What are your realistic limitations with advocacy as a career?
We all have roadblocks when it comes to the career we want to have. But facing those roadblocks head on can help us to find new avenues to success without having to sacrifice our health, finances or family. Think about these three categories and share how they might impact your career and how you might navigate the challenges they present on your path to advocacy as a full-time career.
Financial Limitations:
* Outside Income
* Resources to Spend
* Decision Makers About Resources
Health Limitations
* Travel
* Standing, Sitting or Walking
* Immune Compromised
* Unpredictable Disability
* Triggers
Family Limitations
* Children at Home
* Spouse or Partner at Home (or not at home!)
* Other Relationships
I have been in numerous positions to where I work under the organizations of others to get comfortable advocating at the capital and marching towards specific changes that benefit the community as the future.
, that can be so challenging. I wish you much luck because we need so much reform. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
That is a great breakdown for getting the reality of challenges to think about before deciding what type of advocacy to do as a career.
In my work life, I was always the face of the business, even after getting into management.
When my health team and I decide for me to test the workforce waters I think I will do more background type work. I’m not sure what that will feel like for me. But I’m excited todo some research and see where I can be useful again., research to find your areas of interest and where best to use your skills is a great idea! Just wanted to tell you that you never stopped being useful. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
Exposure on enough social media to get speaking opportunities
No, Donna, I haven't. I've encountered so many platforms out there that I'm dumbfounded to find one to help my podcast Epilepsy Gangster. I've actually hoped I could get enough exposure to get at least finance it with an occasional speaking engagement. Instead, I'm having to substitute teach. Please let me know if you have suggestions. 
, have you checked LinkedIn? I know the Epilepsy Foundation lists advocacy opportunities/jobs there.For the most part, I think it would be a slow start, and build from there until people get to know you and your platform. I hope that might be helpful! - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)
I agree with what has been said already. My health can be an unpredictable factor in my life. I would love to learn more about volunteer advocacy opportunities.
