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Author Topic: Remote Work and HIV  (Read 2706 times)

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Offline twz90s

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Remote Work and HIV
« on: October 05, 2010, 10:21:33 pm »
Hello everyone.

I am a Nurse and am considering a 3 year contract up in Nunavut, Canada (East Arctic).

My Doctor actually didn't sound very concerned when I told her what I was considering...all she said was "we'll send you up with 6 months worth of medications and you can see us every six months".

Why? Do you ask? I want to eliminate my mortgage, make the most out of my healthy years just incase my situation does deteriorate.  Plus I want to do something crazy that says I can still do almost anything I want.  I also want to become more outdoorsy and focus on my health, eating and physical activities.

I don't know why I am on here, but I am excited yet apprehensive with the great unknown.  I have not been ill once since diagnosis and my labs and VL remain in great ranges.  It's just a little agitating being away from any advanced facilities.

Anyone else work remotely on here or don't see their Dr. that often? Love to hear some thoughts  :)

Offline twz90s

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Re: Remote Work and HIV
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2010, 10:24:59 pm »
Be kind of neat to do a blog of Northern Living and Living with HIV.

PS Also leaving my partner of 10 years behind to work and man our Condo.

Offline Miss Philicia

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Re: Remote Work and HIV
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2010, 10:51:59 pm »
Actually I think it's sounds like a lot of fun and at your age you should do such things.  I hope you return here and update us on what it's like in Nunavut.
"I’ve slept with enough men to know that I’m not gay"

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Re: Remote Work and HIV
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2010, 11:20:07 pm »
For those of us that no-longer are able-to explore the world, we admire your opportunity. Experiences, once had, are something that can never be taken away. Best of luck to you!

Offline tednlou2

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Re: Remote Work and HIV
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2010, 01:29:30 am »
I admire your adventurous attitude.  I'm almost 2 years post-diagnosis and I still worry about things like going camping out in the middle of no where.  I hope to get to the point where I don't let fear run my life and get adventurous like you.  Good luck and let us know how it is going.

Offline Realist

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Re: Remote Work and HIV
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2010, 03:25:49 am »
Pack your bag. Go.
23/02/10 Tests confirmed
25/02/10 13100 220 24%
12/03/10 19800 372 19%
26/03/10 Atripla
30/04/10 58 286 23%
28/05/10 45 222 21%
25/06/10 UD 301 23%
24/09/10 UD 283 22%
01/12/10 UD 319 23%
11/03/11 UD 293 28%
10/06/11 UD 423 24%
23/08/11 UD 389 26%
28/02/11 UD 315 34%

I blogged it all http://notdownnotout.blogspot.com

Offline Hellraiser

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Re: Remote Work and HIV
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2010, 01:53:52 pm »
You should watch every episode of Northern Exposure and then regale us with the crazy antics of the indigenous peoples.  Although at this point I expect them to play hockey, eat maple syrup, drink a lot a beer and end every sentence with, "eh?".  Much like Joe.

Offline AaronbytheC

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Re: Remote Work and HIV
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2010, 06:23:34 pm »
That all sounded great until I read the part about leaving your partner behind... 
I've been in a relationship for 12 years and there is no way I could survive 3 years apart from him!  :o  (but maybe I'm just selfish that way!  :P )
Do you really feel you can make it apart that long? 
No mortgage is nice, but if you have no one to share the place with when you get back is it worth it? 
I say figure out how to take your man with you!   ;D
04/2012 CD4 721 / 29% / VL UD
02/2011 UNDETECTABLE!
12/2010 CD4 587 / 24% / VL 210
11/2010 Started Atripla
10/2010 CD4 420 / 18% / VL 13,500
09/2010 CD4 541 / 17% / VL 10,500
08/2010 CD4 498 / 18% / VL Not Taken
07/2010 CD4 307 / 18% / VL 9,500
06/2010 Confirmed Poz
03/2010 Infected
06/2009 Neg

Offline WillyWump

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Re: Remote Work and HIV
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2010, 06:26:04 pm »
Go for it TWZ! I'm jealous  :)

-Will
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Last Labs-
11-6-14 CD4- 871, UD
6/3/14 CD4- 736, UD 34%
6/25/13 CD4- 1036, UD,
2/4/13, CD4 - 489, UD, 28%

Current Meds: Prezista/Epzicom/ Norvir
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