You may be aware that there are hybrid breeds of animals. For example, if you cross a Labrador Retriever breed dog with a Poodle dog, you get a hybrid breed named “Labradoodle”. The same goes for plants. If you cross Broccoli with a type of Chinese Kale you get a hybrid vegetable known as “Broccolini”. Hybrid cars use engines that rely on battery-generated power along with gasoline to power the engines. There are hybrid jobs too!
Hybrid jobs (or roles) is a mix of working at the actual location of your job (In the “office”) as well as working from home. Some hybrid jobs mix working from home for a few days a week with going into the office the other days of the week.
Hybrid jobs for those with disabilities could be an excellent solution to working while managing the effects of your disability on your physical health. Let’s explore this option of working remotely and see if it’s a good solution for you!
Is Hybrid Right for you?
Working a few days a week from home may sound like the perfect solution to accommodating your disability or balancing your home and work life. There are some questions you need to address to determine if a hybrid job might work for you:
- Do you have a comfortable and quiet place in your home where you can work uninterrupted? You will need a space that will accommodate the need to focus on your job tasks and be just as productive as you are in the office.
- Consider your personality. If you are a person who enjoys/needs a significant amount of interaction with others, working from home might have a negative impact on your mental health.
- Is an “office job” with your personality/disability suitable for you? Will you worry and get stressed by the commute on the days you are required to go to the office? Are you easily distracted by a busy office environment with a lot going on around you? You may need a fully remote position and not a hybrid. Or you may need an office environment to help you to succeed and be productive.
Questions to Ask Employers:
Keep in mind that each employer may have a different definition of “hybrid” and what that will require from you as the employee. Be sure to ask questions before moving forward in the job search if the answers are not provided in the job description.
- Is the hybrid option permanent or temporary?
- How many days a week would I be required to work on location?
- How much notice would I have to give if I were required to come to the office on a scheduled “remote” day?
- What would the internet and home office requirements be if I worked from home?
- Would my work hours be the same if I were on location, as if working from home?
Job Boards with Hybrid Choices
Be careful when searching for hybrid jobs online. It’s a very popular choice and you may find websites that “claim” hybrid jobs are available as a lead into a possible scam. Here are some reputable job boards that include hybrid and fully remote positions:
AbilityJOBS—Job site for people with disabilities with many hybrid and fully remote positions
CareerOneStop.org—Job search board, career exploration and training with many work from home and hybrid jobs
Indeed.com—Large job board that includes many remote and hybrid choices
RecruitMilitary.com—Website that has a large job board with many remote and hybrid options for veterans and military spouses
disABELEDperson.com—Works with employers who have a strong desire to hire qualifies applicants with disabilities. Includes remote and hybrid positions in many industries
LinkedIn Jobs—Jobs with many hybrid options. You can see immediately if any of your LinkedIn connections work at the company you are interested in
USAjobs.gov—Resource to find Federal positions in various industries, with remote and hybrid search options.
~Becky
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