2013 Employment Teleconference Series:
Career Decisions and MS
We are pleased to present a series of teleconferences on a variety of topics regarding Employment and MS. The series is made up of six teleconferences held on Wednesdays from January through March, 2013.
Trying to decide if working from home or starting your own business is for you? Experts in both of these areas will talk about what it takes to be a successful home-based employee or entrepreneur.
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The following may also be useful:
- Working from Home Resources
- Telework and Work From Home JAN resources
- JAN Fact Sheet
- JAN Entrepreneurship
- Resources for Starting Your Own Business
Working with MS is possible, but can be challenging at times. What do you do if working, or working in your field is no longer an option? How do you know when it’s time to stop or make a change? Learn from a counseling professional what to consider when having to make this important decision.
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Hear from a panel of employers on what they really look for in a job candidate, where they find candidates and how they fill openings.
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What Employers are Looking for and Having a Successful Interview
Are you on Social Security and want to work? Do you need to or prefer to work from home? Learn how working might impact your disability benefits and hear about work from home opportunities for people on Social Security.
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- 2013 The Social Security Disability Insurance
- 2013 General Information on SSI
- The Red Book 2013
- Work from Home Jobs
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Health insurance considerations can impact your decision to change jobs or leave the workforce? Learn about legal protections and questions to ask to ensure you have the coverage you need.
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Once you decide to disclose there are still many unanswered questions. Hear from employers and disability advocates on how to talk with your employer about your MS.