I guess this is a bit of a rant but I genuinely have no idea what those of us with disabilities are supposed to do.
I do not qualify for disability because my partner makes “too much” (32k pre taxes), and for some archaic reason his income counts as mine even though we’re not married, and even if we were that’s so unfair.
My whole working life I’ve done retail, mostly while going to school. Couldn’t finish school due to a sudden physical health issue that took 5 years to get diagnosed and surgery for, during which- they found a whole other way more complicated issue that- I kid you not- walking and standing make worse. I got another job in retail recently to try and I just can’t. I’m in so much pain. I just can’t do it. I don’t have the experience for work from home jobs, and the one I did have an interview for I wasn’t eligible for because I’d be working in a secluded office area in my living room and not a secure private room. My partner works from home for the SAME COMPANY and uses our bedroom. Still they said no for “security reasons”.
I’ve been on a wait list for 4 months so far for a specialist surgeon who may or may not be able to help me.
What am I supposed to do? I need a work from home or office job but don’t have the experience. Don’t qualify for disability because of my PARTNERS income. What the fuck are we supposed to do? How are we supposed to live??