.
>
> I had NO money to get started. I did have a
> computer and internet access -- that's the main
> thing you need.
>
> Meanwhile, she should also contact all State
> agencies that might help; if she has children at
> home, she may get food stamps or some other
> assistance; she might also consider some
> volunteer work if she's thinking of a blank resume
> holding her back!
>
> It's really, really hard, but you can help her
> look at this as opening a new opportunity for her.
> I was absolutely devastated when my marriage
> broke up; but my oldest son opened my eyes when he
> said "mom, you're 50 years old. That means you
> have another entire LIFETIME to do what YOU want
> to do!" He was SO right!
>
> Good luck for your friend. She's lucky to have a
> friend who is willing to help!
>
> cease
I just wanted to say, I really respect your pluck. It's a great thing to have these days as very little seems secure to me.