So is it even worth it to start a job where you can potentially be made to type alot? i've been searching for jobs on website listing or comptuer stuff and i'm noticing my carpal tunnel is quite serious. so ok should i give up wit hthis type of work?
2006-07-20 05:59:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Carpel Tunnel or RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury) is serious. It can be treated by a simple surgery, and requires you to wear a brace to ease the stress on the nerve.
I've known plenty of people with it who do some light to moderate typing. Sometimes, they have to take a break and limber up with some exercises, but it hasn't prevented them from working in Administrative/Clerical positions. Perfect example, our department secretary has it and she regularly wears her brace when typing. Periodically, she stops for a short break, and then continues on.
I would suggest you speak with your doctor and let him or her tell you how much typing you can handle. Unless it's extremely serious and debilitating, I don't think you'll be told to change fields entirely.
2006-07-20 14:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, you need a new occupation!
2006-07-20 13:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋