Work that Works – a Column by Elly Aylwin-Foster

June 6, 2019June 4, 2019

Full Disclosure: A Tale of Professional Rejection

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Disclosure. What a heavy word. While most people have some aspect of their lives hidden from view — or perhaps kept secret — for someone with cystic fibrosis (CF), ... Read more

May 30, 2019May 28, 2019

Work, Motherhood, and CF: Can You Have It All?

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I’ve been invited by Dr. Susan Madge to speak at the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and CF Europe Community Afternoon in June. Dr. Madge, director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis ... Read more

May 23, 2019May 22, 2019

The Work of ‘Project Fix Me’ Is Never Done

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I’m restless. My eyes are red-rimmed from late-night Google searches. I can’t sleep, in part thanks to CF symptoms, in part because of a mind that’s running too hot, ... Read more

May 16, 2019May 15, 2019

A Healthy Ambition: Leadership with Illness

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In my journey to make sense of the world of work while having a life-limiting illness, I have often wondered, “What does it look like to be a leader ... Read more

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Starting a Business Takes Grit and Determination When You Have CF

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What qualities does it take to start your own business? Grit, determination, capital, and a good idea will surely all help. Good health is rarely included in the list ... Read more

May 2, 2019May 9, 2019

Not All Work Is Paid: Reflections on Self-value with CF

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Growing up, I was lucky to attend school almost entirely uninterrupted by cystic fibrosis. I didn’t see the inside of a hospital for more than occasional appointments until I ... Read more

April 18, 2019May 9, 2019

Can We Take a Minute to Rest?

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Reader, I am tired. I don’t need to explain how that feels to those who have cystic fibrosis (CF), but for the benefit of others, I will. It’s a ... Read more

April 11, 2019April 10, 2019

Does Having CF Affect a Career Negatively or Positively?

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I’ve written recently about getting more feedback and input from the CF community for this column. I love sharing my journey with you, but I’m only one person. Through ... Read more

April 4, 2019April 3, 2019

Dealing with Expectations at Work with an Invisible Illness

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My column focuses on working life and professional ambitions for people with cystic fibrosis. I write it for two reasons. The first is to speak to carers, parents, and ... Read more

March 28, 2019June 3, 2019

My Body Is Not Always a Temple: Work-life Balance with CF

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Many young professionals burn the candle at both ends, especially when the temptation to fit into a big city’s lifestyle lurks. Somehow, they continue to function as productive humans ... Read more