Life has less meaning without work, but most work would make me sick

[Jesse]

Life has less meaning without work

I would try questioning whether this is really true. I don't agree that it is, but it might also depend on your definition of work.

I'm still dreaming of high education and doing something useful for society but I'll probably have to accept that there are too many obstacles in the way.

Do you need high education to do something useful for society? Again, I would argue no.

Sounds to me like you have a lot of ambition and high expectations of yourself. And probably also have the potential, were it not for ME/CFS. That oviously really sucks but I would say be kind to yourself.

Spend the 2 hours of productivity you have on improving yourself (learning) and/or doing some kind of job that seems meaningful. To me it sounds like you're already doing most of those. Looking for a part-time job. Being here on this forum. Taking driving lessons. Thinking about finishing high school education.

Then if a treatment appears one day you'll have the best foundation to further chase your ambitions.

You could also look into volunteering. Those jobs might be more flexible, less competitive and quite meaningful.

Edit: but most importantly spend time with your loved ones and do whatever brings you joy / quality of life.

 

[Wyva]

Medical translation is something which should only be taken on by the very experienced: it is not an easy job - and cannot safely be done by AI, as it's a question of liability. Mind you, if you wanted to do that I could probably find you some starting points ...

Also, I don't know about other countries but here you need qualifications to become a medical translator (or any kind of specialized translator). I think this means a university degree in that language + additional specialized training and an exam at the end. This may vary in other countries but probably there are some requirements in most countries.

Edit: I think you can also become a medical translator if you are a doctor and then do additional training as a translator. (At least here.)

 

[Sasha]

Also, while we're piling on the advice! A job of some kind, whether paid or voluntary, and especially your first job, might not provide you with everything that you're looking for - such as interesting work plus the opportunity to be with people of your own age, or to be part of a team. You can maybe look elsewhere for a social life, while you're building yourself up at work and taking your first steps into that world.

You're at the starting point of a process, and it would probably be helpful to keep in mind not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good.