Pre tbi I worked in air traffic control. With the memory issues, visual issue and word finding difficulty there was no way I could go back to this job. I had a medical and my licence was revoked. I was retired.i also lost my driving licence.
When I was deemed ready to go back to work I did an hour a day at a primary school breakfast club. It wiped me out to start with.
When a position came up for primary school asst the head asked me to apply.
I got the job and did a gradual increase in hours over 2 years till I was working 25 hours.
I've been there 3 years, I love it! I get regular holidays and its a structured day with breaks.
I would never have seen myself working with children ever.
The best thing that ever happened to me was being given an opportunity to see how I wouls manage and it was a paid job.
If you find yourself in a position where you feel nothing is working out, maybe consider a change of direction.