Hi all,
I’ve posted here before about how hard it was to take care of my mother and work towards my physics PhD program. Last month, I failed a qualifying exam that would advance me from a masters to a PhD. The hours required to care for my mother instead of studying is 90% to blame. I’m now leaving school with a masters (considered a huge embarrassment in this field).
I’ve been urged to to take two years off, then try again for a PhD. I thought online courses through coursera and online transcription services would keep me qualified and with enough money for rent I live with my parents and paying mom’s medical expenses is considered my rent).
Anyone do “work from home” employment while caring for an invalid? I’ve found a few places but I’m not sure who is legitimate.
Thanks beyond thanks,
silverbird
What your parents are expecting of you is unfair in the extreme.
Talk to their doctor about making alternative arrangements for them.
And I'm with SnoopyLove - why are you paying to be your mother's caregiver?? If she had to hire someone else to do what you are doing she would be providing a wage as well as free rent, if you've been reading on AgingCare you should already know that.
I'm sorry that I don't have any good suggestions about online-type jobs. I sincerely wish I had some good suggestions for you in that regard.